Mods and Lobbies

[Boblin the Goblin]

So, I have a few mods installed that are verified so they don't force me to make a new save.

When my friend tries to join, even if I have the nods active, he's never prompted about the mods or to download the mods. We have to go on his computer and manually download the mods.

Is there a certain way to have him join? I've usually just invited him from the game directly which prompts the request in Steam.

[Johnno]

Verified mods are client side, so they're not necessary for anyone else to download. If you had approved mods then your friend would get to download them.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Originally posted by Johnno:

Verified mods are client side, so they're not necessary for anyone else to download. If you had approved mods then your friend would get to download them.

Oh, that's the difference. I'll have to look again but I think the mods I have are only approved or whatever the qualifications are for it not to create a new save.

[Chibbity]

Verified: Can use in any lobby, including unmodded ones.

Approved: Can only use in modded lobbies, or if hosting; with other players who have or download the same mods from you. You can't join normal unmodded lobbies with Approved mods activated.

Sandbox: Same as Approved but you have to make a new copy of your save for separate progression.

[Johnno]

Should also be noted that approved and sandbox mods disable achievements.

[Boblin the Goblin]

Originally posted by Johnno:

Should also be noted that approved and sandbox mods disable achievements.

That makes sense. All the mods I've tried it with are just verified since they are mostly sound replacements and a few visual gags.

Wish there was a way to have a private lobby that would apply those mods to the lobby but oh well.