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Installation is super straightforward, takes like 2 minutes max. Here's the exact process:

Step 1: Download the launcher
Head over to open.mp and click the big download button. It'll redirect you to the GitHub releases page → Latest Release (v1.6.1)

Step 2: Get the installer
Download omp-launcher-setup.exe - it's usually at the top of the assets list

Step 3: Deal with Windows being paranoid
Windows Defender might flag it as a threat (it's a false positive, happens with literally every game mod). If you get a warning:
  → Open Windows Security (search it in start menu)
  → Click on "Virus & Threat Protection"
  → Go to "Manage Settings"
  → Scroll down and click "Add or remove exclusions"
  → Click "Add an exclusion" → "File"
  → Browse to where you downloaded omp-launcher-setup.exe and select it

If you're paranoid about viruses (which is fair), the launcher is open source so you can literally check the code yourself on GitHub. It's legit.

Step 4: Install it
Run the installer. It'll ask you to locate your GTA San Andreas folder - just browse to wherever you have GTA installed. If you have Steam version it's usually at:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Step 5: Launch and play
Once installed, the Open.mp launcher will handle everything. You can browse servers directly from it, add your favorites, and join games. It's honestly easier than the old SA-MP way.

Video guides if you're more of a visual person:

Full installation walkthrough:

How to add Windows Security exclusions:

Troubleshooting:
• If the launcher won't open, make sure you added the exclusion properly
• If it can't find your GTA folder, manually browse to it
• If you get a "missing d3d9.dll" error, install DirectX End-User Runtime
• Still having issues? Drop a comment and I'll help you out

That's literally it. The launcher does all the heavy lifting.[/font]

Okay so Samp-Addon is one of those mods that's been around forever but somehow people still don't know about it. It's basically a collection of fixes and optimizations that make SA-MP actually playable without wanting to throw your keyboard.

Why this mod is essential:

Performance Benefits:
• Noticeable FPS boost (10-30 frames depending on your system)
• Smoother gameplay even on potato PCs
• Reduces stuttering when lots of objects load
• Better frame pacing overall

Stability Fixes:
• Fixes crashes related to certain vehicle models
• Prevents random crashes when servers load custom content
• Better handling of corrupted textures (won't crash your game)
• Memory leak fixes that vanilla SA-MP has

Quality of Life:
• Slight ping improvements through better network code
• Faster server browser loading
• Better handling of high ping situations
• More stable connection overall

Here's the thing - Open.mp is great on its own, but pair it with Samp-Addon and you get the absolute best experience possible. They complement each other perfectly.

How to install (takes 1 minute):

1. Go download it → Samp-Addon GTAForums Page
2. Run the installer exe file
3. It'll auto-detect your GTA San Andreas folder (or let you browse to it)
4. Click install and you're done

The installer handles everything automatically. You don't need to manually copy files or edit anything.

Video tutorial if you want to see it in action:

Pro tip: Install this AFTER Open.mp, not before. The order matters because Samp-Addon needs to detect what version you're running.

Trust me, the difference is night and day. If you're playing without this, you're literally handicapping yourself for no reason.[/font]

These are the core mods that every SA-MP player should have. They fix fundamental issues with the game engine and make everything run smoother.

🔧 SilentPatch
Priority: CRITICAL - Install this first

This isn't optional, this is mandatory. SilentPatch fixes over 50 bugs in the base GTA San Andreas engine that Rockstar never fixed. We're talking about:
• Physics bugs at high FPS (cars no longer fly randomly)
• Audio issues and sound glitches
• Mouse sensitivity problems
• Compatibility with modern Windows versions
• Memory leak fixes
• Improved alt-tabbing

Literally zero reason not to have this installed. It makes the game function the way it should have from the start.

Note:
Some users may experience minor conflicts when using SilentPatch together with Samp-Addon.
If you are already using Samp-Addon and everything works fine, you can safely skip SilentPatch.
Otherwise, feel free to test it and keep it enabled only if you notice no issues.

Possible risks:
• Rare conflicts with Samp-Addon
• Issues if combined with outdated ASI plugins

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🔌 Silent's ASI Loader
Priority: CRITICAL - Required for other mods

This is what actually loads ASI plugins like SilentPatch. Without this, most of your mods won't work. Think of it as the foundation that everything else builds on.

Download this from the same page as SilentPatch. The installation is automatic - just run it and it sets itself up.

Possible risks:
• Installing multiple ASI loaders can cause crashes
• Broken ASI plugins may stop the game from launching

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⚙️ Framerate Vigilante
Priority: HIGH - Fixes high FPS issues

Remember how I said SilentPatch fixes physics at high FPS? This takes it even further. It specifically targets issues that happen when you're running above 60 FPS:
• Missions that break at high framerates now work properly
• Swimming speed is normalized
• Vehicle handling is consistent
• No more weird glitches in cutscenes

If you're playing on a 144Hz+ monitor or just get high FPS in general, this is essential. Use it with ModLoader.

Possible risks:
• Incorrect FPS caps may cause stutters
• Extremely low caps can affect mission pacing

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📏 Open Limit Adjuster
Priority: HIGH - Needed for multiple mods

GTA San Andreas has hardcoded limits on literally everything - vehicle models, weapon models, textures, objects, you name it. This removes those limits.

Why does this matter? Because without it, if you install too many mods (even visual ones), your game will crash. With OLA installed, you can mod the game however you want without hitting arbitrary limits from 2004.

Essential if you plan to use custom vehicle packs, texture mods, or really anything beyond basic stuff.

Possible risks:
• Incorrect config edits may cause startup crashes
• Very old mods may not fully support raised limits

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🧱 Mod Loader
Priority: MEDIUM - Makes modding way easier

This is quality of life for modding. Instead of replacing game files (which can corrupt your installation), ModLoader lets you add mods in separate folders. Benefits:
• Install/uninstall mods without touching original files
• Keep your game files clean and organized
• Easy to troubleshoot if something breaks
• Can enable/disable mods by just renaming folders

Makes managing multiple mods way less of a headache. Highly recommended even if you only use a few mods.

Possible risks:
• Poorly made mods can still cause crashes
• Too many heavy mods may increase load times

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These mods improve how the game looks and feels. They're not essential for functionality, but they make the experience way better, especially if you're on a modern system.

🖥� Widescreen Fix
Install if: You have a widescreen monitor (which is basically everyone in 2026)

If you're playing on anything other than an old 4:3 monitor, you NEED this. Without it, the game looks stretched and wrong. This fixes:
• Proper widescreen aspect ratio support
• FOV correction so the camera doesn't look weird
• HUD scaling for modern resolutions
• Cutscene formatting
• Menu positioning

Makes the game actually look right on 16:9, 21:9, or ultrawide displays. Simple install, massive visual improvement.

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📍 First-Person View Mod
Install if: You want more immersion

Adds a proper first-person camera mode. Press V in-game to toggle between third-person and first-person. It's surprisingly well done:
• Smooth camera transitions
• Works in vehicles (driving in first-person hits different)
• Compatible with weapons and shooting
• Doesn't interfere with SA-MP functionality

Not for everyone, but if you like immersive gameplay, this is sick. Especially fun for roleplay servers.

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🚗 Big Vehicle Models Pack (SA Style)
⚠️ USE WITH CAUTION - Check server rules first

High quality vehicle model replacements that maintain SA's art style but look way better. These are client-side only - other players won't see them.

IMPORTANT:
• Some servers don't allow vehicle mod replacements
• Make sure your server explicitly allows visual mods
• Can sometimes cause desyncs if the models are too different
• Use ModLoader to install these so you can easily remove them if needed

If your server allows it, these make the game look way more polished. But seriously, check the rules first or risk a ban.


General visual mod tips:
• Start with just Widescreen Fix - it's universal and has zero issues
• Test other visual mods one at a time to see if they cause problems
• Keep backups of your game folder before installing texture packs
• Not all visual mods work well with SA-MP, so be selective[/font]

📜 CLEO Library
⚠️ WARNING: Most SA-MP servers BAN CLEO scripts entirely

Okay so CLEO is a scripting library that lets you add custom scripts to GTA. In singleplayer, it's great - you can do tons of cool stuff. In multiplayer, it's dangerous territory.

Why servers ban it:
• Can be used for cheats (aimbots, ESP, teleports, money hacks)
• Even "legit" CLEO scripts can trigger anti-cheat
• Hard for admins to tell legitimate scripts from cheats
• Most anti-cheat systems auto-ban if they detect CLEO

When you should install it:
• You're playing singleplayer and want to try CLEO mods
• Your server EXPLICITLY allows CLEO in their rules
• You're testing stuff on a local server

When you should NOT install it:
• You want to play on any normal SA-MP/Open.mp server
• The server rules don't specifically say CLEO is allowed
• You're not sure if it's allowed (assume it's not)

If you do install it:
Keep CLEO scripts in a separate folder and only enable them when you're playing offline. Delete the CLEO folder entirely before connecting to servers that ban it. Some anti-cheat systems can detect CLEO even if no scripts are running.

Bottom line: Unless you have a specific reason to use CLEO and you KNOW your server allows it, just skip this entirely. The risk isn't worth it. There are tons of players who got banned because they forgot they had CLEO installed from singleplayer.

You've been warned. Don't come crying if you get banned because you didn't read this.

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