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The Messenger Randomizer Setup Guide

Quick Links

Installation

Read changes to the base game on the Game Info Page

Automated Installation

  1. Download and install the latest Archipelago release
  2. Launch the Archipelago Launcher (ArchipelagoLauncher.exe)
  3. Click on "The Messenger"
  4. Follow the prompts

These steps can be followed in the future to launch the game and check for mod updates.

Manual Installation

  1. Download and install Courier Mod Loader using the instructions on the release page
  2. Download and install the randomizer mod
    1. Download the latest TheMessengerRandomizerAP.zip from The Messenger Randomizer Mod AP releases page
    2. Extract the zip file to TheMessenger/Mods/ of your game's install location
      • You cannot have both the non-AP randomizer and the AP randomizer installed at the same time
    3. Optionally, Backup your save game
      • On Windows
        1. Press Windows Key + R to open run
        2. Type %appdata% to access AppData
        3. Navigate to AppData/locallow/SabotageStudios/The Messenger
        4. Rename SaveGame.txt to any name of your choice
      • On Linux
        1. Navigate to steamapps/compatdata/764790/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/Sabotage Studio/The Messenger
        2. Rename SaveGame.txt to any name of your choice

Joining a MultiWorld Game

  1. Launch the game
  2. Navigate to Options > Archipelago Options
  3. Enter connection info using the relevant option buttons
    • The game is limited to alphanumerical characters, ., and -.
    • This defaults to archipelago.gg and does not need to be manually changed if connecting to a game hosted on the website.
    • If using a name that cannot be entered in the in game menus, there is a config file (APConfig.toml) in the game directory. When using this, all connection information must be entered in the file.
  4. Select the Connect to Archipelago button
  5. Navigate to save file selection
  6. Start a new game
    • If you're already connected, deleting an existing save will not disconnect you and is completely safe.

Continuing a MultiWorld Game

At any point while playing, it is completely safe to quit. Returning to the title screen or closing the game will disconnect you from the server. To reconnect to an in progress MultiWorld, simply load the correct save file for that MultiWorld.

If the reconnection fails, the message on screen will state you are disconnected. If this happens, the game will attempt to reconnect in the background. An option will also be added to the in game menu to change the port, if necessary.