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Seriously, there are so many mods, there is generally one, probably of high quality, doing what you want it to.
 
Seriously, there are so many mods, there is generally one, probably of high quality, doing what you want it to.
  
* Search [https: //steamcommunity.com/workshop/about/?appid=294100 Steam's Workshop]. These have ready to go and managed by Steam mods. Click to use them.
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* Search [https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/about/?appid=294100 Steam's Workshop]. These have ready to go and managed by Steam mods. Click to use them.
 
* Check the [RimWorld Mod Forum](https: //ludeon.com/forums/index.php?board=12.0)
 
* Check the [RimWorld Mod Forum](https: //ludeon.com/forums/index.php?board=12.0)
 
* Use [Google](http: //google.com) because it works.   
 
* Use [Google](http: //google.com) because it works.   

Revision as of 03:32, 30 May 2017

< Modding Tutorials


Don't start making mods until you do the following.

Step 1: Search for a Mod Already Doing What You Want

Seriously, there are so many mods, there is generally one, probably of high quality, doing what you want it to.

  • Search Steam's Workshop. These have ready to go and managed by Steam mods. Click to use them.
  • Check the [RimWorld Mod Forum](https: //ludeon.com/forums/index.php?board=12.0)
  • Use [Google](http: //google.com) because it works.


Step 2: Read Other Info On Modding

Step 3: One Time Reads

Step 4: Useful Links, Reference Constantly

  • Wiki - Folder Structure
  • Ludeon Forum - Modding Help - https: //ludeon.com/forums/index.php?board=14.0
  • RimWorld XML Database - https: //github.com/RimWorldMod/RimworldModdingFiles - xml explained for XML modders

Step 5: Tutorials by Others

  • (Alpha 15c) How to make a .dll-mod (Power Generation) - https: //ludeon.com/forums/index.php?topic=3408.0