| tModLoader | TShock | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Terraria with content mods | Vanilla Terraria with server plugins |
| Mods | Workshop mods: new bosses, biomes, items (Calamity, Thorium...) | None that change the game |
| Who can join | Players running tModLoader (free on Steam) | Every Terraria player |
| Terraria version | 1.4.4.9 (the 1.4.5 port is in progress) | The current PC version |
| Admin | The server console: kick, ban, say, save, time | Accounts, groups, permissions, regions, plugins |
Want Calamity or any content mod: tModLoader. Want the game as it ships, with every Terraria player able to join and real admin tools: TShock, which is our Terraria hosting.
Frequently asked questions
Can TShock run Calamity?
No. Content mods need tModLoader, on the server and on every player.