Post by thx1 on Dec 29, 2011 13:15:04 GMT 1
I was beginner too but i learn and now i can play GTAIV with a lot of things i dreaming of.
If you just about starting to mod GTAIV , i happy to help save your time to the learning process.
"keep in mind that you have to read every "readme" file of every mod"
(please forgive me about my english,i am asian)
step by step from my exp. getting it done
Note:: I have done everything that i guide you and now i happily playing it.
1.after install game i highly recommend 1.0.4 patch
2.just play the game until it is auto saving and quit[optional]
3.if you want to play other save game
no matter 100percent or what percent of the save file you download
or even your own backup save file
you have to watch this and do it before using the save file
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyneDO7i64M
3.before you mod anything you will need this::
3 files
dsound.dll
FileCheckFix.asi
ScriptHook.dll
it is in the TOOLS folder
thank to "Alexander Blade / Alexander Koryakin" and "Aru" for making these files
thank Pedro Robles, he collect the main best tool for you in "TOOLS"folder.
www.4shared.com/file/163052576/f61911ab/ProVehicleMod_v101_GTAIV.html
if the link can't be downloaded, just download ProVehicleMod_v101 and open tools folder.
Caution: these 3 files is very importhan,no matter what don't replace or delete it.
4. for the one that don't want to use other savegame file
you still need to visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyneDO7i64M
and download xlive.dll to your root gtaIV folder (no need to watch the video)
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before install any mod !!
---
1.download OPENIV program
-use youtube to learn how to use it
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now you can mod your GTAIV
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Graphic mod
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1.ICEnhancer 135 final
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step by step for 1.0.4
1. open "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
2.delete anything that have "xlive" in the name.
3.delete dsound
4.delete scripthook
5.[optional for low-end VGA]delete "option" (backup in case you want to try out that it is lag or not)
6.go in "setting" folder and select file that suit your pc and replace it in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
7.go in "3. Motion blur & Depth of field" folder and select file that suit your pc and replace it in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
note: 6&7 step ,copy file not the folder.
8.make sure that in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
have file name like this
-common
-pc
-shaderinput
-d3dx9
-ice... 12 files
-msvcp100d
9.copy every thing in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory" to your GTA4 root directory
10.play the game
11.if it too lag
you have to go to open iceconfig
and turn ambien... to false
12.if tou still want to low the setting even more
turn bloom to false
13.if you still lag,turn lightingsky to false [this effect is so beautiful for me,so upgeade your VGA or turn this off]
14.done
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2.Better city texture
---
it is very huge >7GB
just find the direct link in internet to download.
-to use is just copy all and paste
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useful mod
-----
1.0] no intro
1.1download
www.gta4-mods.com/misc/no-intro-logos--faster-start-gamesavegame-loa-f7586
1.2 back up your file
1.3 use OPENIV to replace it in edit mode.
2.0] first person view
www.gtagaming.com/downloads/gta-iv/script-mods/9171
-don't worry it will work with 1.0.4 too
-this version is best for me but you can use another version.
2.0] GTAIV/EFLC SIMPLE NATIVE TRAINER Version 6.4
-this is like "must-have-mod"
-copy Trainer.asi and Trainer.ini to your gtaIV root
-use read me to learn how to use
3.0]
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Other Mod
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1.0 XTC's Sparkling Corona Mod
www.fileplanet.com/209624/200000/fileinfo/Grand-Theft-Auto-4---XTC%27s-Sparkling-Corona-Mod
-use open IV
-back up
-edit mode to replace
2.0 o!nko!nk's SpeedometerIV
-read read me and just copy and paste
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Character
---
1.0 Resident Evil 5 Chris
-back up
-OPEN IV to replace
-when you in the game use your wardrobe to complete the outlook
NOTE: you have to like it all to use it because if you use other shirt or pant or even shoes you will get ugly image.
---
Tip
---
1.] window mode
create "commandline" notepad in your root gtaIV folder
and wirte "-windowed" in the file.
---
Install new cars
---
1.download car that you like
2.back up every files you will change
3.read the readme to know that you have to replace to specific car or not
if not you can choose any car that you want to replace by this guide
3.1 see the preview pics of the car you downlaod : 2 doors car replace 2 doors cars (and 4 to 4)
3.2 make sure in the "read me" provide at least
- handling to edit
- vehicles to edit
if it isn't provide,
replace other car by your own risk or
replace the car that read me told you or
forgot about this car.
4.use OPENIV to replace in edit mode
5.use notepad to change whatever the readme tell you
but makre sure everything is back up and can be restore to previous point !
6.done
----
tip about car
----
i never try Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7,but everyone seem to give it 9to10 points /10.
so you should try Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7 first.
and then install whatever car you like.
-because if you install so many cars first,Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7 will never be useful to you.
-------
This is GTAIV's moding - practical guide by THX1
i say what i did,i playing this like every minutes in my free time.
-------
the other guide that recommended is "GTA Modding Help ReadMe by SilverSurferNHS", you can found in iCEnhancer135final folder when you download it.
if you have problem in getting any mods that i mention in this guide, feel free to ask me. i will answer in this topics@ icenhancer.proboards.com .
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29 Dec 2011
----
If you just about starting to mod GTAIV , i happy to help save your time to the learning process.
"keep in mind that you have to read every "readme" file of every mod"
(please forgive me about my english,i am asian)
step by step from my exp. getting it done
Note:: I have done everything that i guide you and now i happily playing it.
1.after install game i highly recommend 1.0.4 patch
2.just play the game until it is auto saving and quit[optional]
3.if you want to play other save game
no matter 100percent or what percent of the save file you download
or even your own backup save file
you have to watch this and do it before using the save file
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyneDO7i64M
3.before you mod anything you will need this::
3 files
dsound.dll
FileCheckFix.asi
ScriptHook.dll
it is in the TOOLS folder
thank to "Alexander Blade / Alexander Koryakin" and "Aru" for making these files
thank Pedro Robles, he collect the main best tool for you in "TOOLS"folder.
www.4shared.com/file/163052576/f61911ab/ProVehicleMod_v101_GTAIV.html
if the link can't be downloaded, just download ProVehicleMod_v101 and open tools folder.
Caution: these 3 files is very importhan,no matter what don't replace or delete it.
4. for the one that don't want to use other savegame file
you still need to visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyneDO7i64M
and download xlive.dll to your root gtaIV folder (no need to watch the video)
---
before install any mod !!
---
1.download OPENIV program
-use youtube to learn how to use it
-----
----
now you can mod your GTAIV
----
----
----
Graphic mod
----
--
1.ICEnhancer 135 final
--
step by step for 1.0.4
1. open "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
2.delete anything that have "xlive" in the name.
3.delete dsound
4.delete scripthook
5.[optional for low-end VGA]delete "option" (backup in case you want to try out that it is lag or not)
6.go in "setting" folder and select file that suit your pc and replace it in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
7.go in "3. Motion blur & Depth of field" folder and select file that suit your pc and replace it in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
note: 6&7 step ,copy file not the folder.
8.make sure that in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory"
have file name like this
-common
-pc
-shaderinput
-d3dx9
-ice... 12 files
-msvcp100d
9.copy every thing in "All of this folder belongs to GTA4 root directory" to your GTA4 root directory
10.play the game
11.if it too lag
you have to go to open iceconfig
and turn ambien... to false
12.if tou still want to low the setting even more
turn bloom to false
13.if you still lag,turn lightingsky to false [this effect is so beautiful for me,so upgeade your VGA or turn this off]
14.done
---
2.Better city texture
---
it is very huge >7GB
just find the direct link in internet to download.
-to use is just copy all and paste
----
useful mod
-----
1.0] no intro
1.1download
www.gta4-mods.com/misc/no-intro-logos--faster-start-gamesavegame-loa-f7586
1.2 back up your file
1.3 use OPENIV to replace it in edit mode.
2.0] first person view
www.gtagaming.com/downloads/gta-iv/script-mods/9171
-don't worry it will work with 1.0.4 too
-this version is best for me but you can use another version.
2.0] GTAIV/EFLC SIMPLE NATIVE TRAINER Version 6.4
-this is like "must-have-mod"
-copy Trainer.asi and Trainer.ini to your gtaIV root
-use read me to learn how to use
3.0]
----
Other Mod
----
1.0 XTC's Sparkling Corona Mod
www.fileplanet.com/209624/200000/fileinfo/Grand-Theft-Auto-4---XTC%27s-Sparkling-Corona-Mod
-use open IV
-back up
-edit mode to replace
2.0 o!nko!nk's SpeedometerIV
-read read me and just copy and paste
---
Character
---
1.0 Resident Evil 5 Chris
-back up
-OPEN IV to replace
-when you in the game use your wardrobe to complete the outlook
NOTE: you have to like it all to use it because if you use other shirt or pant or even shoes you will get ugly image.
---
Tip
---
1.] window mode
create "commandline" notepad in your root gtaIV folder
and wirte "-windowed" in the file.
---
Install new cars
---
1.download car that you like
2.back up every files you will change
3.read the readme to know that you have to replace to specific car or not
if not you can choose any car that you want to replace by this guide
3.1 see the preview pics of the car you downlaod : 2 doors car replace 2 doors cars (and 4 to 4)
3.2 make sure in the "read me" provide at least
- handling to edit
- vehicles to edit
if it isn't provide,
replace other car by your own risk or
replace the car that read me told you or
forgot about this car.
4.use OPENIV to replace in edit mode
5.use notepad to change whatever the readme tell you
but makre sure everything is back up and can be restore to previous point !
6.done
----
tip about car
----
i never try Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7,but everyone seem to give it 9to10 points /10.
so you should try Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7 first.
and then install whatever car you like.
-because if you install so many cars first,Realistic Driving n Flying 2.7 will never be useful to you.
-------
This is GTAIV's moding - practical guide by THX1
i say what i did,i playing this like every minutes in my free time.
-------
the other guide that recommended is "GTA Modding Help ReadMe by SilverSurferNHS", you can found in iCEnhancer135final folder when you download it.
if you have problem in getting any mods that i mention in this guide, feel free to ask me. i will answer in this topics@ icenhancer.proboards.com .
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29 Dec 2011
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