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SlowSailingBagpipes
Play custom bagpipe music while rowing your Viking longship! Triggers after 3 seconds of forward or backward rowing.
| Last updated | 2 weeks ago |
| Total downloads | 53 |
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| Categories | Mods |
| Dependency string | Therunner-SlowSailingBagpipes-1.0.5 |
| Dependants | 0 other packages depend on this package |
This mod requires the following mods to function
denikson-BepInExPack_Valheim
BepInEx pack for Valheim. Preconfigured and includes unstripped Unity DLLs.
Preferred version: 5.4.2202README
Slow Sailing Bagpipes
Play custom bagpipe music while rowing your Viking longship!
Description
Tired of the silence while rowing your boat in Valheim? This mod adds atmospheric bagpipe music that plays automatically when you row at slow speed (forward or backward). Perfect for those long journeys across the ocean!
Features
- Automatic Music Playback: Music starts after 3 seconds of rowing at slow speed
- Forward & Backward Rowing: Works with both rowing directions
- Custom Music Support: Add your own MP3, OGG, or WAV files
- Random Selection: Multiple tracks? The mod randomly picks one each time
- Smooth Transitions: 1.5-second fade-in, 0.5-second fade-out
- Grace Period: Stop rowing briefly? Music resumes instantly within 10 seconds
- Game Music Muting: Automatically mutes Valheim's soundtrack during playback
- Configurable: Adjust volume and track folder location
How to Use
- Get in a boat (Raft, Karve, or Longship)
- Set speed to slow (press W until you see the rowing animation)
- Row for 3 seconds - the music will fade in!
- Stop rowing - music fades out, but resumes instantly if you start again within 10 seconds
Customizing Your Music
Using r2modman (Recommended)
- Launch r2modman and select your Valheim profile
- Click "Settings" → "Browse profile folder"
- Navigate to:
BepInEx/plugins/BagPipesTracks/ - Add your MP3/OGG/WAV files to this folder
- Delete or replace the placeholder
ghost_bagpipe_track.mp3 - Launch the game!
Supported Audio Formats
- MP3 (recommended) - 192 kbps or higher
- OGG (Ogg Vorbis)
- WAV (uncompressed)
Tips for Best Results
- Use loopable tracks for seamless playback
- Recommended length: 30-120 seconds
- Multiple files will be randomly selected each time
- Files should be non-zero size (delete the 0-byte placeholder!)
Finding Bagpipe Music
Looking for royalty-free bagpipe music?
- Freesound: https://freesound.org/ (search "bagpipes")
- Pixabay Music: https://pixabay.com/music/ (search "bagpipes" or "celtic")
- YouTube Audio Library: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary
- Incompetech: https://incompetech.com/music/ (Kevin MacLeod)
Note: The included track is from Uppbeat - License code: ZYTOPY5OYRRTR1FG
Configuration
After first launch, edit the config file at:
BepInEx/config/eh.mataeo.valheim.slowsailingbagpipes.cfg
Available Settings
[General]
Enabled = true # Master toggle (true/false)
Volume = 0.85 # Music volume (0.0 to 1.0)
[Audio]
TrackDirectory = BagPipesTracks # Audio folder (relative or absolute path)
Troubleshooting
No music plays
- Ensure you have audio files in the
BagPipesTracksfolder - Check that files are not 0 bytes (delete placeholder)
- Verify you're rowing at slow speed (not half or full)
- Wait the full 3 seconds of continuous rowing
- Check the log:
BepInEx/LogOutput.log
Music doesn't stop
- This is a known Valheim API quirk - try stopping and starting rowing
- Check
BepInEx/plugins/Logs/for the mod's detailed log
Want different music volume?
- Edit the config file and change
Volume = 0.85(0.0 to 1.0) - Save and restart the game
Technical Details
- Trigger delay: 3 seconds
- Fade-in: 1.5 seconds
- Fade-out: 0.5 seconds
- Grace period: 10 seconds
- Rowing detection: Forward (Ship.Speed.Slow) OR Backward (Ship.Speed.Back)
Compatibility
- Valheim: Latest version (tested on current build)
- BepInEx: 5.4.2202+
- Multiplayer: Client-side only (each player hears their own music)
Source Code & Issues
- GitHub: https://github.com/mataeo-eh/Valheim-Slow-Sailing-Bagpipes-Mod
- Report bugs: https://github.com/mataeo-eh/Valheim-Slow-Sailing-Bagpipes-Mod/issues
Credits
- BepInEx Team: Mod framework
- Valheim Modding Team: Jotunn library
- Iron Gate Studio: Creating Valheim
- Music: Hidden Past by Kevin MacLeod (from Uppbeat)
License
MIT License - See GitHub repository for details
Changelog
v1.0.0 (2025-12-06)
- Initial public release
- Forward AND backward rowing support
- 3-second trigger delay
- Configurable volume and track directory
- Random track selection
- Smooth fade transitions
Enjoy your Viking sea voyages with custom bagpipe music!
