Any mods for GT1?

[Memesbro]

Basically, I want to see if there are any mods I can patch with GT1. I tried searching it up, but all that comes up is racing mods for cars, or minor tweaks (like Hifi on all tracks). I want a mod that adds cars, tracks etc., so does anybody know of any?

Seeing that a mod for new tracks in GT2 is impossible, because it pushes the game to it's limits, I want to see if GT1 is difference

 

[Memesbro]

Nevermind, I found the romhacking.net page for GT1:

Romhacking.net - Games - Gran Turismo

Classic video game modifications, fan translations, homebrew, utilities, and learning resources.

www.romhacking.net

 

[pez2k]

Mod tools for GT1 are currently in a very primitive and experimental state. Compared to GT2 it uses bespoke file compression instead of standard gzip, and a lot of stuff is hardcoded such as the car list, event data, prize cars, and so on. It also hasn't had the decades of research into its files that GT2 does - it was possible to extract the contents of GT2's disc and view (untextured) car models in the early 2000s for example, whereas there's no reliable way to view GT1's models yet.

 

[Memesbro]

Ok, so no?

 

[Ambivalent_]

I hope we get GT1 modding going. GT1 stands out with its unique atmosphere compared to all other (jazzy-themed) GTs. I much prefer its sort of industrial style compared to the more clinical and clean look of its successors

 

[pez2k]

I hope we get GT1 modding going. GT1 stands out with its unique atmosphere compared to all other (jazzy-themed) GTs. I much prefer its sort of industrial style compared to the more clinical and clean look of its successors

In the six months after this thread was posted, I managed to get enough tooling in place to produce a mod that fixes bugs and brings back some missing cars. There's not a huge amount of interest in GT1 mods, but it's at least possible now.

 

[Ambivalent_]

In the six months after this thread was posted, I managed to get enough tooling in place to produce a mod that fixes bugs and brings back some missing cars. There's not a huge amount of interest in GT1 mods, but it's at least possible now.

That is great to hear, thank you!

I've seen a lot of sources that track and contribute to GT2 modding scene. Can you recommend some for GT1? For example, is there a YouTube channel that would cover your bug fix contribution (and similar contributions from other people)?

 

[pez2k]

I've seen a lot of sources that track and contribute to GT2 modding scene. Can you recommend some for GT1? For example, is there a YouTube channel that would cover your bug fix contribution (and similar contributions from other people)?

I don't know of any, sorry. I've not even seen anyone making gameplay videos of the GT1+ mod, and it hasn't had many downloads either.