Newbie on modding

[MKgr0ss]

how can i mod too? i want to edit some of the files but i dont know where to start. i even tried to open using notepad. but its so random
any help is nice. thank you in advance

[Darklorder]

first you need to download Pack file manager. i think 3.2 is the actual one, just search it.

then do this:

1) Go into Models_Rome2.pack
2) Variantmeshes/variantmeshdefinitions
3) Find the unit you want to change the appearance of.
4) Find examples of units you want to take some appearances from (like a cuirass from X, a shield from Y)
5) Export the models.
6) Open in notepad
7) Change the necessary code
8) Save
9) Import (I did my own mod movie pack file)

hope this helps, but it takes a lot of time XD for my Mod "Ancient Sparta" it took around 24 hours to reskin all Spartans with the best armours/weapons i could find.

[MKgr0ss]

this is a big help for me. will try!

[Sakanade]

It's tough, but you should normally get the hang of it in a day or two.
There are some amazing tutorials here on the boards.
Good luck!