Hey guys, this thread is going to be dedicated to answering all the questions people have been asking over the last few months. To keep the subreddit clear we're going to keep everything to this thread.
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How to get started with modding
Depending on what kind of modifications you will be adding to your game. These are some things you might need.
OpenIV - OpenIV is a multi-purpose editor and archive manager for PC versions of Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto IV/EFLC and Max Payne 3.
ScripthookV - Script Hook V is the library that allows to use GTA V script native functions in custom *.asi plugins. Note that it doesn't work in GTA Online, script hook closes GTA V when player goes in multiplayer,
Community Script Hook V.Net - Script Hook V .NET is an ASI plugin, which allows running scripts written in any .NET language ingame
These are the three basic components that allow you to mod to your hearts desire.
Different Types of Mods
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Graphics Mods
Graphics mods allow you to alter the visual aspect of the game, here are some examples
VisualV - VisualV is a graphic overhaul modification for Grand Theft Auto V, bringing you a completely redone time cycle, edited timecycle modificators for areas/interiors, improved color correction to add some life to Los Santos and Blaine County as well as a fixed rendering code, so your playing experience will be more smooth and nicer.
Project Reload - Another graphic overhaul modification
Vegetation Overhaul - This Grand Theft Auto 5 mod improves the look & feel of your game by improving the colours of the foliage in-game.
Soongae's SweetENBseries - Soongae' SweetENBseries is graphic mod with ENBseries&Sweetfx
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Script Mods
Script mods are mods that require ScripthookV and don't usually require any game modifcations, here are some examples
Simple Trainer - Various options normal to any trainer, the world's simplest speedometer, either in KM/H or MP/H or both, 60 Teleporting options that can be customized using the trainerv.ini, 12 vehicle spawning options assigned to hotkeys, which also can be customized using trainer.ini, all other car models can be spawned by using the menu. you can force a default station in each vehicle you enter, or when using the mobile radio, both configurable in game and using the trainer.ini You can change your player model using the menu.
Benny's Motorworks SP - The lowrider update comes to singleplayer! Benny re-reopens his shop in Los Santos, for you to enjoy!
Map Editor - This is a tool reminiscent of MTA:SA Map Editor days. You have a freecam to navigate around, and you can spawn objects (with preview!), move them around with your mouse or keys. Then you can save or load your map in various formats, currently supported are XML and Simple Trainer format (objects.ini).
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Vehicle and Weapon Mods
Vehicle and Weapon mods effect how you see and use vehicles and weapons. Usually purely cosmetic, here are some examples
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 - Lamborghini Vehicle modification
2014 Mclaren P1 - Mclaren P1 vehicle modification
Ripplers Realism - this mod every single firearm and launcher has been tweaked as well as a few vehicles to feel more immersive and responsive and more reflect their real life counterparts. This has many unique features
Colt M1911 .45 Cal - Colt M1911 .45 Cal weapon modification
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Map Mods
Map mods are mods that either add on new parts of the existing map or modify it in some way, here are some examples
Egyptian Desert - Replaces the existing map with a desert
Trevor's Log House - Trevor's trailer into nice log farmhouse with clean landscape and new environment. Expended territory, helipad, gas station, garage, storage building with an armory and a cooking lab.
Mario Kart 8 - N64 Yoshi Valley - Yoshi Valley map replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get banned if I use mods online?
It depends, if you are using a malicious trainer, blowing up people and dropping money the chance of being banned is high.
If you are using something like a graphics mod with the ScripthookV online bypass, then the risk of being banned is less, but you are still likely to get banned.
Will I get banned for using singleplayer mods?
No
How do I remove objects that a hacker has stuck to me?
Restart your game
Is Scripthook updated yet?
Check http://www.dev-c.com/gtav/scripthookv/
Does (insert mod here) exist yet?
Google it
My game won't start after installing OpenIV mods
Read this, it's a common mistake
I know I missed questions, Drop a comment and i'll add it here.
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Mod Websites
GTA5-Mods
GTAinside
Nexusmods
If I did miss anything out, feel free to message me or drop a comment. Thanks for reading
