Archipelago/worlds/dark_souls_3/docs/setup_en.md

Dark Souls III Randomizer Setup Guide

Required Software

• Dark Souls III
• Dark Souls III AP Client

Optional Software

• Map tracker not yet updated for 3.0.0

Setting Up

First, download the client from the link above (DS3.Archipelago.*.zip). It doesn't need to go into any particular directory; it'll automatically locate Dark Souls III in your Steam installation folder.

Version 3.0.0 of the randomizer only supports the latest version of Dark Souls III, 1.15.2. This is the latest version, so you don't need to do any downpatching! However, if you've already downpatched your game to use an older version of the randomizer, you'll need to reinstall the latest version before using this version. You should also delete the dinput8.dll file if you still have one from an older randomizer version.

One-Time Setup

Before you first connect to a multiworld, you need to generate the local data files for your world's randomized item and (optionally) enemy locations. You only need to do this once per multiworld.

1. Before you first connect to a multiworld, run randomizer\DS3Randomizer.exe.

2. Put in your Archipelago room address (usually something like archipelago.gg:12345), your player name (also known as your "slot name"), and your password if you have one.

3. Click "Load" and wait a minute or two.

Running and Connecting the Game

To run Dark Souls III in Archipelago mode:

1. Start Steam. Do not run in offline mode. Running Steam in offline mode will make certain scripted invaders fail to spawn. Instead, change the game itself to offline mode on the menu screen.

2. Run launchmod_darksouls3.bat. This will start Dark Souls III as well as a command prompt that you can use to interact with the Archipelago server.

3. Type /connect {SERVER_IP}:{SERVER_PORT} {SLOT_NAME} into the command prompt, with the appropriate values filled in. For example: /connect archipelago.gg:24242 PlayerName.

4. Start playing as normal. An "Archipelago connected" message will appear onscreen once you have control of your character and the connection is established.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a config file?

The Player Options page on the website allows you to configure your personal options and export them into a config file. The AP client archive also includes an options template.

Does this work with Proton?

The Dark Souls III Archipelago randomizer supports running on Linux under Proton. There are a few things to keep in mind:

• Because DS3Randomizer.exe relies on the .NET runtime, you'll need to install the .NET Runtime under plain WINE, then run DS3Randomizer.exe under plain WINE as well. It won't work as a Proton app!

• To run the game itself, just run launchmod_darksouls3.bat under Proton.