GameSwap Application

GameSwap is an application - GameSwap.exe
This is a pack –
1.   Extract to desktop – This will give you a readme file and a zipped copy of GameSwap.exe (GameSwap.zip)
2.   Extract GameSwap.zip to desktop
3.   Run or double click GameSwap.exe  (Do not delete this file or move it)

Setup only runs once and you are guided through.  You choose where to store your GameSwaps, make a back up and locate your FS folder which contains FarmingSimulator.exe

There is a folder called “FarmingSimulator2011” in your “mygames” folder where much of what is needed to play FS is stored. This includes a mods folder (with maps and vehicles), savegame folders and other files needed by FS.
GameSwap makes copies of the contents of this “FarmingSimulator2011” folder (referred to as the GameFolder) and stores them with a given name. You can have up to 10 GameSwaps saved at any one time.

You can then load a GameSwap onto your GamesFolder whenever you wish, bearing in mind that this will overwrite the existing contents of the GameFolder!!!
BIG TIP – on the ‘manage’ page the currently loaded GameSwap is shown at the bottom – if you click “update” next to that same name in the list your current setup will be backed up !!!

Why?

To start with a GameSwap is a backup of your GameFolder – which is never a bad thing?
Assuming that a GameSwap is based on one map being present then only the appropriate mods need be present. For example, an oldtimer map and oldtimer mods could be saved as a GameSwap called “MyOldTimer” along with savegames present at that time. The user must ensure only the mods required are present when creating a GameSwap. It becomes an archive of that GameFolder contents. This entire setup can be retrieved by simply loading the GameSwap. Savegames are also retrieved.
You have the ability to have 10 playable versions of FS available to play at any time. That is an aggregate of 60 saved games.

It is currently used by people testing a map to create a “test” GameSwap – with the appropriate mods. Then they simply load their own private setup when they want to play FS with their preferred maps.

It is envisaged that this application is an archive – applied periodically rather than after each game session although that feature is available.
Testing has demonstrated that loading times are shortened by having only the desired mods in the mods folder.

Ingame performance benefits from reduced load.

You can load an MP setup with one click. You may have several MP games saved as GameSwaps?

Mod Conflicts are easier to identify.

Clashes between MapFruits.zip and fruitRegister script are avoided as the maps only have the mod available if needed.

Large amounts of data are copied during this process and it takes time – please be patient.

You need to be careful as well, follow the instructions and all should be fine.
Backing up your “FarmingSimulator2011” folder is advised although it is also done during the setup process.

FMC accepts no liability for the consequences of using GameSwap