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[dude man]

  How do i use mods after i have downloaded them sorry if this is off-topic is just realy need to know

[-viper-storm-]

Ok, there in a ZIP or RAR file right, if there in a rar you will need winrar just google it.

Right just extract the contents of the zip or rar into your soldat directory.
i.e the gostek-gfx and interface-gfx folders, over right them over the normal ones. *BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACK UP OF THE NORMAL FOLDERS IF SOME THING GOES WRONG*

[xtishereb]

-viper-storm-, this isn't 1.2.1. We have the -mod parameter.

1. Get the mod, usually in an installer or archive (.zip, etc.). Windows and any other OS usually support .zips out of the box. If the file is in a .rar or .7z archive, get 7-Zip and have FLAB smile upon you.
2. If the mod was specifically designed to use the -mod parameter (such as Vltava's mods and mods that use Ivan's config program), then just follow their instructions.
Otherwise...
3a. If upon opening the archive, you see a bunch of folders like Gostek-gfx, Interface-gfx, Sfx, then create a new folder in Soldat\Mods. (default C:\Soldat\Mods, the "Mods" folder where ever you installed Soldat)
3b. If the archive contains another folder (i.e., you open Warpaint.zip and inside is a folder named Warpaint), extract that folder into your Soldat\Mods folder.
4. See here to learn how to create a shortcut to launch your mod.

[-viper-storm-]

-viper-storm-, this isn't 1.2.1. We have the -mod parameter.

1. Get the mod, usually in an installer or archive (.zip, etc.). Windows and any other OS usually support .zips out of the box. If the file is in a .rar or .7z archive, get 7-Zip and have FLAB smile upon you.
2. If the mod was specifically designed to use the -mod parameter (such as Vltava's mods and mods that use Ivan's config program), then just follow their instructions.
Otherwise...
3a. If upon opening the archive, you see a bunch of folders like Gostek-gfx, Interface-gfx, Sfx, then create a new folder in Soldat\Mods. (default C:\Soldat\Mods, the "Mods" folder where ever you installed Soldat)
3b. If the archive contains another folder (i.e., you open Warpaint.zip and inside is a folder named Warpaint), extract that folder into your Soldat\Mods folder.
4. See here to learn how to create a shortcut to launch your mod.

So...you can use a mod using a shortcut to your mod directory without overwriting files?

[Toumaz]

-viper-storm-, this isn't 1.2.1. We have the -mod parameter.

1. Get the mod, usually in an installer or archive (.zip, etc.). Windows and any other OS usually support .zips out of the box. If the file is in a .rar or .7z archive, get 7-Zip and have FLAB smile upon you.
2. If the mod was specifically designed to use the -mod parameter (such as Vltava's mods and mods that use Ivan's config program), then just follow their instructions.
Otherwise...
3a. If upon opening the archive, you see a bunch of folders like Gostek-gfx, Interface-gfx, Sfx, then create a new folder in Soldat\Mods. (default C:\Soldat\Mods, the "Mods" folder where ever you installed Soldat)
3b. If the archive contains another folder (i.e., you open Warpaint.zip and inside is a folder named Warpaint), extract that folder into your Soldat\Mods folder.
4. See here to learn how to create a shortcut to launch your mod.

So...you can use a mod using a shortcut to your mod directory without overwriting files?

Short and sweet answer: Yes, you can.

[dude man]

I still don't understand

[Toumaz]

I still don't understand

Then Sir, you are an idiot.

Alright, let's do this the "for dummies" way. What mod do you want to install? (link me to it if you can)

[numgun]

I hate the mod parameter... it doesnt switch the interface graphics and it fucked up txt files.

[Plonkoon]

I just Soldat Mod Changer.  It's the most useful fan app I've ever had excepty Polyworks of course. 

[dude man]

This is the mod http://forums.soldat.pl/index.php?topic=2624.0 and i thought it looked good so i wondered how to use it.

[Keron Cyst]

Just drag all the files into your Soldat folder.
Make a backup if you don't like it or would like to use the original again at some point.