Tutorial Installing mods for Starbound 1.0

Removing sticky as post is outdated - will create a new post tomorrow.

 

Trying to create fresh threads for 1.0 rush. So there isn't any confusion with previous questions.

 

Not unless I lock it. Which I will when the new thread is up.

 

Now with Steam Workshop - installing mods is as simple as hitting subscribe.
For users who use the GoG version though - you will need to do it manually or for those who prefer not to use Steam Workshop.

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Mods will come either as a .pak file or will be compressed as a .zip or .rar file.

.PAK
If the mod you downloaded came as .pak file then the modder has made your life easy. All you need to do is drop the file in your mods folder.



.ZIP or .RAR
If you have a .zip or .rar file though you have a few steps. If it is a .zip file most modern operating systems can open the file without a 3rd party program. If for some reason your operating system can't you will need to download a file archiver tool such as,

Windows

• 7-zip - http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

Mac

• KekaOsx - http://www.kekaosx.com/en/

Once you have extracted the file you need to see if it is a .pak file inside, or is it a folder.
If it is a .pak file then simply place the .pak as detailed earlier.

Now the next step is reasonably easy with a bit of common sense but also is the step where many users generally make a mistake. All you need to be wary of is where the .metadata file is located.

Correct Way to Install.



You will notice the .metadata file is in the first folder inside mods.
When you launch the game and open the mod manager you should see the mod if done properly.

Incorrect way to Install.



You will notice in the first folder there is no .metadata file. Instead it is in a folder 2 branches below the mods folder.



Because it is 2 folders down - the mod will not load properly. Remove the extra folder ( DO NOT just move the .metadata file ) shown as an example above by moving the 2nd folder directly into the mods directory. So it matches the correct format shown earlier.

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If you follow the steps correctly you will have no issues installing mods.
If you need any further clarifications - I strongly suggest contacting the mod author as some mods may require different methods to install. Contact the mod author through the discussion page in the mod overview page.

 

modpacker is not made by CF - use the appropriate thread for support if you want to use a 3rd party tool.
Otherwise just create a batch file with the line

Code:

"location of unpacker" "location of file to unpack" "location of where to unpack it"

 

In reverse yes - location of packer - folder to pack - <where to place it>filename.pak