Tower Network Inc - PowerShell Mod Manager#

A standalone, interactive PowerShell-based mod manager that provides a user-friendly interface for configuring Tower Network Inc mods without needing to edit lua files manually.

Features#

✨ Interactive Text UI

  • Color-coded menus and status indicators
  • Easy keyboard navigation
  • Real-time config updates

🎮 Full Mod Management

  • View all installed mods with metadata
  • Enable/disable mods
  • Configure all mod parameters with validation

Requirements#

  • Windows with PowerShell 5.1+ (built into Windows 10/11)
  • OR PowerShell Core 7+ (cross-platform)

How to Use ModManagerGUI.ps1#

Quick Start#

  1. Locate the Mod Manager

    • The ModManagerGUI.ps1 file is in the root of this repository
    • Download it or clone the repository to your local machine

  2. Run the GUI

    # Navigate to the repository folder
cd path\to\TNI-Mods

# Run the GUI
.\ModManagerGUI.ps1

    Or simply double-click ModManager.bat for a quick launch!

  3. Navigate the Interface

    • Use arrow keys to navigate menus
    • Press Enter to select options
    • Follow on-screen prompts to configure mods

Managing Mods#

Viewing Installed Mods#

The main screen displays all detected mods with:

  • Mod name and description
  • Current status (Enabled/Disabled)
  • Available configuration parameters
  • Version and compatibility information

Enabling/Disabling Mods#

  1. Select a mod from the list
  2. Choose “Toggle Enable/Disable”
  3. The mod will be activated or deactivated for your next game session

Configuring Mod Parameters#

Each mod can have configurable parameters:

  1. Select a mod from the main list
  2. Choose “Configure Parameters”
  3. Set values for each parameter:
    • Boolean: Toggle true/false
    • Integer/Number: Enter numeric values (validated against min/max)
    • String: Enter text values
    • Select: Choose from dropdown options

Configuration Location#

The mod manager reads/writes configuration directly in each mod’s entry.lua file:

%APPDATA%\Godot\app_userdata\Tower Networking Inc\mods\<mod-name>\entry.lua

Changes update the configuration section between the markers:

-- ===== MOD CONFIGURATION START =====
local config = { ... }
-- ===== MOD CONFIGURATION END =====

Parameter Types Supported#

Boolean#

  • Simple yes/no toggles
  • Displays as true or false

Integer#

  • Whole numbers only
  • Validates against Min/Max if specified
  • Example: warranty_multiplier_min: 2

Number (Float)#

  • Decimal numbers
  • Validates against Min/Max if specified
  • Example: starting_cash_multiplier: 10.5

String#

  • Free-form text input
  • Example: address_format: "f%d/usr%d"

Select (Dropdown)#

  • Choose from predefined options
  • Example: dhcp_mode: ["disabled", "boot_dhcp", "periodic_dhcp"]

Advanced Usage#

Command Line Mode#

You can script the mod manager for automation:

# Load the module
. .\ModManager.ps1

# Get all mods
$mods = Get-InstalledMods

# Load config
$config = Get-ModConfig

# Enable a specific mod
Set-ModEnabled $config "random-warranties" $true

# Set a parameter
Set-ModParameter $config "random-warranties" "warranty_multiplier_max" 50

# Save changes
Save-ModConfig $config

Custom Config Location#

Edit these lines at the top of ModManager.ps1 to use a custom location:

$script:ConfigDirectory = "C:\Your\Custom\Path"
$script:ConfigFile = Join-Path $script:ConfigDirectory "mod_config.json"

Troubleshooting#

Common Issues#

Problem: PowerShell script won’t run

  • Solution: Run Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser to allow script execution

Problem: Mods not detected

  • Solution: Ensure mods are installed in the correct game directory:
    • Windows: %APPDATA%\Godot\app_userdata\Tower Networking Inc\mods\
    • Linux: ~/.local/share/godot/app_userdata/Tower Networking Inc/mods/

Problem: Configuration changes not saving

  • Solution: Check that you have write permissions to the mods directory

Problem: Invalid parameter values

  • Solution: The mod manager validates all inputs. Check the parameter’s min/max values in the mod’s metadata

Checking Your Setup#

Verify your PowerShell version:

$PSVersionTable

Check if mods are in the correct location:

# Windows
dir "$env:APPDATA\Godot\app_userdata\Tower Networking Inc\mods"

# Linux (PowerShell Core)
ls ~/.local/share/godot/app_userdata/Tower\ Networking\ Inc/mods/

Support#

For issues, questions, or suggestions:

  • Check your mod’s metadata.yaml is valid
  • Review the main README
  • Look at console output for errors
  • Report issues on GitHub

Installing Mods#

Using the Mod Manager#

The mod manager helps you configure installed mods. To install new mods:

  1. Download the mod from its mod page
  2. Extract the mod folder to your mods directory:
    • Windows: %APPDATA%\Godot\app_userdata\Tower Networking Inc\mods\
    • Linux: ~/.local/share/godot/app_userdata/Tower Networking Inc/mods/
  3. Run ModManagerGUI.ps1 to enable and configure the mod

For Lua Mods#

If you’re using Lua mods, you’ll need the LuaJIT support mod first:

  1. Download luajit.elf from the releases page
  2. Place it directly in the mods/ directory as luajit.elf
  3. The game will automatically load LuaJIT before all other mods

Credits#

Created for The Tower Network Inc modding community. Compatible with modloader v1.0+.

License#

Free to use, modify, and distribute with your mod packs!