hi, downloader of my little mod!
it's timmy :]

if you're reading this or having this read to you,
you have my gratitude and my blessings :D

here's the instructions as said on the forum from the 
comfort of your desktop!

Instructions in 

3,
2, 
1. 

here we go!

1. navigate to your Stardew Valley Contents folder.

( e.g. for PC - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\
                common\Stardew Valley\Content )
( im sorry mac or linux users, idk :[ )

2. search for the .xnb files : 
   ( as shown : "folder name" > "file name".xnb )

   Portraits > Shane.xnb
   Character > Shane.xnb
   Character > Shane_JojaMart.xnb

3. back them up in a separate content backups folder, if you
   wanna, you do you.

tips : - model your backups folder similar to that of the 
         Content folder, so you don't confuse or replace 
         anything in the future.
       - don't forget to copy ! hold the "ctrl" key while 
         dragging the file. you really don't want missing 
         assets that crash your game.

4. now replace these specific .xnb files with your newly 
   downloaded .xnb files from your's truly :]

tip : it's nice to have a separate mod folder too to store 
      your downloaded files, so you know what's what running 
      in your game.

5. you're all set to run the game and enjoy your husbandos 
   or waifus or mutuals !

note : you can revert back by simply replacing the current
      .xnb files in the Content folder with your backed-up 
       ones. Remember to copy !! CTRL CTRL CTRLLLLLL !

( and yeah it sucks when you have low storage data, keep a 
  notepad checklist in that case and manage !!! )

end of instructions.

and here's the cool peeps i mention in my post worth knowing!

<3   Concerned Ape   <3
for the game and the sprites, of course.

<3   jookjook2   <3
for their Shane sprites which was the base and inspiration 
for me ever makin' this. ever.( quite anonymous and i'm not 
sure if they're active anymore but if you're reading this : 
you're great! thank you for your incredible beefcake Shane 
:] )

<3   junimods   <3
for their wonderful creations and posts which were also a 
massive inspiration to me to go make something. ( plus i 
also modeled and kept looking at their post layout to see if 
i missed out on any info :p )

end of cool peeps get to know.

that's it from me here,
it was nice relaying this message to you.

made with love,
and kind regards,
timmy

p.s. the disclaimers. to ward of them baddies.

- needless to say, don't be the jerk. please please please. 
  don't steal mine or other's work, don't discredit mine or 
  other's work, don't monetise or copyright mine or other's 
  work. this is a free fan-made addition to the game for no 
  other reason than for entertainment purposes. 

- you are free to edit my work, for personal use. if you want
  to upload your work edited from mine, a nice shout-out in 
  your post to credit me and a link to my work bodes well 
  with me. i don't allow my work, edited or not, to be 
  commercially monetised or distributed.

- the same can be said if you want to feature my work. a nice
  shout-out in your post to credit me and a link to my work 
  bodes well with me. i don't allow my work, featured or not,
  to be commercially monetised or distributed.

end of disclaimer section.

goodbye and see you soon, i hope, you hope, we hope :]