Adding new infantry shp's to TS

[sith_wampa 6]

I created a new shp by modifying the Rocket Soldier, and it looks pretty decent. I'm not exactly sure what to do from this point on. I want the Rocket Soldier in game to use my new shp, and another new unit of mine to use the original shp. Any advice on how to go about doing this is appreciated.

[Doctor Destiny 42]

The Rocket Trooper's SHP name is e3.shp IIRC. Just name the SHP e3.shp and put it in the \SUN\ directory.

[sith_wampa 6]

I figured out what I needed to do. I created an ecache02.mix and included the shp in there, and I just swapped the unit's images in the rules.ini file. Apparently adding things to ecache01.mix is a no-no.

 

So I've been messing around with the OS SHP Builder, and I think what I've been able to do is good but could look better. Pretty much the only thing I use is the color replacment tool. Any tips on how to make good shp's?

[Doctor Destiny 42]

Not really. I don't work with SHPs that often. Just be meticulous I guess.

[sith_wampa 6]

Just be meticulous

It sucks really, the only way to properly adjust things is to do it frame by frame... Very tedious.

[Nmenth 292]

It sucks really, the only way to properly adjust things is to do it frame by frame... Very tedious.

But in the end, you have learned to appreciate your work.

[sith_wampa 6]

But in the end, you have learned to appreciate your work.

Indeed.

[Doctor Destiny 42]

It sucks really, the only way to properly adjust things is to do it frame by frame... Very tedious.

Welcome to SHP editing.