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| − | On TWC each game has its own '''Modding Workshop''' section and sections where mods can be posted and discussed, additionally; | + | <big>All the '''[[Total War Series]]''' games are modifiable to an extent, but the ease, scope and manner of possible modifications varies between the games. The popularity of the modifications has contributed to the Total War games' ongoing success.</big></center> |
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| + | This page is not the place to find modifications, please refer to each individual game portal or '''[[:Category:Mods]]''' for that, here you will find links to advice on how to make your own modifications. | ||
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| + | *On TWC each game has its own '''Modding Workshop''' section and sections where mods can be posted and discussed, additionally; | ||
*'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php TWC Downloads]''' provides a categorised hosting facility for mods and tools, files up to 100mb can be hosted directly on TWC, larger files hosted off-site can be linked to from the download pages. | *'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php TWC Downloads]''' provides a categorised hosting facility for mods and tools, files up to 100mb can be hosted directly on TWC, larger files hosted off-site can be linked to from the download pages. | ||
*TWC's '''[[Mod Register]]''' is available to provide basic information about a mod together with useful links and a permission statement. | *TWC's '''[[Mod Register]]''' is available to provide basic information about a mod together with useful links and a permission statement. | ||
*Modders can apply for '''Hosted Forums''' by contacting {{ModdingHex}}. | *Modders can apply for '''Hosted Forums''' by contacting {{ModdingHex}}. | ||
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| − | + | ==Warscape Engine Modding Overview== | |
| − | + | TW Engine 3 with the graphic engine "Warscape" has been used for Total War titles from [[Empire: Total War]] to [[Total War: Three Kingdoms]], there are similar tools and principles used in modding these games. Some, but not all, of the games benefit from Assembly Kit tools released by CA. | |
| − | ==Warscape Modding | + | |
| − | + | *[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Official_CA_modding_tips_and_tutorials Official CA Warscape Modding Tips] - at totalwar.com | |
| − | * | + | *[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Content_Creators#Creating_Mods_for_Total_War_-_Where_to_Start Where to Start Guide] - at totalwar.com |
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| − | + | ===Total War: Three Kingdoms Modding=== | |
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| − | ==Modding | + | * '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2278-Total-War-Three-Kingdoms-Mod-Workshop Three Kingdoms Modding Workshop]''' - on TWC, and the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2284-Tools-Tutorials-and-Resources Tools, Tutorials and Resources section]''' |
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| − | + | ===Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Modding=== | |
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| − | + | * '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1514-Thrones-of-Britannia-Modding-Workshop Thrones of Britannia Modding Workshop]''' - on TWC, and the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1534-Tools-Tutorials-and-Resources Tools, Tutorials and Resources section]''' | |
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| − | + | ===Total War: Warhammer I & II Modding=== | |
| − | == | + | Warhammer benefits from an Assembly Kit released by CA, view the quick start guide for Terry [https://www.totalwar.com/blog/total-war-warhammer-assembly-kit-terry-quick-start-guide/ here]. Please note that due to the Games Workshop licensing Warhammer has a more restrictive EULA for modding than the other titles. |
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| + | * '''[[Total War: Warhammer - Modding Index]] - on TWC Wiki | ||
| + | * '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2197-Total-War-WARHAMMER-Mod-Workshop Warhammer Mod Workshop]''' - on TWC, and the '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2202-Tools-Tutorials-and-Resources Tools, Tutorials and Resources section]''' | ||
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====Main Links==== | ====Main Links==== | ||
* '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2107-Total-War-Attila-Mod-Workshop Attila Mod Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | * '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?2107-Total-War-Attila-Mod-Workshop Attila Mod Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | ||
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*[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/ATTILA_Assembly_Kit Attila Assembly Kit] | *[http://wiki.totalwar.com/w/ATTILA_Assembly_Kit Attila Assembly Kit] | ||
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?682760-SaveParser-Editor-for-Total-War-savegames-(Attila) SaveParser for Attila] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?682760-SaveParser-Editor-for-Total-War-savegames-(Attila) SaveParser for Attila] | ||
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?623719 Esf Editor] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?623719 Esf Editor] | ||
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*''' <big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1552-Total-War-Shogun-2-Mod-Workshop Shogun 2 Mod Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | *''' <big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1552-Total-War-Shogun-2-Mod-Workshop Shogun 2 Mod Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | ||
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433370 Pack File Manager 1.6.6 (beta)] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433370 Pack File Manager 1.6.6 (beta)] | ||
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433370 Pack File Manager 1.6.6 (beta)] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=433370 Pack File Manager 1.6.6 (beta)] | ||
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====Main Links==== | ====Main Links==== | ||
* '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1435-Napoleon-Total-War-Mod-Workshop Napoleon: Total War Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | * '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?1435-Napoleon-Total-War-Mod-Workshop Napoleon: Total War Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | ||
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?396175-NTW-Data-Checker-%28V1-4%29 NTW Data Checker v1.4] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?396175-NTW-Data-Checker-%28V1-4%29 NTW Data Checker v1.4] | ||
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?496319-HIBAM-Editor-Map-amp-Historical-Battle-editor HIBAM Editor: Map & Historical Battle editor] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?496319-HIBAM-Editor-Map-amp-Historical-Battle-editor HIBAM Editor: Map & Historical Battle editor] | ||
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* '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?651-Empire-Mod-Workshop Empire: Total War Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | * '''<big>[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?651-Empire-Mod-Workshop Empire: Total War Workshop on TWC]</big>''' | ||
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* [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?46738-A-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Scripting-Scripting-How-To-s A Beginner's-Guide to Scripting] | * [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?46738-A-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Scripting-Scripting-How-To-s A Beginner's-Guide to Scripting] | ||
* [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?238847-How-to-create-a-custom-unit-a-complete-guide How to Create a Custom Unit - A Complete Guide] | * [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?238847-How-to-create-a-custom-unit-a-complete-guide How to Create a Custom Unit - A Complete Guide] | ||
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| − | + | TW Engine 2 was used for [[Rome: Total War]] and [[Medieval II: Total War]], there are similar tools and principles used in modding these games - the methods for changing the campaign map are almost identical and many text files such as export_descr_buildings.txt and export_descr_units.txt which control unit recruitment are also ''almost'' identical | |
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=4066 M2TW Docudemons] | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=4066 M2TW Docudemons] | ||
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?352216-Creating-a-World-Bare-Geomod|Bare Geomod] A resource to start modding on a bare but fully functional mod of your own. | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?352216-Creating-a-World-Bare-Geomod|Bare Geomod] A resource to start modding on a bare but fully functional mod of your own. | ||
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=141 CAS Importer/exporter for 3ds max] (by Vercingetorix) for 3D modelling. | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=141 CAS Importer/exporter for 3ds max] (by Vercingetorix) for 3D modelling. | ||
*[http://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-adobe-photoshop Photoshop DDS plugin] - to open texture files. | *[http://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-adobe-photoshop Photoshop DDS plugin] - to open texture files. | ||
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| − | + | <big>TW Engine 1 was used for [[Shogun: Total War]] and [[Medieval: Total War]].</big> | |
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| + | *[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?25-Medieval-Shogun-Total-War-General-Discussion Medieval/Shogun Discussion Including Modding]</big> | ||
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<center>{{TWPortalsPics}}</center> | <center>{{TWPortalsPics}}</center> | ||
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Revision as of 06:03, 9 May 2020
Welcome to Modding on the TWC Wiki
All the Total War Series games are modifiable to an extent, but the ease, scope and manner of possible modifications varies between the games. The popularity of the modifications has contributed to the Total War games' ongoing success.
This page is not the place to find modifications, please refer to each individual game portal or Category:Mods for that, here you will find links to advice on how to make your own modifications.
- On TWC each game has its own Modding Workshop section and sections where mods can be posted and discussed, additionally;
- TWC Downloads provides a categorised hosting facility for mods and tools, files up to 100mb can be hosted directly on TWC, larger files hosted off-site can be linked to from the download pages.
- TWC's Mod Register is available to provide basic information about a mod together with useful links and a permission statement.
- Modders can apply for Hosted Forums by contacting lolIsuck & Dismounted Feudal Knight.
Contents
- 1 Warscape Engine Modding Overview
- 2 TW Engine 2 Overview
- 3 Modding Medieval II: Total War
- 4 Modding Rome: Total War
- 5 TW Engine 1 Overview
Warscape Engine Modding Overview
TW Engine 3 with the graphic engine "Warscape" has been used for Total War titles from Empire: Total War to Total War: Three Kingdoms, there are similar tools and principles used in modding these games. Some, but not all, of the games benefit from Assembly Kit tools released by CA.
- Official CA Warscape Modding Tips - at totalwar.com
- Where to Start Guide - at totalwar.com
Total War: Three Kingdoms Modding
See:
- Three Kingdoms Modding Workshop - on TWC, and the Tools, Tutorials and Resources section
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Modding
See:
- Thrones of Britannia Modding Workshop - on TWC, and the Tools, Tutorials and Resources section
Total War: Warhammer I & II Modding
Warhammer benefits from an Assembly Kit released by CA, view the quick start guide for Terry here. Please note that due to the Games Workshop licensing Warhammer has a more restrictive EULA for modding than the other titles.
Find further information:
- Total War: Warhammer - Modding Index - on TWC Wiki
- Warhammer Mod Workshop - on TWC, and the Tools, Tutorials and Resources section
Modding Attila
Main Links
Tutorials and Resources
- Modder's Hub Resources and tutorials
- Changing Settlement Position - Tutorial
- Custom building creation - Tutorial and video
- Mod Manager - Tool for launching multiple mods.
- MedieFire features - Resource for simulating some Steam Workshop mechanics.
- Removing clouds - Tutorial on how to remove tactical view obscuring clouds.
- Models for Attila - Tutorial on how to implement external unit models into Attila.
- Campaign Map - Resource for editing the campaign map with AORs and unit resources.
Essential Tools
Modding Rome II
Main Links
Useful Links
Tutorials and Resources
- Modding Guide for Novices
- Assembly Kit
- Model Resource Packs Tunic by Stealth4Health
Tools
Modding Shogun 2
Main Links
- TWS2 Modding Tools - List on Wiki
Tutorials and Resources
Tools
Modding NTW
Main Links
Useful Tutorials
Basic Tutorials
- How to make a mod
- Getting Started - Modding for Newbies
- Warscape Modding Primer
- Guide for Creating New Units (For Newbies)
- Beginner's Guide Installing ESF Editor
General Tutorials
- Editing STARTPOS.ESF analysis and modification
- Groupformations Warscape Battle Formations
- Adding custom battlefield to campaign
- A Beginner's-Guide to Scripting
- How to Create a Custom Unit - A Complete Guide
Useful Resources
- Official RAW Database Table (XML, XSD)
- Official CA Q&A thread - XML and XSD modding
- List of all Lua functions used by NTW
- Script-o-Rama 2 (UPDATED 16/06/13)
- Scripting Commands
- UI Layout file documentation
- The great DB Database
Essential Tools
- Pack File Managers: PFM 3.5.2 | PPM Multiple Versions
- StartPos Editors: Esf Total Editor | Edit SF | Easy Esf
- Mod Manager
- Save Parser
- W.A.L.I Possible application
- User Script & Preferences Editor
- Easy DB Editor
- Scripting And Debug Toolkit v1.1
- NTW Data Checker v1.4
- HIBAM Editor: Map & Historical Battle editor
Modding ETW
Main Links
Useful Tutorials
Basic Tutorials
- Getting Started - Modding for Newbies
- Warscape Modding Primer
- Guide for Creating New Units (For Newbies)
- Beginner's Guide Installing ESF Editor
Startpos Modification Tutorials
- Editing Starpos.esf Analysis and Modifications (Hybrid startpos.esf
- Advanced Startpos Changes
- How to add new building slots upgrading cities
- How to unlock non-playable and emergent factions
General Tutorials
- How to mod the AOR (area of recruitment) of a unit
- Naval Modding
- How to add new building chains
- A Beginner's-Guide to Scripting
- How to Create a Custom Unit - A Complete Guide
TW Engine 2 Overview
TW Engine 2 was used for Rome: Total War and Medieval II: Total War, there are similar tools and principles used in modding these games - the methods for changing the campaign map are almost identical and many text files such as export_descr_buildings.txt and export_descr_units.txt which control unit recruitment are also almost identical
Modding Medieval II: Total War
Overview
The campaign map for M2TW can be modified by altering .tga image files and text files. Unit recruitment, character traits, diplomacy and many other aspects can be modified by changing text files. Battlemap unit models and settlement structures can be edited via Milkshape and user created tools.
Main Links
Recent/Important Modding Information
- Projectile release point changer A tool on how to change the projectile's release point when the bowmen are on the walls.
- List of non functional script terms An updated resource on non-functional script terms.
- Starting Steam Mods the easy way A tutorial with all the ways to start mods via Steam.
Essential Tools
- M2TW Update 1.5, 1.3 & 1.2
- CA .cas exporter
- M2TW Docudemons
- Geomod A resource to start modding on a bare but fully functional mod of your own.
Modding Rome: Total War
Overview
The campaign map for RTW can be modified by altering .tga image files and text files. Unit recruitment, character traits, diplomacy and many other aspects can be modified by changing text files. Battlemap unit models and settlement structures require 3dsMax to edit.
Main Links
Recent/Important Modding Information
Essential Tools
- PAK Extractor (by Vercingetorix) to access RTW packed files.
- CAS Importer/exporter for 3ds max (by Vercingetorix) for 3D modelling.
- Photoshop DDS plugin - to open texture files.
TW Engine 1 Overview
TW Engine 1 was used for Shogun: Total War and Medieval: Total War.
