Questions & AnswersGeneral, Installation and ini QuestionsQuestion:
How do i properly install the mod?
After downloading the mod, extract the zip and move the following files:
- Bandit_Hideouts.asi
- Bandit_Hideouts.ini
- Bandit_Hideouts_CustomPeds.txt
C:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Red Dead Redemption 2
also install Scripthook (ScriptHookRDR2.dll)
The mod will be installed in the same folder (directory) where the game's RDR2.exe is located.
If AB Scripthook gives you issues with the mod then use
ScriptHookRDR2 V2
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/1472
If you do use the ScripthookRDR2 V2 version then there is a ScriptHookConfig.ini file that comes with it
be sure to open that with notepad and change all the settings to false, otherwise you will get a
black screen or infinite loading screen when starting the game.
Question:
What is the Bandit_Hideouts.ini used for and how do i open and use it?
The ini file is a configuration file that allows you to adjust or change settings for all features of the mod.
You can enable/disable some features, increase/decrease the amount of time something takes to do, change amounts, ect,.
Open it with notepad, wordpad, notepad++ or a word document of your choice.
Each setting in the ini has notes to the right or under it, the words after
the two forward brackets // is a comment or a description to describe its function and how to use it.
Most settings have either a 1 or a 0 you change to enable/disable that function, some will have spots where you can
change the numbers to a greater or lesser number. If your not sure how something works you can
refer to the articles for the mod or ask here or on the post section of the mod's page.
Question:
I went to change the settings in the Bandit Hideouts.ini file and its
telling me i don't have permissions and to ask the owner, what do i do here?
Right click the Bandit Hideouts.ini and run as administrator, then open the ini file with notepad,
if it dont allow you to open it or save it as administrator then create a new user on your computer.
Question:
Do i need to start a new game after adjusting any settings in the bandit_hideouts.ini?
No, change whatever settings you want, save the file, then start or restart the game, mod will only read the ini
after the game has been restarted to apply/load any new changes in settings, a new game/story play through is not required.
Question:
Will this work in the epilogue with an old save or would I need to create new game save for it to work?
Yes the mod will work regardless of where your at in the story.
Be sure to create a new save in an empty slot where your at in the game, then install and use the mod with that new fresh save.
The mod isn't story based it just adds and spawns bandits, so theres nothing that will require you to be at a certain part of the story
or have certain items, weapons, or progress in the game.
Configuration Questions
Question:
Is this mod playable with a controller?
Yes it should be playable, the Keyboard is only required when configuring the Bandit_Hideouts.ini file.
Question:
How can I change the language for the hired gunmen menu at saloons?
In the file section:
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/2213?tab=files
You can download the .dat file for the language you need support for.
Choose your language and then extract the zip file, and move the .dat into your RDR2 directory.
Also in the Bandit_Hideouts.ini be sure to set this setting to 0 when using a language file.dat
DISABLE_TRANSLATION=0
Compatibility Questions
Question:
Dont know what causes the gang members in Horseshoe Overlook and other camps to freak
out in fear and run away from Arthur after having a scripted conversation.
( I see Dutch and Grimshaw freakout, or some times put their hands up).
The issue is with Ped Damage Overhaul if your using it:
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/184
Change this line in Ped Damage Overhaul ini
ExcludeFriendlyStoryNPCs = 1
Set it to 1 to exclude the friendlies.
Question:
What mods are compatible and not compatible with Bandit Hideouts?
There are many mods compatible with BH, you can review the the compatible/not compatible mods list here:
Mods Compatible with Bandit Hideouts
Just a note mods that may not be compatible are mods that spawn hideouts at the same location/s as hideouts in BH,
or mods that change the behaviors of bandits ingame, as well as timers like timescale mods may interfere or conflict, it depends.
If you know of any mods that are not on the compatible list that run fine without conflicts or mods that conflict with BH then report
which ones in the comment section, and i will update the list accordingly.
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