PulseDepot FAQ
Does PulseDepot change my saves?
Section titled “Does PulseDepot change my saves?”No. PulseDepot and Crux never read or write save files. Mods keep their settings in Crux’s own storage (mod-state.dat in the mod folder), kept per save slot.
Does it change my game archives?
Section titled “Does it change my game archives?”No. Apply writes one merged file, active.crximg, plus Crux and PulseDepot’s own state. Crux serves the image’s files to the game while it runs. See What Apply writes.
Do I need NovaFix?
Section titled “Do I need NovaFix?”No. With NovaFix, Crux runs as its addon. Without it, Crux runs as the standalone version.dll. Automatic under Crux host picks the right one.
Does it work on Linux?
Section titled “Does it work on Linux?”Yes. PulseDepot is a native x86_64 Linux program, and the games run through Steam Play (Proton). Without NovaFix, add WINEDLLOVERRIDES="version=n,b" %command% to the game’s launch options. See Install.
Which games are supported?
Section titled “Which games are supported?”FINAL FANTASY XIII and XIII-2 (Steam). LIGHTNING RETURNS is in the game list, but no LR mods ship with this release, so treat LR support as experimental. Microsoft Store versions: XIII-2 is experimental, XIII and LIGHTNING RETURNS are not supported. See Compatibility for every tool and mod.
Can I use mods made for the Nova Chrysalia mod manager?
Section titled “Can I use mods made for the Nova Chrysalia mod manager?”Yes: add the .ncmp (or .zip) like any mod. Packages that need an external setup install alone. See Install Nova Chrysalia mods.
Why does a mod need Java?
Section titled “Why does a mod need Java?”Only mods that change game scripts need a JDK 17 or newer, to merge script changes class by class. Without one, some script mods cannot be applied. See Script mods and Java.
Two mods change the same thing. Which one wins?
Section titled “Two mods change the same thing. Which one wins?”The one lower in the list. Text, database and WPD files are merged entry by entry, so two mods only conflict where they change the same entry. See Order and conflicts.
Can I play offline?
Section titled “Can I play offline?”Yes. PulseDepot and Crux need no internet connection. See Playing offline.
Is it safe to install mods with native code?
Section titled “Is it safe to install mods with native code?”A mod with native code (badge DLL) runs code inside the game process, which can do anything the game can. Install such mods only from authors you trust.
How do I go back to the unmodded game?
Section titled “How do I go back to the unmodded game?”Choose Uninstall all…, then Apply changes. See Uninstall.
Is PulseDepot free?
Section titled “Is PulseDepot free?”Yes. It is freeware: free to download and use, all rights reserved. See the licence.