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author | GeckoEidechse <40122905+GeckoEidechse@users.noreply.github.com> | 2022-01-02 21:39:53 +0100 |
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committer | GitHub <noreply@github.com> | 2022-01-02 21:39:53 +0100 |
commit | c95a348bab502c1433078e56e6289fe40dc5bd4c (patch) | |
tree | 8416f88a06a09635f7d25fdd591c3c3dfb51d122 /docs/installing-northstar | |
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Merge pull request #4 from PersonMeetup/main
Clarify installation instructions
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-rw-r--r-- | docs/installing-northstar/basic-setup.md | 29 |
1 files changed, 13 insertions, 16 deletions
diff --git a/docs/installing-northstar/basic-setup.md b/docs/installing-northstar/basic-setup.md index 2f87e6d..f795991 100644 --- a/docs/installing-northstar/basic-setup.md +++ b/docs/installing-northstar/basic-setup.md @@ -4,22 +4,21 @@ {% embed url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK4pV-AHOHM" %} -{% hint style="info" %} -TODO: Method to get to Origin's local files described below is incorrect/doesn't exist -{% endhint %} - -Firstly note that Northstar client is only available on PC and requires you to **both own the game and have it installed**. +Firstly, note that the Northstar client is only available on PC and requires you to **both own the game and have it installed**. 1. Download the latest version of Northstar from the [releases](https://github.com/R2Northstar/Northstar/releases) page -2. Copy all the files in the newly downloaded zip folder to your Titanfall folder - * **For Steam** - Right click _Titanfall 2_ > Open _Properties_ > Click _Local Files_ > Click _Browse_ - * **For Origin** - Click Titanfall 2 in the Library > Click the gear icon > Click _Game Properties_ -3. Launch NorthstarLauncher.exe to start Northstar\ - After launching, you should be greeted with something like this:\ +2. Copy all the files in the newly downloaded zip folder to your `Titanfall2` folder. This can vary depending on whether you purchased the game off Steam or Origin, and if you set a custom folder for game installs. + * **For Steam** - Right click _Titanfall 2_ > Open _Properties_ > Click _Local Files_ > Click _Browse_\ + Usually: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Titanfall2` + * **For Origin** - To find the location of your Origin library go to _Origin_ -> _Application Settings_ -> _Installs & Saves_ -> _On your Computer_ -> _Game Library Location_\ + Go to the directory mentioned there using File Explorer and open the `Titanfall2` folder.\ + Usually: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Titanfall2` +3. Launch `NorthstarLauncher.exe` to start Northstar + * After launching for the first time, you'll be greeted with a popup requesting to authenticate to the master server. Click _Yes_ (This can be changed in the mods menu later if desired) ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/R2Northstar/Northstar/main/wiki/titleagreement.png) -4. Next select Launch Northstar\ +4. Select _Launch Northstar_\ ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/R2Northstar/Northstar/main/wiki/titlelaunchnorthstar.png) -5. From here you can use the server browser to select and join any of the public community hosted servers.\ +5. From the multiplayer menu, you can use the server browser to select and join any of the public community hosted servers.\ ![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/R2Northstar/Northstar/main/wiki/lobbyserverbrowser.png) Should you notice any issues/warnings/errors while running Northstar, check the troubleshooting page. @@ -28,10 +27,8 @@ Should you notice any issues/warnings/errors while running Northstar, check the [troubleshooting.md](troubleshooting.md) {% endcontent-ref %} - - ## Additional Stuff -Since Northstar doesn't launch directly through Origin, any startup arguments provided in origin won't transfer over, you'll need to add them to the file `ns_startup_args.txt`, which should be in the same folder as you extracted the Northstar files to. +Since Northstar doesn't launch directly through Origin or Steam, any startup arguments provided in either launcher won't transfer over. You'll need to add them to the file `ns_startup_args.txt`, which should be in the same folder as you extracted the Northstar files to. -If Northstar doesn't appear to be installed, or you have issues entering the lobby, try running vanilla files, I can't personally say what VPK mods could cause issues with Northstar at the moment, so it'd probably be easiest just to try running unmodded. +If Northstar doesn't appear to be installed, or you have issues entering the lobby, try running vanilla files. It's hard to say what VPK mods could cause issues with Northstar at the moment, so it'd probably be easiest just to try running unmodded. |