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<span style="color: DarkOrange;">'''Experimental Proof of Concept - No Download Available Yet'''</span>
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== Description ==


'''Description:'''
* Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]
* Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to [[GTR2#Modern_GTR2|Modern GTR2]]
* <span style="color: DarkOrange;">'''Experimental Proof of Concept - No Download Available Yet'''</span>
== Download ==


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


'''Why:'''
== Why ==
 
* Updating GTR2 to Modern GTR2 has become a complex process that is daunting even for existing users
* 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


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


'''Issues:'''
== Issues ==
 
* Permissions
* Permissions
** GTR2
** 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])
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** Might be able to use git-diff as a patch and distribute this as a patch instead of a zip with added/replaced files
** Might be able to use git-diff as a patch and distribute this as a patch instead of a zip with added/replaced files


'''Win Merge How to:'''
== Win Merge How to ==
 
# Start WinMerge
# Start WinMerge
# File > Open
# File > Open
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#* Copy the contents of this file into a Disc GTR2 Folder to convert it to a Steam GTR2 folder
#* Copy the contents of this file into a Disc GTR2 Folder to convert it to a Steam GTR2 folder


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Old notes:
#* The file has two folders: altered and original, which has the required changed files.
#* 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
#* Copy & paste the contents of the 'altered' folder into the 'original' folder in order to create the updated folder


'''Credits:'''
== Credits ==
 
* TBD
* TBD


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Revision as of 17:37, 1 December 2024

Description

  • Simple one-step patch to update a Vanilla GTR2 (Disc or Steam) to Modern GTR2
  • Experimental Proof of Concept - No Download Available Yet

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 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

  • Maybe I start with patches for Vanilla GTR2 and 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 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

Win Merge How to

  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
    • Copy the contents of this file into a Disc GTR2 Folder to convert it to a Steam GTR2 folder

Old notes:

    • 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

Credits

  • TBD

Notepad

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Scratchpad

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