MTW2 Modding Tutorials: Difference between revisions

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

General Set-up Information

Units

• Tutorial - Adding Other Factions Units to New Faction by M3rcury15

• Tutorial - Creating Dismounted Version of Existing Unit by Zorgrath

• Tutorial - Creating ZoR (Zone of Recruitment) and Recruiting Mercenaries from Buildings by Sabre657

• Tutorial - Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit by AliAS

Unit Cards

Models

• Tutorial - Mesh to MS3D basic tutorial by zxiang1983 (requires Milkshape 3D v1.8 and Mesh 2 ms3d beta 0.18 by GrumpyOldMan)

Textures

• Tutorial - How to Edit Unit Textures by Sir Lancelot

• Tutorial - PhotoShop Skinning Tutorial by Halie Satanus - (written for RTW but principles relevant)

Statistics

Formations

Buildings

Mapping

Campaign Map

• Tutorial - Adding a New Region by Xerces
• Tutorial - Changing the Appearance of Cities by Ralendil

Battle Map

Factions

• Tutorial - Creating a New Faction using Saxons and Normans by selenius4tsd

• Tutorial - Adding a New Faction from Nothing - Step by Step Guide by DukeofSerbia

• Tutorial - Adding a New Faction Symbol by Alpaca

Diplomacy

AI behaviour

Characters

Traits

• Tutorial - Beginners Guide to Coding Traits by Alpaca

• Tutorial - Beginners Guide to Triggers & Monitors by Alpaca

Ancillaries

Names

• Tutorial - Guide to Modding Character Names by deRougemont

• Download - Name Verifier by tornnight

Sounds

Music

• Tutorial - How to Add Your Own Music by Trajan

Miscellaneous

• Tutorial - Guide to Guilds by DarkKnight