GloomwoodHardcore
Adds hardcore mode to Gloomwood – your save is permanently deleted on death.
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Gloomwood Hardcore Mod
Gloomwood Hardcore adds a permanent death mode to Gloomwood. When you die, your save slot is irrevocably deleted – no second chances!
Features
- Permanent death – Upon death, the save folder (Slot_0 through Slot_9) is renamed to Slot_X_HARDCORE_DEAD, removing it from the game.
- Configurable – Options available in the BepInEx config file (BepInEx/config/com.wanderan51.gloomwoodhardcore.cfg):
- Enabled – Turn hardcore mode on/off.
- BackupSave – Keep a.hardcore_bak copy of the deleted save.
- ShowWarning – Display a warning banner on the title screen.
- DeathDelay – How long the “YOU DIED” overlay stays visible (0.5–10 seconds).
- Visual feedback – A “HARDCORE” badge appears in-game and a bold red banner warns you on the main menu.
Installation
- Install BepInEx for Gloomwood. (The page for BepInExPack_Gloomwood will guide you.)
- Place the HardcoreMod.dll file into BepInEx/plugins.
- Launch the game. Your first death will trigger the hardcore deletion.
Configuration
After running the game once, a config file will appear in BepInEx/config. You can edit it while the game is closed. All options are explained inside.
How it works
When the mod detects death (by tracking gameplay scenes), it:
- Finds all existing save slot folders (Slot_0 … Slot_9).
- If BackupSave is enabled, copies the entire slot folder to Slot_X_BACKUP.
- Renames the original slot folder to Slot_X_HARDCORE_DEAD.
- Returns you to the title screen and shows a death overlay.
This method is resistant to Steam Cloud because the original path no longer exists, preventing restoration.
Compatibility
- Gloomwood (latest version as of mod release).
- BepInEx 5.x (5.4.2100 or newer).
License
This mod is provided under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and share.
For support or suggestions, please open an issue on GitHub.
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- Most mods rely on the game's mod loader — the usual route is a community mod manager (such as r2modman): pick this game, install, and it handles the loader and dependencies.
- For a manual install, put the mod files into the matching Mod / plugins folder inside the game directory.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; mods with listed dependencies need those installed as well.
Install locations vary a lot between mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.
Install these first, or the mod will not work: