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*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76289 How to Set up M2TW for modding] by '''Alpaca'''
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76289 How to Set up M2TW for modding] by '''Alpaca'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93141 How to Add Multiple Campaigns (aka provincial campaigns)] by '''Alpaca''' (download included)
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93141 How to Add Multiple Campaigns (aka provincial campaigns)] by '''Alpaca''' (download included)
  
 
*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 Mod Folder Installer] by '''Alpaca'''
 
*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 Mod Folder Installer] by '''Alpaca'''
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*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1342304#post1342304 Using mod switch without bat file] by '''ShellShock'''
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?p=1342304#post1342304 Using mod switch without bat file] by '''ShellShock'''
  
*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=168944 Basic Kingdoms Mod folder] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Download - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=168944 Basic Kingdoms Mod folder] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
 
==Units==
 
==Units==
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74945 Adding Other Factions Units to New Faction] by '''M3rcury15'''  
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74945 Adding Other Factions Units to New Faction] by '''M3rcury15'''  
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78236 Creating Dismounted Version of Existing Unit] by '''Zorgrath'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78236 Creating Dismounted Version of Existing Unit] by '''Zorgrath'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90969 Creating ZoR (Zone of Recruitment) and Recruiting Mercenaries from Buildings] by '''Sabre657'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=90969 Creating ZoR (Zone of Recruitment) and Recruiting Mercenaries from Buildings] by '''Sabre657'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91969 Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit] by '''AliAS'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91969 Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit] by '''AliAS'''
  
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75706 Adding a New Unit] by '''Musashi'''
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=75706 Adding a New Unit] by '''Musashi'''
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*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76357 Using Era System to Recruit Units] by '''DukeofSerbia'''
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76357 Using Era System to Recruit Units] by '''DukeofSerbia'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87288 Giving Units and Buildings the Free Upkeep Ability] by '''Agronak gro-Malog'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87288 Giving Units and Buildings the Free Upkeep Ability] by '''Agronak gro-Malog'''
  
*Resource - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93861 Battle Banners] by '''B. Ward'''
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*Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93861 Battle Banners] by '''B. Ward'''
  
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83291 Adding a Unit to the Game - Solutions to FAQs] by '''Hesford'''
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83291 Adding a Unit to the Game - Solutions to FAQs] by '''Hesford'''
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===Models===
 
===Models===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1283 Mesh to MS3D basic tutorial] by '''zxiang1983''' (requires Milkshape 3D v1.8 and [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1276 Mesh 2 ms3d beta 0.18] by GrumpyOldMan)
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1283 Mesh to MS3D basic tutorial] by '''zxiang1983''' (requires Milkshape 3D v1.8 and [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1276 Mesh 2 ms3d beta 0.18] by GrumpyOldMan)
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93806 Getting your own (made from scratch) models into the game] by '''indian_boy90''' (includes converting from Milkshape to 3DS Max etc)
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93806 Getting your own (made from scratch) models into the game] by '''indian_boy90''' (includes converting from Milkshape to 3DS Max etc)
  
 
===Textures===
 
===Textures===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83515 How to Edit Unit Textures] by '''Sir Lancelot'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83515 How to Edit Unit Textures] by '''Sir Lancelot'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55689 PhotoShop Skinning Tutorial] by '''Halie Satanus''' - (written for RTW but principles relevant)
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55689 PhotoShop Skinning Tutorial] by '''Halie Satanus''' - (written for RTW but principles relevant)
  
 
===Animations===
 
===Animations===
  
*Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74055 Unpacking Animation Files] by '''zxiang1983'''
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*Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74055 Unpacking Animation Files] by '''zxiang1983'''
  
 
===Banners===
 
===Banners===
  
*Resource - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93861 Banner Template] by '''bdotward'''
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*Resource - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93861 Banner Template] by '''bdotward'''
  
 
===Statistics===
 
===Statistics===
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==Mapping==
 
==Mapping==
 
===Campaign Map===
 
===Campaign Map===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=123229 Introduction to Mapping Lesson 1] [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=124501 Lesson 2] [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=125651 Lesson 3] by '''GrnEyedDvl''' (Written for M2TW but also applicable for RTW) ([http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1622 Link to MapClass files)]
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=123229 Introduction to Mapping Lesson 1] [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=124501 Lesson 2] [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=125651 Lesson 3] by '''GrnEyedDvl''' (Written for M2TW but also applicable for RTW) ([https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=1622 Link to MapClass files)]
  
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50437 Making a New Campaign Map] by '''Myrddraal''' (written for RTW but mostly applicable for M2TW)
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=50437 Making a New Campaign Map] by '''Myrddraal''' (written for RTW but mostly applicable for M2TW)
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39035 How I Make My Maps] by '''BDH''' (covers use of satellite data - written for RTW but applicable for M2TW)
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39035 How I Make My Maps] by '''BDH''' (covers use of satellite data - written for RTW but applicable for M2TW)
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73660 Adding a New Region] by '''Xerces'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=73660 Adding a New Region] by '''Xerces'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91758 Changing the Appearance of Cities] by Ralendil
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91758 Changing the Appearance of Cities] by Ralendil
  
 
* Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=74616 Vanilla Map Settlement Position Numbers] by Nem Godslayer
 
* Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=74616 Vanilla Map Settlement Position Numbers] by Nem Godslayer
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*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72810 DIY corrected regions map] by '''Spur'''
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72810 DIY corrected regions map] by '''Spur'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3243827#post3243827 Adding detailed Regions] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3243827#post3243827 Adding detailed Regions] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3156148#post3156148 Adding permanent Stone Forts] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3156148#post3156148 Adding permanent Stone Forts] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5961163#post5961163 Replacing Strat Models] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5961163#post5961163 Replacing Strat Models] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
 
===Battle Map===
 
===Battle Map===
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==Factions==
 
==Factions==
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76202 Creating a New Faction using Saxons and Normans] by '''selenius4tsd'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76202 Creating a New Faction using Saxons and Normans] by '''selenius4tsd'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79274 Adding a New Faction from Nothing - Step by Step Guide] by '''DukeofSerbia'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79274 Adding a New Faction from Nothing - Step by Step Guide] by '''DukeofSerbia'''
  
 
*Tutorial - [[Emergent_Factions_-_M2TW| Guide to Emergent Factions in M2TW]]
 
*Tutorial - [[Emergent_Factions_-_M2TW| Guide to Emergent Factions in M2TW]]
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*Answer - [[How_to_Unlock_All_Factions| How to Unlock all Factions]]
 
*Answer - [[How_to_Unlock_All_Factions| How to Unlock all Factions]]
  
*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4439761#post4439761 Adding a new Faction] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Download - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4439761#post4439761 Adding a new Faction] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
 
===Diplomacy===
 
===Diplomacy===
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==Characters==
 
==Characters==
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83818 Creating Hyper-Extended Family Trees] by '''Lopus'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83818 Creating Hyper-Extended Family Trees] by '''Lopus'''
  
 
===Traits & Ancillaries===
 
===Traits & Ancillaries===
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*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72085 Scripted unit recruitment pool replenishment] by '''Epistolary Richard'''
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72085 Scripted unit recruitment pool replenishment] by '''Epistolary Richard'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?91698-alpaca-s-Script-O-Rama Alpaca's Script-O-Rama] by [[Alpaca]]
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?91698-alpaca-s-Script-O-Rama Alpaca's Script-O-Rama] by [[Alpaca]]
  
 
===Names===
 
===Names===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1526725#post1526725 Guide to Modding Character Names] by '''deRougemont'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1526725#post1526725 Guide to Modding Character Names] by '''deRougemont'''
  
*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3493 Name Verifier] by '''tornnight'''
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*Download - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=3493 Name Verifier] by '''tornnight'''
  
*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3288767#post3288767 Name Converter] by [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
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*Download - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3288767#post3288767 Name Converter] by [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/member.php?u=14940 '''gigantus''']
  
 
==Sounds==
 
==Sounds==
 
*Tutorial - [[Extracting_Sounds| How to Extract the Sound Files]]
 
*Tutorial - [[Extracting_Sounds| How to Extract the Sound Files]]
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77905 How to Add Your Own Music] by '''Trajan'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77905 How to Add Your Own Music] by '''Trajan'''
  
 
==2D Graphics==
 
==2D Graphics==
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*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 Adding a New Faction Symbol] by '''Alpaca'''
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81326 Adding a New Faction Symbol] by '''Alpaca'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87628 'Eyecandy' (loading screens and menu)] by '''Alletun'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87628 'Eyecandy' (loading screens and menu)] by '''Alletun'''
  
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79810 Changing Faction Icon] by '''AliAS
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79810 Changing Faction Icon] by '''AliAS
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==Miscellaneous==
 
==Miscellaneous==
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77577 Guide to Guilds] by '''DarkKnight'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77577 Guide to Guilds] by '''DarkKnight'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81256 Guide to Missions] by '''DarkKnight'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81256 Guide to Missions] by '''DarkKnight'''
  
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92185 How To Add New Historic Events] by  '''selenius4tsd'''
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*Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92185 How To Add New Historic Events] by  '''selenius4tsd'''
  
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84940 Adding A New Religion] by '''uanime5'''
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=84940 Adding A New Religion] by '''uanime5'''

Revision as of 08:19, 15 February 2020

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

For modding tools (e.g. model exporters) see M2TW Modding Tools

See also M2TW Modding Tutorials Category for tutorials contained on this Wiki.

When adding items please keep to existing format with type of article first;

  • Tutorial = extensive tutorial, step by step how to mod something etc.
  • Resource = lists of things that work in game, docudemon etc.
  • Download = downloads of helpful starting set-ups, re-formatted files etc. (not tools or mods please)
  • Answer = short piece on minor topic or answer to frequently asked question.

General Set-up Information

Units

Unit Cards

Models

Textures

Animations

Banners

Statistics

Formations

Buildings

Mapping

Campaign Map

  • Tutorial - How I Make My Maps by BDH (covers use of satellite data - written for RTW but applicable for M2TW)

Battle Map

Factions

Diplomacy

AI behaviour

Characters

Traits & Ancillaries

Scripting

Names

Sounds

Music

2D Graphics

Miscellaneous