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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293150 Replacing the grand campaign] - by [[alpaca]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=293150 Replacing the grand campaign] - by [[alpaca]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?239933-TUTORIAL-How-to-create-Mods How to create Mods] - by [[MrThib]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?239933-TUTORIAL-How-to-create-Mods How to create Mods] - by [[MrThib]] - <small>images missing</small>
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=275922 Mod-Foldering regions.esf and other campaign map data] - by [[Irmo]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=418688 How to install various types of mods for ETW] - by [[ForteS]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=418688 How to install various types of mods for ETW] - by [[ForteS]]
 
* Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?696782&p=14661395&viewfull=1#post14661395 ways to activate mods for Empire Total War] - by [[Alwyn]]
 
* Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?696782&p=14661395&viewfull=1#post14661395 ways to activate mods for Empire Total War] - by [[Alwyn]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=447468 How to use modfoldered map files in the multiplayer campaign] - by [[T.C.]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=275922 Mod-Foldering regions.esf and other campaign map data] - by [[Irmo]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?239487-Empire-Mod-Architecture-Primer Empire Mod Architecture Primer] - by [[JeromeGrasdyke]] (CA)
 
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?239487-Empire-Mod-Architecture-Primer Empire Mod Architecture Primer] - by [[JeromeGrasdyke]] (CA)
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?601995 Easy Launcher] - by [[husserlTW]]
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?601995 Easy Launcher] - by [[husserlTW]]
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Tools and modding approaches that will apply to multiple aspects of the game.
 
Tools and modding approaches that will apply to multiple aspects of the game.
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=435765 Perfect ESF<->XML converter - Modifications Tutorial] - by [[ForteS]]  - <small>includes ids and 'how-to' make various basic changes</small>
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=435765 Perfect ESF<->XML converter - Modifications Tutorial] - by [[ForteS]]  - <small>includes ids and 'how-to' make various basic changes</small>
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=332238 The great DB Manual] - by [[Lazy Knight]]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=332238 The great DB Manual] - by [[Lazy Knight]]
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=419073 Complete guide to ETW's localisation files (aka "The Loc")] - by [[Okmin]]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=419073 Complete guide to ETW's localisation files (aka "The Loc")] - by [[Okmin]]
 
* '''Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?776975 Rusted PackFile Manager (RPFM)]''' - by [[Frodo45127]]  - <small>all Warscape</small>
 
* '''Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?776975 Rusted PackFile Manager (RPFM)]''' - by [[Frodo45127]]  - <small>all Warscape</small>
 
* '''Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?730823 Pack File Manager 4+]''' - by [[daniu]] - <small>all Warscape</small>
 
* '''Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?730823 Pack File Manager 4+]''' - by [[daniu]] - <small>all Warscape</small>
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==Units==
 
==Units==
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=238847 How to create a custom unit - a complete guide] - by [[Aldgarkalaughskel]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=238847 How to create a custom unit - a complete guide] - by [[Aldgarkalaughskel]] - <small>images missing</small>
* Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679577-How-to-create-a-new-unit How to create a new unit (for new modders): with guides and PFM advice] - by [[Alwyn]]  
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* Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?679577-How-to-create-a-new-unit How to create a new unit (for new modders): with guides and PFM advice] - by [[Alwyn]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=239545 How to add from another faction's unit to your faction] - by [[The Phenom]] - <small>Example use:</small> [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245174 Added Norwegian Ski Troops] - by [[Isostran]]  
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=239545 How to add from another faction's unit to your faction] - by [[The Phenom]] - <small>Example use:</small> [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=245174 Added Norwegian Ski Troops] - by [[Isostran]]  
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=413091 How to add a new Cannon Model] - by [[Primergy]] - <small>images missing</small>  
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=413091 How to add a new Cannon Model] - by [[Primergy]] - <small>images missing</small>  
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* Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272139-STARTPOS-ESF-analysis-and-modifications-HYBRID-startpos-esf&p=14561568&viewfull=1#post14561568 How to change which faction is emergent in a region] - by [[Alwyn]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272139-STARTPOS-ESF-analysis-and-modifications-HYBRID-startpos-esf&p=14561568&viewfull=1#post14561568 How to change which faction is emergent in a region] - by [[Alwyn]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=407910 Change region ownerships without FOW bug (easy method)] - by [[shokh]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=407910 Change region ownerships without FOW bug (easy method)] - by [[shokh]]
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=447468 How to use modfoldered map files in the multiplayer campaign] - by [[T.C.]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?604285 How to change a region's religious percentage using-ESF-Editor] - by [[Legend of War]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?604285 How to change a region's religious percentage using-ESF-Editor] - by [[Legend of War]]
 
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=355187 Guide to the ETW map] - by [[uanime5]]
 
* Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=355187 Guide to the ETW map] - by [[uanime5]]
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==UI==
 
==UI==
This section is for general alterations to the UI, for specific individual items e.g. faction flags, please see the sections above.
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This section is for general alterations to the User Interface, for specific individual items e.g. faction flags, please see the sections above.
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=297813 How to get rid of the Warpath menu and get your old menu back] - by [[hip63]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=297813 How to get rid of the Warpath menu and get your old menu back] - by [[hip63]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?563925 Icons with Photoshop CS4] - by [[Bethencourt]] - <small>no images</small>
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?563925 Icons with Photoshop CS4] - by [[Bethencourt]] - <small>no images</small>
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===Videos===
 
===Videos===
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=295951 BIK RAD TOOLS (for videos)] - by [[♔KillZoneGB♔]]
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=295951 BIK RAD TOOLS (for videos)] - by [[♔KillZoneGB♔]]
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===Text Descriptions===
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=419073 Complete guide to ETW's localisation files (aka "The Loc")] - by [[Okmin]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=397693 How to save changes in *.loc file] - by [[p.jakub88]]
  
 
==Mid-Campaign Cheats and Preferences Settings==
 
==Mid-Campaign Cheats and Preferences Settings==
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=455973 How to edit Turns Per Year in startpos.esf by using ESF Editor] - by [[Apolloa]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=455973 How to edit Turns Per Year in startpos.esf by using ESF Editor] - by [[Apolloa]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=455987 How to edit Victory Condition & Regions to capture by editing startpos.esf] - by [[Apolloa]] - <small>also covered in: [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272139-STARTPOS-ESF STARTPOS.ESF analysis and modifications. HYBRID startpos.esf]</small>
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=455987 How to edit Victory Condition & Regions to capture by editing startpos.esf] - by [[Apolloa]] - <small>also covered in: [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?272139-STARTPOS-ESF STARTPOS.ESF analysis and modifications. HYBRID startpos.esf]</small>
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=397693 How to save changes in *.loc file] - by [[p.jakub88]]
 
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=399645 How to disable the replenish troops button in Grand Campaign] - by [[p.jakub88]] - <small> relies on deleting vanilla file</small>
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=399645 How to disable the replenish troops button in Grand Campaign] - by [[p.jakub88]] - <small> relies on deleting vanilla file</small>
 
* Answer -  [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?691755 How to add slaves as a commodity (plus icon attachment)] - by [[argonian68]]  
 
* Answer -  [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?691755 How to add slaves as a commodity (plus icon attachment)] - by [[argonian68]]  

Revision as of 07:20, 16 May 2020

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Tutorials, resources and tools for modding Empire: Total War:

The below listing provides links to tutorials, useful answers to common modding questions, resources and tools, divided by category.
When adding items please keep to existing format with the type of article first;

  • Tutorial = extensive tutorial, step by step how to mod something etc.
  • Answer = short piece on minor topic or answer to frequently asked question.
  • Resource = lists of things that work in-game, docudemons, templates, downloads of helpful starting set-ups etc.
  • Tool = modding tools, for extracting, modifying, verifying, re-packing etc.

General Information

Mod Set-up and Launching

Common Tools and Principles

Tools and modding approaches that will apply to multiple aspects of the game.

Units

Naval Units

Models

Textures

Animations

Unit Flags/Banners

Unit Stats and Abilities

Formations

Campaign Map (Start Positions)

Whilst the ETW campaign map cannot be re-designed in the same way as earlier Total War games alterations can be made to the starting set-up of regions and armies:

Campaign Elements

Cultures

Factions

Characters

Agents

Buildings

Army/Unit Recruitment

Diplomacy

Research

Battle Map

Sounds

Music

UI

This section is for general alterations to the User Interface, for specific individual items e.g. faction flags, please see the sections above.

Videos

Text Descriptions

Mid-Campaign Cheats and Preferences Settings

These items are unlikely to be used in modding, but maybe useful for reference or testing:

Tool Support and Format Research

This section includes some of the more obscure tools and information more likely to be of use to tool makers than general modders.

Miscellaneous

See Also


Total War Modding

Indexes to Tools, Tutorials & Resources by Game:
Three Kingdoms | Warhammer I, II & III | Attila | Rome II | Shogun 2 | Napoleon: Total War | Empire: Total War | Medieval II: Total War | Rome: Total War & Remastered
Cross Platform Information:
Modelling, Textures and Graphics - Modding Index

Main Categories for Other Modding Pages on the Wiki:
M2TW Modding Category | RTW Modding Category

Modding Workshops on TWC:
Troy | Three Kingdoms | Brittania | Warhammer I, II & III | Attila | Rome II | Shogun 2 | Napoleon | Empire | Medieval II | Rome | Rome Remastered | Medieval I

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