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\# PlayerList
# PlayerList
Hold TAB to see a list of the players connected to your Sons of the Forest game.
\## Multiplayer
## Multiplayer
Client side only. Nothing gets installed on a dedicated server, and other
players do not need the mod. Works on dedicated servers and on games hosted by
a player.
## Installation
\## Installation
\### Easy install
### Easy install
Close the game, open PowerShell and paste:
```powershell
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/JustinOros/sotf-playerlist/main/Install.ps1 | iex
```
It finds your game, installs RedLoader if needed, and installs the latest
PlayerList. Run it again any time to update.
### Manual install
#### Step 1: Install RedLoader
\### Manual install
\#### Step 1: Install RedLoader
\[RedLoader](https://github.com/ToniMacaroni/RedLoader/releases/latest) is the mod
[RedLoader](https://github.com/ToniMacaroni/RedLoader/releases/latest) is the mod
loader for Sons of the Forest. The game cannot load any mod without it, so
install it first. You only have to do this once.
1. Download `RedLoader.zip` from the
[latest RedLoader release](https://github.com/ToniMacaroni/RedLoader/releases/latest)
2. Extract it into your Sons of the Forest folder, the one containing
`SonsOfTheForest.exe`, usually
`C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sons Of The Forest`
3. Launch the game once and wait until you reach the main menu. The first launch
takes a few minutes while RedLoader processes the game files
4. Check that `MODS` appears on the main menu, then quit
#### Step 2: Install PlayerList
1\. Download `RedLoader.zip` from the
  \[latest RedLoader release](https://github.com/ToniMacaroni/RedLoader/releases/latest)
2\. Extract it into your Sons of the Forest folder, the one containing
  `SonsOfTheForest.exe`, usually
  `C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\common\\Sons Of The Forest`
3\. Launch the game once and wait until you reach the main menu. The first launch
  takes a few minutes while RedLoader processes the game files
4\. Check that `MODS` appears on the main menu, then quit
\#### Step 2: Install PlayerList
1\. Download `PlayerList.zip` from the
  \[latest release](https://github.com/JustinOros/sotf-playerlist/releases/latest)
2\. Extract it into the `Mods` folder inside your game folder
3\. You should end up with:
1. Download `PlayerList.zip` from the
[latest release](https://github.com/JustinOros/sotf-playerlist/releases/latest)
2. Extract it into the `Mods` folder inside your game folder
3. You should end up with:
```
Mods\\PlayerList.dll
Mods\\PlayerList\\manifest.json
Mods\PlayerList.dll
Mods\PlayerList\manifest.json
```
\## Usage
## Usage
In a multiplayer game, hold TAB. The list shows every connected player with
your own name marked `(you)`. Release TAB to hide it.
Press F1 to open the console, then use these commands:
| Command | Action |
| --- | --- |
| `playerlist` | Show the player list on screen and write it to `\_RedLoader\\Latest.log` |
| `playerlist` | Show the player list on screen and write it to `_RedLoader\Latest.log` |
| `playerlist key F2` | Change the key that shows the list |
The key is saved to `UserData\PlayerList.txt` in your game folder.
The key is saved to `UserData\\PlayerList.txt` in your game folder.
\## Building from source
## Building from source
Requires the .NET 8 SDK and RedLoader installed with its game assemblies
generated.
```powershell
.\\build.ps1 -Install
.\build.ps1 -Install
```
Use `-Package` to build `PlayerList.zip` for a release. Pass `-GameDir "path"` if
the game is not found automatically.
## Troubleshooting
\## Troubleshooting
Check `\_RedLoader\\Latest.log` in your game folder. PlayerList logs a line when
Check `_RedLoader\Latest.log` in your game folder. PlayerList logs a line when
it loads. Running `playerlist` in the console also logs every tracked player
entity, which helps if a name is missing or wrong.
entity, which helps if a name is missing or wrong.