Though my screenshots are limited, these are samples of an adventure map project I began embarking on in 2021, in a totally depressed and unmotivated state.

I had Valheim in my backlog for months, but when I finally started playing, there was no looking back. I have scrapped and restarted this project more times than I can count, but never once gave up on it. I started building in vanilla, and learning how to mod the game and use tools like infinity hammer reinvigorated my love of game design, both aesthetic and technical.

Eventually I met other creators in this community and learned even more, which brought me back to the drawing board with a clearer vision each time.

My biggest inspiration for the aesthetics is The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The gameplay I'm trying to achieve is to deepen the combat and exploration of Valheim while not drowning its identity, emphasize ocean travel, and a bit of added Stardew seasoning for flavor. Trying to make something that feels like it enhances Valheim without changing it too drastically, so minimal build pieces and equipment are added.

I had to take the majority of this last year off due to a move and starting a new management job in a new town, but with 1.0 on the horizon and the busy season here coming to a close, I decided it was time to get cooking on this again.

Basically I'm posting the scant few screenshots I have on my new laptop here to encourage others and be encouraged. I hope ya'll like these rough drafts. I will post more as the work continues.

Skål.

Made a stand alone train mod for valheim cuz why not ,expected completion this week (maybe later)

Sup! Yesterday I downloaded star level system mod, to make game bit spicy and have more fun. The problem is..... ITS SOOO HUGE OMG. It's really gives me vibes of airplane control room.

I just wanted to make 3-4 stars enemies on the map, making them spawn rarely, make it like in vanilla game - further you go from map center - higher chance to meet 1 star enemy.

Is someone can help? I'm really don't understand things 😕

I've been experimenting with WackysDB mod in making my own items. I really enjoy creating items that change the way you play. For example, I created three swords that look one-handed but take up both hands (so no shield), deal elemental damage, level up with elemental magic skills, and the alternate attack is a shield from the staff of protection. There are three versions of it because you use the base one to craft the next one as you progress through the biomes so it scales throughout the game. I envision playing a Mage Knight of sorts and all I really needed was this sword to create a new play style.

I'm hoping to branch out more and create on hit effects and more unique items. I'd love to create a weapon that looks like a pickaxe, acts like a one-handed axe, but the primary attack deals small damage but in an AoE around me. Then for the secondary attack, I want it to swing the same way but does a a small amount of damage to the target and a small AoE heal to allies. I feel very limited to vanilla effects currently as I haven't been able to figure out WarfareTweaks nor DataForge.

I mostly learn from watching others or seeing examples I can reverse engineer but am struggling to find anything to help with this endeavor. I'd love it if there was a video describing creating custom AoEs/Effects and Set Effects and attaching them to items.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and an help you can give.

I just rented a Nitrado server for ValHeim.
The stock add-on for Nitrado is not loading in Bepinex so I was wondering if anybody had some ways of loading in BX so I could get epic loot onto the server . I tried file Zilla and was unable to make that effective. Anybody have any advice

I think I've exhausted the topic hah. Some time ago I added photos of my lox models and I decided to publish it today so maybe someone will want to check it out :) This mod also complements my other mods, but they can all be used separately

https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Moddermother/UnloxAppearance/

Small heads-up for anyone using r2modman or the Thunderstore Mod Manager:

Some Valheim mods are now being released or updated on Hexium, and those managers currently don't support Hexium as a source. This means there may be cases where a newer version of a mod is available, but your current manager doesn't know about it. It also means you could be missing out on Hexium exclusive mods.

If you want a manager that supports both Thunderstore and Hexium, Gale is currently the easiest and only option. It can also import your existing r2modman/Thunderstore profiles on startup, so switching over shouldn't require rebuilding them.

This will probably become more noticeable around the Valheim 1.0 release, when a lot of mods are being updated at once, including my own. Just something to keep in mind if you're troubleshooting. You could have an "outdated" mod or wondering why an update isn't showing up after game release. Hexium also updates its cache faster than Thunderstore does, so you might even benefit of having mod updates sooner.

You can get the mod manager from either source below:

https://hexium.gg/mod-manager

https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Kesomannen/GaleModManager/

With v1.0 coming up, I was wondering whether anyone has had success in the past with freezing their server and clients to not auto-download updates. My server relies on about 40 mods and we just want to play it in its current state without being forced into the v1.0 update right away.

edit: What I'm planning to try is setting the server and clients to not auto-update ("Wait until I launch the game" option), then when v1.0 ships I'll change the server and clients to point to version "default_old", assuming that IronGate sets the current version of the game to that when 1.0 ships.

I Have the Build Mode set to Direct, The Entire Building is recognized however only the first layer gets placed. (as you can see by the Transparent White Prefab, and what has been placed)

I am unable to find how to get the carved wood. I have killed first boss and made the antler engraver, but I can not interact with it and there is no recipe in the workstation. I installed VNEI and the only recipe showing for carved wood is an input for the obliterater to make coal.

I started a new character on a new world with all mods turned off except Balrond's Amazing Nature and VNEI; then built workstation to look at VNEI and it is still showing the same single recipe. Of note is that VNEI has recipes for say troll armor even though I've haven't come across troll hide yet.

Edit: Balronds version - 1.40 VNEI version - 0.17.5 Installed with Thunderstore app

https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/ChorusReef/Bifrost_Breakout/

Tired of progression?

Reasonable enemy challenges?

Being able to win at the game?

Peaceful sailing experiences with nothing but you and the horizon?

Well have I got the solution for you! Welcome to Bifrost Breakout where enemies no longer politely stay in their biome!

Ocean Biome: FIXED!

With endlessly spawning Serpents and flyers! Flyers everywhere, after Bonemass!

Sky Biome: FIXED!

Tired of logging yourself and need giant monsters to do it for you?

Monster Logging: FIXED!

Are you doing permadeath challenges?

Permadeath Challenge Mode: FIXED!

Wolves and Askvin everywhere WILL run you down! There is no escape! I guarantee it!

Tired of having to personally engage in combat?

Personal Combat: FIXED!

Faction battles everywhere with squad spawns! Heavy hitters roam with packs of soldiers, archers, or support units while Valheim’s factions fight each other for dominance! A special surprise awaits in the Mountains!

Balanced and playtested. Leave your notes here. I’ll keep updating this mod even beyond Valheim 1.0.

A little preview of the train building system coming with the Arkheimr mod.

I usually only play vanilla, not sure if a mod like this exists, it's a simple QoL fix. Thought I would check in here before I try to make it myself... I am a unity dev, but have never messed with BepinEx.

The idea is simple, it's kind of "auto-auto pickup"

It will maintain a list of boolean per item type. Throwing an item to the ground from your inventory tells the game that you do not want to auto-pickup that item type. (as opposed to current behaviour which flags that specific instance of the item as do not pick up) Then, picking any item up off the ground manually will remove it from the exclusion list.

Last time I mentioned this (some years ago) I was told of a mod exists that gives you a big list of checkboxes, my idea requires no extra UI and is intended to prevent that thing where you are throwing away some item only to pick up more of the same when you want the other thing in the pile.

There is an edge case where you might want to pick up something without resetting the auto-pickup status, and that could be done with Shift-E in the default keyboard controls.

Hey guys, I am trying to host a modded world via the valheim dedicated server launcher. After quite a few attempts of running the launcher via thunderstore manager I have given up (probably missing something easy) and decided to just manually copy all of my mods over to the folder itself. Easy enough, and the script now seems to be loading both bepinex and my mods.

However, the issue im running into now is when I edit start_server_bepinex to change my world name, and use our existing world it does not seem to commit to the changes. I will run the server script thing after updating the start server file, and it always reverts back to the same my server name.

Wondered if anyone had run into this issue while hosting a server. Also realized that my t mobile home internet may not allow me to port forward...so got a feeling im in for another round of research with using tailscale, but figured I would try to get it to launch my server correctly first!

Thanks folks

Bring Christmas to Valheim with the Moonforged Christmas Decorations mod! 🎄

In this video, I showcase the mod’s decorations, animations and interactive features while explaining how everything works. You’ll learn how to use the decorations, wrap items into presents, store gifts inside Christmas stockings, interact with the reindeer, control the animated lights and more.

Download Moonforged Christmas Decorations:
https://thunderstore.io/c/valheim/p/Caenos/MoonforgedChristmasDecorations/

If you enjoy the mod, please leave a like and let me know what you think in the comments!

#Valheim #ValheimMods #ValheimModding #ChristmasMod #Moonforged

Hey guys, I'm working on a mod with larger build pieces. I'm at approx 180 models so far. The set is modular with sections that have three sizes of cutouts that can accept inserts.

Insert types so far:

Windows

Doors

Arrow slits

Balista emplacements

Fireplace inserts (with modular chimney system).

I've got a full set of straight wall sections of various lengths/insert cutouts etc.

I've also got a full set of curved wall sections with the same features (and curved inserts ahah). I've only created one radius set so far that approximately matches the radius of the round tower you can make with 2*4 vanilla wall sections. I'll likely add at least another radius set- especially now that I've figured out how to make the meshes work.

There's a stair set with landings of various lengths and stairs that fit the interior of the existing curved set and straight equivalents.

There's also a modular floor system that accommodates the wall sections and stairwells etc.

And finally a modular barrel vault system for hallway ceilings etc.

Given what I've already modeled what's on your wishlist for larger build pieces? Any insert ideas/wants? Are there any complementary pieces you think I should include?

Also any advice on making textures that fit the vanilla aesthetic would be appreciated.

https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/3560?tab=description

I run modded servers and often notice that players that are new to modded Valheim struggle with joining the server. Here's a video guide on how to do it.