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===Using mods===
 
===Using mods===
 
Before you ask:
 
Before you ask:
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:# Check the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started|player's guide to mods]], many questions are answered there.
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:# Check the [[Modding:Player Guide/Getting Started|player's guide to mods]] and [[Modding:Player Guide/Troubleshooting|troubleshooting page]], many questions are answered there.
 
:# Need help with a specific mod? Try asking on its mod page or [https://smapi.io/mods/ checking the mod compatibility list] first.
 
:# Need help with a specific mod? Try asking on its mod page or [https://smapi.io/mods/ checking the mod compatibility list] first.
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:# See [[#Info to include|what to include]] when asking for help.
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:# See [[#Get help|what to include]] when asking for help.
  
 
Where to ask:
 
Where to ask:
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:# [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.
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:# 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.
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:# 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.)
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:# [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.
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:# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/mod-support.29/ Mod Support section] on the official forums.
  
 
===Creating mods===
 
===Creating mods===
 
Before you ask:
 
Before you ask:
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:# Check the [[Modding:Modder Guide|mod author guide]], many questions are answered there.
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:# Check the [[Modding:Modder Guide/Get Started|mod author guide]], many questions are answered there.
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:# 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.
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:# 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.
  
 
Where to ask:
 
Where to ask:
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:# [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.
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:# 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.
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:# 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.)
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:# [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.
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:# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/modding-discussion-creation.27/ Modding Discussion & Creation section] on the official forums.
  
 
===Game problems===
 
===Game problems===
 
Before you ask:
 
Before you ask:
 
:# Do you use mods? Check if it happens without mods first. If not, see ''[[#Using mods|using mods]]'' instead.
 
:# Do you use mods? Check if it happens without mods first. If not, see ''[[#Using mods|using mods]]'' instead.
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:# See [[#Info to include|what to include]] when asking for help.
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:# See [[#Get help|what to include]] when asking for help.
  
 
Where to ask:
 
Where to ask:
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:# <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.)
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:# The [https://forums.stardewvalley.net/forums/help-bug-reports-non-modded.12/ Help & Bug Reports section] on the official forums.
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:# 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==
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==How to…==
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===Details to give===
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===Get help===
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When asking for help, you should provide info to help them identify it. In particular, include your...
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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);
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* your platform (''e.g.,'' Linux, Windows, Android, etc);
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* game version;
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* your game version;
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* [https://smapi.io/log/ SMAPI log] (if playing with mods);
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* 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===
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===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===
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===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===
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===Share files===
 
If you need to share files:
 
If you need to share files:
  
 
# 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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[[Category:Modding]]
 
[[Category:Modding]]

Latest revision as of 19:18, 26 December 2023

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Stardew Valley has a very friendly community. If you need help, this page is for you!

Get help with…

Using mods

Before you ask:

  1. Check the player's guide to mods and troubleshooting page, many questions are answered there.
  2. Need help with a specific mod? Try asking on its mod page or checking the mod compatibility list first.
  3. See what to include when asking for help.

Where to ask:

  1. The Stardew Valley Discord (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a #using-mods-help channel for help installing/using mods, and a #modded-farmers channel for discussing mods in general.
  2. r/SMAPI on Reddit for questions and discussions with the community for SMAPI, Content Patcher, and other mods and content packs.
  3. The Mod Support section on the official forums.

Creating mods

Before you ask:

  1. Check the mod author guide, many questions are answered there.
  2. The guide has other sections in the sidebar! In particular, the troubleshooting and SMAPI reference pages may be useful.

Where to ask:

  1. The Stardew Valley Discord (no mic, audio, or download needed) has a #making-mods channel for help creating mods. Modders also discuss their work, chat, and collaborate here.
  2. r/SMAPI on Reddit for questions and discussions with the community for SMAPI, Content Patcher, and other mods and content packs.
  3. The Modding Discussion & Creation section on the official forums.

Game problems

Before you ask:

  1. Do you use mods? Check if it happens without mods first. If not, see using mods instead.
  2. See what to include when asking for help.

Where to ask:

  1. The Help & Bug Reports section on the official forums.
  2. The #technical-support channel on the Stardew Valley Discord (no mic, audio, or download needed).

How to…

Get help

See the above sections for where to get help. Make sure you provide info to help find the problem, including…

  • your platform (e.g., Linux, Windows, Android, etc);
  • your game version;
  • your SMAPI log (if playing with mods);
  • repro steps (instructions to cause the issue);
  • screenshots of the issue (if relevant).

Share your log

(Only applies if you use mods.)

The SMAPI log has a lot of useful info; include it even if you don't see an error!

To share your log:

  1. Upload it to smapi.io/log (see that page for instructions).
  2. Copy the URL it gives you after uploading.
  3. Include the URL when asking for help.

Share screenshots

  1. Take a screenshot of the issue.
  2. Upload it to a site like Pasteboard.
  3. Include the URL when asking for help.

Note: when asking for help on Discord, you can also paste or drag the file into Discord directly.

Share files

If you need to share files:

  1. Upload it to a site like catbox.moe.
  2. Include the URL when asking for help.
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