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| ==Get help with…== | | ==Get help with…== |
− | ===Game problems=== | + | ===Using mods=== |
| Before you ask: | | Before you ask: |
− | :# Do you use mods? Check if it happens without mods first. If it does, see 'where to ask' below; if not, see 'help using mods'. | + | :# Check the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started|player's guide to mods]] and [[Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page]], many questions are answered there. |
− | :# See [[#Info to include|what to include]] when asking for help. | + | :# Need help with a specific mod? Try asking on its mod page or [https://smapi.io/mods/ checking the mod compatibility list] first. |
| + | :# See [[#Get help|what to include]] when asking for help. |
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| Where to ask: | | Where to ask: |
− | :# <tt>#game-support</tt> on the [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed). (The channels will be hidden when you first join. Read <tt>#join-other-channels</tt> and follow the instructions there to enable the other channels.) | + | :# The [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a <samp>#using-mods-help</samp> channel for help installing/using mods, and a <samp>#modded-farmers</samp> channel for discussing mods in general. |
| + | :# [https://www.reddit.com/r/SMAPI r/SMAPI on Reddit] for questions and discussions with the community for SMAPI, Content Patcher, and other mods and content packs. |
| + | :# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/mod-support.29/ Mod Support section] on the official forums. |
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− | ===Using mods=== | + | ===Creating mods=== |
| Before you ask: | | Before you ask: |
− | :# Check the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started|player's guide to mods]], many questions are answered there. | + | :# Check the [[Modding:Modder Guide/Get Started|mod author guide]], many questions are answered there. |
− | :# Need help with a specific mod? Try asking on its mod page first. | + | :# The guide has other sections in the sidebar! In particular, the [[Modding:Modder Guide/Test and Troubleshoot|troubleshooting]] and [[Modding:Modder Guide/APIs|SMAPI reference]] pages may be useful. |
− | :# See [[#Info to include|what to include]] when asking for help. | |
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| Where to ask: | | Where to ask: |
− | :# [https://www.reddit.com/r/SMAPI r/SMAPI on Reddit] is the official subreddit for asking questions, getting help, and discussing SMAPI + mods + content packs.
| + | :# The [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a <samp>#making-mods</samp> channel for help creating mods. Modders also discuss their work, chat, and collaborate here. |
− | :# The [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a <tt>#modding</tt> channel for help installing/using/creating mods, or discussing mods in general. Modders also discuss their work, chat, and collaborate here. (The channels will be hidden when you first join. Read <tt>#join-other-channels</tt> and follow the instructions there to enable the other channels.) | + | :# [https://www.reddit.com/r/SMAPI r/SMAPI on Reddit] for questions and discussions with the community for SMAPI, Content Patcher, and other mods and content packs. |
| + | :# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/modding-discussion-creation.27/ Modding Discussion & Creation section] on the official forums. |
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− | ===Creating mods=== | + | ===Game problems=== |
| Before you ask: | | Before you ask: |
− | :# Check the [[Modding:Modder Guide|mod author guide]], many questions are answered there. | + | :# Do you use mods? Check if it happens without mods first. If not, see ''[[#Using mods|using mods]]'' instead. |
− | :# The guide has other sections! In particular, the [[Modding:Modder Guide/Test and Troubleshoot|troubleshooting]] and [[Modding:Modder Guide/APIs|SMAPI reference]] pages may be useful. | + | :# See [[#Get help|what to include]] when asking for help. |
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| Where to ask: | | Where to ask: |
− | :# [https://www.reddit.com/r/SMAPI r/SMAPI on Reddit] is the official subreddit for asking questions, getting help, and discussing SMAPI + mods + content packs. | + | :# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/help-bug-reports-non-modded.12/ Help & Bug Reports section] on the official forums. |
− | :# The [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a <tt>#modding</tt> channel for help installing/using/creating mods, or discussing mods in general. Modders also discuss their work, chat, and collaborate here. (The channels will be hidden when you first join. Read <tt>#join-other-channels</tt> and follow the instructions there to enable the other channels.) | + | :# The <samp>#technical-support</samp> channel on the [https://discord.gg/stardewvalley Stardew Valley Discord] (no mic, audio, or download needed). |
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− | ==Info to include== | + | ==How to…== |
− | ===Details to give=== | + | ===Get help=== |
− | When asking for help, you should provide info to help them identify it. In particular, include your...
| + | See the above sections for where to get help. Make sure you provide info to help find the problem, including… |
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− | * platform (e.g. Linux, Windows, Android, etc); | + | * your platform (''e.g.,'' Linux, Windows, Android, etc); |
− | * game version; | + | * your game version; |
− | * [https://smapi.io/log/ SMAPI log] (if playing with mods); | + | * your [https://smapi.io/log/ SMAPI log] (if playing with mods); |
| * repro steps (instructions to cause the issue); | | * repro steps (instructions to cause the issue); |
| * screenshots of the issue (if relevant). | | * screenshots of the issue (if relevant). |
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− | ===How to share your log=== | + | ===Share your log=== |
| ''(Only applies if you use mods.)'' | | ''(Only applies if you use mods.)'' |
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| # Include the URL when asking for help. | | # Include the URL when asking for help. |
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− | ===How to share screenshots=== | + | ===Share screenshots=== |
| # [https://www.take-a-screenshot.org/ Take a screenshot] of the issue. | | # [https://www.take-a-screenshot.org/ Take a screenshot] of the issue. |
| # Upload it to a site like [https://pasteboard.co/ Pasteboard]. | | # Upload it to a site like [https://pasteboard.co/ Pasteboard]. |
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| ''Note: when asking for help on Discord, you can also paste or drag the file into Discord directly.'' | | ''Note: when asking for help on Discord, you can also paste or drag the file into Discord directly.'' |
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− | ===How to share files=== | + | ===Share files=== |
| If you need to share files: | | If you need to share files: |
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| # Upload it to a site like [https://catbox.moe/ catbox.moe]. | | # Upload it to a site like [https://catbox.moe/ catbox.moe]. |
| # Include the URL when asking for help. | | # Include the URL when asking for help. |
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| + | [[es:Modding:Ayuda]] |
| + | [[pt:Modificações:Ajuda]] |
| + | [[ru:Модификации:Помощь]] |
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| [[Category:Modding]] | | [[Category:Modding]] |