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diff --git a/docs/installing-northstar/manual-installation.md b/docs/installing-northstar/manual-installation.md
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@@ -33,7 +33,11 @@ Should you notice any issues/warnings/errors while running Northstar, check the
## Updating Northstar
-To update, simply follow the same process you used to install Northstar using the newest zipped release of Northstar. When copying the new files make sure to select "_Overwrite_".\
+To update, first delete the core mods (`Northstar.Client`, `Northstar.Custom`, and `Northstar.CustomServers`) from `Titanfall2/R2Northstar/mods`.
+Then, simply follow the same process you used to install Northstar using the newest zipped release of Northstar.
+
+When copying the new files, if prompted, make sure to select "_Overwrite_".
+
Note that if you modified some files like `ns_startup_args.txt`, these will also be overwritten. If you want to keep the changes you made make sure to make a copy of these files beforehand and change them back after applying the update.
## Installing Northstar mods manually
diff --git a/docs/installing-northstar/northstar-installers/vtol-guide.md b/docs/installing-northstar/northstar-installers/vtol-guide.md
index c7785f2..339f56c 100644
--- a/docs/installing-northstar/northstar-installers/vtol-guide.md
+++ b/docs/installing-northstar/northstar-installers/vtol-guide.md
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ It is normal for the _"Restart_As_Admin"_ button to appear untoggled. This is al
The third settings tab on VTOL is the _"Skins"_ tab. VTOL has support for DDS format skins (the skins with the numbered folders in them), which are commonly used for Vanilla Titanfall 2, with Northstar generally opting to convert them to mods.
This format is older and less consistent than converting them to a mod to be used with Northstar (see [Advocate](./#advocate)).
-It can still be used on Vanilla by making use of a [vanilla profile](../../using-northstar/advanced.md#vanilla-profile).
+It can still be used on Vanilla by playing [Vanilla via Northstar](../../using-northstar/vanilla.md#vanilla-with-mods).
However, if you want you can still install skins like this for use with Northstar.
All you need to do is drag the folder of a DDS format skin onto the Skins screen of VTOL to install it automatically.
diff --git a/docs/installing-northstar/troubleshooting.md b/docs/installing-northstar/troubleshooting.md
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@@ -119,8 +119,13 @@ Go to Mods at the bottom of your screen on the main menu, then click Authenticat
* Try deleting `enabledmods.json` inside the R2Northstar folder as well.
* Otherwise pay attention in console for your errors if you know what you're doing.
-## Default Game Locations <a href="#game-location" id="game-location"></a>
+## Finding Game Location <a href="#game-location" id="game-location"></a>
+On Steam or EA, the easiest way to find where the game is installed is as follows:
+* Steam: Right click Titanfall 2 in your library, hover over `Manage`, click `Browse local files`. This will open the `Titanfall2` folder
+* EA: Click the 3 dots in the top right of the Titanfall 2 icon, click `View Properties`, and it will be listed under `Install location`. You can click `BROWSE` to open the `Titanfall2` folder
+
+Otherwise, the default install locations are listed below:
* Default Steam Location: `%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Steam\steamapps\common\Titanfall2\`
* Default EA Location: `%ProgramFiles%\EA Games\Titanfall2\`
* Default Origin Location: `%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Origin Games\Titanfall2\`
@@ -128,14 +133,14 @@ Go to Mods at the bottom of your screen on the main menu, then click Authenticat
## Adding Launch Options <a href="#launch-opts" id="launch-opts"></a>
Adding `-northstar` will start Northstar when launching from your library\
-Adding `-vanilla` or removing the `-northstar` will start the normal game when you have Northstar installed
+Adding `-nonorthstardll` or removing the `-northstar` will start the normal game when you have Northstar installed
* For Steam
- * `Your library > Right click TF|2 > Properties > General > Launch Options > -northstar or -vanilla`
+ * `Your library > Right click TF|2 > Properties > General > Launch Options > -northstar or -nonorthstardll`
* For EA app
- * `My collection > Click the three dots on TF|2 > Properties > Advanced launch options > -northstar or -vanilla`
+ * `My collection > Click the three dots on TF|2 > Properties > Advanced launch options > -northstar or -nonorthstardll`
* For Origin
- * `Your library > Right click TF|2 > Game Properties > Advanced Launch Options > Command Line Arguments > -northstar or -vanilla`
+ * `Your library > Right click TF|2 > Game Properties > Advanced Launch Options > Command Line Arguments > -northstar or -nonorthstardll`
## Verifying Game Files <a href="#verify-files" id="verify-files"></a>
@@ -164,7 +169,10 @@ The real error is most likely slightly higher. Please post that in issues or the
## I can't play the Campaign <a href="#campaign" id="campaign"></a>
-If you're having trouble playing the campaign, update your Northstar install to the [newest release](https://github.com/R2Northstar/Northstar/releases) as this issue was resolved in `v1.11.2` of Northstar.
+Northstar does allow you to play campaign since version `1.11.2`, however it should be noted that certain mods will attempt to run while playing the campaign, leading to it breaking.
+If you experience a compile error when trying to play the campaign, try to see if the error mentions a file related to a mod that you can recognize. Otherwise, join the Northstar Discord server and create a ticket in the `#help` channel.
+
+An alternative solution is simply playing Vanilla Titanfall 2 for the campaign.
## Authentication Failed when clicking Launch Northstar <a href="#lsx2" id="lsx2"></a>