Mod Making

[alleylee 0]

OK... can you name everything you need to make a mod? anyone... And what is ra2md.csf? or something like it... Thx if anyone can list where to get the programs...

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Many things can be used to make mods:

 

1) XCC Utilities - A MUST HAVE!

2) the ini files - Used for changing aspects of the game and adding things.

3) Paint Shop Pro 5 or higher - Excellent for making SHP graphics.

4) PhotoShop 7 - Again, used in the creation of gfx.

5) StrEdit - Not required but useful for editing the CSF file.

6) Voxel Editor - Must have for editing/making voxels.

7) GMAX/3ds Max - EXCELLENT for making 3d images like voxels, SHPs and renders.

 

Addendum: It also helps to have a talented team.

[alleylee 0]

where do you get the ini files? thx... you helped... but i am currently working by myself on a mod that doesn't have new pics... i don't have paintshop pro and i don't have time to do those so... is there like a program like TibEd that does mods?

[Doctor Destiny 41]

You need the XCC Mixer to extract the INI files from the MIX files that contain them. You'll need rules(md).ini, art(md).ini, sound(md).ini, eva(md).ini, theme(md).ini and ra2md.csf. You can find them in ra2(md).mix > local(md).mix.

 

Actually, eva(md).ini and theme(md).ini aren't required unless you intend to add EVA sounds or new music themes.

 

I recommend NOT using TibEd as it's too basic and it won't get you far enough into the good stuff. It's great for playing with stats, but not making a full fledged mod.

 

I strongly recommend that you get at least PSP. It's a little simpler for this than PS7. At least it is to me.

 

I have MSN and AIM, feel free to contact me if you need any further help.

[alleylee 0]

i was dumbstruck when i read what you typed... i don't know how to do any of them... basic instructions on how to do them please...

[Scott 0]

Well, if you don't want to extract the .INI files from RA2, then I guess you could go to cncgames.com and download them...

 

TiBed is good to start off with, but it's easier to manually code stuff yourself, as you have more control over what you do...

 

(Yes Fenring, I'm doing that now... )

 

Too be honest, stick to the editting before you do new Cameos and voxels....if it's only for yourself and/or a few friends, then it isn't really gonna matter too much.

[Doctor Destiny 41]

There are plenty of downloadable voxels, cameos, infantry, structures and cameos. Making them is the least of your worries, unless it's gonna be public.

 

Everything is really easy. You just have to sit down and play around for a while.

 

How do you think I got so far?

[alleylee 0]

well... your a genius... i am an idiot sitting around being to be a mod maker wannabe... well.. thx. I was really seeing if there are anyother better mod makers like TibEd out there... thx everyone..

[Doctor Destiny 41]

The best mod maker is the files and WordPad, plus some original ideas.

 

I'm not a genius, just an avid modder. It's actually ver simple once you get the basics down. Tutorials are great for newbie modders. If you need some, visit the Editing Source.

[Guest]

too late... i am reading everything there is there... well some of it anyways...