FAQ

Plain answers before you spend more time

The public front door should answer the normal questions directly: what to install, what an account is for, and how to get help.

Quick paths

Use the FAQ for normal questions. Use support when the answer depends on your device, account, logs, or campaign.

Current app

Current release

Use this when you want the current build, supported platforms, and known limits.

Build Platforms Known limits
Open current release
Downloads

Install Chummer

No public download is available right now. Create an account if you want release updates and support when the next build lands.

Stable Nightly Linux source
Open downloads
Account

Claim your copy for recovery and linked installs

The account keeps recovery, support follow-up, and release updates together when the next build lands.

Linked installs Install return Recovery
Claim your copy
Contact

Use contact when a human answer helps

Normal questions and quick feedback belong in the Chummer5 Discord server.

Discord Questions Feedback
Open contact

Search

Find the answer fast

Search when you know the topic, or scan the grouped sections below when the question is still broad.

Using Chummer

Can I actually use Chummer right now?

Yes. Downloads shows the current public installer, platform notes, and any known limits.

Open current release

Why would I trust what Chummer shows me?

Because Chummer keeps results and explanations close together in the product.

Open current release

What does account creation give me right away?

Account creation gives you recovery, support follow-up, and release updates when the next build lands.

Claim your copy

Downloads and installs

Do I need an account to download the current release?

Not right now. No public download is available yet.

Open downloads

Does the account change the download file?

No. The published package stays the same for everyone. Account linking is separate from the file itself.

Open downloads

Where do I go if install or update goes sideways?

Start with Downloads, then use Discord through Contact if you still need a human answer.

Open downloads

Participation and help

What went wrong?

Use Contact to reach the Chummer5 Discord server.

Open contact

Do I need to participate to help or report a bug?

No. You can get help without using Participate.

Open contact

Can I get help without another account?

Yes. Use Discord through Contact. Claim your copy only when recovery matters.

Open contact

Still stuck?

If the FAQ missed the edge case, use Contact to reach the Chummer5 Discord server.