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-==What you'll learn==
-You'll learn where to install your downloaded mods and how to activate them, along with some notes on compatibility and backups.
-==Finding mods==
-Look online and find a mod that you want to try out. The main source for finding mods is the {{LudeonThread|15|mod release section|board}} on the forums.<br/>
-Once you find a mod you like that is '''compatible''' with the version of RimWorld you have, you can download them from their individual threads.
-If you want to install a Steam mod manually, https://www.steamworkshopdownloader.io/ can help. This might be useful in saving historical versions or for playing offline.
-==Installation==
-# Open the downloaded ZIP archive
-# Go to your [[save file#Save file locations|RimWorld download location]]
-# '''Windows''':
-## Find your RimWorld directory:
-##* For Steam users, the directory is typically: <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RimWorld</code>
-## Drag and drop the extracted ModName folder into your <code>RimWorld\Mods\</code> folder (not in Core)
-##* Make sure not to "double extract" your mod, e.g. <code>RimWorld\Mods\Modfolder\Modfolder</code>, when extracting your mod
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-# '''Mac''':
-## Right-click the RimWorld application and ''show package contents''
-##* For Steam users, the directory is: <code>Library/Application\ Support/Steam/steamapps/common/RimWorld</code>
-## Drag and drop the ZIP archive's ModName folder into your Mods folder (not in Core) in the application package
-# '''Linux''':
-## Unpack archive into the Mods folder <code>~/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/RimWorld/Mods</code>
-##* If you're play Rimworld from GoG the directory would be <code>/home/<user>/GOG\ Games/RimWorld/game/Mods/</code>
-# Start up your game
-# Click the Mods button and activate your mods.
-Some mods require a fresh world generation to work.
-===Editing mods folder===
-In case your game stops running after you installed a mod, it's useful to have a backup of the mods folder somewhere. This way, you will always be able to undo a mistake that may occur.
-<!-- I have no idea whether this is at all useful info -->It is also very important to never delete the ThingCategories.xml file in your mod pack; doing this will result in a black screen when trying to start the game up.
-===Compatibility===
-Not all mods are compatible with each other:
-* Many content mods - such as Weapon, Apparel, Faction or even Hair mods - are compatible with each other
-* Mods that change the same base game files, such as combat overhaul mods, are usually incompatible
-* Mods that add functionality to base game things are compatible but usually won't include the things from content mods
-* Modpack authors try to make mods in their pack compatible with each other. Adding or updating mods might break the pack.
-You will know if you have incompatible mods if you are having serious gameplay issues, such as unplaceable items, graphical issues, colonists getting stuck, etc.<br/>
-Having a console error might point to incompatibility as well, but some mods are expected to have console errors on start up.
-==Next up==
-*[[Modding Tutorials/Folder structure|Exploring the Folder Structure]]
-[[Category:Modding]][[Category:Modding tutorials]]

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