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Links to tutorials and useful answers to common modding questions, divided by category.
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#redirect [[Medieval II: Total War - Modding Index]]
 
 
For modding tools (e.g. model exporters) see '''[[M2TW Modding Tools]]'''
 
 
 
See also '''[[:Category:M2TW Modding Tutorials|M2TW Modding Tutorials Category]]''' for tutorials contained on this Wiki.
 
 
 
When adding items please keep to existing format with type of article first;<br>
 
 
 
*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==
 
 
 
*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)
 
 
 
*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=76099 Mod Folder Installer] by '''Alpaca'''
 
 
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=70892 Using .cfg and .bat files] .org Research Wiki
 
 
 
*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''']
 
 
 
==Units==
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://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'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://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'''
 
 
 
*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=79455 Guide to Formatted modeldb File and Syntax Checker] by '''KnightErrant'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79007 Enabling War Wagons and Wagon Walls] 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'''
 
 
 
*Resource - [http://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'''
 
 
 
===Unit Cards===
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [[Unit_Cards| Unit Cards]] TWC Wiki Article
 
 
 
===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)
 
 
 
*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)
 
 
 
===Textures===
 
*Tutorial - [http://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)
 
 
 
===Animations===
 
 
 
*Answer - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=74055 Unpacking Animation Files] by '''zxiang1983'''
 
 
 
===Banners===
 
 
 
*Resource - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93861 Banner Template] by '''bdotward'''
 
 
 
===Statistics===
 
===Formations===
 
 
 
==Buildings==
 
*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73978 Building Effects New to M2TW] supplied by '''CA''', posted by '''Epistolary Richard'''
 
 
 
==Mapping==
 
===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)]
 
 
 
*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)
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://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
 
 
 
* Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=74616 Vanilla Map Settlement Position Numbers] by Nem Godslayer
 
 
 
*Download - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=81780 Stripped Down Map] by '''Alpaca'''
 
 
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=82397 Map Editing for AI Path-Finding Problems] Ongoing research project by '''nikolai1962'''
 
*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''']
 
 
 
*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''']
 
 
 
*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''']
 
 
 
===Battle Map===
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83266 Making Higher Level Settlements Display as Lower Level Settlements on the Battle Map] by FactionHeir
 
 
 
*Answer - [[How_To_Disable_Green_Arrows_And_Banners| How to Disable Green Arrows and Unit Banners]]
 
 
 
==Factions==
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://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'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [[Emergent_Factions_-_M2TW| Guide to Emergent Factions in M2TW]]
 
 
 
*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''']
 
 
 
===Diplomacy===
 
===AI behaviour===
 
 
 
==Characters==
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83818 Creating Hyper-Extended Family Trees] by '''Lopus'''
 
 
 
===Traits & Ancillaries===
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=77176 Beginners Guide to Coding Traits] by '''Alpaca'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=77177 Beginners Guide to Triggers & Monitors] by '''Alpaca'''
 
 
 
*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73974 List of Character Attributes] supplied by '''CA''', posted by '''Epistolary Richard'''
 
 
 
===Scripting===
 
 
 
*Resource - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=73016 List of Events, Commands and Conditions] supplied by '''CA''', posted 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]]
 
 
 
===Names===
 
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1526725#post1526725 Guide to Modding Character Names] by '''deRougemont'''
 
 
 
*Download - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85734 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''']
 
 
 
==Sounds==
 
*Tutorial - [[Extracting_Sounds| How to Extract the Sound Files]]
 
===Music===
 
*Tutorial - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=77905 How to Add Your Own Music] by '''Trajan'''
 
 
 
==2D Graphics==
 
 
 
*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'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=79810 Changing Faction Icon] by '''AliAS
 
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==Miscellaneous==
 
*Tutorial - [http://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'''
 
 
 
*Tutorial - [http://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=84736 Adding A New Culture] by '''uanime5'''
 
 
 
 
 
*Answer - [[Assassins| Guide to Game Mechanism Behind Assassins]]
 
*Answer - [[Changing_the_Counter_from_Turns_to_Years| Changing the Counter from Turns to Years]]
 
*Answer - [[Changing_the_Number_of_Years_per_Turn| Changing the Number of Years per Turn]]
 
*Answer - [[Removing_the_Pope| How to Remove the Pope]]
 
*Answer - [http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=462545&postcount=34| How to make a movie from battle replay]
 
 
 
[[Category: Modding]][[Category: M2TW Modding]]
 

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