Better Rivals Text mod for NFS Rivals

^{Created by Zephyr, the Leader of Heated}

What does it change?

This mod overhauls the game's text in a rather entertaining way. It also references some of this game's commonly known issues and problems.

How can I contribute to it?

You can report spelling errors, suggest per-line changes or translate the mod to other languages. (NOTE: the mod currently only works with the english language of the game)

How can I report spelling errors?

To do that, create an Issue and provide required information.

How can I suggest per-line changes/translate it?

Follow the guide below; there is also a video that explains it visually: _{that link is a joke, but it explains how to use github}

Contributing

Prerequisites:

• Frosty Editor (or any software capable of editing .CSV files, such as VS Code; Frosty Editor is highly recommended because you can launch the game directly with the mod injected and it makes editing easier)
• Frosty Mod Manager (optional; use it if you want to use your submission with other mods)

Note

both can be found here

Step 1 (choosing)

Step 1: Choose the way of contributing you'd like. If it's suggesting single line changes, you need the "(unmodded)" file. If it's translating, then you'd want to download the regular file.

Step 2 (downloading)

Step 2: If you chose per-line changes, download the "[version] (unmodded).csv" file from the directory you want (for example BRT 0.3a1 (unmodded).csv from 0.3 Alpha releases/0.3a1). However, if you chose translating, download the file without "(unmodded)" in the filename.

Step 3 (Frosty Editor)

Step 3 (for FE): Open Frosty Editor and open LSE (View > Localized String Editor).

Then, click "Import String List" and select the downloaded file.

• for per-line changes: From the dropdown menu on the left of the LSE window choose "Show only modified strings". Here you can start editing the list to your own liking.
• for translating: From the dropdown menu on the left of the LSE window choose "Show only unmodified strings". Here you can start translating the already modified lines.

Step 4 (VS Code)

Step 4 (for VS Code): Open VS Code and open the downloaded file. From here you can easily find lines by using the Find and replace feature (CTRL + F, expand the popup).

After you're done, remember to save the changes made in the file (CTRL + S)

Step 5 (submitting)

Step 5 (submitting): If you're using FE: make sure the list shows only modified lines, then click Export String List and make sure to save it as a .CSV file. If you're using VS Code: simply save the file and you're done. Now, to actually submit it, create a Pull Request and attach your modified .CSV file.

Important

• do NOT change HEX values of lines as it WILL break the affected lines (UNLESS you're swapping them)
• when you're done with one of the 3rd step's parts, make sure to save the changes (CTRL + S) to your .fbproject file (if you want to use it as a mod later on)
• after changing a line, click "Update" above the text input window. Otherwise your change won't be applied

• when submitting, put the version along with the language (if it applies) in the filename