The installation instructions on Github are not very clear. So, follow these instructions instead:
FIRST, YOU HAVE TO PLAY VANILLA FOR LIKE A MINUTE. (for anyone who is installing it from a new computer or just decided to start the game with this mod.)
download the SK zipfolder.
make a separate folder and label it like Hardcore SK Mod.
put the zipped SK folder into the folder you just made.
then extract it using a program like 7 zip.
click the file that came out and it'll show you guides/mods/updater.
go to the mod folder.
copy all the files in the mod folder.
go back to the alpha rimworld folder (where you launch the game).
and go to that mod folder. You should see the folder "Core".
(Assuming you had never put any mods in the folder before / it is a fresh copy of the game - Do not delete Core. If you have had mods in the folder prior to this, then start with a fresh copy.)
and right click and paste.
click yes to overwrite the folders.
then go back to the folder SK folder.
copy modConfigs.
go to your C drive. > user > (your name / computer name) > app data (requires hidden items to be checked mark (view on top, right hand side, hidden items)) > locallow > Ludeon Studios > rimworld by ludeon studios > Config.
delete all the files inside.
then paste modconfig.
now you can you start playing.
FIRST, YOU HAVE TO PLAY VANILLA FOR LIKE A MINUTE. (for anyone who is installing it from a new computer or just decided to start the game with this mod.)
download the SK zipfolder.
make a separate folder and label it like Hardcore SK Mod.
put the zipped SK folder into the folder you just made.
then extract it using a program like 7 zip.
click the file that came out and it'll show you guides/mods/updater.
go to the mod folder.
copy all the files in the mod folder.
go back to the alpha rimworld folder (where you launch the game).
and go to that mod folder. You should see the folder "Core".
(Assuming you had never put any mods in the folder before / it is a fresh copy of the game - Do not delete Core. If you have had mods in the folder prior to this, then start with a fresh copy.)
and right click and paste.
click yes to overwrite the folders.
then go back to the folder SK folder.
copy modConfigs.
go to your C drive. > user > (your name / computer name) > app data (requires hidden items to be checked mark (view on top, right hand side, hidden items)) > locallow > Ludeon Studios > rimworld by ludeon studios > Config.
delete all the files inside.
then paste modconfig.
now you can you start playing.