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Changelogs
Version 1.2.0
Updated for SMAPI 4.0 and Stardew Valley 1.6
Added config option to adjust the dialogue box opacity level (BoxBackgroundOpacity)
Version 1.1.1
Added support for HD Portraits.
Version 1.1.0
Migrated to net5.0. SMAPI 3.13 or newer is now required.
Added an option to move the portrait to the left of the text.
Added an option to hide the speaker's name or the friendship jewel.
Fixed an issue where small gaps would appear around the black box if the UI scale is odd.
Version 1.0.4
Updated to support Harmony 2.1. SMAPI 3.12 or newer is now required.
Fixed dialogue box background getting broken under lower UI scale and map zoom levels.
Version 1.0.3
Added support for Generic Mod Config Menu by spacechase0.
Version 1.0.2
Made the friendship jewel texture's background transparent.
Version 1.0.1
Added a darker gradient option for winter (adjustable via the config).
Fixed text overflowing with long lines by widening the dialogue box.
Version 1.0.0
Initial release.
A simple SMAPI mod that makes the dialogue box lighter. It removes the wood-styled background, adding a gradient one instead. It also allows to move the portrait to the left of the text and hide the speaker's name or the friendship jewel. See the screenshots for a preview.