How to Install S.T.A.L.K.E.R Shadow of COOP Tutorial

Summary

This tutorial walks users through the installation of the 'Stalker: Shadow of Co-op' mod. It covers steps such as joining a Discord server, downloading the XRMP launcher, setting up the game files, and installing the mod. The video also explains how to start the game, connect to servers, and invite friends using Rodman VPN. The guide provides detailed instructions to ensure a smooth installation process and successful server setup for playing Stalker in co-op mode with friends.

Takeaways

• 🔗 Join the Discord server through the invitation link provided in the video description.
• 📝 Follow the installation guide on the Discord server to download the XRMP launcher.
• 💾 Download the game files for the mod via a Google Drive link, ignoring the Google scan warning.
• 📁 Install the XRMP launcher into a new folder on Disk D (not C), named appropriately like 'Stalker Shadow Co-op.'
• 🖱️ After installation, use the launcher to download the mod files, unzip them, and place them in the game folder.
• 🎮 Create a shortcut for the Windows batch file to start the game and connect to the server.
• 🖥️ Start the server using the red Russian-labeled file 'Запуск сервера' found in the bin folder.
• 🔧 Use Rodman VPN to set up a network for your friends to join, sharing your IP and network details.
• 💻 Edit the 'localhost' file in the game folder to match your or your friend's IP for multiplayer connection.
• 🎉 Once connected, you and your friends can enjoy playing Stalker Shadow Co-op together.

Q & A

What is the first step to install Stalker Shadow of Co-op?

The first step is to click on the Discord invitation server link provided in the video's description and join the original Discord server of the Stalker Shadow Co-op mod.

Where can you find the launcher needed to run the mod?

You can find the launcher by visiting the 'installation guide' on the Discord server and clicking the blue 'xrm P launcher' link, which will take you to a website to download the launcher.

What should you do after downloading the launcher?

After downloading the launcher, head to your Downloads folder, locate the xrm launcher setup file, and run it. Make sure to install it in a folder on your Disk D and not in Disk C.

Why is it recommended to install the mod on Disk D instead of Disk C?

It is recommended to install the mod on Disk D to avoid conflicts with the system disk and to better manage storage space.

What should you do after downloading the game files for the mod?

After downloading the game files, extract the zip file, then cut and paste the game files into the game folder within the launcher directory.

How do you create a shortcut to launch the game from your desktop?

To create a shortcut, go to the game folder, locate the Windows batch file, right-click on it, and send it to your desktop as a shortcut.

What is the process for starting the server in Stalker Shadow Co-op?

To start the server, go to the bin folder in the game directory, find the file written in Russian 'zapusk server' (which means 'start server'), and run it.

How can friends join your Stalker Shadow Co-op server?

Friends need to install Rodman VPN, create or join a network, copy the host's IP address, and enter it in the 'localhost' file of the game directory. Both you and your friend must have the server running to connect.

What should you do if your friend is unable to connect to your server?

Make sure the server is running and your friend has correctly entered your IP address in the game folder. They should also ensure that they are connected to your network through Rodman VPN.

What is the purpose of using Rodman VPN in the installation process?

Rodman VPN is used to establish a virtual network connection between you and your friends, allowing them to join your server and play Stalker Shadow Co-op together.

Outlines

00:00

🔧 Step-by-Step Installation of Stalker Shadow of Co-op Mod

This paragraph outlines the initial steps to install the 'Stalker Shadow of Co-op' mod. The user is instructed to visit a Discord server via a link in the video description to access the mod. After joining, they are directed to the installation guide, where they will download the XRM launcher. The instructions guide the user through downloading the launcher, minimizing the download, and proceeding to the Google Drive link to obtain the game files. The paragraph highlights key steps such as bypassing Google's security warning and preparing the files for the mod installation.

05:01

📂 Setting Up and Installing the Mod Files

In this section, the user is instructed on how to properly install the mod files after downloading. It begins with opening the XRM launcher setup, choosing the correct destination folder (disk D instead of C), and creating a folder for the mod. After the launcher is installed, the user is guided on how to unzip the mod files and move them into the correct folder. The process involves extracting the game files, cutting and pasting them into the mod folder, and setting up the final file structure. Once the files are in place, the mod is installed, and the server setup can begin.

⚙️ Launching the Server and Preparing to Play

This paragraph explains how to start the server for Stalker Shadow of Co-op. The user is instructed to create a shortcut for the Windows batch file that will allow them to connect to the server. They are then directed to launch the server by running the 'zapusk server' file, which starts the server despite an expected bad IP address format message. The user is advised to minimize both the game and the server windows, ensuring the server remains active for gameplay.

👥 Joining the Server and Customizing Your Character

The user learns how to join the server and play the game. Once connected, they can change their character's appearance in the main menu and begin playing Stalker Shadow of Co-op. The game features various tasks, such as interacting with the dealer, Sidorovich, through the PDA task list. The paragraph emphasizes that the game is now fully operational and ready for multiplayer, marking the successful installation of the co-op mod.

🔐 Setting Up Rodman VPN for Multiplayer

In this section, the user is guided through the process of setting up Rodman VPN to enable friends to join the game. The instructions include downloading and installing the VPN software, creating a network, and sharing the IP address with friends. Friends can join the network by inputting the shared IP address and password. This step is crucial for establishing a multiplayer connection between users.

🔗 Connecting and Hosting Multiplayer Sessions

The paragraph provides details on how to connect to the server once Rodman VPN is set up. Users need to edit the Local Host field in the launcher, entering either their own IP address or their friend's, and then saving the configuration. After ensuring the server is running, both players can join through the Windows batch file. The paragraph concludes by confirming that users are now fully set up to enjoy multiplayer gameplay in Stalker Shadow of Co-op with friends.

Keywords

💡Stalker Shadow Co-op

Stalker Shadow Co-op refers to a cooperative multiplayer mod for the game 'Stalker.' This mod allows multiple players to connect and play together in the same game world, enhancing the solo experience of the original game by adding multiplayer features. In the video, the narrator explains how to install this mod and set up the server for cooperative play with friends.

💡Discord Server

A Discord Server is an online chat platform where people can join and communicate with others through text, voice, or video. In this context, the narrator instructs viewers to join the specific Stalker Shadow Co-op Discord server to access mod installation guides and download links, making it essential for obtaining the necessary files.

💡XRM Launcher

XRM Launcher is a software tool required to launch the Stalker Shadow Co-op mod. It is the main utility for managing the mod’s installation and updates. In the video, the narrator explains how to download and install this launcher from the mod's official website before setting up the game.

💡Google Drive Link

Google Drive Link refers to the shared link through which users can download large files stored on Google’s cloud storage service. In this case, the narrator directs viewers to download the game files for the Stalker mod from a Google Drive link, as part of the mod installation process.

💡Installation Guide

The Installation Guide is a step-by-step manual available on the Discord server that walks users through the process of downloading and installing the Stalker Shadow Co-op mod. This guide is crucial for those who may be unfamiliar with mod installations, providing instructions from downloading files to configuring the game.

💡File Explorer

File Explorer is the default file management application in Windows that allows users to browse, open, and organize files. The narrator guides viewers to use File Explorer to locate downloaded files and organize them in a specific directory for mod installation.

💡Rodman VPN

Rodman VPN is a virtual private network software recommended in the video to help friends connect to the same server for multiplayer gaming. The narrator explains that users must install Rodman VPN to create a private network, allowing them to share IP addresses securely and connect for co-op play in the Stalker mod.

💡IP Address

An IP Address is a unique identifier assigned to a device on a network, allowing it to communicate with other devices. In the context of the video, users need to share and configure their IP addresses in order to connect to each other's servers and play the Stalker Shadow Co-op mod together.

💡Windows Batch File

A Windows Batch File (.bat) is a script file used to automate tasks in Windows, such as launching a program. The video explains how to create a shortcut of the batch file that starts the server for Stalker Shadow Co-op, allowing users to easily run the server whenever they want to play with friends.

💡Server

A Server in this context refers to the program or system that hosts the multiplayer game for Stalker Shadow Co-op, allowing players to join and play together. The narrator demonstrates how to start and maintain the server, and how it connects to other players for cooperative gaming.

Highlights

Join the original Discord server of the Stalker Shadow of Coop mod to access installation resources.

Download the XRM Launcher from the installation guide, which is required to run the mod.

Download game files through a provided Google Drive link in the Discord server.

Ensure you select the correct destination folder for installation: Disk D instead of Disk C.

Create a new folder specifically for Stalker Shadow Co-op when choosing the installation path.

Once installed, run the launcher and follow instructions to download additional mod files.

Extract the mod files into the folder created for the launcher to complete the setup.

Move the extracted mod files into the game folder located in the launcher directory.

Create a desktop shortcut for the Windows batch file to start the server easily.

Start the server by clicking the ‘Zapus Server’ file in the bin folder, even if the IP format seems incorrect.

Keep both the game and server minimized but not closed to maintain the connection.

Use the 'It Server' option in the game folder to connect to the server and play with others.

To have friends join your server, install Rodman VPN and create a network for them to connect.

Friends should copy the host's IP address and network details to join the server.

After configuring the IP settings in the Local Host file, ensure both parties start the server to play together.

Transcripts

hello and welcome to my tutorial how to

install Stalker shadow of coop first

what you're going to need to do is click

on my video description and click on the

Discord invitation server link which I

have written down which is going to take

you to the original Discord of the

stalker Shadow cop mod after you've

joined the server you're going to head

to installation guide and then you're

going to click xrm P luncher written in

blue and you visit the site this is

going to take your website where you

going to download the launcher which is

going to help you to start the mod

stalker Shadow

cor you're going to click right here and

then it's going to start to

automatically download and in the

meantime while it's downloading we can

minimize it you're going to head

to you're going to head to download

links and from here you're going to

click on this Google Drive

Link and this is where you download the

game files for the game so to say the

mod which is going to be launched

through the launcher with the help of

the launcher then you're going to have a

blue button with a download you're going

to click on download it's going to say

um Google cloud or Google this cannot

scan it but you're just going to say

download

anyways and then it's going to start

downloading now keep in mind I have

already downloaded it so there is no

need to download it again now I'm going

to walk you to the steps how to install

it

now you're going to head over to file

explorer and you're going to head to

your

downloads here you're going to see your

xrm launcher

setup you're going to open it and run

it click

yes very important you select is a

destination folder your disk D and not

your local disk C and make an extra

folder code like this for example

stalker shadow Co-op like you click here

and write the name after you've created

it then you're going to click on it and

press okay and that's where you the mod

the mod will be

installed as soon as the mod is

installed you're going to head to it and

open it in the mod f in the launcher

folder since I've downloaded all the

files for the launcher and I can click

play for you it's going to look

completely different here there will be

a download button and you're just going

to click on download and you let it

download after it has been downloaded

and everything installed from the

launcher then you're going to head to

your zip file of the mod you're going to

unzip it extract to stalker just like

that I have already extracted it over

here it's the the same size so we're

going to extract

anyway and after that what you're going

to do is open the folder and then you're

going to see the game folder with the

game files of the mod those are they

then you going to right click you're

going to press on Cut you're going to go

back and then you're going to go to the

folder where

the launcher is you're going to open it

and here as you can see there is a game

folder that means you've finally reached

your destination then you're going to

right click and press on

paste now as you can see I already have

and placed my files in this folder

Direction so um there is no need for me

to do that which means you have

successfully installed stalker shadow of

coop now what you're going to do is head

to

game and you're going to send this

Windows batch file to your windows to

your desktop and create a shortcut like

right

there

this is the file which is going to let

you join the server now the file where

you start the server you're going to

find in the

bin and it's this one right here written

in Russian it's red zapus server which

means I'm starting server

then you're going to click on that and

as you can see there it is and now the

server is starting and

launching and there the server is on

it's currently running and do not worry

about this bad IP address format that is

pretty normal it is working the way it

is supposed to be now you're going to

minimize it and you're going to minimize

this too I do not recommend you close it

or else you be also closing your server

so minimize

both then you're going to go

back to the game folder and then you're

going to click on theit server which

means connect to the

server and now we are joining the

server so to say you are now able to

play stalker shadow of

[Music]

Co-op it may depend on your PC how long

the load time is now this is the main

menu and here you can change your

character the way it looks like I'm just

going to select this one the regular

rookie and then I'm going to click on

ready and as you see we are inside

stalker Shadow Coop and now we can move

around and get tasks like there on the

PDA task list talk to the dealer

sidorovich important sign

and there you have it now you have

stalker shadow of Co-op now I'm going to

now the next step is how will your

friends join your

server for that you're going to need to

install Rodman

VPN which you're going to find right

here in the installation guide and

you're going to visit download it and

then install it

[Music]

you're going to click download for free

and then later it's going to look like

this and after you installed it you're

going to see your IP address here like

for example let's say this is your IP

address and for your friend to join you

you're going to need

to create a

network and then you they're going to

need to

join like join Network write a certain

network name I suggest they just copy

your IP address and then write the

password to which you've written and

then they're connected to you and so

they're able to join your server you're

going to

go to um to the game folder in the

launcher you're going to edit

it and right here in Local Host you're

going to type the IP address of your

friend

or the friend is going to type right

here your IP address and then you're

going to click on file and save and just

quit and then for him to join do

remember you will need to have your

server started so that means you start

the server and then you both connect

through this Windows batch file and

there you have it you've successfully

inst stalker Shadow Co-op you and your

friend and I hope you can have lots of

fun time and lots of cheeky Breaky

moments in stalker Shadow Co-op

have a nice day and