I installed ModAPI, when I started it, it did not start downloading patch 1.5.1, later in the comments under the guidance I read that the Steam version does not need a patch. I installed everything according to the instructions (except for patch 1.6.0 on the details of robots, because I thought that it would interfere with the mods) and decided to check. I recently decided to install mods on Spore again, since I purchased this game on Steam, I decided to install mods on it, I knew that the mods might not work on the Steam version, but decided to try it, all the more I found this wonderful installation guide mods I am Russian and my English is terrible, so I use a translator, do not hesitate to ask me if you do not understand, I will try to answer if I understand)
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