Getting started

This page will guide you through the basic steps to get started modding HPL2. This guide will have you use Amnesia – The Dark Descent (TDD), not Amnesia – A Machine For Pigs (AMFP), as TDD is the one that is officially supported for modding.

Prerequisites

Before you get started, you should already have the following:

1. A legal copy of Amnesia – The Dark Descent installed, ideally updated to the latest version. All platforms should work, including Steam, GOG and retail DVDs, on Windows, Mac OS X (versions EARLIER than 10.15 Catalina), and most Linux distros.
2. A code editor of your choice installed. Notepad++ works great, but you can also use something more modern, like VS Code.

Setting up your game

Before you dive in, you should set up a few things:

1. Install the development tools for your platform.
2. Configure your game to use the development environment (optional, but highly recommended).
3. Bookmark the engine scripts page. This page is a great reference for when you create your scripts.

Additional reading

Here are a few additional things you can do that are very useful to check out:

1. Join the official Discord server and ask questions if you need help.

You are now ready to start your first custom story!