Alterra Hub Mod

[)o(Analog]

Folks, can you help me, I've never done any Subnautica mods before but I'm trying to install this one and I don't know what I'm doing and I'm not finding what I'm missing when I search for a solution.

The mod says I need QModManger 4 and SML Helper, I downloaded both of those via nexus and installed/enable them/ If I load Vortext, they both show in the mod list and they are enabled.

I than downloaded the mod via:
http://fcstudioshub.com/subnautica/subnauticafcspda/

I opened the archive and there are like 5 directories which are the mods I want, I copied and pasted all those directories into the QMods directory in my Subnautica directory.

I don't know what to do next, If I load the game I don't see the mods or more specifically I don't see that Alterra base that should show up. I feel like I'm missing another step but I can't find or figure out what it is.

TIA!!

[Coops]

If you have Qmod manager, you don't need Vortex. Vortex is just another mod manager but it's more complicated.
I would get rid of Vortex and just load Qmod manager. You will get a folder called Qmods. Unzip mods including SML Helper into that folder and see if they load.

[)o(Analog]

How do I load Qmod manager? That is something I saw when searching but I already have a QMods directory where every thing is in there, and there is no exe to load, I even see the "Modding Helper" directory that was SML Helper, but there is nothing in there I can launch either........ Sorry, someone is going to read this and think "what an moron", but I don't see what I'm missing/

[Ruler Of Worlds]

Originally posted by )o(Analog:

How do I load Qmod manager? That is something I saw when searching but I already have a QMods directory where every thing is in there, and there is no exe to load, I even see the "Modding Helper" directory that was SML Helper, but there is nothing in there I can launch either........ Sorry, someone is going to read this and think "what an moron", but I don't see what I'm missing/

I agree with Coops, Vortex should not be used when modding subnautica, it makes things more complicated, and the only real benefit is being able to turn things on and off with a button.

EDIT: All the folder stuff is done inside of file explorer
Here's how to manually install it, that means on download links you will have to click the manual option rather than the vortex option:

• Think of Qmods as more of a Mod Loader than a mod manager. It has no standalone UI Besides when you initially installed it. Qmods loads when you load the game,
  Launch the game from steam and if you go into the settings of subnautica and there is a mods area, you've installed it before correctly.
  If you remember vortex installing Qmods for you, even if if you see the mods tab re-download the program, it may be outdated. If there is no Mods tab, go ahead and download and launch the program from here: https://www.nexusmods.com/subnautica/mods/201?tab=description
  It might ask you to uninstall it, if so say Yes. Once it's done uninstalling, launch the program again and you should be able to install it. Now if you launch the game there should be a Mods section inside the settings menu.
  There should also be a QMod folder in your subnautica root folder. (The subnautica root folder looks like something like this: steamapps\common\Subnautica) Make sure its empty right now, delete any thing inside, Keep the Empty Qmods folder open.
  
  
• SMLHelper isn’t a usable tool for common modders, it’s a mod makers tool. So you install it like you would any other mod and then other mods you install use it without you having to do anything.
  To download SMLHelper you go to the mod page (https://www.nexusmods.com/subnautica/mods/113), go to files, and then click Manual download. Once you have it downloaded, the thing that downloaded is called a Zip file, double click on the zip and it should open up, once it’s opened drag the Modding Helper folder into the Qmods folder.
  Now inside the Qmods folder, there should only be Modding Helper, delete the Zip you no longer need it. Once you do that you launch the game and go to the settings and then the Mod tab. Now, there should be an SML Helper dropdown, don’t worry about any of the settings inside the dropdown.
  If it is there, congratulations! You’ve installed your first mod. If not go back and review the steps above.
  
  
• Using this knowledge I would try installing the Alterra Hub mod by redoing what you did for SML Helper because that’s literally all you have to do to install 99% of the mods. (the one 1% being picture frame mods in case you’re wondering.) For the Alterra hud mods, it's just a different website but the same method.
  Download
  Move the content of the zip into the Qmods folder (NOT the SML Helper folder)
  Done.
  
• To ever check if a mod is loading or not you can go open the qmodmanager_log-Subnautica located in the Subnautica Root Folder and scroll through looking for the mod name.
  
  Even with my years modding I don't think of you as a moron, In fact I think of you as the opposite. A Intelligent seeking individual.
  I remember when I first started modding skyrim coming from Xbox I though I knew everything about it, only to have my world shattered by words like Mod Manager, SKSE, or seeing what MO2 Looked liked. But over time I adjusted and now usually play with over 1000 mods loaded. (Subnautica only 83... Right now.)
  
  Additional Info about Vortex: Vortex is great when modding games like Skyrim, The Witcher, KCD, Etc. because it adds a more unified way of downloading mods. For Vanilla+ playthroughs or for games like Subnautica there's not much point in using Vortex, it just adds more room error. Modding different games definitely helps you be able to spot which games you should and shouldn't use a mod manager, so don't feel like a moron because you aren't getting something, everybody that's modded this game or any game has been in your shoes of looking around and being like What tf do I do, just remember to actually play the game and not just mod it. I have 700+ hours in skyrim and about 650 is me modding and testing, I’d recommend trying to avoid that loop although fun (for me), it is time consuming.

[)o(Analog]

Thank you for all that awesome advise, I'm going to try everything you say and I'll report back - Thanks Again!!

[QueenPixxa]

After you have installed the mod(s), I suggest you watch a youtube video about how to be able to access the FCS PDA and the complete functionality of the set.
This is a mod that requires you to inspect a new wreck in game and follow a series of actions, putting its folders in the QMods folder is the technical part but it's not enough.

The video below is by MrSpicy and shows how to unlock the mod suite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM-An3u_2tA&list=PL3FDF3O7UifUqtOi9ietd-t5ZEvCiOGkO&index=42

The video below shows the same thing, but by a different YTuber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv-t5aYfv5Q&t=284s

If you have any question or problem, I recommend the FCS discord:
https://discord.gg/Jpy2DnqE

EDIT: the FCS automation video series by MrSpicy is extremely helpful.

[XER0]

is the alterra hub mod suite important? cause it wont install

[dreamrider]

It is as important as any large mod by experienced modders, if they happen to meet your tastes in game play. Reports are it adds a lot, and blends it in well.

Important to playing the game? Well, it IS a mod, not in-house DLC.

Some QoL, quite a lot of new device options, and a little bit of side story adventure to acquire it all.

[Sweet Momma]

I Have tried and tried, still doesn't show up. HELP!!

[Ruler Of Worlds]

Originally posted by Sweet Momma:

I Have tried and tried, still doesn't show up. HELP!!

New update to subnautica broke a lot of mods, will take a while for everything to be updated. Some things will probably never be updated.
For non-updated mods to work you have to switch the the legacy build under beta in steam properties on subnautica.
Keep in mind that although you can use old mods make sure your only using old mods, newer ones might not work.

[RamenNoodles]

Originally posted by RULEROFWORLDS:

Originally posted by Sweet Momma:

I Have tried and tried, still doesn't show up. HELP!!

For updated mods to work you have to switch the the legacy build.

Seems like you said that by mistake right? (As mods that are updated, are for BepInEx in 2.0, not QMM in Legacy)

[Ruler Of Worlds]

Originally posted by RamuneNeptune:

Originally posted by RULEROFWORLDS:

For updated mods to work you have to switch the the legacy build.

Seems like you said that by mistake right? (As mods that are updated, are for BepInEx in 2.0, not QMM in Legacy)

My bad, fixed, thanks for pointing that out!

[Sweet Momma]

I am running legacy an all necessary items that I've been reading about.

[RamenNoodles]

Originally posted by Sweet Momma:

I am running legacy an all necessary items that I've been reading about.

If you would like to pop into the Subnautica Modding[discord.gg] discord server I'd be happy to help

[Grizlik123]

как решить проблему работы Alterra Hub на Subnautica v2.0 , подскажите как установить правильно что бы работал мод Alterra Hub. желательно пошаговый метод установки.

[Ray Robertson]

Originally posted by Grizlik123:

как решить проблему работы Alterra Hub на Subnautica v2.0 , подскажите как установить правильно что бы работал мод Alterra Hub. желательно пошаговый метод установки.

Doesn’t work on 2.0 yet. If you want to use it now, you’ll have to revert to the Lecagy branch in betas.