total newbie needs help - Page 2

Whiteboy · 07-23-2005, 10:52 AM

That'll come in time DC

daedra, cheers

But just wait 'til you see version 1.5...

Anyway, I'll try to help you further. In English (!).

Basically what you have is the RA2 folder, with all the game data (except for music and a few other things, which remain on the game CDs). To mod, you need to edit that data. But you can't just open up the files and edit them. No chance. The files you want to edit are packaged together in a few large files called .mix files. There is a program called the XCC Mixer that allows you to "see" inside those mix files and pick out (extract) the individual files for editing. Once you have edited them, you can, with some files, just place them in the RA2 folder. And as long as those files are there, the game will load them every time and thus be changed to whatever changes you made. For a half decent mod though, you will have to put those files back into a mix file, and place the mix file in the RA2 folder. This is also done with the XCC tools...

... but times have changed a bit and now it's easier than ever to make mods for YR. instead of putting the edited files back into a mix, and having to place a file in a folder every time you want to enable the mod, you can simply use the XCC Mod Creator program. This essentially does the file shifting for you, but it's more than that. All you do is place the files you edited into their relevant categories (e.g. animations, cameos, sounds) and then compile a simple exe launcher program. This program, when activated, will let you play YR with your mod on, and after you have finished playing the mod, it will disable it. So no hassle with moving files all the time. Most popular mods are made using this launcher. Do a Google for "XCC Utilities" and you'll find the place to get all this XCC stuff.

Hope that helps

AlliedG · 07-23-2005, 10:58 AM

oh reasonable IQ and testing is helpful, although this is for Fallout, the mod creation document is you want a professional product for your fanbase

http://www.nma-fallout.com/article.php?id=9008

DCoder · 07-23-2005, 12:01 PM

It's easier to make something good from scratch than from a pile of shit.
Ok, that is over the top in this situation, but it has the right idea.

daedra · 07-24-2005, 08:18 AM

lush, thanx for all the help guys, is there anything else at all i need to know before i get started?

DCoder · 07-24-2005, 09:22 AM

Read the comments in the ini files.
Read ModEnc (*points at sig*). It has a lot of useful info.
Visit the sites/forums linked to in my site (*points at sig*). Forums containt a LOT of info.
Use the Search buttons in the forums.
If they fail you, don't hesitate to ask. We don't bite. Unless a n00b shows up, that is.

Whiteboy · 07-24-2005, 09:32 AM

Do, or do not. There is no try.

^^^ What Yoda said, plus, be enthusiastic. Keep at it. Never give up.

May the force be with you

daedra · 07-24-2005, 01:38 PM

lol thanx alot guys for ur help, yeah i wont hesitate to ask if i need to know anything, and if i ever get a mod finished i'll see if anyone wants to test it out for me.
right then, got all of my utilitiesand stuff, got my ideas, right then, i'll be off and start then(^_^) thanx again guys u've been a great help.

Mr Graffitti · 07-24-2005, 07:51 PM

Good luck lol. I'll be looking forward to see your mod. And try downloading some art programs like voxel section editor 3 and those things.

bobing · 07-26-2005, 07:14 AM

(i know its a bit late but i can't resist)

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Originally Posted by daedra";p=&quot

cheers, do u guys know if theres any like tutorials so i can get to grips on it and such, much appreciated

YR modding is the most docummented, and has the most tutorials, for unoficial game modding or deving i have ever seen.

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Originally Posted by daedra";p=&quot

and whiteboy, i downloaded and played ur mod, bloody rules

want to try another good mod?
here's mins
requires PDs patch, so i recomend you find and download 1.05c. although 1.04c is included, 1.05c is more stable in multiplayer. I'm currently working on a version of the mod designed around 1.05c, i would be working on 1.06(because i have it) but it doesn't work on my computer for some odd reason. works on everyone elses, and 1.05c works on mine, but 1.06, just doesn't..........

daedra · 07-26-2005, 08:02 PM

sorry to be a pest guys+gals im really a 'Tard' when it comes to things like this :S , right i have all of the utilities i need, what should i do next, please dont say "do it urself" (^_^) what do i do, oh yeah and bobbing, i'll give ur mod a try when i got some free time