ChunkLoader (Unofficial Fix)

This is an unofficial fix for the currently broken ChunkLoader mod by Frogger. All credits for the original idea and code go to Frogger. I will take this down once the original author updates their mod.

What is this?

Valheim normally unloads the world (chunks/zones) when players move far away. This causes processing workstations (like Smelters, Kilns, etc.) to pause their active processing while you are away. This mod adds a Chunk Loader Stone (found in the Hammer build menu) that forces the surrounding game zone to stay active in real-time, even when you are on the other side of the map! Perfect for keeping your automatic farms and workstations running continuously.

Changes in this fork

• Fixed for Valheim Deep North (v1.x.x): The original mod threw Harmony exceptions on FindSectorObjects and InActiveArea due to game code changes in the Deep North update. This version updates the Harmony patches to match the new game methods.
• Fixed NullReferenceException: Added safety checks to prevent errors when shaders are missing.
• Safe Upgrade Path: Mod GUID is changed to com.zeecamelsnake.ChunkLoaderFix to avoid conflicts, but the in-game Prefab name remains identical. This means your previously built Chunk Loader Stones will NOT disappear when you switch to this fix!

Installation

Using a Mod Manager (Recommended)

1. Uninstall Frogger's original ChunkLoader (if present).
2. Install this mod via r2modman or Thunderstore Mod Manager.

Manual Installation

1. Uninstall Frogger's original ChunkLoader (if present).
2. Install BepInExPack Valheim.
3. Extract the downloaded ChunkLoaderFix zip file.
4. Place ChunkLoader.dll into your BepInEx/plugins/ folder.

Configuration

A new config file (com.zeecamelsnake.ChunkLoaderFix.cfg) will be generated. You can configure:

• If fuel is required
• Max Chunk Loaders per player
• Range of the chunk loader

Feedback and Bug Reports

Please report any issues or leave feedback on the NexusMods page of this mod.

Recommended Companion Mod

If you are using Chunk Loader to keep automated mob farms running, we highly recommend our new mod: Phantom Viking's Presence (or via NexusMods). It places a runestone that tricks nearby enemy spawners into triggering even when you are not there!

Changelog

1.0.2

• Hotfix: YamlDotNet is now listed as a required dependency to fix FileNotFoundException crashes on load. This prevents potential version conflicts with other mods.

1.0.1

• Fixed support/feedback links in the documentation to point to the correct NexusMods pages.
• Internal version bump for consistency.

1.0.0

• Initial release of the unofficial fix.
• Fixed harmony patches for Valheim Deep North (v1.x.x).
• Added safety checks to prevent NullReferenceExceptions when shaders are missing.