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The Messenger Randomizer Setup Guide

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Installation

  1. Download and install Courier Mod Loader using the instructions on the release page
  2. Download and install the randomizer mod
    1. Download the latest TheMessengerRandomizer.zip from the The Messenger Randomizer Mod releases page
    2. Extract the zip file to TheMessenger/Mods/ of your game's install location
    3. Optionally, Backup your save game
    • On Windows
      1. Press Windows Key + R to open run
      2. Type %appdata% to access AppData
      3. Navigate to AppData/locallow/SabotageStudios/The Messenger
      4. Rename SaveGame.txt to any name of your choice
    • On Linux
      1. Navigate to steamapps/compatdata/764790/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Sabotage Studio/The Messenger
      2. Rename SaveGame.txt to any name of your choice

Joining a MultiWorld Game

  1. Launch the game
  2. Navigate to Options > Third Party Mod Options
  3. Select Reset Randomizer File Slots
    • This will set up all of your save slots with new randomizer save files. You can have up to 3 randomizer files at a time, but must do this step again to start new runs afterwards.
  4. Enter connection info using the relevant option buttons
    • The game is limited to alphanumerical characters and - so when entering the host name replace . with and ensure that your player name when generating a settings file follows these constrictions
    • This defaults to archipelago.gg and does not need to be manually changed if connecting to a game hosted on the website.
  5. Select the Connect to Archipelago button
  6. Navigate to save file selection
  7. Select a new valid randomizer save

Troubleshooting

If you launch the game, and it hangs on the splash screen for more than 30 seconds try these steps:

  1. Close the game and remove TheMessengerRandomizer from the Mods folder.
  2. Launch The Messenger
  3. Delete any save slot
  4. Reinstall the randomizer mod following step 2 of the installation.