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''When adding tools please also link to any tutorials or primary discussion threads.''
 
''When adding tools please also link to any tutorials or primary discussion threads.''
  
==Units==
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==Modding Tools for M2TW==
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===Tools for Editing Units===
  
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75726 .texture to .dds and .dds to .texture converter] by '''Alpaca'''  
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75726 .texture to .dds and .dds to .texture converter] by '''Alpaca'''  
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==Text Files==
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===Tools for Editing Text Files===
  
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1248 .sd converter] by '''Alpaca''', tutorial on [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 adding new faction symbol] using this tool.
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1248 .sd converter] by '''Alpaca''', tutorial on [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 adding new faction symbol] using this tool.
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=993 M2SBE - .bin editor] by '''Orly Junior'''  
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=993 M2SBE - .bin editor] by '''Orly Junior'''  
 
:allows direct editing of files in .bin format
 
:allows direct editing of files in .bin format
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1316726#post1316726 docudemon files] supplied by '''CA'''
 
:list of events, commands and conditions that can be used in traits, ancillaries and scripting.
 
  
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1180 formatted battle_models.modeldb] by '''KnightErrant'''
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1180 formatted battle_models.modeldb] by '''KnightErrant'''
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: includes Unit Editor, Region Editor, Plugin Based Extensible Framework and Data Acess Layer
 
: includes Unit Editor, Region Editor, Plugin Based Extensible Framework and Data Acess Layer
  
==Misc==
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==Other Downloads==
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'''Patches, information files and basic file set-up 'mods':'''
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*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75019 patch 1.1] supplied by '''CA'''
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=75019 patch 1.1] supplied by '''CA'''
 
:includes unpacker which is needed to access most files.
 
:includes unpacker which is needed to access most files.
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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.
  
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1264 basic mod folder set-up] by '''Alpaca''' [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 discussion thread]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1264 basic mod folder set-up] by '''Alpaca''' [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 discussion thread]

Revision as of 06:20, 9 April 2007

Some modding tools from Rome - Total War may also be useful for Medieval II - Total War, see here for list of RTW tools.

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.

When adding tools please also link to any tutorials or primary discussion threads.

Modding Tools for M2TW

Tools for Editing Units

converts the .texture files used for unit skins etc. to .dds files - also converts .dds back to .texture format.
Nvidia plug-in required to edit .dds files in PhotoShop etc.
converter from texture file to .dds only
reverse converter from .dds to texture file - might need original texture file present to work - needs confirmation
this tool only works for battle map and strat map animations and strat map models (not battle map models)
also required to use this tool CAS Importer for 3ds max by Vercingetorix
allows battle map unit models to be edited in MilkShape 3D
development and discussion forums for TWC here, for .org here.
Mesh 2 ms3D tutorial by zxiang1983


Tools for Editing Text Files

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
allows the files in .strings.bin format to be converted to normal text files for editing
(if text file is placed in mod-folder game generates a new .strings.bin file from text file)
allows direct editing of files in .bin format
makes the modeldb file a lot easier to edit - also includes a syntax checker
includes Unit Editor, Region Editor, Plugin Based Extensible Framework and Data Acess Layer

Other Downloads

Patches, information files and basic file set-up 'mods':

includes unpacker which is needed to access most files.
list of events, commands and conditions that can be used in traits, ancillaries and scripting.
the absolute minimum number of files needed to make mod folder set-up work.
stripped-down map with only one province and faction - can be used as basis for developing new maps.

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