Hello, 'The GTA PLACE', and I am a new member. I have just recently downloaded the Grand Theft Auto: IV variant for PC on my 64-bit, Windows 7, Sony Vaio notebook, from 'Games for Windows Marketplace'. The game it self is functioning well, though for optimal usage, I have most of my graphics settings at the lowest level so that the frame rate is not affected. I have purchased the PC version chiefly because I wish to install mods for the police vehicles, replace the sirens with realisitc ones and have the flashing lights. Therefore, I would like to utilize both ELS and ENB, if possible. I have heard that the ENB mod generates a beautiful graphical enhancement; I have taken notices of some pictures, which look absolutely phenomenal. It looks like such revolutionary technology in the field of Grand Theft Auto modding. I do not wish to detract from the subject, but I have personally watched so many cool videos of police mods and thought to myself: 'Oh my god, I must have such and such a vehicle! or this siren'. I love the Crown Victoria ones as well as the Impalas. The sheer detail that the modder implements into these vehicles is impeccable and like nothing I have ever seen before, from a technological standpoint.
Watching said videos fueled my aspiration to learn how to install mods and I am very excited to begin replacing the police cruisers. Alas, the process of modding is an intricate and sometimes rigorous undertaking, so I presume, given the various programs and patches that must be applied before Grand Theft Auto: IV can be moddable. I will tell you, that I have made very valiant attempts to discern this process by myself. Granted, I have succumbed to stress and frustrations on multiple occassions, but even still I have learned which programs must be used, by conducting much research and referring to various GTA related websites for the information. Initially, I was perplexed with what progam I had to download and install in which to administer the mods. I learned that it has to be either 'SparkIV' or 'OpenIV'; I am running the latter. I currently have downloaded one mod, which is called the 'Unmarked FCVs Pack', an assortment of police cruisers. I have tried as much as I can, and I am now seeking all of the assistance that I can have so that I can get used to how the program operates and thus be able to install other police mods, which I definitely want to do. If I may, I would like to post the specific of my mod and explained what I have attempted to accomplished. Regrettably, I already am experiencing difficulties. I so apologize for my long post, but I am new to modding and I am not sure how to go about it. Please find my mod's 'ReadMe' file below.
I have attempted to add the police .wft and .wtd files provided by the modder and after selecting the file, I receive an application error prompt, stating that access is denied and the file cannot be opened. I have also downloaded the 'GTA4-Launcher' and patched the 'filelist.pak' file in the hopes that this would cancel the error. A second attempt to add the file yielded to the same result. Therefore, I am stumped in this regard. Additonally, I am trying to use the "iCEnhancer125' ENB mod and ELS, version 4, which is required for the lights and sirens of this particular mod. However, I tried running the game with the enhancer and I also receved another application error; I most likely did something wrong. As for ELS, it cannot be downloaded anywhere, so I have been told, therefore I added all of the 'ELS v4' files to my GTA: IV Directory. Again, I did not mean for such a long message, but I really would like to have my mod in game by sometime tonight. I have a very strong mindset with accomplishing something, and this has been on my mind for two days now. I welcome all help. Thank you very much.
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