I have updated the debug.ini file as you have indicated, but it didn't seem to make any difference in making the game boot up. My system has it's locale set to Japanese as per these instructions: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/132 ... -10-a.html
I have tried to run the executable wsc3.exe by itself, as an administrator, and with the Locale Emulator software as both default and administrator, but all I get is a bit of hard drive action and nothing else. Nothing pops up on screen, not even errors.
Is there a way I should go about troubleshooting this problem? I could uninstall and record a video of my re-installation process if that might be helpful to anyone in deciphering my issue, just let me know.