Modding My Server

[Dragon]

I know others have asked, But i will ask in my own post. How do i get my server to accept some mods. I will start by stating that i have tried to read through several older posts but alot of it seems to not work for me so maybe i have missed something.
Heres my deal:
I purchased a server that allows me to FTP the mods into the folders of the server. I am trying to install VALMOD and COMPO pack onto it. I have been playing off my own computer so i know how to copy the files but it seems to not allow me to join the server.
1- The server is up to date
2- I installed VALMOD 1st, then Bigger back pack, Finally COMPOPACK
3- The server has EAC disabled and i verified that i can see the server on the selection list and it is listed as EAC disabled

The server allows me to join and is stuck on "Starting game". I did noticed that i didnt get the "generating Hub ###" line i usually see.
I have downloaded filezilla to help me but im a total newb at using it. Ive been uploading zipped files pack to the server to unzip there.

Im asking here before i submit a ticket as i feel i would get better help looking to the modders

[Valmar]

It sounds like you've been uploading them to the server the wrong way - that that should cause the issue you're having, though.

Extract the Valmod zip locally. Open it. Open the Data folder.

In filezilla connect to the server, open the server directory and its Data folder. Delete its Config folder. Drag and drop the Config folder from the Valmod Data folder into the server's Data folder. Done.

Go back to the directory on the server and the Valmod folder. Open the Valmod's bigger backpack folder. Drag its Data and 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder into the server's directory. Overwrite when it asks - if it doesn't ask then you did it wrong.



Note: Not all servers actually let you modify the assembly-csharp.dll file which is what is required of the bigger backpack mod and what is in the 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder. GameServers is one server host, for example, that I've heard does not allow this.



Option 2: Send Val a request and him to do it for you. Much quicker and easier than trying to explain it. Lol.

[Dragon]

Ok tried to delete the config folder as you suggested and replace it with the folder, same result. Didnt work. Im going to reset game files on server tomorrow and skipp backpack mod. will se if that works

[Dragon]

i stayed up to try again. tried a fresh install on my PC and Server. Updated server, then only installed valmod and compopack, no backpack. Still stuck on "started game" never generates terrain. i cant figure out file zilla (probably because im not sure what the HOST name and PASSWORD is. Ive tried the ones i know and sually use so unless Fragnet arbitrarily decided them for me) im clueless. Will put this aside for tomorrow.

[Dragon]

well, submitted a ticket and have had the server operator install the files. i restarted server with new map seed but get stuck upon loading. i hear the sounds in the background as thought the game is loading but i never enter the world. is there something on my end possibly?

[Valmar]

Maybe. Can others join?

[Dragon]

Couldn't get ahold of any of my friends to attempt to join. Spent all last night with there support team. They move the server and did a reinstall. Seems to work fine now lol

[Zig__Zagey]

Originally posted by Valmar:

It sounds like you've been uploading them to the server the wrong way - that that should cause the issue you're having, though.

Extract the Valmod zip locally. Open it. Open the Data folder.

In filezilla connect to the server, open the server directory and its Data folder. Delete its Config folder. Drag and drop the Config folder from the Valmod Data folder into the server's Data folder. Done.

Go back to the directory on the server and the Valmod folder. Open the Valmod's bigger backpack folder. Drag its Data and 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder into the server's directory. Overwrite when it asks - if it doesn't ask then you did it wrong.



Note: Not all servers actually let you modify the assembly-csharp.dll file which is what is required of the bigger backpack mod and what is in the 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder. GameServers is one server host, for example, that I've heard does not allow this.



Option 2: Send Val a request and him to do it for you. Much quicker and easier than trying to explain it. Lol.

So if I am hosting with Gameserver, does that mean I cannot use the mod? Thanks in advance :)

[Valmar]

Originally posted by Zig__Zagey:

Originally posted by Valmar:

It sounds like you've been uploading them to the server the wrong way - that that should cause the issue you're having, though.

Extract the Valmod zip locally. Open it. Open the Data folder.

In filezilla connect to the server, open the server directory and its Data folder. Delete its Config folder. Drag and drop the Config folder from the Valmod Data folder into the server's Data folder. Done.

Go back to the directory on the server and the Valmod folder. Open the Valmod's bigger backpack folder. Drag its Data and 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder into the server's directory. Overwrite when it asks - if it doesn't ask then you did it wrong.



Note: Not all servers actually let you modify the assembly-csharp.dll file which is what is required of the bigger backpack mod and what is in the 7DaysToDieServer_Data folder. GameServers is one server host, for example, that I've heard does not allow this.



Option 2: Send Val a request and him to do it for you. Much quicker and easier than trying to explain it. Lol.

So if I am hosting with Gameserver, does that mean I cannot use the mod? Thanks in advance :)

That is only in relation to the Bigger Backpack Mod. Valmod itself is compatible with any server.

[Zig__Zagey]

Thank you for the reply! I got it sorted out and we are enjoying playing Valmod on the server. Thanks for your hard work and additional content for the game!