The current version is 1.5.5 and can be installed with the AM2RLauncher.
**__Do different platforms have different versions or content?__**
**Do different platforms have different versions or content?**
The latest available version is released on all supported platforms (see next question) and can be installed via the AM2RLauncher. Main game content differs between versions (1.3 versus 1.5, for example), but not between different platforms within the same version - with the exception of platform-specific limitations like custom file loading on Android.
**__What are the currently supported platforms?__**
**What are the currently supported platforms?**
Windows, Android, and Linux (x86).
**__Where can I stay up-to-date on AM2R?__**
**Where can I stay up-to-date on AM2R?**
https://bit.ly/AM2Rblog
https://reddit.com/r/AM2R
https://discord.gg/YTQnkAJ
https://youtube.com/c/am2rcommunityupdates
**__Can I play AM2R on a Mac?__**
**Can I play AM2R on a Mac?**
Macs are not officially supported. However, M1 Macs are reportedly able to run AM2R via Crossover.
For older Macs, an x86-based system may be able to run AM2R via Wine/Wineskin or through a VM/Bootcamp.
**__Can I play AM2R on iOS?__**
**Can I play AM2R on iOS?**
AM2R cannot be run on iOS.
**__Can I play AM2R on a Chromebook?__**
**Can I play AM2R on a Chromebook?**
You have four options:
- Use a Windows VM. This is NOT recommended, as Chromebooks are notoriously weak/slow devices.
- Install the Android version of AM2R on your Chromebook. This **requires a controller** in order to play. Keyboard controls will not currently work.
- Install the Linux version of AM2R on your Chromebook via Crostini. This **requires an x86 based** Chromebook and you need to have Crostini/Linux (Beta) enabled on your device. For more details, check the Linux Installation Guide further down.
- Install a Linux distro onto your Chromebook, and use the native Linux version. This will lead to better performance, should you struggle with the option above, but only works with select Chromebooks. See this for more details: <https://wiki.galliumos.org/Hardware_Compatibility>
**__Can I play AM2R on the Switch/PlayStation Vita?__**
**Can I play AM2R on the Switch/PlayStation Vita?**
The Switch and PlayStation Vita are not supported platforms. Ports of the Community Updates for these platforms have been made by third parties, but they were created with pirated development tools and violated SDK NDAs; as such every support question regarding them will be deleted, and may result in a ban from our subreddit and Discord server.
**__GameMaker: Studio 1.4 has a PlayStation Vita export module. Why can't you make a build?__**
**GameMaker: Studio 1.4 has a PlayStation Vita export module. Why can't you make a build?**
That module was discontinued before any of the developers on our team could legitimately obtain a copy. Somebody else who already has the module could export the game, but we can't officially support it as we don't have firsthand access and are unsure of the legal concerns surrounding the Sony developer agreement.
**__Can I play AM2R on [third-party handheld emulation device]?__**
**Can I play AM2R on [third-party handheld emulation device]?**
If it is running Android or x86-based Linux, you can probably install the respective version of AM2R. However, these devices are not officially supported as they often use highly specialized versions of Android and Linux.
**__How is AM2R still being updated? Didn't the developers get a DMCA?__**
**How is AM2R still being updated? Didn't the developers get a DMCA?**
After the DMCA back in 2016 the original team ceased development. However, a talented programmer named YellowAfterlife reconstructed the source code in about 4 months.
That source was eventually released to the public and a few members of the community took it upon themselves to release a "community patch" to fix some major bugs in the game. Eventually that one update became multiple bug fix patches, until eventually it started to add some content that was planned by the original devs before the DMCA.
Things like New Game+ and Random Game+ modes were added, along with the planned secret ending, widescreen and eventually Fusion Difficulty!
@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ To limit liability and respect the DMCA, we only distribute patches that are app
## Installation Instructions
**__How do I install the latest version on Windows?__**
**How do I install the latest version on Windows?**
1. Head to the AM2RLauncher download page, download the Windows version, and unzip the file to its own folder:
2. Make sure that you have `.NET Framework 4.8` installed. Chances are that you probably do, but if not the official download from Microsoft can be found here:
2. Make sure that you have the following dependencies installed: `.NET Runtime` (5.0 or higher), `xdelta3`, `gtk3`, `libappindicator3`, `webkitgtk`, `openssl` and `fuse2`.
6. Click on the `Select 1.1` button and select your copy of AM2R 1.1 and let the AM2RLauncher verify it.
7. Click on the `Install` button.
**__How do I make sure my copy of AM2R 1.1 will update?__**
**How do I make sure my copy of AM2R 1.1 will update?**
The AM2RLauncher will make sure that your copy is legitimate.
**__Help! The AM2RLauncher gave me an error code when putting in 1.1!__**
**Help! The AM2RLauncher gave me an error code when putting in 1.1!**
There are a series of return codes the AM2RLauncher will give you if your copy of 1.1 is incorrect. Here's what they mean:
- `MissingOrInvalidAM2RExe`: AM2R.exe is not from 1.1.
- `MissingOrInvalidD3DX9_43Dll`: D3DX9_43.dll is not from 1.1.
@ -86,13 +86,13 @@ There are a series of return codes the AM2RLauncher will give you if your copy o
Note: If you got one of the above codes, you may be trying to give the AM2RLauncher 1.0 or one of the newer Community Updates. These will not work.
- `GameIsInASubfolder`: The zip is improperly packaged. The game files should be in the root of the zip, not within a subfolder.
**__How do I install the latest version on Android?__**
**How do I install the latest version on Android?**
The AM2RLauncher cannot be run on Android. Instead, you must use the Windows or Linux AM2RLauncher to create an Android APK to install.
After following the installation instructions for Windows or Linux, ensure that you have the latest Java runtime installed and then click the `Create APK` button.
The resulting file can be transferred onto your Android device however you desire, and can then be installed like any other APK.
There is a way to create the APK on your Android device without the AM2RLauncher, but please only do this if you **absolutely have no access to *any* PC**.
**__I have no access to any PC, how do I install the latest version on Android?__**
**I have no access to any PC, how do I install the latest version on Android?**
1. Place your copy of AM2R 1.1 into your Downloads folder and make sure it's named like this: `AM2R_11.zip` (case sensitive).
2. Download and install Termux (preferably from F-Droid, not the Google Play Store as those builds are not official). You can find download links for that here:
https://f-droid.org/packages/com.termux/
@ -103,19 +103,19 @@ Just scroll down, you don't need to download the F-Droid Store. Download and ins
5. Wait for the patching process to complete.
6. When it's done, it will save the APK to your Downloads folder and automatically prompt you to open the APK. Simply choose your system's APK/package installer for this.
**__The AM2RLauncher takes a long time to download the update files. Is this normal?__**
**The AM2RLauncher takes a long time to download the update files. Is this normal?**
Yes. Depending on your internet speed and your download mirror's speed, this may take a while. You can try changing your mirror by going to the `Download Mirror` dropdown in the `Options` tab and seeing if that gets you a better speed.
**__I've encountered an issue with the AM2RLauncher. What do I do?__**
**I've encountered an issue with the AM2RLauncher. What do I do?**
You can ask for support in the Official AM2R Discord Server. Please provide relevant system information, steps you took, and the `AM2RLauncher.log` file which can be found in the `Logs` folder.
On Linux, the Logs folder will be found in `~/.local/share/AM2RLauncher` instead.
If you encountered a bug with the Launcher itself or something where support cannot help you, open an issue at the AM2RLauncher GitHub page.
**__I am on Windows and launching the AM2RLauncher says I need .NET Framework 4.8. What do I do?__**
**I am on Windows and launching the AM2RLauncher says I need .NET Framework 4.8. What do I do?**
You click on the `Please lead me to the download` button. Alternatively, if you already closed it, visit this link:
**__I am on Windows 8 and AM2R doesn't run or has other issues when I click on "Play", what do I do?__**
**I am on Windows 8 and AM2R doesn't run or has other issues when I click on "Play", what do I do?**
1. Navigate into `Profiles/Community Updates (Latest)`.
2. Create a shortcut of `AM2R.exe`.
3. Right-Click the created shortcut and navigate to properties.
@ -125,84 +125,84 @@ If you have mods installed, this needs to be done for every one of them individu
Additionally, we cannot guarantee future support for Windows 8, as official support for the operating system ended in 2016.
**__How do I install mods?__**
**How do I install mods?**
1. Download the .zip file of the mod you want to play.
2. Open the AM2RLauncher and click on the `Mod Settings` Tab.
3. Click on the `Add New Mod` button.
4. Go back to the `Play` tab and select the mod from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on the `Install` button - or if the mod is supported on Android and you want to create an apk for it, the `Create APK` button.
**__I am on Linux and I don't want to use the AM2RLauncher. What do I do instead?__**
**I am on Linux and I don't want to use the AM2RLauncher. What do I do instead?**
This is not recommended, due to you missing out on automatic release updates, mod support, and easier use. However, the legacy installer can be found here:
Again, it is not recommended to use the manual installation. For help, please use our GitHub issues page or the Official AM2R Discord Server.
**__I am using Manjaro, and AM2R doesn't run. How do I fix this?__**
**I am using Manjaro, and AM2R doesn't run. How do I fix this?**
Unfortunately, we have been unable to figure out why AM2R will not run on Manjaro. Insights are greatly appreciated at our GitHub issues page or the Official AM2R Discord Server.
## Controller Questions
**__Which controllers does AM2R support?__**
**Which controllers does AM2R support?**
Every controller that your operating system natively supports *should* work. Bluetooth support is not guaranteed; if you are having issues after checking the rest of this section, please try using a wired connection.
**__I am on Windows and have trouble getting my Switch Pro Controller to work, what do I do?__**
**I am on Windows and have trouble getting my Switch Pro Controller to work, what do I do?**
The Switch Pro Controller is not natively supported by Windows. You need to use a seperate program in order to get it recognized, like BetterJoy or Steam.
**__The D-Pad on my Dualshock 4 controller is not working!__**
**The D-Pad on my Dualshock 4 controller is not working!**
Dualshock 4's D-Pad won't work with AM2R, due to Sony making it act as an analogue stick internally/the DS4 not being natively supported by Windows. You need to use a seperate program that converts DInput to XInput, like DS4Windows or Steam - or you can just play without the D-Pad.
**__I am on Linux and my controllers don't work!__**
**I am on Linux and my controllers don't work!**
1. Check first if enabling Compatibility Mode in the Control options and restarting AM2R fixes the issue.
2. GameMaker: Studio 1.4 recommends the following dependencies, try to see if installing them fixes it: `jstest-gtk` and `joystick`.
3. If all fails, ask in the AM2R Discord Server for more help.
**__How do I get a controller connected to my Android device?__**
**How do I get a controller connected to my Android device?**
Either connect the controller via Bluetooth (check the manual for your phone and controller) or plug it in via a cable (if your controller/phone supports it). Bluetooth is not recommended for the DS4, as it is known to lag on some Android installations.
## Display Questions
**__What's AM2R's native resolution?__**
**What's AM2R's native resolution?**
AM2R's native resolution is 320x240 in 4:3 or 426x240 in 16:9.
**__How do you change the game's resolution?__**
**How do you change the game's resolution?**
You can change the game resolution by going into `Options` -> `Display Options` and changing the `Window Scale` option.
**__How do you change the aspect ratio?__**
**How do you change the aspect ratio?**
In 1.5.1 and above, the aspect ratio can be toggled between 4:3 and 16:9 by going into `Options` -> `Display Options` and toggling the `Widescreen` option. If you are in-game, this setting will require a room transition to take effect.
**__I am on Linux and the display gets stuck/corrupted if I boot from fullscreen!__**
**I am on Linux and the display gets stuck/corrupted if I boot from fullscreen!**
Due to GameMaker: Studio 1.4 shenanigans, this can't be fixed at the boot screen. From 1.5.3 and onwards it should be fixed once you reach the "A controller is recommended" screen.
**__How do I use the GameBoy filters?__**
**How do I use the GameBoy filters?**
The GameBoy color filters can be cycled in the `Options` -> `Extras` menu or if you're on a PC you can use `F9`.
**__How do I use filters like CRT, scanlines, or XBRZ?__**
**How do I use filters like CRT, scanlines, or XBRZ?**
Except for the GameBoy filters, AM2R does not provide any in-game filters. On Windows you can use an application called ReShade to use custom filters (the game uses D3DX9), but it is not officially supported and we can't answer any support questions you have about it.
## General Game Questions
**__How many difficulties are there, and what are the differences between them?__**
**How many difficulties are there, and what are the differences between them?**
There are 4 difficulties in AM2R: Easy, Normal, Hard and Fusion. Their features are as follows:
- Normal is the difficulty the game is primarily balanced around. It is recommended for first-time players.
- In Easy, you take half of Normal damage.
- In Hard, some enemies have enhanced behavior, you take 2x Normal damage, and have reduced ammo pickup counts (2 Missiles/1 Super Missile/1 Power Bomb per tank instead of 5/2/2).
- In Fusion, all Hard changes apply with 4x Normal damage, Fusion Suit graphics, X Parasites spawning instead of health/ammo pickups from organic enemies, and Core-X spawning as a final phase for organic or semi-organic bosses.
**__I don't see the Fusion difficulty. How do I unlock it?__**
**I don't see the Fusion difficulty. How do I unlock it?**
In order to unlock Fusion difficulty you need to beat the game once with a 100% item completion or use the cheat code described below.
**__I already beat the game once and/or want to jump straight into the other gamemodes. How can I unlock the other gamemodes?__**
**I already beat the game once and/or want to jump straight into the other gamemodes. How can I unlock the other gamemodes?**
If you're at the file select screen, you can input this cheat code to unlock the extra gamemodes:
A sound will play if you input the code successfully.
**__I want to start the game with the Hatchling. How do I unlock it?__**
**I want to start the game with the Hatchling. How do I unlock it?**
If you're at the file select screen, you can input this cheat code to unlock the Hatchling:
`[UP][LEFT][DOWN][RIGHT][RIGHT][DOWN][LEFT][UP]`
A sound will play if you input the code successfully.
This cheat does not affect gameplay and is purely cosmetic.
**__How many gamemodes are there and what is the difference between them?__**
**How many gamemodes are there and what is the difference between them?**
There are 3 gamemodes: New Game, New Game+ and Random Game+. New Game+ and Random Game+ must be unlocked by beating the game once. The features are as follows:
- New Game is the normal adventure.
- New Game+ makes the game less linear by lowering the lava to just before the Nest, giving you immediate access to every area up until Area 5 (the Distribution Center). The bomb blocks between Area 1 and Area 2 have been removed to open early game progression further.
@ -214,15 +214,15 @@ There are 3 gamemodes: New Game, New Game+ and Random Game+. New Game+ and Rando
- Split Random: There are two different item pools, expansions and power-ups. Expansions can be any expansion, and power-ups can be any power-up.
- AM2Random: Expansions and power-ups are fully randomized together.
**__I'm stuck in Random Game+! How do I proceed?__**
**I'm stuck in Random Game+! How do I proceed?**
Check first if you truly are stuck, you may have missed a path or an item somewhere.
Otherwise, post your **seed**, **game mode** and **operating system** into the Official AM2R Discord Server in #am2r_help for people to help you!
**__What is the rock-platform with wings and eyes, and what does it do?__**
**What is the rock-platform with wings and eyes, and what does it do?**
The Septoggs were creatures found in the original M:II as platforms to help with Space Jumping. We wanted to include them along with the Blob Throwers to complete the enemy roster from the original game, but had to come up with another purpose for them to work besides simple floating platforms.
They do help the player, which is most noticeable in Random Game+, but they also act as environmental story telling akin to the Zebesian Roaches and Tatori from Super Metroid. This can be seen with the Baby Septoggs randomly appearing in certain areas with camouflage of that environment and more and more babies appearing by husks in the breeding grounds as the game progresses.
**__What is Insanity Mode?__**
**What is Insanity Mode?**
A red save file indicates Insanity Mode. It can be toggled in the Gameplay menu, and changes the following:
- Saving is disabled.
- You get power bomb drops for the length of the game.
@ -230,13 +230,13 @@ A red save file indicates Insanity Mode. It can be toggled in the Gameplay menu,
- No miniboss or spike plant drops in Hard and Fusion difficulties.
- No easy helper Septoggs in Random Game+.
**__What is the maximum amount of pickups I can collect?__**
**What is the maximum amount of pickups I can collect?**
The maximum collection is 10 E-Tanks, 44 Missile Expansions, 10 Super Missile Expansions, and 10 Power Bomb Expansions. This leads to a total of 1099 health, 250 Missiles, 20 Super Missiles and 20 Power Bombs on Normal, and on Hard and higher to 1099 health, 118 Missiles, 10 Super Missiles and 10 Power Bombs.
**__How do I translate the last log?__**
**How do I translate the last log?**
It will be automatically translated before the game ends after you reach the surface.
**__How many ending images are there, and how do I unlock them?__**
**How many ending images are there, and how do I unlock them?**
There are 3 endings:
- Ending 1: If you're playing on Easy, or you're playing on a higher difficulty but your completion time is over 4 hours.
- Ending 2: If you're playing on Normal or higher and your completion time is less than 4 hours.
@ -244,29 +244,29 @@ There are 3 endings:
## Save Questions
**__I still have an old version of AM2R installed, will updating it delete my saves?__**
**I still have an old version of AM2R installed, will updating it delete my saves?**
No, updating AM2R or switching to the AM2RLauncher will not delete your saves, those are kept completely seperate.
However, loading old saves in a new version may make it unsafe to load them in old versions of the game again! If you're worried, make backups before updating.
**__Where can I find my saves on Windows?__**
**Where can I find my saves on Windows?**
Saves are located in:
`C:\Users\[Your User Name]\AppData\Local\AM2R`
If you use the AM2RLauncher, you can go to the `Mod Settings` tab, and click on `Open Profile Save Folder` to quickly open that directory.
**__Where can I find my saves on Linux?__**
**Where can I find my saves on Linux?**
Saves are located in:
`~/.config/AM2R`
If you use the AM2RLauncher, you can go to the `Mod Settings` tab, and click on `Open Profile Save Folder` to quickly open that directory.
**__Where can I find my saves on Android?__**
**Where can I find my saves on Android?**
In order to access your saves on Android, you need to have root access. After that, you can find your saves in one of these locations depending on your version:
`/data/data/com.companyname.AM2RWrapper/files`
`/data/data/com.lojical.AM2R/files/`
**__Are saves cross-platform?__**
**Are saves cross-platform?**
Yes, saves are cross-platform.
**__Can I use save files from earlier versions?__**
**Can I use save files from earlier versions?**
Yes, but compatibility is not guaranteed. See questions above to where saves are located.
1.0/1.1 saves use the filename savN.
1.5+ saves use the filename saveN.
@ -275,29 +275,29 @@ N is either 1, 2 or 3, depending on the save slot.
## Windows Specific Questions
**__AM2R doesn't show on the Taskbar!__**
**AM2R doesn't show on the Taskbar!**
This is an issue with GameMaker: Studio 1.4. To fix it, Alt-Tab out and back into the game.
**__I have trouble streaming AM2R in Discord!__**
**I have trouble streaming AM2R in Discord!**
Discord sometimes has trouble picking up other games - particularly if they're fullscreen.
You can try to:
- Alt-Tab out and back in and see if Discord recognizes the game.
- Add AM2R as a game manually, by going to your User Settings.
- Disable fullscreen on AM2R.
**__AM2R runs slow on Windows! Way slower than previous versions!__**
**AM2R runs slow on Windows! Way slower than previous versions!**
YoYo Games made changes to some Windows-specific behavior that cause it to run slow on certain setups.
To fix this, you may need to change the SleepMargin value in options.ini - higher values will take up more CPU cycles but will be less prone to the slowdown.
If you are confused about this issue, please ask in the Official AM2R Discord Server for help.
**__My custom palette / the 8-bit shader doesn't appear!__**
**My custom palette / the 8-bit shader doesn't appear!**
AM2R requires DirectX9.0 installed and hardware shader support to properly display some palette changes in Fusion difficulty, allow the 8-bit shader to work, and enable custom palettes.
Until DirectX9.0 is installed and the shaders properly compile, the above mentioned features will not work properly.
The required DirectX version (June 2010) can be found on Microsoft's website here:
In addition, some graphics cards simply will not support the repalette shader.
**__How can I make AM2R on Windows portable?__**
**How can I make AM2R on Windows portable?**
In order to make AM2R portable, create the following files in the asset folder (the folder containing AM2R.exe and data.win):
- `save1` through `save3`
- `config.ini`
@ -307,7 +307,7 @@ Please note that this is not officially supported, and is merely an exploitable
## Linux Specific Questions
**__The Launcher crashes with the message "The required library libhostfxr.so could not be found" on start!__**
**The Launcher crashes with the message "The required library libhostfxr.so could not be found" on start!**
1. Make sure that you installed the .NET Core runtime. Open a terminal, and type in `dotnet --info`. If the command doesn't error *and* you have `Microsoft.NET.CORE.App` with a version newer than 5.0 you installed it correctly.
2. Make sure you *don't* install the .NET Core runtime via Snap. If you did install it via Snap, uninstall it and install it following Microsoft's instructions.
@ -315,22 +315,22 @@ Microsoft's instructions for installing .NET Core can be found here:
Scroll down to the distro you're using, and then click on your installed distro version to get more detailed commands.
**__I have an Nvidia GPU with proprietary drivers and the game doesn't launch!__**
**I have an Nvidia GPU with proprietary drivers and the game doesn't launch!**
Make sure that you have the 32-bit version of your drivers installed first.
Then in the AM2RLauncher, go to the `Options` tab, and use the LD_PRELOAD environment variable that points to your OpenGL drivers.
If you're on Ubuntu, this will probably look like this `LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/libGL.so.1`, if you're on Arch, it'll look like this `LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib32/libGL.so`.
It may look different on other distros. If you have to use a different flag for a different distro, please let us know on the Official AM2R Discord Server so we can include it here!
**__I have an AMD GPU and the game doesn't launch!__**
**I have an AMD GPU and the game doesn't launch!**
Make sure that you have the 32-bit version of your drivers installed first.
Then in the AM2RLauncher, go to the `Options` tab, and use one of the following environment variables: `radeonsi_sync_compile=true`, `R600_DEBUG=mono`, `R600_DEBUG=vs.ps`, `R600_DEBUG=check_vm`.
It's not a guarantee which one will work, so you'll likely have to try them all.
**__I am on Ubuntu, have an Intel GPU and the game doesn't launch!__**
**I am on Ubuntu, have an Intel GPU and the game doesn't launch!**
Make sure that you have the 32-bit version of your drivers installed first.
Then in the AM2RLauncher, go to the `Options` tab, and use the following environment variable: `LIBGL_DRI3_DISABLE=1`.
**__How can I use custom palettes or change the modifiers file? I only see the AppImage!__**
**How can I use custom palettes or change the modifiers file? I only see the AppImage!**
1. `cd` into directory where the AppImage is located.
2. Run `./AM2R.AppImage --appimage-extract`. This will create a new folder called `squashfs-root`.
3. Navigate to `squashfs-root/usr/bin/assets` to see replacable assets.
@ -338,51 +338,51 @@ Then in the AM2RLauncher, go to the `Options` tab, and use the following environ
5. Run the game by executing the `AppRun` file in the `squashfs-root` folder.
6. **OPTIONALLY:** Repack it back into an AppImage by executing `ARCH=x86_64 ~/.local/share/AM2RLauncher/PatchData/utilities/appimagetool-x86_64.AppImage -n ~/.local/share/AM2RLauncher/Profiles/[YOUR PROFILE HERE]/squashfs-root`. This will create a new AppImage called `AM2R-x86_64.AppImage` with your changes.
**__I am on Gentoo and the AM2RLauncher doesn't produce an executable for me!__**
**I am on Gentoo and the AM2RLauncher doesn't produce an executable for me!**
You probaly missed the `lzma` USE flag for xdelta3. Add it and try again.
## Android Specific Questions
**__What are the minimum specifications for Android?__**
**What are the minimum specifications for Android?**
- Quad-core 1.2Ghz CPU
- Dedicated GPU
- 2GB RAM
These specs will provide full-speed gameplay almost everywhere, with some slowdowns in non-critial areas with a large amount of objects, such as the main caverns of Area 2, Area 3, and Area 5. Weaker GPUs may slow down in Fusion difficulty during X Parasite morphing.
**__Why are some spots slow on my Android device?__**
**Why are some spots slow on my Android device?**
Huge rooms and X morphing have a few effects going on that most Android devices' GPUs (or lack thereof) have difficulty rendering. This is completely normal, and there is nothing that can be done about it.
If you installed HQ music, that could also potentially lead to slowdown.
**__On my PC I can see custom Fusion palettes/8-bit shaders, but not on my Android device. Why can't I see them?__**
**On my PC I can see custom Fusion palettes/8-bit shaders, but not on my Android device. Why can't I see them?**
Custom palettes have been disabled on Android due to *drastic* performance issues.
## Customization Questions
**__What mods are available for AM2R?__**
**What mods are available for AM2R?**
A community-run repository listing avilable mods for AM2R can be found here:
https://gitlab.com/Miepee/AM2R-Mods
The AM2R Community Developers do not take responsibility for any of the third-party mods listed here; this is merely a collection of publicly available mods, not an endorsement.
Place your custom image within the `/lang/titles/` folder. It must use the following name format: `language_x000_y000.png`.
- Replace `language` with the same name as the language file you use.
- Replace `000` after both `x` and `y` with the necessary coordinate offsets.
- For example, a valid title file might be named `english_x048_y032.png`
**__How do I use custom title backgrounds?__**
**How do I use custom title backgrounds?**
Place your custom image in the assets folder (where all the music are). It must use the following name format: `titlebackground_f00_s00.png`.
- Replace the `00` after `f` with the number of frames in the background image.
- Replace the `00` after `s` with the frame-per-second speed of the animation.
- For example, a valid background file might be named `titlebackground_f01_s60.png`
**__How do I use custom area intros?__**
**How do I use custom area intros?**
Place your custom sprite strip within the `/lang/headers/` folder. It must use the following name format: `language_a0_f00_b00_c00_d00_e00.png`.
- Replace the `0` after `a` with the area ID.
* 1 - Golden Temple
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- Replace the `00` after `b`, `c`, `d`, and `e` with each of the 4 pause frame indices in the sprite.
- See the example English A1 intro file for more context: `english_a1_f24_b00_c03_d19_e21.png`
**__How do I use custom suit palettes?__**
**How do I use custom suit palettes?**
In the `mods\palettes` folder you will find folders containing editable palette files. The left column **must stay untouched**. Edit the right column with your desired colors.
**__How can I easily create my own suit palettes?__**
**How can I easily create my own suit palettes?**
Electrix made an easy to use Suit Palette Creator! Check it out here!
https://electrixcodes.github.io/AM2RSuitEditor/
**__Where can I find custom suit palettes made by others?__**
**Where can I find custom suit palettes made by others?**
A community-driven repository for custom suit palettes can be found here:
https://github.com/Miepee/AM2R-Custom-Palettes
**__How do I use custom fonts?__**
**How do I use custom fonts?**
AM2R uses five different fonts; raw .ttf font files of the exact fonts used in AM2R have been included in the 'lang\fonts' folder. Two of these fonts (Glasstown NBP and uni 05_53) include nearly a thousand new glyphs that allow AM2R to be translated into many non-Latin languages, particularly for log messages and various descriptions.
The other three fonts (mainly used for GUI elements and titles) do not include as many glyphs but these font files can also be updated to include more characters; this will not be described here in detail, but the recommended process is to create the new letters in BitFontMaker2 and add the letters to the included .ttf files with FontForge. Both applications are free software.
**__How do I use custom music?__**
**How do I use custom music?**
Simply go to the main game folder and replace the song of your choice with another .ogg file.
**__How do I use custom sound effects?__**
**How do I use custom sound effects?**
Replacing sound effects is not possible, unless you're modding the game - in which case you should consult the GameMaker: Studio 1.4 or UndertaleModTool documentation.
**__How do I use custom sprites?__**
**How do I use custom sprites?**
Replacing sprites is not possible, unless you're modding the game - in which case you should consult the GameMaker: Studio 1.4 or UndertaleModTool documentation.
**__How can I change small game variables?__**
**How can I change small game variables?**
You can do that via the modifiers.ini file. Below is not a comprehensive list of what all resides in said file.
- Various difficulty modifiers:
- Depleted E-Tanks - You may change how much energy E-Tanks hold in modifiers.ini.
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## Multitroid Questions
**__Is Multitroid an official part of the Community Updates?__**
**Is Multitroid an official part of the Community Updates?**
No, Multitroid is a mod made by MilesTheNerd. While we greatly enjoy the mod and Miles is part of our team, it is not officially supported at present due to the time and energy required to provide official multiplayer support.
**__How do I host on Multitroid?__**
**How do I host on Multitroid?**
1. You need to have the AM2RServer downloaded: https://github.com/lassiterm/AM2R-Server/releases/latest
2. You need to either port forward, or use a VPN (like Hamachi, ZeroTier, Radmin etc.).
3. Launch the AM2R Server.
4. Give the other players your **external** IP address and port to connect with.
Port forwarding is different on every router, consult your routers manual or the internet for more info. For VPNs, consult their documentation. We cannot answer questions about specific routers or VPNs.
**__How do I set up Multitroid?__**
**How do I set up Multitroid?**
1. Install the mod (see earlier mod installation instructions).
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