Modding

## A Step-by-Step Guide to Modding Dinkum

### Part 1: Getting Set up

First of all, congratulations on taking the first step towards enhancing your Dinkum experience with mods!

1) To start, you need to install BepInEx6. You can download this installer created by funlennysub which will automatically detect any Unity based games installed on your computer and install BepinEx for them. You can download the installer here: https://github.com/funlennysub/bepinex-tools/releases/download/v1.2.0/bepinex-installer.exe

2) After the installer is finished downloading, run the application and a small window will pop up with a few dropdowns. You'll want to pick the following: "Dinkum", "6.0.0-pre.1", and "Stable", then click Install. When the installation is complete, a small box at the top left of the window will pop up with a green check mark.

3) Once you've finished the installation process, `BepInEx` requires you start Dinkum, load to the main menu, and then quit the game. This generates all the necessary `BepInEx` files and folders for your mods.

4) Before proceeding any further, it's *crucial* to backup your save file. This allows you to revert back to an unmodded version of your save file in case something goes wrong during the mod installation process or you break your game while using mods. One mod we recommend installing is TR Tools as it has an auto-backup function for your saves.

5) Dinkum mods are available on Nexus where you'll be prompted to create an account. If you're not sure where to start, ⁠Row's installed mod list is an excellent starting point as it includes a variety of well-tested quality-of-life and feature mods. They can be found on the Discord Server here: https://discord.com/channels/892654052989628436/1071923533866864820. Row also recommends some great mod developers to keep an eye out for when browsing Nexus.

6) Before downloading mods, it's recommended to ask for opinions on the ones you are interested in. While many mods are safe, some aren't and installing the wrong ones can cause damage to your save file. There are many experienced players who use lots of mods, so you are bound to find someone who has used it and ask for their review or alternatives. Please avoid any of the mods that unlock content as they are known to break various parts of the game, but may not be noticeable right away.

### Part 2: Installing Mods

So, you've chosen your mods and they're sitting zipped up in your downloads folder, now what? You're *almost* at the point where these files are in your game, but there's a bit more to do! First, you need an unzipping software. This sounds intimidating, but it really isn't. Popular choices are 7Zip and WinRar which can be found via Google and are free to download. With your unzipping software installed, you need to do the following:

1) Locate the zipped file in your downloads folder.

2) Right click the file then select *either* WinRar *or* 7Zip.

4) Select "`Extract to [file name]".`

5) After this has completed, there will be a new folder in your downloads that has been unzipped. Open this folder and you'll see a "*.dll*" file and possibly other folders/files.

6) Copy all of these files (Select them all then "Right-Click Copy" or press "Ctrl + C") then open up file explorer and navigate to `"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dinkum\BepInEx\plugins"`, or wherever you installed your Steam games if it's on a different drive.

7) Paste your copied file/s into the "*plugins*" folder ("Right-Click Paste" or press "Ctrl + V").

8) Open Steam and load Dinkum. You can quit and close once the main menu loads. If your chosen mod has no optional configurations, your mod has been successfully installed! Happy playing! If your mod comes with optional configurations, please continue with the steps below.

9) After loading and closing Dinkum, open file explorer and navigate to `"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Dinkum\BepInEx\config".`

10) Right-click on the relevant "*.cfg*" file and navigate to "Open With" and select Notepad. Once open, reference the NexusMods page for steps on how to set up the mod to your personal preferences. When finished, save the Notepad file (Ctrl + S) and then close it.

After this point, modded Dinkum is ready to play!

You can also check out the Dinkum Modding Wiki for videos and troubleshooting: https://modding.wiki/en/dinkum/users

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 Big thanks to Mags, Tanyrus, and Row in the Dinkum Discord for providing this guide!

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