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About this mod
Overhaul to the co-operative aspect of Dark Souls III's multiplayer
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Please read the full mod description carefully before use. The mod is currently in an alpha state, so you are very likely to experience bugs. If you do, please report them to me in as much detail as possible and I'll work to fix them for future versions.
If you are looking for a bug free experience, you won't find it in this version.
This is made for Dark Souls III game version 1.15.2
If you're enjoying this mod, and want to support me, you can buy me a coffee here. Or if you like I have a patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/c/LukeYui
The mod has a discord! (I am not affiliated with the discord)
Simply put, the mod allows you to play with friends throughout the entirety ofthe game with no restrictions. With this, it's theoretically possible to play the game from the tutorial up to the final boss completely in one co-op session.
Along with core function of this mod, there are a number of quality of life improvements that you might like:
This mod undoubtedly makes the game much easier. To try and offset this and preserve the game's challenge, mechanics have been introduced in addition to the base game's enemy health pool increases as you would normally get with increasing phantoms:
If enabled in the ini file (allow_invaders = 1) then other players will be able to join your session as an evil spirit and attempt to kill you and your party.
During an active invasion, you cannot warp or use bonfires to rest. Until you defeat the invader and banish them back to their own world.
If you would like to invade a player, then use the hairpin item in-game, and you will join a random player's session (within your matchmaking range) and be able to engage in PvP.
No. The mod prevents you from connecting the FromSoftware's matchmaking servers, and it uses save files different to the non-modded game. There's no way to get banned using this mod unless you modify it with the intent of connecting to vanilla players.
As this mod introduces new items not found in the base game, it uses a different save file to the normal '.sl2' extension. This means that you cannot access your Seamless Coop save files in the base game, and vice versa. Do not revert mod save files back to vanilla save files, as you will likely get banned.
You do not need any other mods to use seamless co-op. The NexusMods 'Requirements' tab is mods that require Seamless Coop, not the other way around.
Compatibility with other mods has not been tested. You may use other mods, so long as they do not interfere with
the multiplayer aspect of the game, or edit any of the items the mod
uses to function.
You don't really have to uninstall the mod. You can use the launcher when you want to play it, otherwise just run the game normally. If you'd like to remove it fully, simply delete the files you downloaded from here.
Within the SeamlessCoop folder should look like this:
You must be signed into Steam, and not in be offline mode to use the mod.
You will get the items required to play seamless co-op when you rest at a bonfire.
You and your party members must be running the same version of the mod and the game to play with each other.
I strongly recommend a secure session password, if a player knows your co-op session password then they can join immediately. The mod uses Steam's matchmaking interface alone in order to engage in multiplayer with others. Note that you must set a password to host and join sessions:
One player must host, and other players must join. You must have the same password as the person(s) you'd like to play with (found in the
"ds3sc_settings.ini" file).
Troubleshooting:
"seamlesscoop\locale not found which has no fallback"
- You need the locale folder in your Game/SeamlessCoop directory. Check
the mod description page for installation instructions and try again.
Unfixable:
- "Failed, Steam timed out". This is nothing to do with the mod - there is just no connection to Steam. Remember that the servers go down for maintenance every Tuesday.
- The mod can't fix poor internet connections
FAQ
Q) Does this worked for cracked/pirated games?
A) No, I'm also not going to be supporting these versions so please don't make bug reports about it
Q) Isn't this just easy mode?
A) Not necessarily, while co-op play does make the game objectively easier, it's also a completely different way to play the game. There are plenty of "easy mode" mods out that that just give you high health/damage. This mod will be easier but is made in mind of those who want to play the game the whole way through with friends. It has been designed with fun in mind as opposed to reducing the challenge.
Q) Can I modify or redistribute this mod?
A) No, sorry. Please do not modify, repackage, or redistribute this mod anywhere without my permission.
Q) Can I use my save game from the base game?
A) You can, although it would require more work. As mentioned the mod uses separate save files by using the ".co2" file extension instead of ".sl2." Make a copy of your .sl2 file, then change the new copy to .co2. Once ingame, you will receive the mod items automatically. Do not move your save from the mod to the base game, as that may get you banned.
Q) Will updating the mod affect my current playthrough with it?
A) No
Q) Can you get Steam achievements while using this mod?
A) Yes
Q) I have a question not answered here.
A) If you need more information, or wish to report a bug, have a suggestion etc. please make a post about it, or send me a direct message.
Special thanks
If you are looking for a bug free experience, you won't find it in this version.
This is made for Dark Souls III game version 1.15.2
About
If you're enjoying this mod, and want to support me, you can buy me a coffee here. Or if you like I have a patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/c/LukeYui
The mod has a discord! (I am not affiliated with the discord)
Seamless co-operative play
Simply put, the mod allows you to play with friends throughout the entirety ofthe game with no restrictions. With this, it's theoretically possible to play the game from the tutorial up to the final boss completely in one co-op session.
- If a player dies, they will respawn in the same world at the last bonfire they rested at. The session will not be terminated.
- Defeating enemy bosses and clearing areas no longer sends co-operators home.
- All fog walls/barriers that usually restrict the multiplayer zone are gone.
- All NPC dialogue and talk events will be synchronised
- When one player rests at a bonfire the world state will reset for all players
- Game progression events completed in online play will also progress the game in your own world.
- You can play with 5 other players in the open world.
- An overhaul to Dark Souls III's peer-to-peer connection system, using Steam's newer networking API
Quality of life improvements
Along with core function of this mod, there are a number of quality of life improvements that you might like:
- A streamlined connection system means that co-operators can join the host from anywhere in the world. So even if you do disconnect, you can very quickly re-join and continue where you left off.
Balancing
This mod undoubtedly makes the game much easier. To try and offset this and preserve the game's challenge, mechanics have been introduced in addition to the base game's enemy health pool increases as you would normally get with increasing phantoms:
- You may customise scaling to your preference
- If one player sits at a bonfire while others are in boss rooms, those players will be removed from the boss rooms.
- Dying during a boss battle or invasion will put your character into limbo,spectating other players until either everyone in the party has been defeated, or a player rests at a bonfire.
Invasions
If enabled in the ini file (allow_invaders = 1) then other players will be able to join your session as an evil spirit and attempt to kill you and your party.
During an active invasion, you cannot warp or use bonfires to rest. Until you defeat the invader and banish them back to their own world.
If you would like to invade a player, then use the hairpin item in-game, and you will join a random player's session (within your matchmaking range) and be able to engage in PvP.
Can this ban me?
No. The mod prevents you from connecting the FromSoftware's matchmaking servers, and it uses save files different to the non-modded game. There's no way to get banned using this mod unless you modify it with the intent of connecting to vanilla players.
As this mod introduces new items not found in the base game, it uses a different save file to the normal '.sl2' extension. This means that you cannot access your Seamless Coop save files in the base game, and vice versa. Do not revert mod save files back to vanilla save files, as you will likely get banned.
Installation
You do not need any other mods to use seamless co-op. The NexusMods 'Requirements' tab is mods that require Seamless Coop, not the other way around.
Compatibility with other mods has not been tested. You may use other mods, so long as they do not interfere with
the multiplayer aspect of the game, or edit any of the items the mod
uses to function.
- Download the mod from the 'Download' tab or the GitHub mirror
- Extract the package you downloaded, and move the following files to your Dark Souls III folder (usually in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\DARK SOULS III\Game")
- Edit "ds3sc_settings.ini" to your chosen co-op password
- Launch the mod using "ds3sc_launcher.exe"
You don't really have to uninstall the mod. You can use the launcher when you want to play it, otherwise just run the game normally. If you'd like to remove it fully, simply delete the files you downloaded from here.
Within the SeamlessCoop folder should look like this:
Use
You must be signed into Steam, and not in be offline mode to use the mod.
You will get the items required to play seamless co-op when you rest at a bonfire.
You and your party members must be running the same version of the mod and the game to play with each other.
I strongly recommend a secure session password, if a player knows your co-op session password then they can join immediately. The mod uses Steam's matchmaking interface alone in order to engage in multiplayer with others. Note that you must set a password to host and join sessions:
One player must host, and other players must join. You must have the same password as the person(s) you'd like to play with (found in the
"ds3sc_settings.ini" file).
Troubleshooting:
"seamlesscoop\locale not found which has no fallback"
- You need the locale folder in your Game/SeamlessCoop directory. Check
the mod description page for installation instructions and try again.
Unfixable:
- "Failed, Steam timed out". This is nothing to do with the mod - there is just no connection to Steam. Remember that the servers go down for maintenance every Tuesday.
- The mod can't fix poor internet connections
FAQ
Q) Does this worked for cracked/pirated games?
A) No, I'm also not going to be supporting these versions so please don't make bug reports about it
Q) Isn't this just easy mode?
A) Not necessarily, while co-op play does make the game objectively easier, it's also a completely different way to play the game. There are plenty of "easy mode" mods out that that just give you high health/damage. This mod will be easier but is made in mind of those who want to play the game the whole way through with friends. It has been designed with fun in mind as opposed to reducing the challenge.
Q) Can I modify or redistribute this mod?
A) No, sorry. Please do not modify, repackage, or redistribute this mod anywhere without my permission.
Q) Can I use my save game from the base game?
A) You can, although it would require more work. As mentioned the mod uses separate save files by using the ".co2" file extension instead of ".sl2." Make a copy of your .sl2 file, then change the new copy to .co2. Once ingame, you will receive the mod items automatically. Do not move your save from the mod to the base game, as that may get you banned.
Q) Will updating the mod affect my current playthrough with it?
A) No
Q) Can you get Steam achievements while using this mod?
A) Yes
Q) I have a question not answered here.
A) If you need more information, or wish to report a bug, have a suggestion etc. please make a post about it, or send me a direct message.
Special thanks