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ZXCubed: mod.io is an incompetent modding platform - britishcolonist

2025-11-01T21:51:39Z

mod.io is an incompetent modding platform - britishcolonist

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	\|I've done everything correctly but my Shack map isn't showing up in-game.		\|I've done everything correctly but my Shack map isn't showing up in-game.
	\|Try deleting the map completely from your Quest, open and close Shack, then re-upload the map. Simply overwriting the map with a new copy is not always enough!		\|Try deleting the map completely from your Quest, open and close Shack, then re-upload the map. Simply overwriting the map with a new copy is not always enough!
	\|}If you need further support, check the pinned messages in the workshop channels at [https://discord.gg/Pavlov-VR discord.gg/Pavlov-VR].		\|}
			LogTemp: Error: Failed to upload mod 20489 An error occurred making a HTTP request.
			<blockquote>"...Mod.io is an incompetent modding platform, which has failed another user. ...all you can really do is restart UE and try again, or wait and try another day. Using a VPN (sometimes) fixes the issue."

			- [https://youtu.be/kg0hw5ni-O0?si=IdCvXsR4ent7WaxN&t=700 BritishColonist]</blockquote>
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			If you need further support, check the pinned messages in the workshop channels at [https://discord.gg/Pavlov-VR discord.gg/Pavlov-VR].

	There's also an [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18twY6yTvGhKg6l9wXd3YArH4haX2B-cw3q5kaxULx3w/edit Unofficial Pavlov Map Making Guide] which will get more into depth but is more outdated.		There's also an [https://docs.google.com/document/d/18twY6yTvGhKg6l9wXd3YArH4haX2B-cw3q5kaxULx3w/edit Unofficial Pavlov Map Making Guide] which will get more into depth but is more outdated.

ZXCubed: /* Uploading & Testing your Map */

2025-11-01T21:41:13Z

Uploading & Testing your Map

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	'''<big>BEFORE UPLOADING:</big>'''		'''<big>BEFORE UPLOADING:</big>'''

	Be sure to save your map and bake the lighting in your map by pressing "Build", then "Build All Levels". ~~Rendering the lights & Reflection Captures will take~~ a ~~while so do other things while you wait~~.		Be sure to save your map and bake the lighting in your map by pressing "Build", then "Build All Levels". You should change your lighting quality to a higher level when building.


			Rendering the lights & Reflection Captures will take a while so do other things while you wait.

	Once fully rendered, save your completed map by pressing CTRL+S on your keyboard.		Once fully rendered, save your completed map by pressing CTRL+S on your keyboard.

ZXCubed: i forgot what i changed please bare with me

2025-08-16T01:43:21Z

i forgot what i changed please bare with me

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	When enabling Dynamic ONLY, it allows 5-10 people to spawn from just one Pavlov_Spawn.		When enabling Dynamic ONLY, it allows 5-10 people to spawn from just one Pavlov_Spawn.


			The dimensions of a Pavlov_Spawn can manipulate a player's size in-game (resizing it to become smaller results in a smaller player although it may be a bit disorientating).



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	==== Map Layout ====		==== Map Layout ====
	----When creating the layout of your map, it's best to make a sketch to preview so you know what to do when making your map. This isn't necessarily a tutorial on how to make a map, simply how you'd go about making the environment for it. [https://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/cat-level-design.php World of Level Design] is a good starting point on learning how to create a good level.		----When creating the layout of your map, it's best to make a sketch to preview so you know what to do when making your map. This isn't necessarily a tutorial on how to make a map, simply how you'd go about making the environment for it. [https://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/cat-level-design.php World of Level Design] is a good starting point on learning how to create a good level.



	Once you've settled on a layout, you can either build the map out in a different program (ie. [https://blender.org Blender]) or use Geometry Brushes to shape out your map within your UE project.		Once you've settled on a layout, you can either build the map out in a different program (ie. [https://blender.org Blender]) or use Geometry Brushes to shape out your map within your UE project.
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	There are two states for Geometry Brushes.		There are two states for Geometry Brushes.
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	!Additive		!Additive
	!Subtractive		!Subtractive
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	\|Hollows out additive Geometry Brushes if currently intercecting one.		\|Hollows out additive Geometry Brushes if currently intercecting one.
	\|}		\|}


			The height of your walls can be referenced off of a Pavlov_Spawn as that marks the typical player height for when one spawns in.


	==== Migrate maps to Modkit ====		==== Migrate maps to Modkit ====
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	----Bomb Plants are required for the SND gamemode. At least one is required in order to function properly.		----Bomb Plants are required for the SND gamemode. At least one is required in order to function properly.

	You can set 2 bomb sites (A & B) but you can have as many bomb plants as you wish.		You can set 2 bomb sites (A & B) but you can have as many bomb plants as you wish. By default, the Bomb Plants will be treated as Bomb Plant "A". To change it, simply tick the checkbox "Is B".

	By default, the Bomb Plants will be treated as Bomb Plant "A". To change it, simply tick the checkbox "Is B".

	~~The bomb faces outward in the direction of arrow pointing outward of the model~~.

	~~Leave~~ room between the wall and Bomb Plant (approx. 5 units) to prevent the bomb from clipping into the wall behind it.		The bomb faces outward in the direction of arrow pointing outward of the model. There should be some room between the wall and Bomb Plant (approx. 5 units) to prevent the bomb from clipping into the wall behind it. It should also be placed at eye level so it's comfortable for a player that's planting/diffusing.

	==== KOTH ====		==== KOTH ====
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	Physical Materials can be used within a material to determine the type of properties your base Material has. There are two variants of each Physical Material.		Physical Materials can be used within a material to determine the type of properties your base Material has. There are two variants of each Physical Material.
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	!Default		!Default
	!Thin		!Thin

ZXCubed: added a message telling people to dm or @ me on discord if anything needs to be changed

2025-07-06T21:41:22Z

added a message telling people to dm or @ me on discord if anything needs to be changed

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	You can learn more about me on my [https://zxcubed.carrd.co carrd]!		You can learn more about me on my [https://zxcubed.carrd.co carrd]!

			'''<big>if you're reading this um dm or @ me on discord (<code>@zxcubed</code>) if i need to change anything</big>'''

			'''<big>i don't actually know THAT much about the modkit LOL</big>'''

	the getting started page but better :3		the getting started page but better :3

ZXCubed: i forgot again sob

2025-07-01T11:12:43Z

i forgot again sob

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	* Have at least 16GB of RAM <small>'''''(any less and issues may occur when uploading your map to mod.io).'''''</small>		* Have at least 16GB of RAM <small>'''''(any less and issues may occur when uploading your map to mod.io).'''''</small>
	* Have Steam and Pavlov installed <small>'''''(not required if mapping for shack).'''''</small>		* Have Steam and Pavlov installed <small>'''''(not required if mapping for shack).'''''</small>
	* Register a Mod.io & Epic Games Account.		* Register a [https://mod.io Mod.io] & [https://store.epicgames.com Epic Games] Account.
	* Install Epic Games Launcher		* Install Epic Games Launcher

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	Extract your chosen Modkit and open the project. The project will take a while to load as Unreal Engine is busy compiling shaders. Once completed, click “Window” in the menu bar then locate and open “Pavlov Workshop”. A window will open asking for you to log in to your Mod.io account.
			Extract your chosen Modkit and open the project.

			If the <code>.uproject</code> does not open from the folder, right click the project and select "Open with..." and "Choose another app" and select the directory for UE5's executable (<code>UE5Editor.exe</code>). Eventually upon relaunching UE5.1.1, you will be prompted to let UE recognize <code>.uproject</code> files.

			The project will take a while to load as Unreal Engine is busy compiling shaders. Once completed, click “Window” in the menu bar then locate and open “Pavlov Workshop”. A window will open asking for you to log in to your Mod.io account.



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	=== Creating a Mod ===		=== Creating a Mod ===
	----In order to create a mod, you must select "Mod" ~~when creating your project~~, ~~and~~ create a "Pavlov_ModInitializer" actor inside your UGC folder.		----In order to create a mod, you must select "Mod" while you're still in the "Create Mod" menu in the "Workshop" window. Afterward, create a "Pavlov_ModInitializer" actor inside your UGC folder.

	This gets created on the client and server, but it is not replicated. Use this class to spawn additional content, get access to the globalinfo, gamelogic etc.		This gets created on the client and server, but it is not replicated. Use this class to spawn additional content, get access to the globalinfo, gamelogic etc.
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	~~Once you've settled on a layout, you can either build the map out in a different program (ie. Blender) or use geometry brushes to shape out your map within your UE project.~~

	Geometry Brushes can be found in the "Place Actors" window, which are quite good for Block Brushing. Personally, I've commonly used:		Once you've settled on a layout, you can either build the map out in a different program (ie. [https://blender.org Blender]) or use Geometry Brushes to shape out your map within your UE project.

			I am personally against using meshes for your maps as they're less efficient to make maps with and are much more troublesome to use compared to Geometry Brushes.

			Geometry Brushes can be found in the "Place Actors" window, which are quite good for [https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/geometry-brush-actors-in-unreal-engine#blockingoutlevels Block Brushing]. Personally, I've commonly used:

	* Box		* Box
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	!Subtractive		!Subtractive
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	\|Takes up space in the shape of the Geometry Brush.		\|Takes up space in your environment in the shape of the Geometry Brush.
	\|Hollows out ~~any~~ additive Geometry Brushes.		\|Hollows out additive Geometry Brushes if currently intercecting one.
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	==== Bot Navigation ====		==== Bot Navigation ====
	----~~In order for bots to walk around your map, a~~ Nav Mesh Bounds Volume is ~~needed~~ for ~~the bots~~ to walk around your map. ~~You can find it by searching for it in~~ the ~~"Place Actors" window.~~		----"Nav Mesh Bounds Volume" is used for bot navigation, allowing them to walk around your map. It must cover the entire playable (or accessible) area of your map.

	~~The Nav Volume has to cover '''ALL'''~~ of ~~the walk-able space on~~ your map.


	If ~~there are~~ areas that ~~don't connect to each other but are wide enough to fit~~ a player, ~~you can use~~ a "Nav Link Proxy" to fill in ~~those spaces. You can find it by searching for it in the "Place Actors" window~~.		If certain areas do not fill that a player could walk through, a "Nav Link Proxy" can be used to fill that area in.

	Press "P" to see the nav bounds and the connection indicator.		Press "P" to see the nav bounds and the connection indicator.

			<big>'''NOTE: DO NOT''' change any details within the "Nav Mesh Bounds Volume" or else it will not work.</big>
	~~NOTE~~''': DO NOT''' change ~~the~~ details of the Nav Mesh Bounds Volume or else it ~~won't~~ work!

	==== Blocking & Kill Volumes ====		==== Blocking & Kill Volumes ====
	----~~Sometimes on a map, you'd want~~ to ~~use an "Invisible Wall" for blocking access to a certain area~~ of ~~the~~ map~~. This can be done by using a Blocking Volume. You can find it by searching for it in the "Place Actors" window~~.		----Blocking Volumes can be used to prevent players from accessing specific areas of your map.

			Kill Volumes kill any player who enters it's area. Both volumes appear transparent.

	~~The Geometry Editing Tool can also be used on this volume to easily adjust it to your Level Geometry.~~

	~~Use Blocking Volumes as a ramp over stairs~~ to ~~prevent~~ the ~~VR camera from aggressively hopping when walking up stairs~~.		"Brush Editing Mode" can be used to adjust the volume to however you need it. You can vastly change the shape if you wanted to using this mode.

	~~You can also~~ use ~~them for smoothing out narrow and busy areas~~ to prevent ~~getting stuck and assure smooth gameplay~~.		It's recommended to use Blocking Volumes over stairs in the shape of a ramp to prevent the camera from hopping aggressively when walking up the stairs.

			They can also be used to smooth out narrow and busy areas of the map to prevent players from getting stuck.


	~~Put a~~ "Pavlov Kill ~~Volume~~" ~~about~~ 1000 - 2000 units under your map. ~~Make sure it is slightly~~ bigger than the entire map~~. This will~~ kill players that somehow fell out of ~~the~~ map ~~or glitched out of it~~.		"Pavlov Kill Volumes" should be put ~1000-2000 units under the playable area your map. It should be bigger than the entire map to kill players that glitched out or somehow fell out of your map.

	~~You can~~ also ~~use the Kill Volumes~~ for hazardous ~~environments in that the Player should die when touching the Volume. (e.g.~~ the front of a moving train ~~or a pool of lava/deep water)~~		They should also be used for hazardous objects placed within your environment like deep water or the front of a moving train.

	==== Ladders ====		==== Ladders ====
	----~~Overcoming walk-able angle restrictions is possible by using~~ Pavlov Ladder Volumes.		----"Pavlov Ladder Volumes" allow the player to go up walls or areas that'd normally be inaccessible like very steep slopes.


	~~The~~ player will ~~only~~ stick to ~~player-collidable surfaces contained inside~~ the ~~Pavlov Ladder Volume~~.		When a player walks into this volume, they will stick to the area they've walked into and their position will go up linearly.

	~~Avoid overlapping Pavlov Ladder Volumes~~ as ~~this~~ can ~~cause the player to glitch~~ between them.		Do not overlap these volumes as a player can get stuck between them. These volumes are very buggy, and players can fling themselves off of these volumes. Use with caution.


	The Volumes only come as rectangular prisms.		The Volumes only come as rectangular prisms. Do NOT attempt to change their shape using "Brush Editing Mode."

	To match the shape of a surface that isn't rectangular/square, use many smaller Volumes '''without''' overlapping them.		To match the shape of a surface that isn't rectangular/square, use many smaller Volumes '''without''' overlapping them.
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	Once fully rendered, save your completed map by pressing CTRL+S on your keyboard. Your map is now ready to be published.
			Once fully rendered, save your completed map by pressing CTRL+S on your keyboard.

			<big>'''REMINDER: If you have 16GB of RAM or less, you will very likely have issues when building and packaging your map to Mod.io.'''</big>

			Your map is now ready to be published.

	=== UE5.1.1 ===		=== UE5.1.1 ===

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2025-06-30T22:52:44Z

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	Your spawn may not be inside the floor as it will cause players to fall through the floor. To counteract this, move your spawn above the ground slightly, and press the '''"END"''' key on your keyboard.		Your spawn may not be inside the floor as it will cause players to fall through the floor. To counteract this, move your spawn above the ground slightly, and press the '''"END"''' key on your keyboard.

	=== Map Layout ===		==== Map Layout ====
	----When creating the layout of your map, it's best to make a sketch to preview so you know what to do when making your map. This isn't necessarily a tutorial on how to make a map, simply how you'd go about making the environment for it. [https://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/cat-level-design.php World of Level Design] is a good starting point on learning how to create a good level.		----When creating the layout of your map, it's best to make a sketch to preview so you know what to do when making your map. This isn't necessarily a tutorial on how to make a map, simply how you'd go about making the environment for it. [https://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/cat-level-design.php World of Level Design] is a good starting point on learning how to create a good level.

ZXCubed: i changed a lot i forgot what tho LOL

2025-06-30T22:52:13Z

i changed a lot i forgot what tho LOL

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ZXCubed: /* Setting up your Project */

2025-06-29T21:02:53Z

Setting up your Project

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	== Setting up your Project ==		== Setting up your Project ==
	In order to begin producing maps or projects for Pavlov, you must :		In order to begin producing maps or projects for Pavlov, you must:

	* Register a Mod.io & Epic Games Account.		* Register a Mod.io & Epic Games Account.
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	== Mods, Maps, and Gamemodes ==		== Mods, Maps, and Gamemodes ==
	As of Update 30 on Pavlov and Pavlov Shack's release, the ~~modkit~~ introduced three different categories of mod type.		As of Update 30 on Pavlov and Pavlov Shack's release, the Modkit introduced three different categories of mod type.

	# Mods		# Mods
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	All of these different types of project can be created when opening the "Workshop" window in the ~~modkit~~. There are buttons at the bottom of the "Create Mod" tab, allowing you to pick between the three.		All of these different types of project can be created when opening the "Workshop" window in the Modkit. There are buttons at the bottom of the "Create Mod" tab, allowing you to pick between the three.

	=== Creating a Mod ===		=== Creating a Mod ===
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	----1. Create the UGC (make sure to select Gamemode)		----1. Create the UGC (make sure to select Gamemode)

	2. Create a Pavlov_GameLogic (we will not be covering how to create a gamemode loop just		2. Create a Pavlov_GameLogic (we will not be covering how to create a gamemode loop just the basics of uploading). Leave the definition blank inside the game logic, you can assign your own player proxy and global info.

	the basics of uploading). Leave the definition blank inside the game logic, you can assign

	your own player proxy and global info.

	3. Open your definition inside your ugc, assign the Pavlov_GameLogic you created.		3. Open your definition inside your ugc, assign the Pavlov_GameLogic you created.
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	4. Upload to Mod.io		4. Upload to Mod.io

	Note: You cannot load a custom gamemode if the map is a custom gamemode map (it has		Note: You cannot load a custom gamemode if the map is a custom gamemode map (it has custom gamemode enabled in the map definition)

	custom gamemode enabled in the map definition)

	== Creating your Map ==		== Creating your Map ==
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	==== Migrate maps to Modkit ====		==== Migrate maps to Modkit ====
	----To migrate maps from Unreal Engine projects to the ~~modkit~~, open the project with the map, select the level file. Right click the file and select migrate. A folder tree with all the referenced files of the map will show up. Press "OK." A file explorer will open after and you'll need to find the UGCxxxxxxx folder directory to import the map to the ~~modkit~~. After, right click the Content root folder and select '''"Fix up re-directors"'''. This will fix all the asset references.		----To migrate maps from Unreal Engine projects to the Modkit, open the project with the map, select the level file. Right click the file and select migrate. A folder tree with all the referenced files of the map will show up. Press "OK." A file explorer will open after and you'll need to find the UGCxxxxxxx folder directory to import the map to the Modkit. After, right click the Content root folder and select '''"Fix up re-directors"'''. This will fix all the asset references.

	== Mandatory Entities ==		== Mandatory Entities ==

ZXCubed: fixing formatting again because visual editing is EVIL.

2025-06-29T20:18:27Z

fixing formatting again because visual editing is EVIL.

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	To create a project in UE5.1.1, open the "Create Mod" tab and enter your map name and description. Logo image '''isn't''' required when making a project. Once you've input all the map information, press "Create Mod". This will create a '''UGCxxxxxxx''' folder, giving your mod a unique code (represented as x's) that'll be used to figure out what map is currently being played in a server and if it'll need to be downloaded locally.		To create a project in UE5.1.1, open the "Create Mod" tab and enter your map name and description. Logo image '''isn't''' required when making a project. Once you've input all the map information, press "Create Mod". This will create a '''UGCxxxxxxx''' folder, giving your mod a unique code (represented as x's) that'll be used to figure out what map is currently being played in a server and if it'll need to be downloaded locally.


	<big>NOTE: '''ALL assets used in your map MUST be in your UGCxxxxxxx folder.'''</big>		<big>NOTE: '''ALL assets used in your map MUST be in your UGCxxxxxxx folder.'''</big>


	There are three different options for project type. This brings us to...		There are three different options for project type. This brings us to...

ZXCubed: rewrote setting up the project.

2025-06-29T20:16:03Z

rewrote setting up the project.

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	the getting started page but better :3		the getting started page but better :3

	== Setting up ~~the~~ Project ==		== Setting up your Project ==
	~~To start making Pavlov Maps, you'll need~~ to ~~register an account~~ for ~~Epic Games and Mod.io. For Mod.io~~, you~~'ll need to verify your email (or else you can't make your maps!).~~		In order to begin producing maps or projects for Pavlov, you must :

	Epic Games Launcher:		* Register a Mod.io & Epic Games Account.
			* Install Epic Games Launcher

	~~https://store~~.~~epicgames~~.~~com/en-US/download~~		Afterward, head to the Unreal Engine tab, and begin installing Unreal Engine 5.1.1.

	~~Mod.io:~~

	~~https://mod.io/g/pavlov~~		<big>'''NOTE: When installing, select the following packages to install alongside UE5.1.1:'''</big>



	~~You~~'~~ll also need to install Epic Games Launcher (if you don~~'~~t have it already). Next, open the Unreal Engine tab in the launcher and install Unreal Engine 5.1.1.~~

	NOTE: ~~'''~~When installing ~~UE5.1.1~~, select the following to install ~~along with~~ UE5.1.1:'''

	* Starter Content		* Starter Content
	* Engine Source		* Engine Source
	* Android (~~needed~~ for shack)		* Android '''(required for shack)'''
	* Linux		* Linux
	Lastly, ~~you need to~~ install the Pavlov ~~VR modkit~~ corresponding to ~~your Engine Version (once~~ on ~~github~~ click ~~"code"~~ then ~~"download zip")~~.

			Lastly, install the version of the Pavlov Modkit corresponding to the game version you’d like to make projects for. When on the GitHub page, click on “Code”, and then press “Download ZIP”.
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	Extract the modkit, and open the project. When loading the project, the modkit will stay at 45% while it compiles shaders. Once finished, click window, open Pavlov Workshop and then log in to your Mod.io Account.

	~~UE5~~.1.1 Login Steps:		Extract your chosen Modkit and open the project. The project will take a while to load as Unreal Engine is busy compiling shaders. Once completed, click “Window” in the menu bar then locate and open “Pavlov Workshop”. A window will open asking for you to log in to your Mod.io account.


			Pavlov Workshop Login Steps:

	# Agree with the Mod.io TOS.		# Agree with the Mod.io TOS.
	# Enter your Email Address.		# Enter your Email Address.
	# Open your Email and paste the code from the Email to the Editor (request another if ~~you need it~~).		# Open your Email and paste the code from the Email to the Editor (request another if needed).
	# You're signed in!		# You're signed in!
	To create a project in UE5.1.1, you need to open the "Create Mod" tab and enter your map name and description. Logo image isn't required when making a project. Once putting in all of the information, press "Create Mod". This will create a UGCxxxxxxx folder, giving your mod a unique code (shown as the x's) that'll be used to figure out what map is currently being played in a server and if it'll need to be downloaded locally.


			To create a project in UE5.1.1, open the "Create Mod" tab and enter your map name and description. Logo image '''isn't''' required when making a project. Once you've input all the map information, press "Create Mod". This will create a '''UGCxxxxxxx''' folder, giving your mod a unique code (represented as x's) that'll be used to figure out what map is currently being played in a server and if it'll need to be downloaded locally.

	<big>NOTE: '''ALL assets used in your map MUST be in your UGCxxxxxxx folder.'''</big>		<big>NOTE: '''ALL assets used in your map MUST be in your UGCxxxxxxx folder.'''</big>


	There are three different options for project type. This brings us to...		There are three different options for project type. This brings us to...