Add mods to existing server

[Bear™]

Currently I'm hosting a vanilla server to play with my friends, right now I want to add some mods to enhance gameplay, the question is if I add mods will the server create a new save for the whole server ?

[Shady Allie]

No it won't, but adding mods mid game might not work. you need to understand the mods you are adding and read everything the author has told you in its description and discussion pages.

Some specifically say: You need a new save, or if you don't start a new save, all previously visited areas wont have new mod stuff.

Do your homework on the mods you want to try. Only add one or two at a time and not 150 all at once without understanding each mod and its synergy with the game and all the other mods.

Might just be a good idea to sit down with your friends and ask if a new game is just a better idea to introduce mods. Starting new isn't really that bad of a thing, loot will rapidly resupply. bases will be rebuilt. the game won't be any less fun.

You can always make a back up of that save and keep it stashed away if the mod stuff fails miserably.

[Bear™]

Originally posted by Shady Allie:

No it won't, but adding mods mid game might not work. you need to understand the mods you are adding and read everything the author has told you in its description and discussion pages.

Some specifically say: You need a new save, or if you don't start a new save, all previously visited areas wont have new mod stuff.

Do your homework on the mods you want to try. Only add one or two at a time and not 150 all at once without understanding each mod and its synergy with the game and all the other mods.

Might just be a good idea to sit down with your friends and ask if a new game is just a better idea to introduce mods. Starting new isn't really that bad of a thing, loot will rapidly resupply. bases will be rebuilt. the game won't be any less fun.

You can always make a back up of that save and keep it stashed away if the mod stuff fails miserably.

Thank you, I'll do it.