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--- software:launcher [2024/07/25 01:17] – [Mod Management] eric
+++ software:launcher [2024/08/23 22:34] (current) – [Select a World] arapeta
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 {{:software:launcher_main.png?nolink&400|Main Launcher Screen}}
 ===== Features =====
+The Sunshine Alley Game Launcher provides a streamlined and organized way to manage your game mods and configurations, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
+===== Select a World =====
+There is a drop down box to select which World you want to play in.  See [[worlds:worlds|Worlds]]\\
+If you are new to Sunshine Alley the only one you can enter will be a progression Server.\\
+If there is more than one Progression server shown, Check Discord as to which one is appropriate for you.
 ==== Mod Management ====
   * **Up-to-Date Mods**: The launcher ensures that all mods used by the Sunshine Alley servers are kept up-to-date.
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   * **Optional Mods Interface**: Accessible by clicking on the label showing the number of optional mods enabled, allowing easy addition or removal of optional mods.
-{{ :software:launcher_optionalmods.png?nolink&400|Optional Mods Interface}}
+{{ :software:launcher_optionalmods.png?nolink&400 |Optional Mods Interface}}
 ==== Configuration and Setup ====
   * **Default Install Directory**: The launcher installs by default in the user's AppData/Local directory, following Windows standards.
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   * **Repair Function**: Erases all files, user configurations, caches, and registry entries, and reinstalls everything from scratch.
   * **Uninstall Function**: Deletes all files related to the launcher.
+  * **Shortcuts**: If you only need shortcuts, select "I just want shortcuts".
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 ===== Setup Instructions =====
+  - **Download**: Download the launcher from [[https://discord.gg/VSPYkATZJ7|Discord]] under **#server-info**. The [[:titles|Viking]] role is required to download the launcher.
+  - **Run**: Run the downloaded executable.
+  - **Options**: You can use the preselected install location or choose your own. A desktop shortcut is recommended; you can move this to any other location you want after the installation is complete.
+  - **Install**: The executable will copy itself into the install location where it will restart to download all required mods.
+  - **Installation File**: You can safely delete the downloaded executable and use the desktop shortcut provided by the installer. Starting the launcher from the downloaded executable should be avoided as it is never kept up to date.
-  * **Repair**: Choose the Repair option to erase all files and reinstall everything from scratch.
-  * **Uninstall**: Select Uninstall to delete all launcher files.
-  * **Shortcuts**: If you only need shortcuts, select "I just want shortcuts".
-The Sunshine Alley Game Launcher provides a streamlined and organized way to manage your game mods and configurations, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.