Empire: Total War - Modding Index

Below is the list of tutorials and resources for modding Empire: Total War:

General Set-up Information

• Tutorial - STARTPOS.ESF analysis and modifications. HYBRID startpos.esf - by husserlTW - includes links to tools and other tutorials
• Tutorial - Replacing the grand campaign - by alpaca
• Answer - Mod-Foldering regions.esf and other campaign map data - by Irmo - images missing
• Answer - How to install various types of mods for ETW - by ForteS
• Tutorial - Perfect ESF<->XML converter - Modifications Tutorial - by ForteS - includes ids and 'how-to' make various basic changes
• Tutorial - How to mount multiple views of pack files simultaneously - by taw - (using FUSE)

Units

• Tutorial - How to create a custom unit - a complete guide - by Aldgarkalaughskel - images missing
• Tutorial - How to add from another faction's unit to your faction - by The Phenom - Example use: Added Norwegian Ski Troops - by Isostran
• Answer - Rookie's guide on how to mod unit specs with PFM 1.9.9 - by Sir.Cunningham
• Answer - How to Enable Unique Regiment Names - by The Vicar
• Tutorial - How to add a new Cannon Model - by Primergy - images missing
• Answer - Fixed Squares with larger unit sizes - by Ergonomics
• Answer - How to change marines in naval-battles - by Geronimo2006 - images missing

Models

• Tutorial - Merging parts of models in MilkShape 3D - by ProvostGuard - images missing
• Tutorial - Getting your custom weapons in game - by T.C. - images missing

Textures

• Answer - Gloss maps explained - by just

Banners

• Tutorial - How to add new flags - COMPLETED - by husserlTW

Factions

• Tutorial - How to add a new faction replacing an existing one - by husserlTW
• Answer - How to Change/add Victory Conditions - by Seraphim
• Answer - Keeping your old flag after a revolution - by Rekcinad
• Answer - How to change factions' turn order - by Okmin

Characters

• Tutorial - Rename your Admiral's / General's / King's / Edit Family Tree - by Macdaddy02
• Answer - Change ministerial titles - by jeweetwel_youknow

Buildings

• Tutorial - How to add new building slots upgrading cities - by husserlTW
• Tutorial - How to add buildings/slots to Cities - by demis14
• Answer - How to activate an emergent port or town-UPDATED (startpos.esf 22/06) - by husserlTW

Mapping

• Tutorial - Adding New towns to a Region - by Ulsterman
• Answer - Change region ownerships without FOW bug (easy method) - by shokh
• Answer - How to use modfoldered map files in the multiplayer campaign - by T.C.

Battle Maps

• Tutorial - How to add a custom Battle Building - by Primergy

Sounds

• Answer - How to change national language - by Hegemon de Pagan

Music

• Answer - Guide on using your own MP3s to replace in-game music - by LordWedggie

Scripting

• Answer - Diplomacy editing - by Alex1987

Miscellaneous

• Tutorial - Guide to Using DBEditor - by Jinarik - images missing
• Answer - How to remove the Fog of War Bug from Minor Factions - by erasmus777
• Answer - ~ Ketzer's Guide On Getting Rid Of Projectile Clairvoyance ~ - by Ketzerfreund
• Answer - How to get rid of the Warpath menu and get your old menu back - by hip63
• Answer - How to create your own modded patch.pack files - by lesterthenerd
• Answer - How to get 20+ units per army in the campaign - by |Quintus Sertorius|
• Answer - Modding game mechanics in DB files - by LtChambers - early explanation of editing files using hex editor
• Answer - How to edit Turns Per Year in startpos.esf by using ESF Editor - by Apolloa
• Answer - How to edit Victory Condition & Regions to capture by editing startpos.esf - by Apolloa - also covered in: STARTPOS.ESF analysis and modifications. HYBRID startpos.esf
• Resource - Research on accuracy system in Empire: Total War - by p.jakub88

For a more updated list please view this thread on TWcenter.