Terraria for Archipelago Setup Guide

Required Software

Download and install Terraria and tModLoader on Steam

Installing the Archipelago Mod

1. Subscribe to the mod on Steam
2. Open tModLoader
3. Go to Workshop -> Manage Mods and enable the Archipelago mod
4. tModLoader will say that it needs to refresh; exit this menu, and it will do this automatically
5. Once tModLoader finishes loading, the Archipelago mod is finished installing; you can now connect to an Archipelago game.

This mod might not work with mods that significantly alter progression or vanilla features. It is highly recommended to use utility mods and features to speed up gameplay, such as:

• Journey Mode
• Ore Excavator
• Magic Storage
• Alchemist NPC Lite
  • (Can be used to break progression)
• Reduced Grinding
• Upgraded Research
  • (WARNING: Do not use without Journey mode)
  • (NOTE: If items you pick up aren't showing up in your inventory, check your research menu. This mod automatically researches certain items.)

Configuring your YAML File

What is a YAML and why do I need one?

The basic multiworld setup guide can be found on MultiworldGG's website. Among other things, it explains what .yaml files are, and how they are used.

Where do I get a YAML?

You can use the game options page for Terraria here on the Archipelago website to generate a YAML using a graphical interface.

Joining an Archipelago Game in Terraria

1. Launch tModLoader
2. In Workshop > Manage Mods, edit Archipelago Randomizer's settings
   • Name should be the player name you set when creating your YAML file.
   • Port should be the port number associated with the Archipelago server. It will be a 4 or 5-digit number.
   • If you're not hosting your game on the Archipelago website, change Address to the server's URL or IP address
3. Create a new character and world as normal (or use an existing one if you prefer). Terraria usually becomes significantly more difficult with this mod, so it is recommended to choose a lower difficulty than you normally would play on.
4. Open the world in single player or multiplayer.
5. When you're ready, open chat, and enter /apstart to start the game.

Commands

While playing Archipelago, you can interact with the server using the commands listed in the commands guide. To send a command, open chat, and enter /ap, followed by the command you want to send. For example, /ap !help.