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==General Modding Questions==
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==GTASA Frequently Asked Questions==
  
 
===I bought GTA: San Andreas version 2.0, am I still able to modify my game?===
 
===I bought GTA: San Andreas version 2.0, am I still able to modify my game?===
Yes, although modding is somewhat limited. The whole purpose of a second release was to disable the so-called [[Wikipedia:Hot Coffee mod|Hot Coffee]] content, which was accomplished by deleting the affected files and protecting the game's [[archive]]s against modification. However, GTA San Andreas v2.0 has been moddable for a few months now. Thanks to [[User:DexX|DexX]] and [[User:jarjar|jarjar]] the game's ''GTA3.IMG'' file is now 100% moddable, with [[SA SCM|main.scm]] modding possibilities on the way soon. Check out the [[GTA: San Andreas v2.0 - Modding The GTA3.IMG]] for more information, links, guides, tutorials and tools. [http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=257627]
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Yes, although modding is somewhat limited. The whole purpose of a second release was to disable the so-called [[Wikipedia:Hot Coffee minigame controversy|Hot Coffee]] content, which was accomplished by deleting the affected files and protecting the game's [[archive]]s against modification. However, thanks to [[User:DexX|DexX]] and [[User:jarjar|jarjar]] the game's [[GTA3.IMG|Archive]] file is now 100% moddable, along with [[SA SCM|main.scm]] modding possibilities. See [[San Andreas v2.0 Modding]] for further information, links, guides, tutorials and tools.
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==GTAVC Frequently Asked Questions==
  
 
===Why does GTA: Vice City crash during loading?===
 
===Why does GTA: Vice City crash during loading?===
Most likely you have too many .ipl objects in the game. To get past this, use Vice City limit adjuster. Simply change the editable values until the bottommost values turn green.
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Your game could crash for an infinite amount of reasons, but below are the most likely causes after modding your game.
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* You have too many IPL objects in the game. To get past this, use Vice City limit adjuster. Simply change the editable values until the bottommost values turn green.
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* You have not added both the DFF and the TXD for a new vehicle to your IMG archive, or you have duplicates. Use your IMG editor to sort the contents by name, and check for duplicates of anything you have recently added/deleted/replaced.
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==GTA3 Frequently Asked Questions==
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* You have not added both the DFF and the TXD for a new vehicle to your IMG archive, or you have duplicates. Use your IMG editor to sort the contents by name, and check for duplicates of anything you have recently added/deleted/replaced.

Revision as of 11:50, 18 August 2007

Please help filling this article with content, by adding and answering frequently asked questions, or by giving explanations how to solve common problems. This is tied with the Troubleshooting forum section, so you might get some ideas from there.

GTASA Frequently Asked Questions

I bought GTA: San Andreas version 2.0, am I still able to modify my game?

Yes, although modding is somewhat limited. The whole purpose of a second release was to disable the so-called Hot Coffee content, which was accomplished by deleting the affected files and protecting the game's archives against modification. However, thanks to DexX and jarjar the game's Archive file is now 100% moddable, along with main.scm modding possibilities. See San Andreas v2.0 Modding for further information, links, guides, tutorials and tools.

GTAVC Frequently Asked Questions

Why does GTA: Vice City crash during loading?

Your game could crash for an infinite amount of reasons, but below are the most likely causes after modding your game.

  • You have too many IPL objects in the game. To get past this, use Vice City limit adjuster. Simply change the editable values until the bottommost values turn green.
  • You have not added both the DFF and the TXD for a new vehicle to your IMG archive, or you have duplicates. Use your IMG editor to sort the contents by name, and check for duplicates of anything you have recently added/deleted/replaced.

GTA3 Frequently Asked Questions

  • You have not added both the DFF and the TXD for a new vehicle to your IMG archive, or you have duplicates. Use your IMG editor to sort the contents by name, and check for duplicates of anything you have recently added/deleted/replaced.