How to Install "NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2" with AMS2CM
By getting and installing AMS2CM you have laid the foundation for modding Automobilsta 2. Now it is time to actually start and add some essential user-generated content. So in this part of our Ultimate Automobilista 2 Modding Guide, we show you how to install "NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2" by John B. Ellis.
"NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2" replaces all 2,200 generic driver names with real drivers.
Your main benefit from NAMeS is that, after install, every car in AMS2 (including all DLC) will be driven by someone who either raced or drove the car (or marque) in real life. For instance, instead of "Aires Silva", you will then race against Ayrton Senna in his F1 Lotus or McLaren. And in GT3 it is finally Augusto Farfus and not "Gustavo Farius" who you are chasing in his respective BMW.
The easiest way to install NAMeS is by using AMS2CM.
2. Start AMS2CM and drag the NAMeS Real Drivers for AMS2.7z file onto the programme window.
3. Use the checkbox on the right column to select the NAMeS mod to be installed.
4. Press the "Apply" button to install.
Congratulations, you now have injected 100% real driver names into you Automobilista 2 installation!
What Is "NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2"?
"NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2" makes use of Automobilista 2's Custom AI feature and replaces every single fictional or generic driver name in AMS2 with real drivers. As of now this concerns almost 2,200 grid places ... and counting! Unlike many Custom AI files for AMS2, which also come with altered attributes for various driving skills, NAMeS only replaces driver names and nationalities. Reiza driver attributes and default behavior on the other hand stay intact.Your main benefit from NAMeS is that, after install, every car in AMS2 (including all DLC) will be driven by someone who either raced or drove the car (or marque) in real life. For instance, instead of "Aires Silva", you will then race against Ayrton Senna in his F1 Lotus or McLaren. And in GT3 it is finally Augusto Farfus and not "Gustavo Farius" who you are chasing in his respective BMW.
Main Features and Benefits of "NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2"
- NAMeS replaces 100% of the default names in the game and is designed to work with default Reiza skins.
- Regardless of how many mods you have installed, NAMeS files provide real drivers for all remaining categories in AMS2, so that 100% of the simulation is populated by real drivers.
- NAMeS instantly elevates Automoblista 2's authenticity across the entire vanilla installation.
Installing "NAMeS: Real Drivers for AMS2"
There are two ways to install NAMeS, either via AMS2CM, or manually. We will explain both, but we recommend to go with AMS2CM. Please note though that both ways will overwrite any existing XML (Custom AI) files in your installation. If you want to keep them, create backups for them first, and then replace the files from NAMeS with your own again by manually overwriting them.
How to Install NAMeS via AMS2CM
1. Download NAMEs Real Drivers for AMS22. Start AMS2CM and drag the NAMeS Real Drivers for AMS2.7z file onto the programme window.
3. Use the checkbox on the right column to select the NAMeS mod to be installed.
4. Press the "Apply" button to install.
How to Manually Install NAMeS
Download and extract the current version of the NAMeS Real Drivers for AMS2.7z file into your Automobilista 2 folder. When properly extracted, there should be numerous, individual .xml files inside your Automobilista 2\UserData\CustomAIDrivers folder.Congratulations, you now have injected 100% real driver names into you Automobilista 2 installation!
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