Ten years after the release of F1 2014 - the first full track mod for the game is HERE!
I spent half a year working on this mod, studying every track file, testing and coding tools in parallel, in order to make it possible. I chose Baku for a reason, as it was my most desired track when we had to play fake versions.
Features:
1. The track mod is completely standalone, it doesn't replace any others. I made a mod installer that allows via modular .xml file to install it in any database. ( at least in a clean database guaranteed and tested)
2. Added collision walls, thanks @Petar, this was very important for us! Track height differences, materials (grass, gravel, rambles) available.
3. Support AI cars (slow, but definitely working), support for trial mod, career (I do not guarantee, as I have not tested fully, database settings are taken from the track Jerez)
Trailer:
Known bugs:
1. Safety car is not working, it takes time to research.
2. AI cars are slow (1.56:00 per lap), it's a complex work that needs refinements and time, including working on .ctf and database, braking points. Maybe the community will help when I release the AI Layout Tool.
3. The mesh and collision don't match in some places, so sometimes the car flies slightly over the track.
4. Spawn in trial mode incorrect, the car will drive out of the pitlane, in the near future I will try to fix it. You need to drive a full lap for a new one.
5. Grid position is not the same as in real life, now im the development of a tool to import/export positions in Blender.
6. Work on weak PCs is not guaranteed.
7. Tyres wears pretty heavy
8. No replay cameras, maybe in future
What's next?
- In a few days my complete toolkit for Blender is scheduled to be released, which includes: Track Mod Installer, Material Maker, Layout AI Tool, Progress AI Tool, Track Data Mod Editor, Triggers AI Maker, CTF Renamer...
- Hotfixes for bugs found
How to install:
Put the folders inside the game directory, run F1 Track Mod Installer, there will be instructions inside. Select ctf folder for F1 2013 or F1 2014 game.
If your mod doesn't work, check ID conflicts with your database in my tool, after merged databases check notifications error (red alert icon) from Ego Database Tool. (Ego Database Tool: https://p2t5r.itch.io/ego-database-editor)
100% guaranteed to work on a clean version of F1 2014, other versions at your own risk. F1 Mod Installer required fresh Windows 10 updates. Or - you need to install mod manually.
Instructions:
1. Open the database.bin file in Ego Database Editor by Petar.
2. Click File - Export as .xml
3. Load it in the database.xml tab and your modification file with the track in this tool.
4. Don't forget to check the modification and your database conflicts by ID; if there is a match, replace the number until the conflict is resolved.
5. Save the file as database_merged.xml and in the Ego Database Editor tool,
6. Click the Advanced tab - Merge Database, select your database_merged.xml file.
7. Enjoy!
! If you play F1 2013, change to <season>2013</season> string in Baku Track Mod .xml file. Or track doesnt appear on menu!
Special thanks to:
@Petar Tasev for a huge contribution to modding with EGO Tools, a true legend in the community. @colephelps1 to my bro and friend, who is an awesome modeler and helped decorate the Baku track with cool details @kim666 for advice and helping me explore collisions at first times. @Thang Nguyen for AI parameters advises. And of course to the entire community that makes this game come alive.
Our discord server: https://discord.gg/Us6Z6Kg8hF🙏🏻
Credits:
I do not allow this mod to be re-released fully by other people. If you have made a retexture, better model or AI enhancement, make it as an add-on to the mod with a link of my original mod with an author name tag. Inclusion of the mod in seasonal patches is possible, just specify the author, respect other people's work. Thank you!
I spent half a year working on this mod, studying every track file, testing and coding tools in parallel, in order to make it possible. I chose Baku for a reason, as it was my most desired track when we had to play fake versions.
Features:
1. The track mod is completely standalone, it doesn't replace any others. I made a mod installer that allows via modular .xml file to install it in any database. ( at least in a clean database guaranteed and tested)
2. Added collision walls, thanks @Petar, this was very important for us! Track height differences, materials (grass, gravel, rambles) available.
3. Support AI cars (slow, but definitely working), support for trial mod, career (I do not guarantee, as I have not tested fully, database settings are taken from the track Jerez)
Trailer:
Known bugs:
1. Safety car is not working, it takes time to research.
2. AI cars are slow (1.56:00 per lap), it's a complex work that needs refinements and time, including working on .ctf and database, braking points. Maybe the community will help when I release the AI Layout Tool.
3. The mesh and collision don't match in some places, so sometimes the car flies slightly over the track.
4. Spawn in trial mode incorrect, the car will drive out of the pitlane, in the near future I will try to fix it. You need to drive a full lap for a new one.
5. Grid position is not the same as in real life, now im the development of a tool to import/export positions in Blender.
6. Work on weak PCs is not guaranteed.
7. Tyres wears pretty heavy
8. No replay cameras, maybe in future
What's next?
- In a few days my complete toolkit for Blender is scheduled to be released, which includes: Track Mod Installer, Material Maker, Layout AI Tool, Progress AI Tool, Track Data Mod Editor, Triggers AI Maker, CTF Renamer...
- Hotfixes for bugs found
How to install:
Put the folders inside the game directory, run F1 Track Mod Installer, there will be instructions inside. Select ctf folder for F1 2013 or F1 2014 game.
If your mod doesn't work, check ID conflicts with your database in my tool, after merged databases check notifications error (red alert icon) from Ego Database Tool. (Ego Database Tool: https://p2t5r.itch.io/ego-database-editor)
100% guaranteed to work on a clean version of F1 2014, other versions at your own risk. F1 Mod Installer required fresh Windows 10 updates. Or - you need to install mod manually.
Instructions:
1. Open the database.bin file in Ego Database Editor by Petar.
2. Click File - Export as .xml
3. Load it in the database.xml tab and your modification file with the track in this tool.
4. Don't forget to check the modification and your database conflicts by ID; if there is a match, replace the number until the conflict is resolved.
5. Save the file as database_merged.xml and in the Ego Database Editor tool,
6. Click the Advanced tab - Merge Database, select your database_merged.xml file.
7. Enjoy!
! If you play F1 2013, change to <season>2013</season> string in Baku Track Mod .xml file. Or track doesnt appear on menu!
Special thanks to:
@Petar Tasev for a huge contribution to modding with EGO Tools, a true legend in the community. @colephelps1 to my bro and friend, who is an awesome modeler and helped decorate the Baku track with cool details @kim666 for advice and helping me explore collisions at first times. @Thang Nguyen for AI parameters advises. And of course to the entire community that makes this game come alive.
Our discord server: https://discord.gg/Us6Z6Kg8hF🙏🏻
Credits:
I do not allow this mod to be re-released fully by other people. If you have made a retexture, better model or AI enhancement, make it as an add-on to the mod with a link of my original mod with an author name tag. Inclusion of the mod in seasonal patches is possible, just specify the author, respect other people's work. Thank you!
