The 7D2D Mod Launcher - A Mod Launcher for 7 Days to Die

Alphado-Jaki · Oct 7, 2017

If a file isn't in a recognized folder, it will search for the file name, and replace it where ever it finds it. It's just slower as it needs to look for a Windows.xml to replace

Wow, what a smart launcher this is....

Azrael907 · Oct 7, 2017

Yes. I wanted to host my own server. I run an OVH Debian Linux server. I host a minecraft network as well as a 7 Days To Die vanilla server. I was hoping to get a modded server up and running.

sphereii · Oct 7, 2017

Yes. I wanted to host my own server. I run an OVH Debian Linux server. I host a minecraft network as well as a 7 Days To Die vanilla server. I was hoping to get a modded server up and running.

The Mod Launcher is just a client-side installer. The mod developers have to package their mods in certain ways for it to work right, and its not necessarily done the same way for server.

That being said, the mods are nearly identical to client side vs server side, when it comes to XML. You could use the Mod Launcher to sync up the client files, and upload them to the server. The Launcher itself doesn't have any FTP capabilities, nor are any planned.

The only catch with this method is that it's just for the XML. For any DLL changes, such as bigger back pack mod, you'll have to find the server-side DLL separate, since its not often included in the client-side download.

Dracos99 · Oct 8, 2017

Sphereii,

I am trying to use War of the Walkers Bigger Backpack from your launcher, but it will not download the mod properly.

I am using Advanced Mode and installing various mods into seperate folders under c:\7D2D. Other mods are working properly.

I have tried both copy from existing and download from steam to get the base files fine. when i test mod sync or play mod, i get a series of messages and no mods installed:

Code:

Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot...

the launcher log has corresponding messages for each of those above:

Code:

INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - LibGit2Sharp.RepositoryNotFoundException: Path 'C:\7D2D\War_Of_the_Walkers\War_of_the_Walkers_Bigger_Back_Pack\TempMods\' doesn't point at a valid Git repository or workdir.
  at LibGit2Sharp.Core.Proxy.git_repository_open(String path)
  at LibGit2Sharp.Repository..ctor(String path, RepositoryOptions options)
  at _7D2DLauncher.frmMain.bgWorker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e)
INFO 1 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Waiting for Background Process to complete: Refreshing Mods for War of the Walkers Bigger Back Pack
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - LibGit2Sharp.RepositoryNotFoundException: Path 'C:\7D2D\War_Of_the_Walkers\War_of_the_Walkers_Bigger_Back_Pack\TempMods\' doesn't point at a valid Git repository or workdir.
  at LibGit2Sharp.Core.Proxy.git_repository_open(String path)
  at LibGit2Sharp.Repository..ctor(String path, RepositoryOptions options)
  at _7D2DLauncher.frmMain.bgWorker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e)
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...

As a side note, if i do the initial copy of the base game files and then switch to basic mode and point the launcher to the specific directory created, it will sync the mod...but that seems like a horribly round about way to do things, doesnt make playing other mods easy, and not sure my player base will be able to do manual workarounds.

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

Sphereii,
I am trying to use War of the Walkers Bigger Backpack from your launcher, but it will not download the mod properly.

I am using Advanced Mode and installing various mods into seperate folders under c:\7D2D. Other mods are working properly.

I have tried both copy from existing and download from steam to get the base files fine. when i test mod sync or play mod, i get a series of messages and no mods installed:

Code:

Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot...

the launcher log has corresponding messages for each of those above:

Code:

INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - LibGit2Sharp.RepositoryNotFoundException: Path 'C:\7D2D\War_Of_the_Walkers\War_of_the_Walkers_Bigger_Back_Pack\TempMods\' doesn't point at a valid Git repository or workdir.
  at LibGit2Sharp.Core.Proxy.git_repository_open(String path)
  at LibGit2Sharp.Repository..ctor(String path, RepositoryOptions options)
  at _7D2DLauncher.frmMain.bgWorker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e)
INFO 1 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Waiting for Background Process to complete: Refreshing Mods for War of the Walkers Bigger Back Pack
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - LibGit2Sharp.RepositoryNotFoundException: Path 'C:\7D2D\War_Of_the_Walkers\War_of_the_Walkers_Bigger_Back_Pack\TempMods\' doesn't point at a valid Git repository or workdir.
  at LibGit2Sharp.Core.Proxy.git_repository_open(String path)
  at LibGit2Sharp.Repository..ctor(String path, RepositoryOptions options)
  at _7D2DLauncher.frmMain.bgWorker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e)
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 5 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...

As a side note, if i do the initial copy of the base game files and then switch to basic mode and point the launcher to the specific directory created, it will sync the mod...but that seems like a horribly round about way to do things, doesnt make playing other mods easy, and not sure my player base will be able to do manual workarounds.

typically, when the launcher repeats that message, it's a sign that the local git folder is corrupted. Have you tried to Delete mod, and re-create it?

Dracos99 · Oct 8, 2017

typically, when the launcher repeats that message, it's a sign that the local git folder is corrupted. Have you tried to Delete mod, and re-create it?

Yes, i have deleted the mod and even tried uninstalling and reinstalling the mod launcher.

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

Yes, i have deleted the mod and even tried uninstalling and reinstalling the mod launcher.

Have you tried rebooting your PC?

Dracos99 · Oct 8, 2017

Have you tried rebooting your PC?

Yes, i have tried "Turning it off and on again"

Additionally, my wife's computer has the exact same issue.

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

Yes, i have tried "Turning it off and on again"
Additionally, my wife's computer has the exact same issue.

Can you post your log files from a clean install, from start to finish? In the View menu, there's a Log Files menu option. It'll allow you to post to pastebin.com

Dracos99 · Oct 8, 2017

Can you post your log files from a clean install, from start to finish? In the View menu, there's a Log Files menu option. It'll allow you to post to pastebin.com

Here ya go https://pastebin.com/1D80m3WF

A side note, the mod above it (the non bigger backpack version) syncs just fine.

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

Here ya go https://pastebin.com/1D80m3WF
A side note, the mod above it (the non bigger backpack version) syncs just fine.

Thank you. The mod above doesn't use github's api to sync, because it's smaller than the bigger back pack.

Code:

INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip
INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp...
INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing...
INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...

I see that after a freshly syncs folder. Does your Steam copy have a TempMods folder in it already? if so, I'd suggest deleting it, and re-making the folder (again).

Dracos99 · Oct 8, 2017

Code:
Thank you. The mod above doesn't use github's api to sync, because it's smaller than the bigger back pack.

Code:

INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Attempting to download: https://github.com/dwallorde/WaroftheWalkersMod---BBM---Github/archive/master.zip INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Clone Download Mode Detected. Using libgit2sharp... INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Previous sync exists. Refreshing... INFO 8 _7D2DLauncher.frmMain - Warning: Download attempt failed. Will retry...

I see that after a freshly syncs folder. Does your Steam copy have a TempMods folder in it already? if so, I'd suggest deleting it, and re-making the folder (again).

That fixed it. removing the TempMods folder from the steam dir (or just the new mod) lets it sync.

The reason that my Steam folder has a TempMods folder is that i have patched the zombie textures into it so that it is in all the mods i clone from it...but that seems to be the conflict...maybe a area for improvement (either it ignoring the existing stuff or a flag to install that patch on every mod install)

Thanks for the help

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

That fixed it. removing the TempMods folder from the steam dir (or just the new mod) lets it sync.
The reason that my Steam folder has a TempMods folder is that i have patched the zombie textures into it so that it is in all the mods i clone from it...but that seems to be the conflict...maybe a area for improvement (either it ignoring the existing stuff or a flag to install that patch on every mod install)

Thanks for the help

No worries, I'm glad you got things working

Azrael907 · Oct 8, 2017

War of the Walkers... and it would be hosted on a Debian Linux server. I understand that it is different than the mod installer. Are there plans for getting a server package put together? Running a shared server off of a persons' computer is just slow and laggy.

sphereii · Oct 8, 2017

War of the Walkers... and it would be hosted on a Debian Linux server. I understand that it is different than the mod installer. Are there plans for getting a server package put together? Running a shared server off of a persons' computer is just slow and laggy.

Here's the theoretical steps you'd want to take. You can use this as guidance

To prepare a server upload:

1) Download the Bigger Back Pack client mod. ( Either from github directly, through the Mod Launcher's TempMods folder, or nexus site)

2) Delete the 7DaysToDie_Data folder

3) Download Stallionsden's biggerback pack mod, that matches your backpack size

4) Create a 7DaysToDieServer_Data/Managed/, and copy in the Server-side DLL from Step 3.

That should be it for your server-side upload.

The other changes in War of the Walkers DLL, SwayGate and crafting lag, do not need to be on the server to work.

gpcstargate · Oct 9, 2017

Good day Sphereii

I have gotten that message about : Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Also

But I just it run .. reload the info and the launches with no issues:

It's just the first time run after uninstalling and deleting his mod .. War of the Walkers .. I'm also running the Bigger Backpack version ..

Just a thought .. could there an issue with his load site ??

The game runs fine once it has installed .. so far .. except for a couple of .. "null reference issues"

sphereii · Oct 9, 2017

Good day Sphereii
I have gotten that message about : Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Clone Mode Detected. Refreshing existing depot... Also

But I just it run .. reload the info and the launches with no issues:

It's just the first time run after uninstalling and deleting his mod .. War of the Walkers .. I'm also running the Bigger Backpack version ..

Just a thought .. could there an issue with his load site ??

The game runs fine once it has installed .. so far .. except for a couple of .. "null reference issues"

I'm noticed that a few times, and I think github is making changes. I have another version that is nearly ready to push out.. hopefully it'll help a bit.

rodrigo_vda · Oct 10, 2017

There's three ways to install the 7D2D Mod Launcher:

1) Download the 7d2dmodlauncher.exe: This small program will call Microsoft's OneClick installer of the 7D2D mod Launcher, update itself, if need be, and then launch the application. It can be added to Steam as a Non-Steam game, in order to activate the Steam Overlay

2) Download the OneClick Installer directly. This will install the program, and add a Desktop short cut to launch it with. You can add that shortcut to Steam as a Non-Steam game, however, it will not auto-update from Steam.

3) Download the Release.zip. You can extract and run as-is, without installing anything. However, it will not auto-update.

Once it's installed and running, click on File, then click on Load Defaults to preload our default settings.

For Advanced, it will ask you to select a new directory where all your mods will be installed and managed.

Si I did the first thing, but I deleted the shortcut it created in the desktop, and now if I execute the .exe file, it just launches the launcher. How can I uninstall this from my PC so I can reinstall it again? (or if I just want it removed, just in case). I've looked in "Program files" and I didn't find it anywhere. Where is the mod installed?

sphereii · Oct 10, 2017

Si I did the first thing, but I deleted the shortcut it created in the desktop, and now if I execute the .exe file, it just launches the launcher. How can I uninstall this from my PC so I can reinstall it again? (or if I just want it removed, just in case). I've looked in "Program files" and I didn't find it anywhere. Where is the mod installed?

To Remove, you can go to Add and Remove Programs, and it should be listed under 7D2D Launcher.

Running the exe should be fine. You can move that to your desktop if you'd like.

Azrael907 · Oct 10, 2017

Sphereii

Here's the theoretical steps you'd want to take. You can use this as guidance
To prepare a server upload:

1) Download the Bigger Back Pack client mod. ( Either from github directly, through the Mod Launcher's TempMods folder, or nexus site)

Downloaded to my local computer to C:/7dtd using the 7dtd mod launcher program

2) Delete the 7DaysToDie_Data folder

On the local machine? or my remote server?

3) Download Stallionsden's biggerback pack mod, that matches your backpack size

We decided to use the 72 slot backpack size. Downloaded appropriate file to local machine.

4) Create a 7DaysToDieServer_Data/Managed/, and copy in the Server-side DLL from Step 3.

I uploaded the two files to my remote server

That should be it for your server-side upload.

The other changes in War of the Walkers DLL, SwayGate and crafting lag, do not need to be on the server to work.

Just to clarify, I am running Windows 7 Pro on my local machine and Debian 8 on my OVH remote server. I already have a vanilla 7dtd server running on the Debian server and we wanted to set up a dedicated War of The Walkers server. I think I understand most of what you were saying, but i wanted a little clarification before I started messing with files and such.

Thank you,

Az

Update: After deleting the 7DaysToDie_Data folder on the local machine, the game became inoperable.

Restored folder and ran standalone game and tried to connect to server but received an error regarding tungsten ore not found.

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