Getting Started with Mods

[Loore]

Introduction
At launch, some of the game's files are protected against modification. This is intended as a defence against cheating, mostly during online play but also when setting lap times or earning achievements. When the modification of a protected file has been detected the game will disable online access, achievements and also saving.

However, we understand that many mods are made with absolutely no intent of inconveniencing other people. People want to play the game in their own way, but currently it will not save their progress if they modify a protected file. To assist these players we have added some basic support to the game for using modified data so that, when enabled via the method described below, the game will save their progress. This save is separate to the one used by the unmodified game.

Questions & Answers

How do I enable mod support?
Support is enabled via a configuration file that is passed to the game when launched. The configuration file is a simple XML file that lists one or more directories, each containing a mod. It should look something like this:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<ModList>
<Mod Path=".\My Mod 1" />
<Mod Path="c:\Some Mods\My Mod 2" />
<Mod Path="e:\Some More Mods\My Mod 3" />
</ModList>

To launch the game:

• Right-click "GRID 2" in the Steam library
  
• Select "Properties"
  
• Click "Set Launch Options"
  
• Insert "-mod " followed by the path to your configuration file, e.g. -mod "c:\GRID 2
• Mods\configuration.xml"
  
• Click "Ok"
  
• Run the game

Note: Remove this launch option if you wish to run the game normally.

When the game tries to load a file it will search through the directories in the order they are listed. If it finds the file it is looking for it will load it, otherwise it will use the original file. NB: If the same file is present in multiple mods then the game will load the first one it finds. This may cause compatibility issues between different mods.

How do I set up a mod?
Start with an empty directory, then take the files from your mod and lay them out in the same directory structure that the game uses. Don't forget to add the path to the directory to the configuration file as described above.

Can I replace any file with my mod?
No. Modification of certain files is not supported by this system. These are:

• raceload.jpk
  
• dr.nic

...plus any files in the following directories:

• system
  
• download

The game will ignore any instances of these files in a mod.

What about DLC cars or tracks?
The DLC packages are stored in the "download" directory mentioned above. You may not modify them. However, it is possible to override the files stored within the packages provided you own the package in question.

For example, if you own the IndyCar pack and want to replace any of the files for the Dallara IndyCar you would add them to a "cars/models/ind" directory within your mod as if it were one of the normal cars.

Here are the codes used by the game to identify the currently available DLC cars:

• 240
  
• 370
  
• 722
  
• cam
  
• civ
  
• evx
  
• gtr
  
• ind
  
• mpg
  
• r32
  
• rx2
  
• wrx

I've made a mod using this method but it still won't save my progress. What's going on?
Did you previously modify any of the files in the game's installation directory? If you modified one of the protected files then saving will still be disabled. Be sure to restore GRID 2 to its default state before running the game. Verify the integrity of your game cache before trying again.

Disclaimer
The "GRID 2 Data Modification" functionality described above has been developed with our core community in mind. It is intended to aid players that have a keen interest in modifying our game (the same players that would be doing so whether this functionality were present or not).

We cannot encourage any modification of GRID 2 as it carries inherent risks to data integrity and code stability. Codemasters therefore does not accept responsibility for any instability or data loss caused by game modification, whether or not this functionality has been used.

Any modification of GRID 2 is carried out at the player's own risk. Nothing in this document is intended to supercede or act as an addendum to the GRID 2 Software License Agreement, a copy of which can be found within the game's manual.

[Zodh]

Thank you, Loore. Will see how it goes with mods...

[blonded.]

it'll be nice, if modders make a "free cam"mod, so people could make videos and screenshots.

[._. | ⁵Axum¹² ⛽]

many Questions?
but i think her is the right place to post ?
in the Threat: Modding Support V1.0 in the general forum
Q) Will there be a guide available to help get us started?
A) We’ll be posting up a quick start guide once the Community Patch arrives.
and have somebody started ...post please

1.How do I enable mod support?
where is the best place for the mod folder

if i make it out of the steam common folder
D:\grid2_mod_711C:\configuration.xml
and start with
-mod "D:\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml"

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<ModList>
<Mod Path="D:\grid2_mod_711\" />
</ModList>

mod not run

i make it in the game dir of the steam common folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml
and start with
-mod ".\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml"

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<ModList>
<Mod Path="C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\" />
</ModList>

mod run
with changes on
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\cars\models\mac\cameras.xml
cockpit cam view from Grid 2 Cockpit Mod v3 - BestPCMods
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\frontend\bundles\b_osdDirt3.pssg
tacho hud from New_solid_carbon_HUD_by_BreakAlien
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=174448342
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\cars\wheels\generic.pssg
realistic used tyres from GRID2_BayetasMod_0.3
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=174448681


Can I replace any file with my mod?
No. Modification of certain files is not supported by this system. These are:
raceload.jpk
dr.nic
...plus any files in the following directories:
system
download
The game will ignore any instances of these files in a mod.

... need more infomation please

[CDCELTIC]

So... Seems like a "All-Tracks" mod for offline Derby mode is gonna take awhile to make(for me at least).

[Scorch074]

why can't i test drive with a tuned car wtf?

[acajoom]

Online mode is not supported.

[alex5588]

Originally posted by d-_-b | Curiosity:

many Questions?
but i think her is the right place to post ?
in the Threat: Modding Support V1.0 in the general forum
Q) Will there be a guide available to help get us started?
A) We’ll be posting up a quick start guide once the Community Patch arrives.
and have somebody started ...post please

1.How do I enable mod support?
where is the best place for the mod folder

if i make it out of the steam common folder
D:\grid2_mod_711C:\configuration.xml
and start with
-mod "D:\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml"

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<ModList>
<Mod Path="D:\grid2_mod_711\" />
</ModList>

mod not run

i make it in the game dir of the steam common folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml
and start with
-mod ".\grid2_mod_711\configuration.xml"

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<ModList>
<Mod Path="C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\" />
</ModList>

mod run
with changes on
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\cars\models\mac\cameras.xml
cockpit cam view from Grid 2 Cockpit Mod v3 - BestPCMods
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\frontend\bundles\b_osdDirt3.pssg
tacho hud from New_solid_carbon_HUD_by_BreakAlien
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=174448342
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\grid 2\grid2_mod_711\cars\wheels\generic.pssg
realistic used tyres from GRID2_BayetasMod_0.3
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=174448681


Can I replace any file with my mod?
No. Modification of certain files is not supported by this system. These are:
raceload.jpk
dr.nic
...plus any files in the following directories:
system
download
The game will ignore any instances of these files in a mod.

... need more infomation please

Hi! Tell me how to set the path that I could run the game in mod mode. Please And then of something does not work

[alex5588]

the mod configuration path does not exist. Here is the text appears. Tell that I'm not in correctly?

[[Umet] Tjkuno25]

Can anyone make this mod happen? Would really like to have the input display.

http://youtu.be/uxVHtOrx3F8

[MangoTangoFox]

Why did you permanently disable saving for mods? It worked totally fine with a basic camera mod, and you updated the game, and removed my ability to do it. I completely deleted and re-downloaded the entire game. I didn't touch a single file in the game folder, and I followed the modding instructions exactly. The game absolutely will not load my save with just simple cars/models/camera mods installed using the modding launch command.

This is such ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥t! I can't play the game anymore how I used to very recently. I'm 100% fine with no online when modded as it was before, but now I can't save or load my save file in any way.

FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT FIX IT

[The White Wolf]

Did anyone managed to make the online works with mod ?
Bayetas mod is soooo awesome, but online is greyed out.
I'd like to play in private sessions with my friends with it, but can't find a way to do so :(

[Kamoon]

my mods wont run this is what i always get:
http://prntscr.com/h0umbp