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The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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# The Messenger Randomizer Setup Guide
## Quick Links
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- [Game Info](../../../../games/The%20Messenger/info/en)
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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- [Settings Page](../../../../games/The%20Messenger/player-settings)
- [Courier Github](https://github.com/Brokemia/Courier)
- [The Messenger Randomizer Github](https://github.com/minous27/TheMessengerRandomizerMod)
- [Jacksonbird8237's Item Tracker](https://github.com/Jacksonbird8237/TheMessengerItemTracker)
- [PopTracker Pack](https://github.com/alwaysintreble/TheMessengerTrackPack)
## Installation
1. Download and install Courier Mod Loader using the instructions on the release page
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* [Latest release is currently 0.7.1](https://github.com/Brokemia/Courier/releases)
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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2. Download and install the randomizer mod
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1. Download the latest TheMessengerRandomizer.zip from the [The Messenger Randomizer Mod releases page](https://github.com/minous27/TheMessengerRandomizerMod/releases)
2. Extract the zip file to `TheMessenger/Mods/` of your game's install location
3. Optionally, Backup your save game
* On Windows
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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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
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* 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
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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## Joining a MultiWorld Game
1. Launch the game
2. Navigate to `Options > Third Party Mod Options`
3. Select `Reset Randomizer File Slots`
* This will set up all of your save slots with new randomizer save files. You can have up to 3 randomizer files at a
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time, but must do this step again to start new runs afterwards.
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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4. Enter connection info using the relevant option buttons
* **The game is limited to alphanumerical characters and `-` so when entering the host name replace `.` with ` ` and
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ensure that your player name when generating a settings file follows these constrictions**
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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* This defaults to `archipelago.gg` and does not need to be manually changed if connecting to a game hosted on the
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website.
The Messenger: implement new game (#1494) * initial commit of messenger integration * setup no_logic and needed slot_data * fix some typos and determinism * make all of it deterministic * add documentation * swapped to non local items so change the fed data * ~~deathlink~~ * satisfy the docs test * update doc test to show expected name * split custom classes into a separate file and fix an errant rule * make access dependency test give more useful errors * implement tests * remove some unneccessary back entrances and make names clearer * fix some big dumbs * successful unit tests are good also some slight reorganizing * add astral tea quest line, and potentially power seals as items * if TYPE_CHECKING... aahhhhhh * oop forgot to remove legacy code * having the seed and leaves as actual items doesn't seem to do anything so remove them. locations still work though * update setup guide with some changes * Tower HQ was creating duplicate locations * allow self locking items * cleanup * move self_locking_items function to core * docstring * implement choice of notes needed for music box * test the default value * don't create any starting inventory items * make item creation faster * change default accessibility and power seals options * improve documentation * precollected_items is a dict of Items... * implement shop chest goal * tests * always assign total and required seals * add new goals and set music box as requiring shop chest on shop chest goals instead of just setting it as the completion * fix dumb test quirk * implement music box skip as an option * world rewrite/cleanup * default to apworld and add game to readme * revert bleeding commits from other PRs * more bleeds * fix some errors in options docstrings * ??? * make my set rules method not have an awful name * test cleanup * add a test for item accessibility * fix issues with tests * make the self locking item behavior work correctly * misc cleanup * more general cleanup to be a good example * quick rules rewrite * more general cleanup and typing * more speed, more clean * bump data version * make sure the locked item belongs to current player * fix bad name and indent. call MessengerItem directly for events * add poptracker pack to docs * doc cleanup and "known issues" section that I probably won't be able to fix any time soon. * missed some spots * add another bug i forgot about * be consistently wrong
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5. Select the `Connect to Archipelago` button
6. Navigate to save file selection
7. Select a new valid randomizer save
## Troubleshooting
If you launch the game, and it hangs on the splash screen for more than 30 seconds try these steps:
1. Close the game and remove `TheMessengerRandomizer` from the `Mods` folder.
2. Launch The Messenger
3. Delete any save slot
4. Reinstall the randomizer mod following step 2 of the installation.
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