Nodebuster for Archipelago Setup Guide

Required Software

• Nodebuster (Steam)
• Godot 4.x Mod Loader v7.0.1 or later
• Nodebuster Archipelago Mod

Optional Software

• Emerald Nodebuster QOL Mod
  • Includes a speed scale option.

Installation

Installing Mod Loader and Mod

1. Extract the addons folder from the Mod Loader ZIP file and put it in your Nodebuster local files right next to the executable Nodebuster.exe.
   • This can be found by right-clicking on your Nodebuster game in Steam and clicking browse local files.
2. In Steam, go to Nodebuster's game properties.
3. Add the below launch option in the LAUNCH OPTIONS field:
   • --script addons/mod_loader/mod_loader_setup.gd
4. Launch Nodebuster. This should result in a popup saying mod support has been set up.
5. Close Nodebuster.
6. Go back to the Nodebuster's game properties and remove the launch options.
7. In Nodebuster local files, and create a folder named mods.
8. Insert the ZIP file of the Archipelago mod into the mods folder.
   • Do not unzip the mod file as the mod loader requires it to be zipped.
   • You may also insert any other mods at this point.
9. Start Nodebuster once more. The game should ask you to restart.
10. Click yes to restart the Nodebuster. The Archipelago mod should now be installed.

Updating Mod

To update the Archipelago mod, simply replace ZIP file of the Archipelago mod in the mods folder.

What to do if the Mod Loader doesn't install correctly

This can happen due to either installing the wrong version of the mod loader or the launch options field wasn't filled correctly.

• Check the launch options field in the properties window of the game in Steam. If the launch options are still --script addons/mod_loader/mod_loader_setup.gd, remove it and try starting the game again.
• Make sure you downloaded v7.0.1+ of the Godot 4.x Mod Loader or later.
  • More information on the Godot Mod Loader can be found on their Wiki.
• For possible platform specific details or other issues: see the Godot Mod Loader Self Setup guide:
  • Wiki

Configuring your YAML File

What is a YAML and why do I need one?

An YAML file is the way that you provide your player options to Archipelago. See the basic multiworld setup guide here on the Archipelago website to learn more.

Where do I get a YAML?

You can either download it from the mod release page. Or you can generate a template with the Archipelago Launcher after installing the APWorld.

Joining an Archipelago Game in Nodebuster

1. Start the game after installing all the necessary mods.
   • In the main menu, you should see a Connect button instead of the new game and continue buttons.
2. Click said Connect button.
3. Input the correct information in the correct fields (ie. "archipelago:12345" in the address field).
4. Click Connect and wait a tiny bit.
   • If it takes more then a min to connect then check your input fields to make sure everything is correct.
5. After the game connects to archipelago, it will take you straight to the upgrade tree scene.
   • If you have a save file that was already connected to the server address you are using, it will instead ask if you want to use the aforementioned save file.
6. Enjoy!

Hints and other commands

While playing in a multiworld, you can interact with the server using various commands listed in the commands guide. You can use the Archipelago Text Client to do this, which is included in the latest release of the Archipelago software.