How do you load mods outside of Steam?

[InfernusMatrix]

If I launch the Kenshi directly it does not load my mods. I assume this has to do with the local folder and swapping a reference file around? But I am not sure where to look.

I'm trying to get all my Windows 7 games from Steam working without Steam, since they are trying to force people prefer 7 to upgrade to 10 (until 10 support is dropped) to play Windows 7 supported games...

I really don't want to hear any opinions regarding this other than the main topic above. I've heard them all so spare me from the superficial and nonsensical comments.

[ReD2222]

If you want your mod tool to recognize your mods, you should:
1) Make a folder in game files called "Mods"
2) Enter every mod in workshop content folder you downloaded.
3) Make a folder with the same name as the mod itself.
4) Fill it with the mod's content.
5) Paste the mod folder into the 1) folder xD

[ReD2222]

Nexus mods go even easier than that - you just put those mods directly into the folder named "Mods". If you don't have one - create it.

[InfernusMatrix]

thank you!

[InfernusMatrix]

Should the folders be the name of the .info file?

I want to make sure I do this right the first time, I have a lot of mods.

[Morkonan]

Originally posted by InfernusMatrix:

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I'm trying to get all my Windows 7 games from Steam working without Steam, since they are trying to force people prefer 7 to upgrade to 10 (until 10 support is dropped) to play Windows 7 supported games...
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If you figure out a good way, do you mind coming back and giving some advice?

Some of my games perform BETTER in Win7Pro, even on older hardware. And, I'll have to have the OS for awhile, yet, for some other applications. (I have other systems, just game on that system for the most part.)

[Paradox]

Originally posted by InfernusMatrix:

Should the folders be the name of the .info file?

I want to make sure I do this right the first time, I have a lot of mods.

modname.mod. Name the folder modname; no .mod.

Also, probably easier to just copy the folder with the numbered name into the mod folder, then just rename it from whatever the mod is inside of it.

[ReD2222]

Paradox explained everything perfect! But I'll leave some pics here so you can visually familiarize yourself with some captions from me xD
Here you go: https://imgur.com/a/VPc2AFj
Hope it'll help you to finally deal with your problem :)
Your best shot it to ented a Workshop numbered mod folder > Create a new folder > Copy just the name of the mod and fill in the name for the empty folder > Then copy all contents in it and then reposition it in "Mods" inside Kenshi directory.
P.S.: It is tiresome but worth it.

[InfernusMatrix]

Thanks a bunch guys!

[InfernusMatrix]

Originally posted by Morkonan:

Originally posted by InfernusMatrix:

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I'm trying to get all my Windows 7 games from Steam working without Steam, since they are trying to force people prefer 7 to upgrade to 10 (until 10 support is dropped) to play Windows 7 supported games...
..

If you figure out a good way, do you mind coming back and giving some advice?

Some of my games perform BETTER in Win7Pro, even on older hardware. And, I'll have to have the OS for awhile, yet, for some other applications. (I have other systems, just game on that system for the most part.)

Totally with you on this. In my case also moving to Windows 10 would be a determent to this system. I hate how much is locked away from the user, not to mention I dislike the design of Windows 10. Despite what people claim it's slower on many systems I've tried it on that were formally Windows 7. The lower performance of older games is just one of the many issues I have with 10. I won't even comment on 11 or the upcoming 12.

[Bandy]

Originally posted by ReD2222 Black flammable gold:

Nexus mods go even easier than that - you just put those mods directly into the folder named "Mods". If you don't have one - create it.

I have GOG game, Nexus has many mods, BUT many more only on steam workshop. And even those in both locations, some nexus mods are not updated.

There is a way to download from steam workshop, it used to be very easy but is not so easy anymore. If no one has pointed out how, reply and I'll post links that will walk you thru.

Good luck!