Hello, 

 

I am quite new to modding and I would like to learn and clarify few things before I start to mod. I want to install rage plugin and 
LSPDFR and many other police mods etc. However there are few things I want to do and know before doing anything with the mods that will be contained in the directory. 
So right now I have a fresh download of GTA V and after I install all these mods to my directory as you know there's always problems that could happen in the future and 
I wanted to know how I can easily organise another backup so it can fix issues with the mod. Simply, when im modding I don't want to reinstall the game if anything goes 
wrong and how I can get round it quickly If you can state exactly how this can be done and what to do when the game crashes such as the rage plugin, I know it can happen 
because of many reasons but I should be able to fix the problem, how does it work? Do I backup only the mods I installed or back GTA V without mods just Rage plugin with 
LSPDFR to a separate directory then mod? How would I quickly fix problems with minimal hassle. Also, in the future I may want to play online and I know for sure that this 
can't happen whilst rage plugin is in directory with lspdfr + MODS. If any one can explain how I can get these together before I start to mod would be very much appreciated, 
moreover tips, trick and tools that you may know of. Thanks.

 

I know it's quite a long description but I want to state exactly the problem so  you know where coming from and I'm sure this is going to help many other people within the modding community.

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You're overthinking everything.  Just get LSPDFR running first.  You could backup your whole GTA V directory if you wish (I have Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto V Backup under Steamapps/Common).  In case you want to play online, just rename Grand Theft Auto V to anything you want, and rename Grand Theft Auto V Backup to just Grand Theft Auto V.

Here is a fun fact, you will constantly have to update Rage and all of the mods you are using especially if you want the latest and newest mods that always come out.  There is no escaping that.  So I wouldn't even bother backing up any of your mods or Rage.

So, before you get too carried away, just get LSPDFR to work and get a feel for modding.  Just my .02 cents.

Edited October 21, 20169 yr by Iggy Fresh

You don't need to make backups. You can just delete your Plugins, LSPDFR, and other mod-containing folders if your game has major problems.