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'''Experimental Proof of Concept - No Download Available Yet'''
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'''Description:'''
== Description ==
* Simple one-step patch to update a vanilla Disc or Steam GTR2 to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]


'''Download:'''
* Goal: Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]
* Not Yet Available
* Right now, this is a work in progress to provide patches that upgrade GTR2 installs to more modern versions. For example, patching Disc versions to Steam version.
* <span style="color: DarkOrange;">'''Work In Progress - Experimental Proof of Concept - Use At Your Own Risk - Make Your Own Backups'''</span>


'''Why:'''
== Downloads ==
* Updating GTR2 to Modern GTR2 has become a complex process that is is daunting even for existing users
 
* '''GTR2 Disc EU 1.1 to Steam GTR2 as of 2023-12-08 (Patch Version 241201):'''
** [https://1drv.ms/u/c/7c33bf76052faca5/EbAB-bNpTTtEhHftmfyhe3sByjRx3QIBI-R3irMMUmHCPw?e=VSFW4W GTR2-Patch-EUDisc11Pristine-to-SteamPristine-231208-241201.zip]
* '''GTR2 Disc EU 1.0 to Steam GTR2 as of 2023-12-08  (Patch Version 241201):'''
** [https://1drv.ms/u/c/7c33bf76052faca5/ERArz3lF14pAuvcWLoyiieEBjCK68LQP-xZ5desTXrQhew?e=Oz6s5b GTR2-Patch-EUDisc10Pristine-to-SteamPristine-231208-241201.zip]
 
== Install ==
 
'''Overview:'''
# Download appropriate ZIP above
# Extract into the GTR2 folder you want to convert to Steam GTR2. Ideally, this folder should be a pristine install that has never been run.
 
'''Notes:'''
* Some original Disc files will remain. To be 100% matching, they should be deleted. See [[#Notepad]] for file list.
 
== 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]]
* 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
* 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:'''
== Goals ==
 
* Single package applied over Disc or Steam GTR2 that brings it up to Modern GTR2 standards
* 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
* 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.
* One-shot: Avoid asking the user to select options from menus.


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


'''Issues:'''
== Ideas ==
 
* Start with patching Disc versions to Steam version
* Then patch Steam to [[GTR2#Vanilla_GTR2|Vanilla GTR2]]
* Then patch Vanilla to [[GTR2#Minimum_GTR2|Minimum GTR2]]
* Then patch Minimum to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]
* Updating: Include clear steps for how to keep components up-to-date (eg. Crew Chief GTR2 Enhancements Plugin, ReShade, etc.)
 
== Issues ==
 
* Permissions
* Permissions
** GTR2
** GTR2
*** Not a problem as long as we're not distributing a whole working game
*** Shouldn't be a big deal as we're not distributing a whole working game
** Modders
** Modders
*** Many mods will be present in this patch
*** Many mods will be present in this patch
*** Ideal is to get permission where possible
*** Ideal is to get permission where possible
*** Credit will be given for every mod used anyway
*** 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
* Steam GTR2 vs Disc GTR2
** Patch will create a Steam GTR2 out of a Disc GTR2
** Patch will create a Steam GTR2 out of a Disc GTR2
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** Point people to [[GTR2#Steam_GTR2_vs_Disc_GTR2|Steam GTR2 vs Disc GTR2]] to show them how minimal the differences are
** Point people to [[GTR2#Steam_GTR2_vs_Disc_GTR2|Steam GTR2 vs Disc GTR2]] to show them how minimal the differences are


'''Notes:'''
== Notes ==
 
* WinMerge (PortableApps)
* 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])
** 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:
* Git
*** After compariing, select all files
** Use git to systematically add, track, and update GTR2 and the mods that will be used
*** Right Click and select Zip > Differences too...
** Might be able to use git-diff as a patch and distribute this as a patch instead of a zip with added/replaced files
*** Select a folder and it will create a 7z file
 
*** The file has two folders: altered and original, which has the required changed files.
== WinMerge How to ==
*** Copy & paste the contents of the 'altered' folder into the 'original' folder in order to create the updated folder
 
'''Steps:'''
# Start WinMerge
# File > Open
# Set '''1st File or Folder''' to Steam GTR2 Folder
## Check '''Read-only'''
# Set '''2nd File or Folder''' to Disc GTR2 Folder
## Check '''Read-only'''
# Check '''Include Subfolders'''
# Click '''Compare'''
# Select all files in the comparison results
# Right Click and select Zip > Differences too...
#* Select a folder and it will create a 7z file of only the files and folders that were different
#* If the 7z file contains '''altered''' and '''original''' folders, use the contents of the '''original''' folder
#** See "3.8. Archiving files" here: https://manual.winmerge.org/en/Compare_dirs.html
#* Copy the contents into a Disc GTR2 Folder to convert it to a Steam GTR2 folder
 
'''Gotchas'''
* Files that are only found in '''2nd File or Folder''' are not displayed in the WinMerge comparison results
** Click '''Swap 1st | 2nd''' in WinMerge and compare again to see these files
** This means that some Disc files remain in the Steam GTR2 folder
** This is likely fine but to be 100% matching they should be deleted. See [[#Notepad]] for file list.
 
== Credits ==
 
* TBD
 
== Notepad ==


'''Notepad:'''
<pre><nowiki>
<pre><nowiki>
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EU Disc 1.1 Files Remaining Not Found in Steam GTR2 231208:
 
MovieFiles\ChampionshipUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\GameIntro.bik
MovieFiles\GoldAward.bik
MovieFiles\Intro.bik
MovieFiles\PassAward.bik
MovieFiles\Podium.bik
MovieFiles\TrackUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\Win.bik
GTR2 1.1.0.0 Readme.txt
 
EU Disc 1.0 Files Remaining Not Found in Steam GTR2 231208:
MovieFiles\ChampionshipUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\GameIntro.bik
MovieFiles\GoldAward.bik
MovieFiles\Intro.bik
MovieFiles\PassAward.bik
MovieFiles\Podium.bik
MovieFiles\TrackUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\Win.bik
UserData\LOG_Dedicated
</nowiki></pre>
</nowiki></pre>


'''Scratchpad:'''
== Scratchpad ==
 
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Latest revision as of 21:08, 1 December 2024

Description

  • Goal: Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to Modern GTR2
  • Right now, this is a work in progress to provide patches that upgrade GTR2 installs to more modern versions. For example, patching Disc versions to Steam version.
  • Work In Progress - Experimental Proof of Concept - Use At Your Own Risk - Make Your Own Backups

Downloads

Install

Overview:

  1. Download appropriate ZIP above
  2. Extract into the GTR2 folder you want to convert to Steam GTR2. Ideally, this folder should be a pristine install that has never been run.

Notes:

  • Some original Disc files will remain. To be 100% matching, they should be deleted. See #Notepad for file list.

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 Modern GTR2 which itself assumes the user already has setup Vanilla GTR2 and 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

  • Start with patching Disc versions to Steam version
  • Then patch Steam to Vanilla GTR2
  • Then patch Vanilla to Minimum GTR2
  • Then patch Minimum 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
      • Shouldn't be a big deal 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 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 (Source)
  • 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

WinMerge How to

Steps:

  1. Start WinMerge
  2. File > Open
  3. Set 1st File or Folder to Steam GTR2 Folder
    1. Check Read-only
  4. Set 2nd File or Folder to Disc GTR2 Folder
    1. Check Read-only
  5. Check Include Subfolders
  6. Click Compare
  7. Select all files in the comparison results
  8. Right Click and select Zip > Differences too...
    • Select a folder and it will create a 7z file of only the files and folders that were different
    • If the 7z file contains altered and original folders, use the contents of the original folder
    • Copy the contents into a Disc GTR2 Folder to convert it to a Steam GTR2 folder

Gotchas

  • Files that are only found in 2nd File or Folder are not displayed in the WinMerge comparison results
    • Click Swap 1st | 2nd in WinMerge and compare again to see these files
    • This means that some Disc files remain in the Steam GTR2 folder
    • This is likely fine but to be 100% matching they should be deleted. See #Notepad for file list.

Credits

  • TBD

Notepad

EU Disc 1.1 Files Remaining Not Found in Steam GTR2 231208:

MovieFiles\ChampionshipUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\GameIntro.bik
MovieFiles\GoldAward.bik
MovieFiles\Intro.bik
MovieFiles\PassAward.bik
MovieFiles\Podium.bik
MovieFiles\TrackUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\Win.bik
GTR2 1.1.0.0 Readme.txt

EU Disc 1.0 Files Remaining Not Found in Steam GTR2 231208:
MovieFiles\ChampionshipUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\GameIntro.bik
MovieFiles\GoldAward.bik
MovieFiles\Intro.bik
MovieFiles\PassAward.bik
MovieFiles\Podium.bik
MovieFiles\TrackUnlock.bik
MovieFiles\Win.bik
UserData\LOG_Dedicated

Scratchpad

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