how could i install tmodloader?
1. Check the system requirements: Ensure your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Terraria and tModLoader, which include Windows 7, macOS X 10.9.5, or Linux, and 2.5 GB of RAM.
2. Backup your Vanilla Terraria folder: This is an optional step, but it's a good idea to keep a backup of your original Terraria folder with your existing saves and characters.
3. Download tModLoader: Go to the tModLoader GitHub page (https://github.com/tModLoader/tModLoader) and download the appropriate version of tModLoader for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux). Make sure to download the correct version corresponding to your Terraria game version.
4. Install tModLoader:
Windows:
- Extract the downloaded tModLoader folder using a program like 7-Zip or WinRAR.
- Find your Terraria installation folder, usually located in Steam's program files under \steamapps\common\Terraria.
- Copy the contents of the extracted tModLoader folder to the Terraria folder, replacing any existing files.
- Launch Terraria through Steam, and you should now see "tModLoader" on the Terraria game launch menu.
macOS:
- Extract the downloaded tModLoader folder.
- Find your Terraria installation folder, usually located in ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Terraria.
- Right-click on the Terraria app, and choose "Show Package Contents."
- Go to Contents > MacOS, and then copy the files from the extracted tModLoader folder into the MacOS folder of the Terraria app, replacing any existing files.
- Launch Terraria through Steam, and you should now see "tModLoader" on the Terraria game launch menu.
Linux:
- Extract the downloaded tModLoader folder.
- Find your Terraria installation folder, usually located in ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Terraria.
- Copy the contents of the extracted tModLoader folder to the Terraria folder, replacing any existing files.
- To launch tModLoader, open a terminal and navigate to the Terraria folder using the "cd" command (e.g., cd ~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Terraria). Type "./tModLoader" to start the game.
- Alternatively, you can launch Terraria through Steam, and you should now see "tModLoader" on the Terraria game launch menu.
5. Start using tModLoader: Now that you have tModLoader installed, you can start adding mods to your game. Launch Terraria with tModLoader, and on the main menu, you will see a "Mods" button. You can browse, download, and enable/disable mods in-game using the built-in mod browser.
Remember to keep your tModLoader and its mods up-to-date to ensure they function properly with the latest version of Terraria.