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− | Some modding tools from Rome - Total War may also be useful for Medieval II - Total War, see [[:Category:Mod_Tools| here]] for list of RTW tools.
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− | Many aspects of the file structure for Medieval II are different from previous games and have required separate tools to be developed. A list of tools and related downloads which are specifically for M2TW follows.
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− | ''When adding tools please also link to any tutorials or primary discussion threads.''
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− | ==Units==
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− | *[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75726 .texture to .dds and .dds to .texture converter] by '''Alpaca'''
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− | :converts the .texture files used for unit skins etc. to .dds files - also converts .dds back to .texture format.
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− | :[http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html Nvidia plug-in] required to edit .dds files in PhotoShop etc.
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=961 .texture to .dds converter] by '''iamnew'''
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− | :converter from texture file to .dds only
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=977 .dds to .texture converter] by '''iamnew'''
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− | :reverse converter from .dds to texture file - might need original texture file present to work - ''needs confirmation''
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1111 .cas exporter for 3DS Max] supplied by '''CA''' [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73692 discussion thread]
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− | :this tool only works for battle map and strat map animations and strat map models (not battle map models)
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− | :also required to use this tool [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=141 CAS Importer for 3ds max] by '''Vercingetorix'''
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1276 Mesh 2 ms3d beta 0.18] by '''GrumpyOldMan'''
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− | :allows battle map unit models to be edited in MilkShape 3D
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− | :development and discussion forums for TWC [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83765 here], for .org [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79414 here].
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− | :[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1283 Mesh 2 ms3D tutorial] by zxiang1983
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− | ==Text Files==
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1248 .sd converter] by '''Alpaca'''
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− | :allows the .sd files to be converted and edited which enables inclusion of more faction icons, and control of other elements in data/ui/southern_european/interface
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− | :tutorial on [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 adding new faction symbol] using this tool.
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− | *[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1316726#post1316726 docudemon files] supplied by '''CA'''
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− | :list of events, commands and conditions that can be used in traits, ancillaries and scripting.
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1180 formatted battle_models.modeldb] by '''KnightErrant'''
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− | :makes the modeldb file a lot easier to edit - also includes a syntax checker
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− | ==Misc==
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− | *[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75019 patch 1.1] supplied by '''CA'''
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− | :includes unpacker which is needed to access most files.
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− | [[Category: Modding]][[Category: MTW2Modding]]
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