ClassicStartArea
Restores the original intro area from the Pre- BrutalEdition of Necropolis.
About this mod Author’s original text
Classic Start Area
Restores the original intro area from the Pre- BrutalEdition Necropolis build.
💡 Note
- It is recommended to use Mod Config Menu to edit and hot-reload configuration changes in-game without restarting. Not required, but convenient.
Features
Classic Start Experience
Players spawn in the original intro area from early Necropolis builds before the Brutal Edition update. The classic area offers:
- More loot - Better starting equipment opportunities
- Combat practice - Fight skeletons before the real run begins
- Brazen Head humor - Restores the "which way to go" jokes
- Shortcuts - Skip the entire area using holes in the floor
Perfect for players who prefer the originally intended design or want the authentic first-time Necropolis experience.
Hot-Reload Support
Switch between classic and vanilla start areas instantly via MCM to compare both layouts.
Configurables
Config file location: BepInEx/config/komikoza.necropolis.classicstartarea.cfg
- Enable/disable toggle
- Debug mode for troubleshooting
Installation
Automatic (Recommended)
- Install with Gale, r2modman or Mod Manager.
- Launch the game
Manual
- Install BepInExPack Necropolis v5.4.2304
- Download Classic Start Area
- Extract ClassicStartArea.dll to BepInEx/plugins/
- Launch the game
FAQ
Q: Does this work in multiplayer?
A: Yes, the host's mod settings determine the starting area for all players.
Q: Can I toggle between classic and vanilla without restarting?
A: Yes! Disable the mod in-game and the next spawn will use the vanilla starting area. Re-enable it to go back to classic. Use Mod Config Menu for hot-reloading.
Q: Does this affect existing saves?
A: No, this only changes where new runs begin. Existing progress is unaffected.
Changelog
1.0.1 (Current)
- Initial release
- Renamed from "Original Start Room" to "Classic Start Area"
- Added hot-reload support for seamless in-game toggling
- Performance optimizations
1.0.0
- Initial release (on Discord)
Credits
- Author: KoMiKoZa
Discord: komikoza
Support
- Issues & Feedback: Report bugs on Discord or GitHub Issues
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: