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@@ -14,22 +14,27 @@
SMAPI lets you run Stardew Valley with mods. Don't forget to download mods separately.
-Player's guide
+Automated install
--------------------------------
See https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Modding:Player_Guide for help installing SMAPI, adding mods, etc.
Manual install
--------------------------------
-THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOST PLAYERS. See instructions above instead.
+THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR MOST PLAYERS. See the instructions above instead.
If you really want to install SMAPI manually, here's how.
-1. Unzip "internal/windows/install.dat" (on Windows) or "internal/unix/install.dat" (on
- Linux/macOS). You can change '.dat' to '.zip', it's just a normal zip file renamed to prevent
+1. Unzip "internal/windows/install.dat" (on Windows) or "internal/unix/install.dat" (on Linux or
+ macOS). You can change '.dat' to '.zip', it's just a normal zip file renamed to prevent
confusion.
+
2. Copy the files from the folder you just unzipped into your game folder. The
`StardewModdingAPI.exe` file should be right next to the game's executable.
-3.
+
+3. Copy `Stardew Valley.deps.json` in the game folder, and rename the copy to
+ `StardewModdingAPI.deps.json`.
+
+4.
- Windows only: if you use Steam, see the install guide above to enable achievements and
overlay. Otherwise, just run StardewModdingAPI.exe in your game folder to play with mods.
@@ -38,8 +43,5 @@ If you really want to install SMAPI manually, here's how.
play with mods.
When installing on Linux or macOS:
-- Make sure Mono is installed (normally the installer checks for you). While it's not required,
- many mods won't work correctly without it. (Specifically, mods which load PNG images may crash or
- freeze the game.)
- To configure the color scheme, edit the `smapi-internal/config.json` file and see instructions
there for the 'ColorScheme' setting.