My workshop collections require ALL DLC to function. If you don't have the DLC please use RimPy to uncover and remove DLC-specific mods!

Please bring any technical issues to my Discord: https://discord.gg/fkreDYG
This allows us to look at technical logs, give clear instructions on fixes, and link to relevant other mods/files!

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1. Introduction

2. Necessary Files

3. Installation Guide

4. FAQ

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Created for my Youtube series found here:

This is a Vanilla Insectoids 2/Insector faction focused modpack where you build a scary insect hive using the many new mechanics added by VE Insectoids 2. For extra flavour, many custom factions of bug busting enemies have been added including Deep Rock, Helldivers, Starship Troopers, and Exterminator bot themed factions.

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Pick ONE of EITHER the RimPy load order, or the Rimworld built-in default mod manager load order!

RimPy Load Order (highly HIGHLY recommended!):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/160tgddpZlkbfdlpI3HfIShYiCyCxNAMh/view?usp=drive_link

Rimworld built-in default mod manager Load Order:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12H6t_eywsxUEe6LozstCXKQJRVkl4wlZ/view?usp=drive_link
(Place in AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\ModLists)

Configs:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17gI0ZOoSYEx2vPllCQOUtU1w4NOrI0az/view?usp=drive_link
(Open the zip and drag the contents of it to your AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\Config)

Starting Save:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzGv-alayiJlL820ubAI71_XpPJaHjp8/view?usp=drive_link
(Place in AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\Saves)

Backup all files link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18jNs1N5porK6Ez4yJMIPHmVA-HyX1hLG?usp=drive_link

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For any new mod pack you should FULLY reset Rimworld, and all related files, to ensure no outdated or incompatible mods remain.

Reinstalling Rimworld or unsubscribing from mods WILL NOT fully reset your installation and old files can still persist!

Delete all files in the following folders:

Local Mods: Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\RimWorld\Mods (Manually installed mods folder)

Steam Mods: Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\294100 (Steam mod download folder)

User data: AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios (Your user configurations, saves, etc)
You can get to this folder by typing EXACTLY(without quotes) "%appdata%/../LocalLow" into the Windows Explorer (the bar at the top of windows folders, etc)

Then open Rimworld, reapply your user settings (screen resolution, volume etc), ensure that no mods are still present in your save.

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1. Follow the above steps to clean your installation
2. Subscribe to all with the button on the STEAM WORKSHOP.
3. Click on "Import List" and choose the load order file
4. Press "Sort"
4.1. Ignore any errors that might pop-up, press skip if an error box occurs here
5. Press "Save"
6. Press "Run"
7. Be PATIENT. If it crashes, lags, hangs, etc, then it is still loading. It will take a long time to load with 300+ mods. I personally have to wait 5 - 10 minutes for the game to load, slower systems will take even longer!

After this go to the "Configs" step below!

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PLEASE consider swapping to RimPy, it is a much more useful tool capable of auto-sorting your mods, cleaning up unneeded files, and optimising textures to save on memory usage!

Imgur Picture guide for Steps 6 onward as this can be a bit more confusing for first-time users: https://imgur.com/gallery/0ktDs6N

1. Subscribe to the collection, and allow the download time to complete - might take a while!

2. Download the load order file from the above "Load Order (Base Game)" google drive link.

3. Go to the modlists folder, this will be something like "C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\ModLists" folder.

You can do this by typing EXACTLY(without quotes) "%appdata%/../LocalLow/Ludeon Studios/RimWorld by Ludeon Studios/ModLists" into Windows Explorer (the bar at the top of windows folders, etc)

4. Paste the .RML file from Google Drive into the modlists folder

5. Restart Rimworld ONCE the file has been copied

6. Be PATIENT. If it crashes, lags, hangs, etc, then it is still loading. It will take a long time to load with 300+ mods. I personally have to wait 5 - 10 minutes for the game to load, slower systems will take even longer!

After this go to the "Configs" step below!

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The configs are mod settings which have been adjusted so that your experience matches mine and is working as intended. If you skip this step many things will not work, and a lot of the features will be broken.

1. RUN THE GAME ONCE. Then open the configs zip you downloaded from above and copy all of the files within to the following folder:

"AppData\LocalLow\Ludeon Studios\RimWorld by Ludeon Studios\Config"

You can get to this folder by typing EXACTLY(without quotes) "%appdata%/../LocalLow" into the Windows Explorer (the bar at the top of windows folders, etc), then click Ludeon Studios -> Rimworld by Ludeon Studios -> Config

2. Replace all files if prompted

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Included are several powerful mods that let you customise the entire game to your liking. These mods include:
- Total Control (powerful, complex faction editior)
- Faction Customiser (name, recolour, change ideology, and relations of factions)
- Map Reroll (change your starting map, and refresh the save to scratch)
- Map Designer (alter all of the terrain and features of generated maps, works with map reroll!)
- Character Editor (adjust colonists whenever, however, good for fresh starts)
- RIMMSqol (powerful and complex tool, change pretty much everything in game!)

Want to change the starting characters?
Open character editor by clicking on the button on the bottom right of the bar, next to the main menu button. From there you can remove, add, change, or customise characters.

Want to change map?
Use the reroll map function (dice in the top right, needs to be enabled in mod settings). Use this with map designer (from the mod settings menu) to customise all the map terrain and features.

Want a new biome?
Enable dev mode, and god mode. Go to the world map, form a caravan, select your pawns (only), click "form instantly", move them to the place you want them to be, and when they're travelling click "teleport to destination". Abandon your base, then settle the new tile. Use the reroll map mod to refresh everything from there.

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Q: RimPy Mod Database is disabled, how can I fix it?
A: Don't touch. It should be disabled.

Q: I have a "Mod mismatch" window trying to load the save game!
A: Ignore, occasionally mods are removed if they cause issues, update, disappear from workshop, etc.

Q: Is this a virus? (I get this a lot)
A: Youtube is my job, I have 200k+ subscribers - if I tried to do anything malicious I would lose my ability to pay rent overnight.

Q: Why didn't you include X mod?
A: I only had a 48 hour window to create the modpack, and produce the accompanying video. I'm always up for new suggestions.

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