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The video provides a comprehensive guide on installing and using the Seamless Co-op mod for Elden Ring on a Steam Deck, ensuring synchronized save files between a Steam Deck and a PC using SyncThing. The process starts with downloading the mod from Nexus Mods and configuring it as a non-Steam game through the Steam application. It further involves details on installing Proton GE for compatibility and setting up SyncThing on both devices to create a seamless experience. Critical steps include navigating file directories, configuring device synchronization, and verifying that synchronization is successful by demonstrating the deletion and restoration of save files. Overall, the video aims to eliminate the need for cloud services by enabling efficient local synchronization for playing Elden Ring with the mod on multiple platforms.
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In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates how to install the seamless Co-op mod for Elden Ring on a Steam Deck and ensure the save file syncs between the Steam Deck and a computer. The process begins with downloading the mod from Nexus Mods, which requires a Nexus account. After downloading, the mod file is extracted using the file explorer on the Steam Deck. The creator explains how to navigate the file system to access the downloaded files and extract them into the necessary directories. Finally, the mod is added as a non-Steam game in the Steam application so it can be launched in game mode on the Steam Deck.
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In this part of the video, the instructor is detailing the steps to install and configure the Seamless Co-op mod for Elden Ring on a Steam Deck. First, they navigate to the SteamApps directory and locate the Elden Ring game, adding the Seamless Co-op file as a non-Steam game. The file is renamed for convenience. Next, they use the Discover app to find and install Proton GE, necessary for running the mod. They switch to Game Mode, access the library, locate the non-Steam game, and adjust the compatibility settings to use the Proton GE tool. Finally, they begin instructions on downloading and extracting SyncThing for Windows, directing the download to a more accessible folder.
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In this part of the video, the user is guided through the process of setting up SyncThing on both their computer and Steam Deck to enable file synchronization. Key actions include extracting and running SyncThing on the computer despite potential warnings, installing the SyncThing app on the Steam Deck via the Discover app, and linking both devices by adding the Steam Deck as a remote device. With both devices synced, the next step involves setting up synchronization for the Elden Ring seamless co-op save file by selecting and adding the appropriate folder on the desktop using specific folder paths.
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In this part of the video, the speaker guides the viewer through copying the address of a folder needed for a save file and pasting it into a specific folder path before saving it. After that, they share the folder with the Steam Deck and address the folder’s advanced settings. Back on the Steam Deck, the viewer is instructed to add the shared folder, uncheck a sync setting, and configure the save path within the Deck’s directory structure, specifically under the directory that ends in ‘3489’. The speaker demonstrates to the viewers that their save files are successfully in place and confirms the functionality of these steps.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to delete and resync Elden Ring save files on a Steam Deck. They start by navigating to the directory containing the save files and deleting them to prove that the files can be resynced. The presenter then opens the SyncThing application on both the desktop and Steam Deck to resync the files. After waiting for the sync to complete, they verify that the deleted save files have been restored by reopening the Steam folder. Finally, they switch back to game mode on the Steam Deck to show that Elden Ring, including the seamless co-op mode, can be played with the resynced save files.
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In this part of the video, the narrator walks through the process of using seamless co-op in Elden Ring, starting from opening the game file and navigating past the loading screen. They demonstrate how to load a game, fast travel, and save and quit in a new location to show the file updates. The narrator details how to quit the game, return to the Steam menu, and access the Save File Sync Tool (SyncThing) on both the desktop and Steam Deck. They explain how to ensure the game file’s upload and download completion before closing SyncThing and restarting Elden Ring. This segment highlights the steps for syncing game progress between devices using the tool.
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In this segment, the video explains how to synchronize save files for Elden Ring between a PC and a Steam Deck using a tool called SyncThing. The process involves playing the game on either device, then closing the game and opening SyncThing on both the desktop and Steam Deck to ensure the files are updated. This update process typically takes up to 30 seconds. After syncing, players can shut down their devices and continue their game seamlessly on either platform later. The video emphasizes that this method eliminates the need for cloud services like OneDrive or Dropbox. The presenter also offers to help viewers with any questions they might have.