In many games, for the best stability of modifications, it is desirable to use special programs through which additional files are installed. One of these utilities is ModLoader. The program is familiar to those who like to install mods on GTA: San Andreas, Oblivion, Skyrim, Terraria and similar games that are easily amenable to changes by amateur add-ons. In the article you will learn how to install ModLoader for the game and how to use it.
Where can I download?
This software has its own website and forum where you can read about innovations and download new versions of software. Unfortunately, the service is only in English, but even the most basic knowledge is enough to download the necessary files from the forum.
Installation procedure
First, consider the installation process of the program itself. Before this, the game must be installed on the computer. Game files (in our case, from "Terraria") should be located in the Steam folder, if it comes to a license.
Now you need to download the ModLoader program files and copy them to the root directory of the game. Do not forget to install the current patch for the program if you use a licensed copy, since the game is constantly updated.
Since the utility and the game are launched from the same executable file, you need to change the name of one of them. For example, the launch of the original game will be carried out using the terraria_license.exe file, and the inclusion of the version with modifications using terraria.exe. This must be done, otherwise you will not be able to store two launchers in the same directory. Also, when you turn on, the usual version of the game will appear, since the file will be replaced. Now you know how to install ModLoader on Terraria. In approximately the same way, you can install the utility on any other suitable game. For example, the GTA series is very popular with modders.
Installation on a pirated version
For those who did not buy a licensed copy and play through the pirated version, the instruction is also fully suitable. The only difference is the path to the folder where Terraria is installed. If the licensed version is located in the SteamLibrary folder by default, then the "pirate" is located where you installed it yourself. ModLoader installs the same way. The archive with the program files is unpacked and copied to the root directory, and before that it changes the name of the Terraria launcher.
How to install mods in ModLoader?
We figured out the software installation itself, now we proceed to the installation of the modifications. In this case, there are two ways that are described below:
- Automatic installation. In this case, everything is pretty simple. You need to start the game through the launcher, which was installed with the program. Already in it, the player must choose the modifications he likes and load. Then they will be installed automatically.
- Manual installation. This method is relevant if you stumble upon a curious modification, download it on a third-party site and want to install it in ModLoader yourself. Then you need to copy the mod files and paste them into the ModLoaderr / Mods folder. It is located in the standard Windows directory called "My Documents" in the Terraria folder. After that, the original game is launched and, using the built-in modifier, the desired addition is selected.
Now you know how to install ModLoader and use modifications for playing Terraria using this program.