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'''Category contains modding tutorials for [[Rome: Total War]].'''
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==Modding Tutorials & Guides==
 
  
Below is an index to modding tutorials etc for the [[Rome: Total War]] series of games.
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*'''[[RTW Modding Tutorials (index)]]'''
  
Much of the information was originally taken from [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=483527#Tut this post] at TWC.  Tutorials listed first and in bold type are most likely to be commonly used.  Many tutorials have unfortunately lost their explanatory images due to the imageshack shut down - those tutorials which no longer make any sense without images been removed from list (see list on discussion page) - those tutorials shown below in italics do suffer severely from loss of images, but may still be useful in some circumstances.
 
  
For modding tools see [[:Category:RTW_Modding_Tools|here]].
 
  
===Tutorials on Unit Editing===
 
====Getting Units in Game====
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=446935 How to add a new unit in-game]'''
 
*'''[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?51750-Tutorial-Adding-new-units-for-beginners Adding new units for beginners]'''
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?544792 Porting M2TW models to RTW]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=121765 UNITS - install.. (tutorial)] - Guide to installing units from KLAssubanipal's unit packs, general principles applicable to adding any new units.
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87637 Adding a unit to BI - my 300 spartan unit]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53718 Adding units] - simple list of files involved
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43015 Creating a new skin using GIMP] - actually more about getting the unit in game...
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23937 Blueoran's guide for unit editing]
 
 
====Text File Editing for Units====
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=111344 The Complete EDU Guide]''' - see also wiki version; [[Complete EDU Guide (RTW)]]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=113149 The complete descr_model_battle Guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=104666 How to dismount/mount a unit]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58788 How To: Create Culture Specific Battering Rams]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43323 Multiple Bodyguard Units]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=246795 Precursor] - re: prec_weapon stats and AI behaviour
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?480886 Adding or removing chariot scythes]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=295597 Hardcoded Textures on Models,How to save time from Coding..]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=89556 How to change unit size]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=40977 How to edit unit names]
 
 
====2d Graphics/Textures - General Skills====
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=392105 Alpha Map Explained] - for Photoshop
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52631 Basics of Gimp: A short guide to get you started] - (images missing but some explanations)
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55689 Photoshop Skinning Tutorials.] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=346199 How to add easy folds] - for GIMP (images missing)''
 
 
====2d Graphics/Textures - RTW Specific====
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=159355 Video tutorials on how to make skins with photoshop]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195308 GIMP Skinning tutorial (how to skin without using money)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43015 Creating a new skin using GIMP] - actually more about getting the unit in game...
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45563 Krusoth's Skinning Tutorial] - unfinished, contains info on unpacking and opening textures only
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=266694 How to make gloss files using Gimp] - images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=251489 Quetz’s skinning tricks n tips] - for micrografx picture publisher (images missing)''
 
 
====Unit Cards / Rendering====
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=66811 Make your own unit cards] - Rendering with 3dsmax + Photoshop (images missing but full explanation)
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51756 Rendering in 3DS Max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=171838 Make high-quality UI cards!] - Rendering with 3dsmax
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48602 How CA makes their Unit Cards] - with location of CA's .max scene
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49133 Making Unit Cards with Gimp] - (images missing)
 
 
====3d Modelling====
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55391 How to import in 3dsmax]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90515 Unit editing in 3DS Max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43205 3DSMax and tool tutorials]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=352570 Creating a detailed blade on 3dx max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=414593 Weapons in 3dsmax]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49570 A basic guide to the UVW modifier] - (images missing)
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=153586 Quick and Easy Equipment Merging Tutorial] - (images missing)
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=154262 3d max bone weighting tutorial] - (images missing)
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90754 Helmet Creation In 3DS Max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=315787 How to create realistic tunic folds for units via 3dsmax] - (some images missing)
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=364272 Using the Skin Data Utility function in 3dsMax] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=51457 Deleting Alpha Channel parts in 3dsMax renders] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=181509 How to mix skins and models] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=317663 How to improve a RTW unit model via 3dsmax in few steps] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=227326 Bone weighting (complete unit) tutorial] - (images missing)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=224810 Complete unit modeling tutorial*] - (images missing)''
 
 
====Animations====
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=319112 The Complete Animations Guide]'''
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?598738 On motion capture for the common man - especially for walking]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?580349 Adding bowstring animation]
 
 
===Tutorials on Campaign Map Editing===
 
::See Also [[:Category:Map Modification|Map Modification]]
 
*'''[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?50437 Making a new campaign map]''' - Org thread by Myrddraal
 
*'''[[Campaign_Map_Not_Loading:_RTW|Campaign Map Not Loading]]''' - common problems and [[-show_err]] messages
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33332 Adding a new province and changing a cities name]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58786 How To...Add / Relocate / Delete Campaign Map Resources]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17266 How to: add hidden resources and use them]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=376803 Change the ownership of provinces]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=122558 toggle_terrain highly useful for mapping] - use of the 'cheat' code to examine the map properties in game
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39035 How I make my maps. ~ BDH] - comprehensive instruction for using satellite data sources
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?582897 Easy tips for mapping] - tips for designing mountain areas in Photoshop
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=351003 Creating new campaign map reference] - instructions for developing a map from satellite data
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=314925 Fixing bugs on coastlines] - this method involves reducing all beach area to 'flat' (images missing)
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114181 How-To: Satellite/Map to Great map_ground_types/Map] - (images missing - but has links to satellite map resources)''
 
 
===Tutorials on Battle Map Editing===
 
*'''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55785 Muizer's guide to battlemap modification]''' - see also wiki version [[Guide to Battlemap Modification*]]
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=304251 Changing Battle Light Conditions] - (images missing but description useful)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=171133 Explanation: Building Collision Files] - (images missing but description useful)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=26436 Introduction to editing cities] - (images missing but description useful)''
 
*''[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=377881 Creating better grass] - (images missing but description useful)''
 
 
===Tutorials on Text Editing===
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=477944 A complete guide to the Senate]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=409975 How to be able to choose the Heir when the Leader dies[/URL]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=392106 How to change walls between cultures]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=372453 How to get the most out of Zeus]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=328586 Custom Trait/Ancillary Attributes + Hidden Attribute]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=283729 Text Manipulation - Tips, Tricks and Tools]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=238867 Influence/Law vs. Local Popularity]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199249 9 World Wonders Tutorial]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195444 Custom Settlement Plan Sets]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=181985 So you want to make all factions playable eh?]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=163043 Editing Character Names]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=156153 Guide: The Complete Guide to Plugins]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=131861 Guide: The complete traits/ancillaries guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=103487 Making Your Greek Hoplite Fighting Syles Look Better]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100330 How to mod desc_strat ( for beginners )]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70885 How to change agents cost and recruitment time]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=64097 Modifying Formation AI version 2]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61953 How to remove siege towers from a game]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58787 How To: Modify Siege Tower Aspects]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48683 Guide: How to easily add curly brackets - {}]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43252 Adding battlemap buildings to BI]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39048 (Bi)How to unlock Celts and Berbers!]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34622 How to Add a New Culture]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34065 How to change a factions name]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33079 How to create a new family member or general]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13968 Editing Character Names Tutorial]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13734 Building editing, adding buildings, guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13660 Descr_Strat tutorial]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9091 How to make Character VnVs (traits)]
 
 
===Tutorials on Scripting===
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=221683 How-to: Spawn an army (spawn_army command: a closer look)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88608 How to:Script spawn armies(make your own spartacus and hannibal!)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=173537 How-to: Use the ui_indicator command]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=173542 How-to: Use the play_sound_event command]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=169689 How-to: Add a background script to your mod]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259487 Beginner's Scripting Guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=169852 How-to: Setup your mod to have more than 2 turns per year]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=169930 How-to: Let the player make a yes/no choice in a script]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=169932 How-to: Block user controls while advice is displayed]
 
 
===Miscellaneous Tutorials===
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=439235 Krn3ll's RTW wall modding guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=437930 Krn3ll Guide to add brand new buildings to RTW 1.5]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=409568 Complete Guide to Settlement Creation (WIP)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=400208 Making Faction Symbols in GIMP]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=398733 How To Fix UAC and VirtualStore Problems]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=326180 Creating a faction symbol with GIMP]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=325894 Porting Alexander Historical Battle to RTW]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=299823 Making Historical Battles]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=263469 How To: Port a RTW mod to ATW - guidelines(WIP)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=225618 How to put Custom Battles on using a Mod Switch]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=208559 Mounting a Cavalry Unit for Info Cards in 3ds Max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199276 Beginner's Modding Manual (RTW)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182140 How to make a basic mod folder.]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=179580 Adding Quotes and Loading Screens]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=177834 Guide: Complete guide to BPI - model info files]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=170600 Making Unit cards with 3ds Max]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=159014 Davide's Tutorial: how to edit/change building models skins]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=151230 Quick tutorial for cool maps (Photoshop)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=96361 Modding Rome.LNT]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72457 Voicemod setup tutorial/guide]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61918 How to make an useful RTW shortcut]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60287 Hader's Pref.txt Quick Walkthrough]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59208 Making your own Custom Battles]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54105 Modding Music - Want your own Music?]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49498 Unpacking Files Step-By-Step]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49260 Quick Guide to taking Great Screenshots]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46685 How to put Videos in the event messages (RTW:BI)]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44952 Faction icons/banners/strat map how to]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=41936 Howto: Night Battles for RTW]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=40283 How to make the Ostrogoths playable]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34559 Multiple installs. How to save your harddrive.]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29767 Movie_cam instructions]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25544 A Beginners guide to Preferences.txt]
 
*[http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92057 A Modder's Best Friend: Command Line Switches]
 
 
==Tutorials on .Org==
 
===Map/Starting Conditions===
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50437 How to make an entirely new campaign map] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661157&postcount=4 How to change the starting diplomatic stance of factions] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661156&postcount=3 How to edit a resource] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=676346&postcount=14 How to change the starting owner of a province] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=743144&postcount=50 How to assign starting generals different bodyguards] (by [[Epistolary Richard]])
 
 
===Units and Buildings===
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50439 A complete breakdown of export_descr_building.txt] (by MasterOfNone/[[Dol Guldur]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=88859 A complete breakdown of export_descr_units.txt] (by [[Aradan]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661155&postcount=2 How to make province-specific units] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=743144&postcount=48 How to add officers to mounted units] (by [[Epistolary Richard]])
 
 
===Text editing & Scripting===
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661159&postcount=5 How to change faction names] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=664918&postcount=6 How to give city rebels different names] (by Monkwarrior)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=671280&postcount=8 How to edit unit names] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=777183&postcount=52 How to edit leaders names for a faction] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=808772&postcount=56 How to give different factions different building descriptions] (by [[Dol Guldur]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=46738 A beginners guide to scripting] (by [[Epistolary Richard]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=57014 An intermediate guide to scripting] (by [[Epistolary Richard]])
 
 
===Aesthetics===
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=682967&postcount=20 How to edit unit cards] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50457 How to edit faction banners and symbols] (by Monkwarrior)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=39733 ''RTW''-specific modeling tutorial (for experienced modelers)] (by Hoggy)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=60901 Creating new vegetation for battlemaps] (by [[Duke John]])
 
 
===Miscellaneous===
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=679324&postcount=15 How to change strategic unit speeds universally] (by [[Myrddraal]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=679325&postcount=16 How to change strategic movement speeds for ships and agent types] (by maxpublic)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=48365 How to edit city battle-map layouts] (by dsyrow1/SigniferOne)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=723562&postcount=1 How to change AI construction tendencies(AI personalities)] (by CA)
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=55112 How to create a new culture in ''Barbarian Invasion'' (and 1.3/1.5)] (by MasterOfNone/[[Dol Guldur]])
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=54858 Adding a new religion in BI] (by [[Alpaca]])
 
 
==Other Compilations of Tutorials==
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=77 The Guild: Scriptorium]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/local_links.php?catid=70 The Guild: RTW Modding Tutorials Database] A categorised list of 440+ tutorials for [[RTW]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 11:35, 18 May 2020

Rome:Total War & Remastered - Modding Index


Category contains modding tutorials for Rome: Total War.

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