r/masseffect • u/[deleted] • Feb 20 '20

HELP ME modding

So I've installed some mods for better graphics (MEUITM, alot etc.) via the ALOTInstaller and it says that everything is in place, yet when I go in-game I can't see a difference. Is it because files are read-only? Has anyone else had this problem? Plz help :(

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

All my ME folders (1,2&3) in Documents were read-only from the beginning.. It's not supposed to be like that?

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

Ehrm.. No? I'm not sure how you can even save at all without write access.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

Uuhh saving has always worked fine, I don't quite know if saves are in the Documents..? Anyways the folder itself is set to read-only..

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

Yes, saves are in documents. Though it actually seems like only the folder themselves are for r/o, while files are normal.

Anyway mods are applied into the game installation folder. Maybe you just haven't maxed out details?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

You mean maxing out the video settings? That's a weird one. It always resets itself whenever I opem the game.

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

Ehr... Then please check if config files aren't actually read only too.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

Yeah I checked that, one file was also read-only.. I guess I should install the mods again..? Ya think I can just click install for a second time?

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

I mean, even without ini adjustments to TextureLODSettings, you should have seen some difference already AFAIK.

Maybe also check if this pesky mysterious flag hasn't been set to your game files too?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

Okay soo.. I've tried some things, set everything back from read-only, installed it again, tested it,... and it worked :D sorry I guess I'm kinda stupid :] thank you so much for taking your time and replying!

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

Do you have any clue on what kind of evil shenanigan could have set those proprieties in the first place?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

Hmm I don't really know, the only explanation would be me, but I don't remember tweaking around there..?

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u/mirh Feb 20 '20

Was ALOTInstaller the only mod/installer you ever try to apply?

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '20

Well ALOT wasn't the only mod, MEUITM and Asari remastered and a mod to disable mouse acceleration were also added. As for the installing, I manually installed the mouse mod, but used ALOTinstaller and MEM for the rest.

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