FOJ Community mod for Flatout2

[Vasslakos]

Hello there,

I downloaded the
http://flatoutjoint.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=27&func=fileinfo&id=473

And especially the "2007_06_23_FOJ_Community_Mod_Trackpack1_part2of3"
In the readme I see

Put fo2trackpackfinal-1.bfs file in your main Flatout 2 folder. ( flatout 2 or flatout2 )

Then open "patch" and paste or type fo2trackpackfinal-1.bfs under patch1.bfs
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But when I open "patch" and paste the mod's name.bfs,I try to save it and I see "Unable to create the file.Be sure that the file name and directory are correct"...What can I do?Many thanks in advance!

Kindest Regards,
Vasslakos

[Purple44]

I made a test patch file and did a little test and I got your same error you posted. Seem your "patch" file is read only. Need to right click "patch" file and select Properties and unclick read-only, so you can save the file.




Also highly recommend you download parts 4 and 5 of FOJ Community Mod and use DeStan mod manager for Flatout 2 to make your "patch" files:

part 4 - http://www.moddb.com/mods/foj-community-mod/downloads/foj-community-mod-part-4-of-4-carpack-2

This is the Carpack2 and Community mod updates. Fills carslots 91-140.Read the readme's and remember to use a new profile 2-8 and enter the "GIEVEPIX" code in the extra's/codes menu to see all cars. This file requires the FOJ Community Mod parts 1, 2 and 3 to be installed prior to installation.


part 5 - http://www.moddb.com/mods/foj-community-mod/downloads/updates-2-for-foj-community-mod-for-fo-2-part-5

This is final version of updates2 for FOJ Community Mod for Flatout 2 ( part 5 ). Need parts 1-4 before installing. New bfs file includes some tweaks to some custom cars in Carpack 1 & 2, 9 new tracks and Purple44 12 custom DD pits ( including new Junkyard derby ) have been made compatible with the race tracks thanks to GulBroz. Also included is a new Flatout 2 Mod Manger from De Stan.

[Vasslakos]

Hi,

Many,many thanks,man!

Kindest Regards,
Vasko

[Vasslakos]

Hi again,

I unmarked the 'Read only',but it's still the same:

http://prikachi.com/images/122/3525122D.jpg
http://prikachi.com/images/121/3525121P.jpg

Can you suggest me something?

Kindest Regards,
VASKO

[Purple44]

You did click OK after unmarked the 'Read only'? and then recheck your "patch" file to make sure 'Read only' was unmarked?

I don't know what else would cause this error, so I attach a part 1-3 community mod "patch" file to the bottom of this post.

Looking at your second pic, it look like you only have the FOJs_Community_Mod_Trackpack1.bfs file in your Flatout2 folder. You also need to have FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs and FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs files in your Flatout2 folder.

You can not just try and load the Trackpack1 bfs file, you got to load all 3 parts of FOJ Community mod ( parts 1-3 ) in the right order for community mod for Flatout 2 to work:


patch1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Trackpack1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs

[Vasslakos]

Hi,

Thanks a lot,everything was fine before:The game started to load,I saw "FOJ-The game experience has just changed!!!" until

http://prikachi.com/images/941/3527941W.jpg
 

Kindest Regards,
VASKO

[Purple44]

Hmmm, I also got that message when I tried loading mod parts 1-3 with that patch file I attach. Was hoping it was just me with older bfs file that threw off that error.

But when I added part 4 ( carpack 2 ) to the patch file, Flatout 2 mod loaded without error.

Look like you need to get at least part 4 to get Community Mod to load. I also would go ahead and get part 5 too.


Edit:  I did a little digging and found and old post when I was hosting FOJ Community Mod parts 1-3 online and found this post:

I will host new community mod Saturday at noon pacific, 3:00pm eastern, 21:00\9:00pm Sweden time, UTC 19:00.

Must of you have downloaded the carpack #1 and if you downloaded the new trackpack with the reverse tracks added in last week ( FOJs_Community_Mod_test5.rar ),  then all you need to download is the final version of the FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs and FOJs_Community_Mod_Overrite.bfs.

FOJ Community Mod part1of3

Here the patch I will be using:

patch1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Trackpack1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Overrite.bfs

If your carpack bfs file is name FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1final.bfs, you will need to rename it to FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs.

Hopefully by next weekend there will be new uploads of the Carpack1 and Trackpack1 without the extra test bfs files with a new download page.

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It look like I made you a bad "patch" file, I left out listing the FOJs_Community_Mod_Overrite.bfs file. Sorry, I forgot that parts 1-3 need this overwrite file, but if add part 4, then don't need FOJs_Community_Mod_Overrite.bfs file anymore.

I made you a new "patch" file if you want to stick to using just community mod parts 1-3.

[Vasslakos2]

Hello again,

First,why is that:
"An error was occured.The username does not exist!"-Vasslakos-I can't login!So,I'm with new profile-Vasslakos2

Thanks again fot your big responses,but again there's something that I don't do correctly:

http://prikachi.com/images/589/3528589J.jpg

What else I have to do?Many thanks in advance.

Kindest Regards,
Vasslakos2

[Purple44]

First,why is that:
"An error was occured.The username does not exist!"-Vasslakos-I can't login!So,I'm with new profile-Vasslakos2

I'm checking into this, your account may of accidentally got deleted yesterday.



zlib error might mean you got a bad download of one the bfs files for the Community mod. Let do some tests. Can you load the stock Flatout 2 patch without getting zlib error?:

patch1.bfs

If no zlib error with stock FO 2, can you run FO 2 with patch file with parts 1-4 listed and not get a zlib error? You can not use De Stan mod manager to make this patch file, use the one I attach to post below.

patch1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Trackpack1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs
FOJs_Carpack2_and_updates.bfs

If you can run this 1-4 parts patch file and not get a zlib error, then the FOJs_Community_Mod_Updates2.bfs file ( part 5 ) is bad and need to be redownloaded.

If you get the zlib error with the 1-4 parts patch file then one the 4 bfs maybe bad. I would try downloading FOJs_Carpack2_and_updates.bfs file ( part 4 ) again.

Also, how far does Flatout 2 load before you see the zlib error? Some players don't see error until they load a race.


I Googled "zlib error" and came across this thread:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f10/error-message-zlib-error-3-incorrect-data-check-182565.html

But looking at your pics, it look like you are using Vista, not XP.


When downloading these big rar files from moddb, I would leave computer alone while it is downloading. No surfing the internet while downloading.

[Vasslakos2]

Hi again,

I downloaded again 1-4 .bfs and now everything is fine.Many thanks,Mr.Purple44!Only one question-can I play with this mod cars and tracks multiplayer?
Kindest Regards,
VASKO

[Purple44]

Glad to hear you got the community mod working.

Yes you can race online with parts 1-4, but other players would need to run the same "patch" file that you use, to see your host online.

Not many players using 1-4 parts "patch" file online. The most popular "patch" file players use to race our mod online is the 1-5 parts community mod + carpack 3. I see over 20 online hosts right now.


patch1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Trackpack1.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Carpack1.bfs
FOJs_Carpack2_and_updates.bfs
FOJs_Community_Mod_Updates2.bfs
FOJ_C_MOD_Carpack3_addon.bfs

Euro guys are hosting our mods online.

I race this "patch" file online last Saturday. You can use De Stan mod manager to make a carpack 3 patch file if you got all 6 bfs files downloaded.

[Vasslakos2]

Hi,

Thanks again for your quick reply.

Kindest Regards,
VASKO

[Vasslakos2]

Hi,

I see in that mod that in MULTIPLAYER derby I haven't got nitro,my carlife isn't going down-I'm burning,but my carlife is full...Why is that-bugs,or just the mod is programmed like that?

Regards

[Purple44]

I just tried carpack 3 patch file online and seem everything was working in a derby.

My nitro button work and my damage meter went down until I was wrecked.

Did you check to see what button was assign to nitro?

I use XP for Flatout 2, hope this is not a Vista problem. When I tried running Flatout 2 under Vista, game seem to have issues.

[Heddly]

The only thing I can think of, is that the host had the settings set with no nitro and no damage.

Did it do the same thing with all hosts?