Getting Started

Welcome to the Railroader Modding Hub! This guide will help you understand how to use the platform to browse and download mods for the Railroader game.

What is the Railroader Modding Hub?

The Railroader Modding Hub is a centralized platform for distributing Railroader game modifications. It features:

  • Role-Based Access: Some mods may require specific Discord roles to download
  • Discord Authentication: Secure login using your Discord account
  • Version Tracking: View version history and changelogs for each mod
  • Dependency Management: Automatic detection of mod dependencies

Authentication

To download mods, you'll need to authenticate using your Discord account:

  1. Click the "Login with Discord" button in the top navigation
  2. Authorize the Railroader Modding Hub to access your Discord profile
  3. You'll be redirected back to the modding hub, now logged in

Note: We only collect your Discord username, user ID, and avatar. Our Discord bot checks your roles in servers where the bot is present to determine which mods you can access. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

Browsing Mods

The home page displays mods you have access to. You can:

  • Search: Use the search bar to find mods by name or description
  • Filter: Filter mods by availability (all mods, downloadable, or role-restricted)
  • Sort: Sort by newest, oldest, most downloaded, or alphabetically
  • View Details: Click on any mod to see its full description, changelog, and dependencies

Note: Mods that require roles you don't have are not displayed. If you're not seeing a mod you expect, you may need to join the relevant Discord server or obtain the required role.

Understanding Role Requirements

Mods can have different access levels:

  • Public Mods: Available to everyone, no Discord roles required Public
  • Role-Restricted Mods: Require specific Discord roles to download Requires Role

If a mod requires roles you don't have, you'll see which roles are needed. Join the relevant Discord server and obtain the required roles to gain access.

Downloading Mods

To download a mod:

  1. Make sure you're logged in with Discord
  2. Click on a mod to view its details
  3. Select the version you want to download (latest version is shown by default)
  4. Click the "Download" button
  5. The mod ZIP file will be downloaded to your computer

Installation: Extract the downloaded ZIP file to your Railroader mods directory. Refer to the mod's description for specific installation instructions if provided.

Understanding Dependencies

Some mods require other mods to function properly. On each mod's detail page, you'll see:

  • Required Dependencies: Mods that must be installed for this mod to work
  • Optional Dependencies: Mods that enhance functionality but aren't required

Make sure to download and install all required dependencies before using a mod.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

  • Mod-specific issues: Contact the mod author directly for help with installation, bugs, or features
  • Platform issues: Visit our Contact page for help with authentication, downloads, or access problems
  • General help: Join the Railroader Discord server for community assistance

Next Steps

Interested in sharing your own mods? Check out our Uploading Guide to learn how to become a mod author.