Refunct Custom Level for Archipelago

Getting Started

1. Download either the Archipelago mod or the original Refunct TAS mod.
2. Open the map editor:
   • Archipelago mod: Press Ctrl + Shift + M.
   • Original TAS mod: Launch the game normally (it includes the same editor).
3. Open the maps folder and place real_map inside it.
4. Load real_map from the editor and start building!

Contributing

Made some improvements?

• Know GitHub? Open a Pull Request.
• Don't know GitHub? Just ping me on Discord and send me your updated map file.

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Opening the Map Editor

There are two ways to access the editor:

Option 1: Archipelago Mod

Press Ctrl + Shift + M.

Note: You'll need to press this shortcut every time you want to open the editor.

Option 2: Original Refunct TAS Mod

Download the original Refunct TAS mod, which contains the same map editor.

Maps are stored in:

AppData\Roaming\refunct-tas\maps

You can also open this folder directly from within the editor.

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Using the Editor

The editor is fairly intuitive:

• Point at an object to select it.
• Move, rotate, and edit objects directly.
• Experiment! Most functionality is easy to discover.

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Design Goals

Note: We're not yet 100% sure custom levels are fully supported, so some ideas may end up not working.

To make a map suitable for Archipelago, we'd like to follow a few design principles:

• Every button and platform should ideally become an Archipelago location check.
• Progression should be based on unlocking clusters and abilities, similar to the Ability Randomizer.
• Players should usually have multiple routes between clusters.
• Avoid excessive verticality—the original game works well because movement is flexible and there are often several ways to reach an area.
• Try introducing fun new platforming ideas, such as:
  • Long pipes
  • Tiny platforms
  • Walkways made from many small platforms
  • Slanted platforms
  • Other creative mechanics that still fit Refunct's movement
• Ideally, every cluster starts underwater, allowing it to rise or become accessible when activated.