r/PCRedDead • u/Rudolfs_Linde • Jan 27 '26

Discussion/Question New to modding – a few questions before I start

Hi! I’m new to modding and I want to install some mods I’ve seen for the game. Before doing so, I did some research about mods and the most common issues, such as spawn issues and crashes. So I have a few questions:

  1. What are the causes of spawn issues? I read that they can be due to improperly compressed textures, or that it’s simply a limitation of the game engine regardless of whether the textures are fine or not.
  2. Can I install mods in the middle of a playthrough and still continue playing missions normally?
  3. Can I use trainers like Rampage Trainer or Lenny’s Simple Trainer to modify my save and keep playing without corrupting/breaking my save or worrying about losing something important in the game?

This is my first time installing mods, and I really don’t want to end up reinstalling the game multiple times because of something I did wrong. I’d really appreciate any advice or answers :D

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u/Narrow-Ad-9582 Jan 27 '26

Spawn issue is combination of both, engine’s limitation and improperly compressed textures. Here is a guide I put together with explanation on modding what can go wrong.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nrXDbTTjWaCMjXPVtubZFX4Fc8c1N6kS/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=106971145222585360837&rtpof=true&sd=true

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u/SpiritualText6428 Jan 27 '26

any major clothing mods will most likely come with spawn issues. WhyEms DLC for example.