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                         SCUM MOD PACK - INSTALLATION
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This is a client mod pack for players.

Included files:

  INSTALL_MODS.cmd
    Automatic installer. In most cases, double-clicking it is enough.

  MoveableDrillpress.pak
    Makes the drill press movable.

  MoveableRefrigerator.pak
    Makes the refrigerator movable.

  zz_BaseBuilding_HighStability_client.pak
    Client-side part of the taller base building stability mod.

  zz_Brenner_bloodstain_boost.pak
    Changes Brenner damage reactions and bloodstain behavior.

  zzz_ElectricityGenerator_radius_5x_client.pak
    Client-side part of the increased generator radius mod.

  zzzz_AllVehicles_speed_max_client.pak
    Client-side part of the faster vehicles mod with smoother aircraft taxiing.


QUICK INSTALL
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1. Close SCUM completely.

2. Double-click INSTALL_MODS.cmd.

3. If the installer does not find the game automatically, paste the path to
   your SCUM folder. The easiest way to find it is through Steam:

      SCUM -> Manage -> Browse local files

   Then copy the path of the folder that opens.

4. Wait for this message:

      You can now start SCUM.

5. Check the -fileopenlog launch option using the instructions below.


DO I NEED TO RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR
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Usually, no. If your Windows user can write to the Steam library folder,
INSTALL_MODS.cmd works with a normal double-click.

If Windows blocks write access to the game folder, the installer will show an
error message. In that case, close the window, right-click INSTALL_MODS.cmd,
and choose:

      Run as administrator


MANUAL INSTALL
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1. Close SCUM completely.

2. Open Steam.

3. In your Library, right-click SCUM.

4. Choose:

      Manage -> Browse local files

5. Open this folder:

      SCUM\Content\Paks

6. Inside the Paks folder, create a folder named:

      ~mods

   Important: the folder name must start with the ~ character.

7. Copy ALL .pak files from this mod pack into:

      SCUM\Content\Paks\~mods

   You do not need to copy INSTALL_MODS.cmd, README_RU.txt, or README_EN.txt.


IMPORTANT BEFORE LAUNCHING
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If your ~mods folder already contains older versions of these mods, delete the
old files before copying this new pack.

When using the quick installer, INSTALL_MODS.cmd automatically moves known old
files into a mod_backups folder next to the game.

Especially remove old separate speed mods if you have them:

  zz_Cruiser_speed_max.pak
  zz_Dinghy_speed_max.pak
  zz_Dirtbike_speed_max.pak
  zz_Laika_speed_max.pak
  zz_Rager_speed_max.pak
  zz_WolfsWagen_speed_max.pak
  zzz_Kinglet_Duster_speed_max_client.pak
  zzzzz_Kinglet_TaxiFix_speed_client.pak

The new combined speed mod replaces them with one file:

  zzzz_AllVehicles_speed_max_client.pak

For BaseBuilding, the current pack should contain only:

  zz_BaseBuilding_HighStability_client.pak

Do not install old test BaseBuilding files named FoundationSupport, LooseSupport,
SnapUnlock, NoSupportCascade, NoSupportHard, or TemporarySupports.


LAUNCH OPTION
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SCUM needs this launch option to load mods:

      -fileopenlog

How to add it:

1. Open Steam.
2. Right-click SCUM.
3. Open Properties.
4. In Launch Options, enter:

      -fileopenlog

5. Close the Properties window and start the game.


HOW TO CHECK
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- The .pak files from this pack should be in SCUM\Content\Paks\~mods.
- Steam should have the -fileopenlog launch option.
- Bases should be buildable above the vanilla stability height limit.
- Vehicles should accelerate faster in game.
- The refrigerator and drill press should be movable.


IF MODS DO NOT WORK
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1. Make sure the .pak files are exactly here:

      SCUM\Content\Paks\~mods

2. Make sure the folder is named exactly ~mods.

3. Check the -fileopenlog launch option.

4. Delete old mod versions from ~mods if they are still there.

5. Restart the game completely.


HOW TO REMOVE
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1. Close SCUM.
2. Open:

      SCUM\Content\Paks\~mods

3. Delete the .pak files that came from this mod pack.

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