It is easy to understand that messing with game files can quickly make the game totally unplayable. Also, it was not possible to have multiple mods installed, without modifying the files to include those mods. This was a very crude and inconvenient approach, as the game's files are roughly MB in size. That's because originally mods were distributed by modifying the game's files, and then putting them up for other people to download. The only condition placed upon modders is that redistribution of the game's archives is prohibited, which coincided with the creation of Grognak's Mod Managerand led to the community adopting. Nonetheless, the developers decided to allow the modding community a home at the official forumswhere most mods are released and discussed to further improve them. FTL devs have referred to modding as 'unexpected' and have said that it is unlikely FTL will ever support mods in any way. A comprehensive and up-to-date list of all mods on the official forums can be found in the FTL Modding Compendium.

Faster than light mods