What's new ?
First, there is no longer need to install dotnet 5 now. It's installed or updated automatically if needed See ?install-mod-manager.
Changes for mods
- The modding process have been reworked. Now, you'll no longer be able to combine mods as it doesn't really make sense anymore. Custom maps are not working since a while now and really good utility mods like Unify or CustomKeyBinds are already part of the game or included in Mod Manager. To use a mod, you only need to press the download button and then launch it !
- As a consequence of the previous point, you'll need to start Among Us by using the "Start Vanilla Among Us" button to start the vanilla game. It's replacing the "Uninstall all mods" button that previously existed.
- After a game update, mods will continue to work now.
- You can create a shortcut using the button. With it, you can start the mod without starting Mod Manager when it's closed. Note that two shortcuts will be created on your desktop for Challenger & Better Crewlink the first time you install Mod Manager 5.
- Also, mods have been reorganised.
Changes for the interface
- Mod Manager is fully responsive now and can be resized easily to fit your screen size.
- You can do actions inside the app when Mod Manager is installing a mod. Any operation of Mod Manager is visible in the bottom bar where you can also start Vanilla Among Us.
- In Settings, there are 4 visual themes that you can choose. There will be more in the future. On your side, you can create your own local one and eventually share it on discord . More information on how to make themes below.
- Mod Manager allows translations. There are French & Spanish for now but more will be added in the future. If you want to send a translation for a language, please take a look at the "Account" section below.
- Last, if there is any problem with Mod Manager at any point, you can just use the reset button in settings.
How to create/send a theme
- Open Mod Manager 5 at least once
- Press Windows + R
- Enter %APPDATA%/ModManager
- Go to themes
- Choose a default theme file and copy/paste/rename it.
Inside the file created, change the value for "name" according to the theme name you want to give. Then, edit colors, sizes, etc ... as you want.
Once it's done, just start Mod Manager 5, go to settings and choose your theme. Tadaaaaa !
You can send it on discord and if your theme is good enough, it will be added publicly
The new account system
There is a new section inside Mod Manager to login or register on matux.fr. An account on matux.fr allows you to have access to many features :
- If you're a modder, you'll be able to see & edit your mods (not available yet)
- If you're a moderator, you'll see a section to edit translations. For people not moderators here, please DM me if you want to add a translation for a specific language instead.
- If you're playing on matux.fr or challenger Impostors servers, many stats will be available inside Mod Manager (and also a ranking, especially for Challenger, very soon)
- Other features may come in the future for accounts
What's still in Mod Manager
- Local mods.
- Custom servers.
- News & FAQ sections. FAQ will be updated and populated in the next few days.
- Alternatively to the process explained on discord, you can access the log file in settings inside Mod Manager.
- Icons for Mod Manager's github, roadmap & discord server.
What has been removed ?
- The code system. It's no longer possible to combine mods so it doesn't make sense anymore.
- The window size settings. You can now resize Mod Manager and it will be saved for the next time you open it.
- The Among Us folder is can no longer be changed if Mod Manager detects one from Steam or EGS. And you can no longer change it once it's setup. Use the reset button if you uninstall it for any reason.
