🌒 South of Midnight Offline Setup Assistant

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for the South of Midnight Offline Setup Assistant — your ultimate tool for experiencing the mystical world of South of Midnight completely offline, with full customization and accessibility features.

🚀 Quick Start

🎯 New to the Assistant?

Start here for a quick setup guide:

Download & Installation - Get up and running in minutes
First Time Setup - Configure your first South of Midnight session
Basic Configuration - Essential settings for smooth gameplay
Offline Mode Guide - Enable completely offline gaming

⚡ Quick Links

📚 Documentation Sections

🛠️ Setup & Configuration

Installation Guide - Complete installation instructions
System Requirements - Hardware and software requirements
First Time Setup - Initial configuration walkthrough
Game Detection - How the assistant finds your South of Midnight installation
Backup & Restore - Protecting your game configurations

🎮 Gaming Features

Offline Mode - Complete offline gaming without authentication
Graphics Configuration - Optimize visual settings
Controller Support - Set up Xbox, PlayStation, and other controllers
Display Settings - Resolution, refresh rate, and multi-monitor setup
Performance Optimization - Maximize your gaming performance
Training Mode - Practice abilities and explore environments

🔧 Advanced Features

Custom Presets - Create and share configuration presets
Mod Support - Enable and manage game modifications
Advanced Graphics - Ray tracing, HDR, and shader customization
Input Customization - Advanced controller and keyboard mapping
Automation - Automate common tasks and configurations

🛡️ Troubleshooting & Support

Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Error Codes - Understanding and fixing error messages
Log Files - How to read and share diagnostic information
Performance Issues - Solving performance problems

👥 Community & Contributing

Community Guidelines - How to participate in our community
Contributing Guide - How to contribute to the project
Feature Requests - How to suggest new features
Bug Reports - How to report issues effectively
Translations - Help translate the assistant

🎯 Key Features Overview

🚫 Completely Offline

No Internet Required: Play South of Midnight without any online connection
No Authentication: Skip Steam, Xbox, or Microsoft login requirements
Privacy Focused: No data collection, telemetry, or tracking
Local Processing: All configurations and optimizations happen locally

🎮 Enhanced Gaming Experience

Training Mode Access: Practice abilities without story progression
Environment Explorer: Explore game worlds in sandbox mode
Performance Optimizer: Automatic optimization for your hardware
Custom Graphics: Advanced visual settings and shader modifications

🔧 Professional Tools

Configuration Backup: Automatically backup and restore settings
Multiple Profiles: Create different configurations for different scenarios
Hardware Detection: Automatic detection of your gaming hardware
Compatibility Checker: Verify compatibility with your system

♿ Accessibility Features

Controller Customization: Comprehensive input remapping
Visual Accessibility: High contrast modes and colorblind support
Motor Accessibility: Simplified controls and alternative input methods
Cognitive Accessibility: Clear interfaces and helpful guidance

🌟 What Makes Us Different

🎭 Game-Specific Optimization

Unlike generic game launchers, we’re specifically designed for South of Midnight, providing:

Deep Integration: Direct integration with Unreal Engine 5 systems
Game-Specific Features: Training modes, environment exploration, ability testing
Optimized Performance: Tailored optimizations for South of Midnight’s unique requirements
Complete Offline Support: Full functionality without any online dependencies

🏆 Community-Driven Development

Open Source: Transparent development with community contributions
User Feedback: Features driven by real user needs and requests
Regular Updates: Continuous improvement based on community input
Active Support: Responsive support through Discord and GitHub

🔒 Privacy & Security

No Data Collection: We don’t collect any personal information
Local Operation: Everything runs on your computer
No Tracking: No analytics, telemetry, or user tracking
Secure by Design: Minimal permissions and secure coding practices

📊 Technical Specifications

🖥️ System Compatibility

Operating Systems: Windows 10 (1903+), Windows 11
Architectures: x64 (64-bit)
Graphics APIs: DirectX 12, Vulkan (partial)
Audio: DirectSound, WASAPI, XAudio2

🎮 Game Compatibility

South of Midnight: All editions (Standard, Deluxe, Game Pass)
Game Versions: 1.0.0 through latest
DLC Support: All official downloadable content
Mod Compatibility: Compatible with most graphics and gameplay mods

🔧 Hardware Support

Graphics Cards: NVIDIA GTX 1060+, AMD RX 580+, Intel Arc A380+
Controllers: Xbox One/Series, PlayStation 4/5, Generic HID
Displays: 1080p to 8K, HDR10, Variable Refresh Rate
Audio: Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Spatial Audio, Headphone virtualization

🚀 Getting Started

📥 Download & Install

Download the latest release from our GitHub releases page
Extract the archive using 7-Zip or Windows built-in extractor
Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
Launch the assistant and complete the initial configuration

🎮 First Launch

Game Detection: The assistant will automatically detect your South of Midnight installation
System Scan: We’ll analyze your hardware for optimal settings
Configuration: Choose your preferred graphics, audio, and control settings
Testing: Test your configuration to ensure everything works perfectly
Play: Launch South of Midnight in offline mode with your optimized settings

🔗 Important Links

📚 Documentation

Complete User Guide - Comprehensive usage instructions
API Documentation - For developers and advanced users
Troubleshooting Guide - Solutions to common problems

💬 Community

Discord Server - Real-time community support
GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
Reddit Community - Discussion and community content

🛠️ Development

GitHub Repository - Source code and development
Contributing Guide - How to contribute to the project
Developer Documentation - Technical documentation for contributors

🎉 Welcome to the Community!

Whether you’re a casual gamer looking to play South of Midnight offline, a technical enthusiast interested in game optimization, or a developer wanting to contribute to the project, we’re glad you’re here!

Start your offline South of Midnight journey today! 🌒✨

📞 Need Help?

💬 Real-time Support: Join our Discord for immediate help
🐛 Bug Reports: Use our GitHub Issues for bug reports
📧 Direct Contact: Email us at support@southofmidnight-offline.com
📖 Self-Help: Check our FAQ and Troubleshooting Guide

Happy Gaming! 🎮