TCG Card Shop Simulator - Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh Mod Installation Guide (Version 5)

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh mod for TCG Card Shop Simulator.

Prerequisites

• A legal copy of TCG Card Shop Simulator installed via Steam.
• Downloaded mod files from Nexus Mods or Thunderstore.io (including the base mod, patches, and your choice of SD or HD card art).

Required Mods

The following mods are required for proper functionality. Install them in this order:

1. BepInEx Pack - Base mod loader required for all mods
2. TextureReplacer - Handles texture modifications
3. Add New Cards Mod - Enables adding new cards to the game
4. More Card Expansions - Enables additional card expansion packs

Note: ArtExpander is included in the main mod files and does not need to be downloaded separately. Credit for this component goes to its original creator.

HD Card Assets

High-definition card assets can be downloaded from MEGA. These are required for the mod to function correctly. SD asset are not available at this time.

Installation Instructions

1. Download Necessary Files:
   • Obtain the mod files from Nexus Mods. This includes the core mod files, any required patch files, and your chosen card art resolution (SD or HD).
2. Clean Install (Recommended):
   • If you have previous versions of the mod installed, it's highly recommended to perform a clean install:
     • Uninstall TCG Card Shop Simulator through Steam.
     • Navigate to your Steam game installation directory and manually delete any remaining files or folders related to the game.
     • Reinstall TCG Card Shop Simulator via Steam.
3. Install Mods:
   • BepInEx:
     • Extract the contents of the BepInEx archive directly into your TCG Card Shop Simulator game folder.
     • Launch the game once to ensure BepInEx loads correctly. The game will generate necessary configuration files.
   • Add New Cards Mod:
     • Extract and place the "add new cards" mod directly into the game folder.
   • Texture Replacer:
     • Extract the contents of the texture replacer archive into the BepInEx/plugins folder within your game directory.
   • More Cards Expansion and Patch:
     • Install the "more cards expansion" mod into the game folder.
     • Install the provided patch file, overwriting any existing files when prompted.
   • Overhaul Mod:
     • Place the overhaul mod files into the game folder, allowing it to overwrite existing files when prompted.
   • Card Art (SD or HD):
     • Choose either the SD or HD card art archive and extract its contents directly into the main game folder, overwriting any existing files.
4. Configure BepInEx:
   • Launch TCG Card Shop Simulator.
   • Press the F1 key to open the BepInEx configuration menu.
   • Navigate to the TCG shop expansion mod settings.
   • Enable all options except for "custom images".
   • If installing version 5.0, clear the first two keybinds within the BepInEx menu.
   • Ensure the top few boxes above the reload key are enabled.
5. Launch the Game:
   • Start TCG Card Shop Simulator. Be patient, as the game may take a few moments to load all the new card data.

Installation Resources

• Installation Video Tutorial: Follow the detailed installation guide at https://youtu.be/yo7VKet7sts
• Steam Deck Installation: For Steam Deck-specific instructions, follow https://youtu.be/4Al9WaUBN9c along with the mod installation order from the main installation video.

Gameplay Guide

Accessing Cards

• Yu-Gi-Oh Cards: Press "U" (you'll hear a chime), open your binder, press "F" to see purple buttons for Yu-Gi-Oh packs.
• Ghost/Trainer Cards: Found in the Trainer section. Open binder, press "F", select the blue Trainer button.
• Switching Card Types: Press "U" to toggle between Pokémon (blue buttons) and Yu-Gi-Oh (purple buttons) interfaces.

Pack Contents

• Pokemon Packs:
  • First pack (Tetramon/Destiny): Generations 1-3
  • Second pack: Generations 4-6
  • Third pack: Generations 7-8
  • Fourth pack: Generation 9
  • Note: First 121 Pokemon follow base game card rarity. Check the wiki for specific rarities.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Blank/Incorrect Cards or Game Freezing: Perform a clean install following the video guide steps carefully.
• Save File Concerns: Clean installs do not affect save files as they're stored separately.
• ThanzoMod Compatibility: Remove all custom furniture from ThanzoMod before switching to this mod, as they are not compatible.
• Foil Card Display: Some foil cards appear faint - this is mostly down to the cards background colour. The foil affects are more subtle that the base game due to issues with the expansion pack textures. The foil affect is still there just very faint.

Card Pricing

• Card prices in-game do not reflect real-world values and follow base game pricing structure.

Important Notes

• Keep your game and mods updated to the latest versions.
• Choose the correct mod files for your desired card art resolution (SD or HD).
• The Yu-Gi-Oh cards are in the expansion packs.
• Ghost pack contains the pokemon trainer cards.