Following mod tutorials but nothing is changing

[adRocZ]

The dilemma:

 

So I've tried to do about three or four different mods, but with nothing actually changing in game. I've tried custom license plates, custom rims, and cars, but nothing so far has worked.

 

I am running the steam version, through the universal launcher. I got it all unpacked (so it seems) and even have the Unofficial 4.0 patch installed on successfully, but yet any mod changes just don't do anything.

 

Here is a scenario:

 

For custom license plates all I have to do is edit common_cars.bnk with the Minibnk tool, PS, and the Converter. Which I did all successfully. I repack, restart game, and....nothing. Everything is the same. So, being the bold person I was, I decided to delete the common_cars.bnk file to see if the game would crash.

 

The result: nothing, the game started fine and everything was unchanged just like before, almost like the game isn't even using that file.

 

Any thoughts? I tried to see if someone had a similar problem, but I failed to find a similar thread.

[Andreas¹]

I'm not into modding TDU2 at all, but I think you need to use a certain .exe file to start the game. Using the real launcher will check the game files and redownload any ones that are modded, "broken" in its eyes. Like I said, I'm not sure about this but someone who is will probably come along shortly to be of more help.

[DonnieBrasco]

Do you still have the big and map-files in your mainfolder? If yes swap them into another folder. That is mostly the reason for your problems.

[adRocZ]

I am not sure but based on what I've looked at I dont see any .big files or map files but then again I dont know the extension for those. Here is what my folder looks like: [ATTACH]20772[/ATTACH]

[DonnieBrasco]

Hmm...then i have also no clue at the moment what the problem could cause. It looks fine for me- The big- and map-files should be in the backup-folder where they belong.

[adRocZ]

Ah ok, I found them, so all I need to do is delete these?

[DonnieBrasco]

When they are in the backup-folder no need to delete. They only should not be in the mainfolder, cause the game then tries to use them. I'm still searching what the problem could be. ;)

[adRocZ]

Awesome, it worked, I just moved the files somewhere else and my custom plate worked. I will test out the other mods and see if they will work as well. Will let you knowthanks for your help so far.