NAMeS+AI: Real Drivers for AMS2 Mods 09Nov24

This week's update adds Thunderflash's Taycan classes & updates RacerXtc's Historic Prototypes (now includes Ford GT40 MkIV).

This week's update adds AI files for RacerXtc's Mazda MX-5 RADBUL mod. Although the RADBUL was originally designed to compete in the 2014 Formula Drift Pro Series, RacerXtc created skins that correspond with the 2024 Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup series. The custom-AI files included in this update mirror the same drivers as the AI file in his mod (along with a few, minor spelling/nationality fixes), as well as a NAMeS+AI version that incorporates custom attributes.

Today's update adds real drivers to three hypercars from Porsche, Ferrari and McLaren (i.e., Thunderflash's "The Three Wonders), as well as the 2019 488 Evo Challenge released by KAOS mods (note: only four liveries included).

Today's updates adds support for WOLF's latest add-on JGTC skins for the Supra.

v1.4 of RacerXtc's Mazda MX-5 category includes several new skins. Today's update puts additional 2008 MX-5 Cup drivers in those cars.

This update adds McLaren P1 GTR owners (alongside some additional, garden-variety P1 owners) to Thunderflash's P1 GTR mod.

The "+skins" & "+AI+skins" versions have been updated to include support for WOLF's additional JGTC Supra skin.

Today's update adds drivers from the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Cup to RacerXtc's MX-5 mod.

BTW, the original NAMeS version (for all Reiza vehicles) is release-ready to add real drivers to all of the upcoming V1.6 content upon public release.

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.