View source for Modern GTR2 Patch

'''Experimental Proof of Concept - No Download Available Yet'''

'''Description:'''
* Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]

'''Download:'''
* Not Yet Available

'''Why:'''
* Updating GTR2 to Modern GTR2 has become a complex process that is daunting even for existing users
* There are now many, many steps to achieve a fully [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]] which itself assumes the user already has setup [[GTR2#Vanilla_GTR2|Vanilla GTR2]] and [[GTR2#Minimum_GTR2|Minimum GTR2]]
* The idea is to radically simplify what has become a very daunting and complex series of steps for users who just want to play a fully Modern GTR2

'''Goals:'''
* Single package applied over Disc or Steam GTR2 that brings it up to Modern GTR2 standards
* Package only contains the files and patches needed to patch GTR in order to avoid legal issues
* One-shot: Avoid asking the user to select options from menus.

'''Vision:'''
* Single ZIP file download
* Extract ZIP over vanilla Disc or Steam GTR2 which adds and replaces files
* Command-line script to clean up files that should be removed

'''Ideas:'''
* Maybe I start with patches for [[GTR2#Vanilla_GTR2|Vanilla GTR2]] and [[GTR2#Minimum_GTR2|Minimum GTR2]] and build up to Modern GTR2
* Updating: Include clear steps for how to keep components up-to-date (eg. Crew Chief GTR2 Enhancements Plugin, ReShade, etc.)

'''Issues:'''
* Permissions
** GTR2
*** Not a problem as long as we're not distributing a whole working game
** Modders
*** Many mods will be present in this patch
*** Ideal is to get permission where possible
*** Credit will be given for every mod used anyway
* Include Extra Mod Files
** READMEs, Licenses, and other meta files will be included to ensure modder's efforts are represented as they are intended
* Steam GTR2 vs Disc GTR2
** Patch will create a Steam GTR2 out of a Disc GTR2
** Some people won't like this but, I don't know what to say, Modern GTR2 requires Steam GTR2
** Point people to [[GTR2#Steam_GTR2_vs_Disc_GTR2|Steam GTR2 vs Disc GTR2]] to show them how minimal the differences are

'''Notes:'''
* WinMerge (PortableApps)
** Can produce a ZIP containing only the differences that can merge one folder with another ([https://superuser.com/questions/1626137/comparing-two-folders-and-copy-differences-in-another-folder Source])
** How to:
*** After comparing, select all files
*** Right Click and select Zip > Differences too...
*** Select a folder and it will create a 7z file
*** The file has two folders: altered and original, which has the required changed files.
*** Copy & paste the contents of the 'altered' folder into the 'original' folder in order to create the updated folder
* Git
** Use git to systematically add, track, and update GTR2 and the mods that will be used
** Might be able to use git-diff as a patch and distribute this as a patch instead of a zip with added/replaced files

'''Credits:'''
* TBD

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