UtilityWorldObjects: A convenient way to store your data in a save file.

This is how the library stays up to date. A dialog is displayed if a problem is detected, helping the player to resolve the issue.

Checker assembly: A small dll designed to be included with your mod, that ensures the player is running at least the version of the library you specify.

This is a great way for a mod author to get the logs from a player who is experiencing an issue with his mod. The published logs also include the list of running mods and their versions, as well as the full list of active Harmony patches. Returns a URL that you can share with others or send to a mod author.

Log publisher: Adds a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+F12) to publish the logs from within the game.

Messages include support for images and basic formatting. This is especially true on Steam, where the player may not have even read the description before subscribing.

This is a good way to ensure that new mod features do not go unnoticed by the majority of players. These messages will be shown once to the player the next time he starts the game.

Mod update news: Mods can provide a message for each version they release, highlighting new features.

Settings are stored in a file in the user folder.

Persistent in-game settings: Implementing mods can create custom settings of various types that can be changed by the player in the new Mod Settings menu.

Extending classes have access to custom logging, settings, and receive the following events from the library controller: Initialize, DefsLoaded, Tick, Update, FixedUpdate, OnGUI, WorldLoaded, MapComponentsInitializing, MapLoaded, MapDiscarded, SceneLoaded, SettingsChanged.

Mod foundation: Base class to build mods on.

Many mods for RimWorld will require you to have this library installed in order to work. HugsLib is a shared mod library for RimWorld designed to provide a foundation for mods and deliver shared functionality.

How to install mods on rimworld