View source for MTW2 Modding Tutorials

Links to tutorials and useful answers to common modding questions, divided by category.

For modding tools (eg model exporters) see [[:Category:MTW2 Modding Tools| MTW2 Modding Tools]]
==General Set-up Information==

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76289 How to Set up MTW2 for modding] by '''Alpaca'''

*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 Mod Folder Installer] by '''Alpaca'''

*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=70892 Using .cfg and .bat files] .org Research Wiki

*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1342304#post1342304 Using mod switch without bat file] by '''ShellShock'''

==Units==

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74945 Adding Other Factions Units to New Faction] by '''M3rcury15''' 

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78236 Creating Dismounted Version of Existing Unit] by '''Zorgrath'''

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90969 Creating ZoR (Zone of Recruitment) and Recruiting Mercenaries from Buildings] by '''Sabre657'''

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91969 Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit] by '''AliAS'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75706 Adding a New Unit] by '''Musashi'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79455 Guide to Formatted modeldb File and Syntax Checker] by '''KnightErrant'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79007 Enabling War Wagons and Wagon Walls] by '''DukeofSerbia'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76357 Using Era System to Recruit Units] by '''DukeofSerbia'''

===Unit Cards===

===Models===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1283 Mesh to MS3D basic tutorial] by '''zxiang1983''' (requires Milkshape 3D v1.8 and [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1276 Mesh 2 ms3d beta 0.18] by GrumpyOldMan)

===Textures===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83515 How to Edit Unit Textures] by '''Sir Lancelot'''

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55689 PhotoShop Skinning Tutorial] by '''Halie Satanus''' - (written for RTW but principles relevant)

===Statistics===
===Formations===
==Buildings==
*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73978 Building Effects New to M2TW] supplied by '''CA''', posted by '''Epistolary Richard'''

==Mapping==
===Campaign Map===
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50437 Making a New Campaign Map] by Myrddraal (written for RTW but mostly applicable for M2TW)

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73660 Adding a New Region] by '''Xerces'''
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91758 Changing the Appearance of Cities] by Ralendil

*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81780 Stripped Down Map] by '''Alpaca'''

*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72810 DIY corrected regions map] by '''Spur'''

===Battle Map===

==Factions==

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76202 Creating a New Faction using Saxons and Normans] by '''selenius4tsd'''

*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79274 Adding a New Faction from Nothing - Step by Step Guide] by '''DukeofSerbia'''

===Diplomacy===
===AI behaviour===
==Characters==
===Traits & Ancillaries===
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=77176 Beginners Guide to Coding Traits] by '''Alpaca'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=77177 Beginners Guide to Triggers & Monitors] by '''Alpaca'''

*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73974 List of Character Attributes] supplied by '''CA''', posted by '''Epistolary Richard'''

===Scripting===

*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73016 List of Events, Commands and Conditions] supplied by '''CA''', posted by '''Epistolary Richard'''

*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72085 Scripted unit recruitment pool replenishment] by '''Epistolary Richard'''

===Names===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1526725#post1526725 Guide to Modding Character Names] by '''deRougemont'''

*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85734 Name Verifier] by '''tornnight'''
==Sounds==
===Music===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77905 How to Add Your Own Music] by '''Trajan'''

==2D Graphics==

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 Adding a New Faction Symbol] by '''Alpaca'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81050 'Eyecandy' (loading screens and menu)] by '''Alletun'''

*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79810 Changing Faction Icon] by '''AliAS
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==Miscellaneous==
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77577 Guide to Guilds] by '''DarkKnight'''



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