Inhyeong Desktop Anime Friend
On HoldDesktop Companion • 2024
About this Project
A spin-off from the Inhyeong Multiplayer RPG that explores having a 3D character interact with you directly on your desktop. The Unity scene runs with a transparent background using DWM frame extension via the Windows API, allowing the character to live on your monitor where you can play mini-games and other activities together.
Originally aimed for Steam early access, the project is currently on hold while development focus is on the main Inhyeong RPG.
Technical Details
Transparent Window
DWM frame extension with click-through detection that only activates over interactive elements
State Machine
Character behavior states: idle, wandering, following mouse, being dragged, in minigame, paused
Affinity System
Relationship progression from Stranger to Best Friend based on interaction
Always-on-Top Rendering
Window management via P/Invoke with foreground detection and layered window attributes
Updates
2024
Project paused. Focus shifted to the main Inhyeong Multiplayer RPG. May revisit in the future.
2024
Prototyped transparent Unity window rendering, basic character interactions, and desktop integration via Windows API.