New User Checklist - bcssov/IronyModManager GitHub Wiki

Welcome! This guide shows the essential steps to get started with Irony Mod Manager.
It uses real screenshots of the UI to help new users understand where everything is.

Irony manages collections, mod order, merging, and (game-dependent) conflict solving.
Follow the steps below to set up your first working collection.

1. Select a Game

When Irony starts, you will see the game selection screen.
Choose the Paradox game you want to manage.

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Irony will remember the selected game on next launch.

2. Create a New Collection

Collections define which mods are active and in which order.

Click Create New Collection (+ button).

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3. Enter a Collection Name

Choose any name you like — for example “My Stellaris Setup” or “CK3 Mods”.

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Click OK to create it.

4. Select Mods in the Installed Mods Area

On the bottom-left area, you will see your Installed Mods list
→ Installed Mods

Select the mods you want to include.

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You can select multiple mods using Ctrl or Shift as needed.

5. Mods Will Appear Under “Collection Mods” (Right Side)

Selected mods appear on the right side of the UI, under Collection Mods
→ Collection Mods

This is your actual load order.

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You can drag them up and down to change order.

Optional: Run the Conflict Solver

  • Stellaris → Full conflict solver
  • HOI4 → Analysis only
  • Others → Not available

If available, you can inspect conflicts, apply merges or patches, and clean up the patch mod by re-running the solver.

Optional: Merge Mods

You can merge mods via merge menu:

  • Basic Merge
  • Compress Merge

Merged mods appear as local mods and can be used in any collection.

6. Apply or Launch Game

Once everything looks good:

  • Press Apply to write the load order
  • Press Launch Game to start the game with your collection active

Troubleshooting

If something goes wrong:

  • Use Actions → Logs to open the log folder
  • Check the Troubleshooting section of the Wiki → FAQ
  • If reporting an issue, provide a minimal reproducible collection, not your entire setup

This checklist covers the basics needed to use Irony for the first time.
Once you're comfortable, explore advanced tools like Filtering, Database Search, Ignore Rules, Merge Viewer, and external editor integration.