Advanced Location Loader
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #167 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Install steps
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Install Entoarox Framework.[]Unzip the download into Stardew Valley/Mods.
[]Run the game using SMAPI at least once to initialise the mod.
[]Once installed, you can add location mods by unzipping them into locations in this mod's folder.
Documentation for modders
See readme for more info.
Compatibility
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[]Compatible with...
[]Stardew Valley 1. 3. 32 or later;
[]Linux, Mac, and Windows;
[]single-player (Use multiplayer at own risk)
See also
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[]Release notes
[]Source code
[]Support thread (make sure you include your latest SMAPI log when asking for help!)
- Consider supporting Entoarox on Patreon
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[]Release notes
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Advanced Location Loader is a framework for Stardew Valley that lets modders add or edit game locations using only JSON, no programming required. It also introduces new map tile actions and automatically fixes some issues. With 3,297 endorsements and 80,723 downloads, it's a well-established tool for modders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 3,297 endorsements and over 80k downloads.
- No programming required—JSON-only setup makes it accessible to non-coders.
- Framework approach means it's a foundation for many other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—may not be compatible with the latest Stardew Valley versions.
- Requires understanding of JSON and modding concepts to use effectively.
For Stardew Valley modders who want to create custom locations without learning C#. Also for players who want to install location-based mods that depend on this framework. Skip if you're just looking for gameplay content—this is a tool, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install this mod via a mod manager like SMAPI's installer to avoid manual file placement errors.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your Stardew Valley version, as it hasn't been updated since 2019.
- If you're making your own locations, start with a simple JSON file and test in a new save to avoid corrupting your main farm.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Entoarox
- Version
- 1.5.1
- Downloads
- 80,723
- Endorsements
- 3,297
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 5/29/2018
- Updated
- 11/26/2019
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