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'''How to install mods'''
The Driver Syndicate is a highly moddable game and it has support for various addons ranging from simple mission and car packs to the large cities with own models, objects and gamemodes and even some sorts of total conversions.


Step 1: Download a mod
== Addons folder ==
 
[[File:AddonsFolder.png|thumb|337x337px]]
- mods are found in one of 2 locations.  
All addons should be put into the '''<install folder>/Addons'''. You will also get a clue that it's a right spot to put the addons if you see '''ADDON.CONFIG''' file inside this folder.


1. On the Driver Madness Discord. DrvSyn-Addons forum channel


2. On the DriverSyndicate website at https://driver-syndicate.com/mods/  
== How to install mods/addons ==
  '''*Note on #2: Some links here might be out of date and it's best to consult the Driver Madness discord*'''
You can find mods and addons in few locations:


  Most mods are shared via google drive, but sometimes they are also provided on GitHub, See The Classic Syndicate for example.
# On the '''Driver Madness Discord Server''' in '''#drvsyn-addons''' forum channel
# On the '''The Driver Syndicate''' website at https://driver-syndicate.com/mods/ , some links however could be outdated here.
Step 2: with 7zip extract the contents of the mod you downloaded.
Step 3: Read the included ReadMe documentation for the mod, it'll tell you if you need dependencies or not.
Step 4: Drag and drop the folder you extracted into Addons.  


'''<where you installed Syndicate>/<drvsyn_build_latest>/<addons>/'''
Note: Some builds will be labeled drvsyn_update_preview when there are public work in progress previews for upcoming updates.
Step 5: This one has two slightly differing options depending on if you are using NikkiChan's mod menu.


base game a.k.a not using mod menu - go to settings > addons and switch it on
Most mods and addons are shared via ''google drive'', but sometimes they are also provided on GitHub, See The Classic Syndicate for example.


NikkiChan92's mod menu - go to addons & mods menu and switch it on
[[File:Addons.png|thumb|In-Game Addons menu]]
Installation goes as following:


'''How to install car mods (The latest preview build comes with CommunityCars pre-installed)'''
# Download a mod
# Using 7zip (or other archive utility) extract the contents of the mod you downloaded.
# Read the included '''ReadMe''' documentation for the mod, it'll tell you if you need dependencies or not.
# Drag and drop the folder you extracted into '''Addons''' folder
# Launch the game, go to the '''Settings - Addons''' and check that you have it in list. If you did everything right, this mod/addon will appear in the list
# Switch the mod/addon On or Off. You might need to restart the game for changes to take effect depending on the mod/addon.


Step 1: Download car mods of your choice


Step 2: Extract them with 7zip
Installation of vehicle packs:


Step 3: Copy Materials, Models, Scripts folders into drvsyn_build_latest/Addons/CommunityCars
# Download car packs of your choice/requirements
# Extract with 7zip (or other archive utility)
# Copy '''materials, models, scripts''' folders into '''<install folder>/Addons/CommunityCars'''
# Make sure '''Community Cars 2.0''' is enabled in-game in '''Settings - Addons''' menu
# Enjoy the cars!


'''*Refer to step 5 of How to Install mods and switch on CommunityCars if it's not turned on*'''
== See also ==
 
[[The Driver Syndicate/Addon System|Addon System]]
Step 4: Enjoy the cars!

Revision as of 08:40, 1 February 2023

The Driver Syndicate is a highly moddable game and it has support for various addons ranging from simple mission and car packs to the large cities with own models, objects and gamemodes and even some sorts of total conversions.

Addons folder

AddonsFolder.png

All addons should be put into the <install folder>/Addons. You will also get a clue that it's a right spot to put the addons if you see ADDON.CONFIG file inside this folder.


How to install mods/addons

You can find mods and addons in few locations:

  1. On the Driver Madness Discord Server in #drvsyn-addons forum channel
  2. On the The Driver Syndicate website at https://driver-syndicate.com/mods/ , some links however could be outdated here.


Most mods and addons are shared via google drive, but sometimes they are also provided on GitHub, See The Classic Syndicate for example.

In-Game Addons menu

Installation goes as following:

  1. Download a mod
  2. Using 7zip (or other archive utility) extract the contents of the mod you downloaded.
  3. Read the included ReadMe documentation for the mod, it'll tell you if you need dependencies or not.
  4. Drag and drop the folder you extracted into Addons folder
  5. Launch the game, go to the Settings - Addons and check that you have it in list. If you did everything right, this mod/addon will appear in the list
  6. Switch the mod/addon On or Off. You might need to restart the game for changes to take effect depending on the mod/addon.


Installation of vehicle packs:

  1. Download car packs of your choice/requirements
  2. Extract with 7zip (or other archive utility)
  3. Copy materials, models, scripts folders into <install folder>/Addons/CommunityCars
  4. Make sure Community Cars 2.0 is enabled in-game in Settings - Addons menu
  5. Enjoy the cars!

See also

Addon System

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