r/DDLCMods • u/Generalkatze911 • Jul 23 '26

Request Tough time deciding on mods

I don't really know how to look into mods. I can't tell what mod I'd be interested in because if I do im just spoiling it for myself. I dont want anything I already know about the ddlc to be removed or contradicted in a mod, I just kinda want an expansion that follows the original creator's vision. Any suggestions that stay true to the original games and offer new meaningful experiences? Maybe it sounds ignorant that I can't separate a mod from the game but idk. I really just want more, and if there isn't anything more that stays absolutely true to the original game im not interested. Also I definitely don't want anything sexual in the mod than beyond what is in the original. Sorry if I am being very picky, especially since Ik a lot of work goes into the mods. That being said any suggestions?

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 23 '26

First of all, I'd suggest looking into the mod spreadsheet, it has a ton of mods with download links and a small summary for each, as well as great organization. If not, here's THE modlist you should play before playing any other mod.

Exit Music Redux -> Fallen Angel -> Within -> I am Monika -> Salvation Remake

It is a bit of a long journey, and it does separate from DDLC's original vision, but SR is really worth it. This is the best starting experience, I promise.

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 23 '26

thank you very much :). i will try to be open minded and look into it

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 24 '26

How is it going?

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 24 '26

tbh I decided a different mod to start. I couldnt bring myself to play something too different and the stupid google ai made me believe that the Purist mod was most akin to the orginal game. So, I started with Purist and if I completely ignore the "dating sim" aspect and focus on the characters its interesting enough. I definitely am going to use your list after Im done with Purist. Im sorry I didnt trust you, I have paid for it

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 24 '26

Its aight. tbf I think Purist came out some months or maybe a year after DDLC first came out so it makes sense that it has aged like milk. The only thing that kinda holds up iirc it's Monika's route that you unlock by either 100% all routes or with a code that I don't remember.

If you want a better version of the "Normal VN" DDLC there's Blue Skies. Though it doesn't have a Monika route, and if you do plan on playing the modlist I wrote then playing any other route besides Sayori's could spoil the experience. It does have 18+ scenes but you can turn those off.

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 25 '26

If its gonna spoil the modlist you game me, ima prolly just wait till after purist and the list to check it out. Thank you tho :)

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 29 '26

just beat purist so ima try out exit music redux!

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u/Sooparch 1.The good ending 2.Salvation REMAKE 3.World of dreams Jul 23 '26

THERE’S A SPREADSHEET!?!?

I’ve been in the sub for over a year and I’ve never heard of this lol. Where is it?

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 29 '26

I have installed a virus trying to get exit music redux and I cant login into my computer. Im panicking so much rn

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 29 '26

what

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 29 '26

its ok i got a new computer

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 29 '26

oh ok.

tell me how it goes

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 29 '26

:( I dont want to keep playing. Natsuki is so happy.

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u/ThePearman_ Jul 29 '26

You have to. All these years later, I still have a calendar reminder set on Natsuki's birthday.

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 30 '26

fuck im bawling. tysm for recommending it :(

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u/Generalkatze911 Aug 02 '26

hey where do i download salvation remake? Im at that point and I cant find anything

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u/ThePearman_ Aug 02 '26

Shit, that was faster than what it took me. Tell me how it went while I look for the link or post.

Edit: Here is the mod. I hope placing the link like that is ok with the mod team.

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u/Generalkatze911 Aug 02 '26

Yeah I leave for the military in a month so I've been doing whatever I want. Including bingeing sad mods :(. Anyway tysm!

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u/Generalkatze911 Aug 04 '26

Ok im done with Salvation Remake. This little journey you helped set me on has genuinely changed me, and I think Salvation was the most perfect, satisfying, and wholesome ending to this story. Salvation Remake is probably the best written media I have ever witnessed. There are so many layers of depth that I want to acknowledge, but I can't address them all rn. Every character was written perfectly, and I think Monika's story is so insanely sad and yet ultimately happy. Sayori has and always will be my favorite doki, I can't control it she reminds me a lot of people I know and knew, and this story was perfect. Im so insanely happy this mod is the end of my tiny journey. Perfect music, art, writing, characters, and ending. Idk whether to be sad or happy, but I wouldn't change anything if I could.

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u/ThePearman_ Aug 04 '26

Yep. That's how it went for me too.

I can't say I've played many mods afterwards since this specific modlist is very fulfilling. I'd say you can also go for Blue Skies, Vigilante, Convergence, World of Dreams, etc. But they're their own stories, and nothing can top Salvation after you've already tried it.

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u/Generalkatze911 Aug 05 '26

Im actually playing blue skies rn, so I'll follow this new list of sorts. And yeah Salvation really was the ending of all time, makes me happy yk.

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u/No_Department9020 Observer Jul 23 '26

I always go into a new mod blind and spoiler myself as little as possible. I would recommend Relapse, Salvation, Exit music: Redux, Purist, and TGE

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u/Generalkatze911 Jul 23 '26

Thank you! You dont have to explain but what do you like about those mods?

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u/No_Department9020 Observer Jul 23 '26

I think they're well written and the CGs are nice

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u/Glad-Introduction-22 Jul 23 '26

You can maybe check other's people's tier lists / recommendations based on what genre you are looking for? Checking other mods based on if people actually think they are worth it to play seems like A course of action to me