NAMeS+AI: Real Drivers for AMS2 Mods 08Sept24

Today's update adds support for Xela1's revised BMW M3 GT2 mod.

Today's update adds real drivers for RacerXtc's Ferrari 300 SP.

Forza Ferrari!

Support for spagna's Ford Sierra RS500 skins added to the "+skins" add-on packs.

I also finished revising the Overview page to more clearly explain the updated content and structure of NAMeS+AI: Real Drivers for AMS2 Mods.

Today's update includes updated +skins archives to support Xela1 GT3, WOLF JGTC skins. As far as I can tell, all TAMS2SP skins are now supported.

Next update will include RacerXtc's Ferrari prototype, when available, as well as skins support for spagna's Ford Sierra RS500 Gr.A Skin pack (available here at OT).

The .rar file now contains 4 separate .rar files, all of which are AMS2CM ready. There is the usual NAMES+AI version with individual attributes, plus a NAMeS+AI+skins add-on that can be activated for those users who have WOLF or DeCarera skins installed.

There is also a YouTube influencer "NAMeS-only" version of both files for those who record races for viewing and who want to discuss any car mod with default AI behavior.

Note: There are a few, additional skinpacks for Thunderflash mods created by Xela1 & WOLF; I will be posting an update soon that provides drivers for these sets, too.

v4.55b unifies all of my custom-AI files for all AMS2 car mods into one download. Once installed, any of the 65 custom-AI files extracted (by AMS2CM) will quietly sit in the CustomAIDrivers folder and do nothing unless the matching car mod(s) is installed as well. Everything from Thunderflash to PCARS Mod Team to Xela1 and all the others are included. Fewer alternative files are needed due to the repackaging (e.g., an extra file to complement @deCarera's Gr5 BMW skins, etc). Any Hotfix .rcf files that correct a couple of minor livery name errors across mods are also contained in this updated version and install automatically.

Going forward, I'll work to eliminate the separate custom-AI pages for each mod group and combine them into a single, renamed thread. Any further, substantive improvements that are learned at the Mod AI Development Node after V1.6 arrives will find there way to this version.

Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 added

v4.55 adds Ferrari 333SP drivers and many Mercedes drivers for "The Red Pig".

These files are also available as part of the all-inclusive Mod AI Development Node (i.e., AI files for all AMS2 car mods in one package).

Version f includes an updated file for Xela's TCR X class that adds 2016 Honda Civic Type R TCR drivers.

v4.51e adds a custom-AI file for Xela1's excellent TCR mod. The file is located in the "Alternative AI Files" folder and will need to be manually activated.

Mercedes A45 AMG TCR: 2016-19 Bathurst 6 Hours
Opel Astra TCR: 2016-19 ADAC TCR German Touring Car Championship
Renault Mégane R.S. TCR: 2019 TCR Europe & Asia Touring Car Series

v4.51d includes real drivers from the 2023 Toyota GR Cup North America. Although New Zealand's Toyota 86 Championship seems like a better fit for the 2015 GT86 GT4 vehicle converted from PCARS2, the paucity of NZ tracks in AMS2 persuaded me to activate the GR Cup drivers by default. That being said, I have included AI files for both series in the "Alternative AI" folder.

v4.51c adds real drivers to two Toyota Supras in the JGTC category that were missing them. The Hotfix Pack has been updated as well to include these additional JGTC drivers.

v4.51b includes updated JGTC, Group A, & Xela1 Lexus GT3 Gen2 files (Note: All Xela1 files are optional and can be found in the "Alternative AI Files" folder). The Group A file that includes the Audi V8 mod is activated by default; a "no Audi" Group A file is available in the "Alternative AI Files" folder. The "no Audi" version will become the default version when Reiza's Audi DTM car is released to the public.

Note: The Hotfix Pack has been updated to correct a livery name error (i.e., wrong team name) in the JGTC class. Relative to Fred's enormous output, there are very, very few livery name errors in his mods, but the Hotfix Pack is available to address these minor issues. Happy Father's Day, Enzo!

The filename for the .xml file for Thunderflash's Clio Cup mod has been corrected to properly display real 2017 Renault UK Clio Cup drivers. Thanks to @npsxbox for reporting the error to me.

v4.5 includes real drivers, matched by livery, for Fred's turnkey, All Japan Grand Touring Car (JGTC) category for AMS2. Thanks, Thunderflash!

I sacrificed a bit of Beta testing time to update this collection to v4.42b, which includes an updated Group 5 file (to include Xela1's Porsche 908/03) & added a file for Xela1's Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster. Both files are located in the Alternative AI folder and will need to be moved to the CustomAIDrivers folder to activate. Either of these files will overwrite the AI files included with Xela1's mods.

Some degree of driver duplication is inevitable within the ever-expanding Group 5 class; despite this fact, I was pleased to add some other drivers who have yet to make an appearance in the sim--especially among those who have raced for Pagani.

This latest update includes an expanded Group 5 file that includes the Ferrari 512 BB/LM and Porsche 935/78 models by Xela1. I tried my best to avoid any duplicate drivers, but it was unavoidable in some cases with the 935/78, especially when set against the 935/77 & 935/80 in Fred's original package. As usual, I'll probably find a better compromise after living with this version for a while. The same goes for generating the finalized set of AI values.

v4.42 includes a few new files in the Alternative AI folder; these files provide real drivers for the many excellent cars by Xela1. So far, the expanded Thunderflash GTE Mod (with Xela1's Vantage & C7.R Corvette), Xela1's awesome GT3 class, and the GTR2-nostalgic BMW M3 GT2 class are included. By the time I'm finished adding the remaining cars (e.g., 935 and 512 BB) to the larger Group 5 class and revising various driver selections and AI values, I may spin the files for these great cars into their own, stand-alone package.

As a courtesy, v4.41a includes a custom-AI file to complement Thunderflash's GTO class: the VRC Modding Team's ARC Pack. The VRC.xml is installed by default--but will do nothing unless the VRC Auriel & Chevrette (i.e., Audi & Chevrolet GTO) cars themselves are also installed. The AI attributes in the VRC file have been retuned to have similar ranges to Fred's GTO cars.

Anyone who wants to race Fred's GTO class against VRC's ARC class, along with a correct roster of historic drivers, can do so by using the sim's multiclass feature. Have fun!

v4.41 adds Nissan Skyline GT-R drivers to Thunderflash's Group A mod