[RTW] Index of Modding Tutorials, Resources & Tools (Last Update: 22 Sep, 2011)

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Index

• Tutorials
  
  • Based on Unit Editing
  • Based on Mapping
  • Based on Text Editing
  • Based on Scripting
  • Miscellaneous
  
  
• Resources
  
  • Based on Unit Editing
  • Based on Mapping
  • Based on Text Editing
  • Based on Scripting
  • Miscellaneous
  
  
• Tools
  
  • Based on Unit Editing
  • Based on Mapping
  • Based on Text Editing
  • Based on Scripting
  • Miscellaneous
  
  
  

Tutorials

Based on Unit Editing

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On motion capture for the common man-especially for walking Porting M2TW models to RTW Adding Bowstring animation How to save an already existing alpha map Adding or Removing Chariot Scythes Introduction to 3dsmax modelling How to add a new unit ingame Weapons in 3dsmax Alpha Map Explained Using the Skin Data Utility function in 3dsMax Creating a detailed blade on 3dx max How to add easy folds The Complete Animations Guide How to improve a RTW unit model via 3dsmax in few steps How to create realistic tunic folds for units via 3dsmax Hardcoded Textures on Models, How to save time from Coding. Modelling helmet using lathe modifier /3D Max/ How to make gloss files using Gimp Quetz’s skinning tricks n tips. [PhotoShop] Creating alpha channels Precursor Bone weighting (complete unit) tutorial Complete unit modeling tutorial* Painting body armor for beginners* Very realistic rust texture* How I texturing the swords* How to create tiger skin texture* How to create silk material* GIMP Skinning tutorial (how to skin without using money) How to mix skins and models Make high-quality UI cards! Video tutorials on how to make skins with photoshop 3d max bone weighting tutorial Quick and Easy Equipment Merging Tutorial UNITS - install.. (tutorial) The complete descr_model_battle Guide The Complete EDU Guide How to dismount/mount a unit Helmet Creation In 3DS Max Unit editing in 3DS Max How to change unit size Adding a unit to BI - my 300 spartan unit Make your own unit cards How To: Create Culture Specific Battering Rams Photoshop Skinning Tutorials. How to import in 3dsmax Adding units Basics of Gimp: A short guide to get you started Rendering in 3DS Max Deleting Alpha Channel parts in 3dsMax renders A basic guide to the UVW modifier Making Unit Cards with Gimp How CA makes their Unit Cards Krusoth's Skinning Tutorial Multiple Bodyguard Units 3DSMax and tool tutorials Creating a new skin using GIMP How to edit unit names RTW Modelling Video Tutorials 1-5 Released Blueoran's guide for unit editing

Based on Mapping

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Easy tips for mapping Bull3pr00f's Completely Known Tutorials Creating better grass Change the ownership of provinces Creating new campaign map reference Fixing bugs on coastlines Changing Battle Light Conditions Useful list of errors Explanation: Building Collision Files toggle_terrain highly useful for mapping How-To: Satellite/Map to Great map_ground_types/Map Myrddraal's Mapping Essentials How To...Add / Relocate / Delete Campaign Map Resources Muizer's guide to battlemap modification How I make my maps. ~ BDH Landbridges, and how to implement them Adding a new province and changing a cities name Introduction to editing cities How to: add hidden resources and use them

Based on Text Editing

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Barbarian-Buildings From BI and How to Get Them in Vanilla and the Like The Complete EDB Guide-(RTW) A complete guide to the Senate How to be able to choose the Heir when the Leader dies How to change walls between cultures How to get the most out of Zeus Custom Trait/Ancillary Attributes + Hidden Attribute Text Manipulation - Tips, Tricks and Tools Influence/Law vs. Local Popularity 9 World Wonders Tutorial Custom Settlement Plan Sets So you want to make all factions playable eh? Editing Character Names Guide: The Complete Guide to Plugins EASY UNIT CREATION GUIDE Guide: The complete traits/ancillaries guide Making Your Greek Hoplite Fighting Syles Look Better How to mod desc_strat ( for beginners ) How to change agents cost and recruitment time Modifying Formation AI version 2 How to remove siege towers from a game How To: Modify Siege Tower Aspects Guide: How to easily add curly brackets - {} Adding battlemap buildings to BI [Bi]How to unlock Celts and Berbers! How to Add a New Culture How to change a factions name How to create a new family member or general Editing Character Names Tutorial Building editing, adding buildings, guide Descr_Strat tutorial How to make Character VnVs (traits)

Based on Scripting

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How-to: Spawn an army (spawn_army command: a closer look) How to:Script spawn armies(make your own spartacus and hannibal!) How-to: Use the ui_indicator command How-to: Use the play_sound_event command How-to: Add a background script to your mod Beginner's Scripting Guide How-to: Setup your mod to have more than 2 turns per year How-to: Let the player make a yes/no choice in a script How-to: Block user controls while advice is displayed

Miscellaneous Tutorials

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How to know which file is causing an error Krn3ll's RTW wall modding guide Krn3ll Guide to add brand new buildings to RTW 1.5 Complete Guide to Settlement Creation (WIP) Making Faction Symbols in GIMP How To Fix UAC and VirtualStore Problems Creating a faction symbol with GIMP Porting Alexander Historical Battle to RTW Making Historical Battles How To: Port a RTW mod to ATW - guidelines(WIP) How to put Custom Battles on using a Mod Switch Mounting a Cavalry Unit for Info Cards in 3ds Max Beginner's Modding Manual (RTW) How to make a basic mod folder. Adding Quotes and Loading Screens Guide: Complete guide to BPI - model info files Making Unit cards with 3ds Max Davide's Tutorial: how to edit/change building models skins Quick tutorial for cool maps (Photoshop) Modding Rome.LNT Voicemod setup tutorial/guide How to make an useful RTW shortcut Hader's Pref.txt Quick Walkthrough Making your own Custom Battles Modding Music - Want your own Music? Unpacking Files Step-By-Step Quick Guide to taking Great Screenshots How to put Videos in the event messages (RTW:BI) Faction icons/banners/strat map how to Howto: Night Battles for RTW How to make the Ostrogoths playable Multiple installs. How to save your harddrive. Movie_cam instructions A Beginners guide to Preferences.txt A Modder's Best Friend: Command Line Switches

Resources

Based on Unit Editing

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Texture Database (Useful for Skinners) == Consolidated “Lost” Units Project == Base 3d model Lü Bu's resources RTW BATTLE MECHANICS: Part I – A Study of Combat Parameters RTW BATTLE MECHANICS: Part II - Equalization of Skeleton Lethality Soarin's Blacksmith

Based on Mapping

• Hi-Res topographic maps, equal area projections

Based on Text Editing

• Effects for Traits & Ancillaries: brief description
• Notepad++ Syntax highlighting (Script, EDB, EDCT, EDA)
• Resource: Barebones unit files

Based on Scripting

• Myth Buster: Cloned Characters
• Common Causes of Script CTDs

Miscellaneous Resources

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Enabling all options in provincial campaign Late Antiquity Ancillaries ( Download here ) Vegetation for grass textures AlexTW Modfolder All the names of vanilla's settlements A great resource for the Roman Army... Roman Legion Shields and Banners

Tools

Based on Unit Editing

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Darius ModoCraft RTW skeletons CRACKED!! EDU-matic: Automatic unit balance/EDU generation system Adding animations/skeletons Xn View : serious Alternative to DDS Converter DDS Converter 2.0

Based on Mapping

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Random Total War descr_geography.db Editor Release: Beta3 of MapAnalysator = Trivium independant Map Editor (TiME) Project =

Based on Text Editing

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EDB validator TW Script Editor ATVTW - Trait/Ancillary Validator RTW Faction Swapper v1.0 Working Settlement Coordinate Locator Regional Lordship Titles System Generator Zeus v0.91 - the Omnipotent EDB, DMB, DS Validator - It smite thy bugs. EDB organizer Global cost editor Settlement plan editor Data\text\names.txt generator RTW Unit Stat multiplier v1.2 EDB and DS Unit Ownership Validator Descr_Strat Name Validator Program for counting unit models/descr_model_battle.txt used in RTW or RTW mods and units in EDU/export_descr_units.txt Trait Description Validator EDU Helper

Based on Scripting

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Characters Name Creator Script Validator Money Script Generator

Miscellaneous Tools

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Tool to convert export_descr_unit.txt & export_units.txt to JSON Return of XIDX Tool Steam Mods Launcher v1.0 Rome Tool Neromaris Mod Manager: Online Mod Management

Last Update: 10 Feb 2014 by LolIsuck