The Module System is a series of .py files that can be opened with a text editor, such as Python's "IDLE" or Notepad, or my favorite, Notepad++
When compiled, they will create a series of .txt files, identical to the ones found in the "Native" module folder in Warband.
The reason why the MS is used over direct .txt editing, is that it opens up much more opportunity, and is generally "easier" then .txt editing.
By editing the Module System, you can add many new features and functions to Warband. However, it can be quite tricky to set up the Module System, so I'm writing a quick guide.
1. Download Python 2.6.5 from Python.org (Direct link:
http://www.python.org/ftp/python/2.6.5/python-2.6.5.msi)
Please note that any version of Python later then 2.6.5 WILL NOT WORK!
After it's done downloading, follow the prompts, and install it directly to drive C:\, not any directories!
2. Download the Module System. Direct link:
http://173.192.225.169/mb_warband_mo...ystem_1127.zip
Extract it to a folder called "Module System" or whatever you want to name it.
3. Now, go to "Computer" or "My Computer" depending on what version of Windows you have. Right click and select "Properties"
If you have Vista or higher, follow these instructions:
http://www.neuralwiki.org/index.php?..._Windows_Vista
If you
don't have Vista or higher, then do the following:
Click "Advanced"
Click "Environmental Variables"
Click "New"
Type ";C:\Python26" or whatever your Python directory is.
4. Now go to your Module System folder. In there, you will find a file called "build_module.bat"
Right click on it, and select "Edit"
Now paste the following over what is there, and save:
@echo off
set OLDPATH=%PATH%
set PATH="C:\Python25";%PATH%
python process_init.py
python process_global_variables.py
python process_strings.py
python process_skills.py
python process_music.py
python process_animations.py
python process_meshes.py
python process_sounds.py
python process_skins.py
python process_map_icons.py
python process_factions.py
python process_items.py
python process_scenes.py
python process_troops.py
python process_particle_sys.py
python process_scene_props.py
python process_tableau_materials.py
python process_presentations.py
python process_party_tmps.py
python process_parties.py
python process_quests.py
python process_scripts.py
python process_mission_tmps.py
python process_game_menus.py
python process_simple_triggers.py
python process_dialogs.py
python process_global_variables_unused.py
set PATH=%OLDPATH%
@del *.pyc
echo.
echo ______________________________
echo.
echo Script processing has ended.
echo Press any key to exit. . .
pause>nul
5. Go to your Warband directory. You will find a folder called "Modules" Open it. In it will be a folder called "Native" If that folder isn't there, you aren't in "Modules"
Create a new folder, and label it whatever you would like the name of your mod to be.
In the Module System folder, you will also find a file labeled "module_info.py"
Right click on it and select "Edit With IDLE" or "Edit with Notepad" whatever you choose.
You will find four lines of text. Only one of them isn't commented (Note: A commented line is one without a "#" in front of it.)
Edit the one that isn't commented to your Warband directory. It should say something like:
export_dir = "C:/Program Files (x86)/Mount&Blade Warband/Modules/<name of the folder you created earlier here>/"
Make sure you use forward slashes, not back slashes. Also make sure that the actual directory is in quotations, like the one above.
Also make sure that you put a slash after your mod folder.
6. Run build_module.bat (this can be done by double clicking it.) as an administrator. If everything compiles, then you have set up the module system correctly. I'll write more about actually editing the module system later.
[Mount&Blade] Working with the Module System (Tutorial)
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