TechtonicaDirectConnect

Techtonica Direct Connect

Status: WORKING - Successfully tested with dedicated servers!

Connect to Techtonica dedicated servers using direct IP addresses instead of Steam lobbies! Join 24/7 community servers without Steam lobbies or friend invites.

Features

• Direct IP Connection: Connect to any Techtonica server using IP:Port
• In-Game UI: Simple connect dialog accessible via hotkey
• Cross-Platform: Works on both Windows and Linux
• Remember Last Server: Automatically saves your last connected server
• Easy Disconnect: One-click disconnect from the in-game menu

Installation

Using r2modman Mod Manager (Recommended)

• Install r2modman or Mod Manager
• Search for "Techtonica Direct Connect"
• Click Install

Manual Installation

• Install BepInEx 5.4.21+ to your Techtonica game folder
• Download and extract TechtonicaDirectConnect.dll to BepInEx/plugins/
• Launch the game

Usage

• Launch Techtonica
• From the Main Menu, click the "Join Multiplayer" button (enabled by this mod)
• Or press F11 to open the connect dialog from anywhere
• Enter the server IP address and port (default: 6968)
• Click "Connect" - the game will load and connect automatically
• To disconnect, press F11 again and click "Disconnect"

Configuration

After first run, a config file is created at:

BepInEx/config/com.certifried.techtonicadirectconnect.cfg

| Setting | Default | Description |

|---------|---------|-------------|

| DefaultPort | 6968 | Default server port |

| LastServerAddress | (empty) | Last connected server (auto-saved) |

| ConnectHotkey | F11 | Hotkey to open connect dialog |

Finding Servers

• CertiFried Community - Official CertiFried servers
• CertiFried Discord - Server listings and support

Server Hosting

Want to host your own 24/7 dedicated server? Check out the server package on GitHub:

• TechtonicaDedicatedServer - Full dedicated server hosting solution for Linux (Wine) and Windows
• Includes admin panel, auto-start, backup management
• Supports headless operation (no GPU required)

Troubleshooting

"Connection timed out"

• Verify the server IP and port are correct
• Check if the server is running and accepting connections
• Ensure your firewall allows outbound UDP on the server port

"Failed to initialize connection"

• Make sure BepInEx is installed correctly
• Check BepInEx/LogOutput.log for error details

Game freezes on connect

• This can happen if the server is unreachable
• Wait for the timeout (10 seconds) or restart the game

Technical Details

• Uses KCP (UDP) transport for reliable connections
• Swaps the default Steam transport at runtime
• Compatible with vanilla game saves
• Does not modify game files

Credits

• Developed by the CertiFried Community
• Based on Mirror networking research
• Thanks to the Techtonica modding community

Support

• Report issues on GitHub
• Join the CertiFried Discord

License

GPL-3.0 License - See LICENSE file for details