Just got the game and I'm thinking about getting 2 mods for it.

[Vincent]

I'm wanting to get these two mods for Celeste:
https://gamebanana.com/mods/396767 (hateline)
https://gamebanana.com/mods/14871 (hyperline)

I have the game installed already, but I haven't even opened it yet. I've never modded a game before; what all should I do to ensure the mod installation goes smoothly?

[Clantis]

For celeste in specific you don't have to do any hacky stuff yourself.

Download Olympus from here: https://gamebanana.com/tools/6449
When you have it installed, use it to install the most recent stable branch of Everest.
Olympus is pretty much your mod manager and Everest installer.
Everest is the actual modification to the game that allows it to work with mods.

Then, go to the mod on gamebanana and use the one click install button, allow it to open Olympus then open the game once its done.
Alternatively you can just go to the download mods section in Olympus itself and just search for the mods there.

FYI if you try installing Ahorn (the map editor) don't be surprised if it takes 20 minutes to install and 5 minutes to open only to continue running at .3 fps. ahorn big slow.


edit: It's probably a good idea to open the game at least once before installing mods, i dont think anyone has ever tried installing everest without opening the game before lol.

[Vincent]

I managed to get it all set up, thanks!