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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=319020 How to add a mangonel to retrofit or bare kingdoms mod] - by [[Ishan]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=319020 How to add a mangonel to retrofit or bare kingdoms mod] - by [[Ishan]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247647 How to add mercenaries] - by [[impspy]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=247647 How to add mercenaries] - by [[impspy]]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=173510 How to add a Greek Fire Unit] - by [[J@mes]] - <small>images missing</small><br>
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=204431 How to make Mounted Greekfirethrowers/Naffatun with just text] - by [[Eothese]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=204431 How to make Mounted Greekfirethrowers/Naffatun with just text] - by [[Eothese]]
* ''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=173510 How to add a Greek Fire Unit] - by [[J@mes]]'' - <small>images missing</small>
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=219716 How to create a GreekFire Cannon] - by [[Eothese]]
 
* Answer - [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83291 Adding a Unit to the Game - Solutions to FAQs] - by [[Hesford]]
 
* Answer - [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83291 Adding a Unit to the Game - Solutions to FAQs] - by [[Hesford]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91969 Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit] - by [[AliAS]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=91969 Changing Mount Type of Cavalry Unit] - by [[AliAS]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=192389 How to add an animal handler unit (Wardogs)] - by [[Eothese]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=192389 How to add an animal handler unit (Wardogs)] - by [[Eothese]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=356981 Quick and dirty method for enabling units for all factions] - by [[Taiji]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=356981 Quick and dirty method for enabling units for all factions] - by [[Taiji]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=157362 Turning footsoldiers into Captains & Generals with text editing only] - by [[Dimitri_Harkov]]
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?84043 formatted modeldb file and associated syntax checker] - by [[KnightErrant]]  
 
* Tool - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?84043 formatted modeldb file and associated syntax checker] - by [[KnightErrant]]  
  
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=120626 The Holy Banana of Jerusalem (Projectile)] - by [[Aranruth]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=120626 The Holy Banana of Jerusalem (Projectile)] - by [[Aranruth]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=357435 How to use weapon upgrades sensibly] - by [[Taiji]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=357435 How to use weapon upgrades sensibly] - by [[Taiji]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=211506 How to: Improve cavalry charges] - by [[Krieg_Boy]]
  
 
===Formations===
 
===Formations===
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* Tutorial - [[Emergent_Factions_-_M2TW| Guide to Emergent Factions in M2TW]] - TWC Wiki Article  
 
* Tutorial - [[Emergent_Factions_-_M2TW| Guide to Emergent Factions in M2TW]] - TWC Wiki Article  
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=251454 Bwians guide to changing a factions name] - by [[Bwian]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=251454 Bwians guide to changing a factions name] - by [[Bwian]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71626 More money for all factions] - by [[Amorphos]]
  
 
===Characters===
 
===Characters===
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83818 Creating Hyper-Extended Family Trees] - by [[Lopus]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=83818 Creating Hyper-Extended Family Trees] - by [[Lopus]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=296296 Making a Family Tree With an Under Age Faction Heir or Leader] - by [[TNZ]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=296296 Making a Family Tree With an Under Age Faction Heir or Leader] - by [[TNZ]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=158912 How to force male offspring and more than four children] - by [[Furin]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117566 HowTo: Custom Portraits] - by [[antirelic]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=117566 HowTo: Custom Portraits] - by [[antirelic]]
  
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92185 How To Add Historical Events] - by [[selenius4tsd]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92185 How To Add Historical Events] - by [[selenius4tsd]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=120655 descr_events file for modified time-scale] - by [[foolfromhell]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=120655 descr_events file for modified time-scale] - by [[foolfromhell]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=70969 for people who want to use gunpowder right away] - by [[Axe-Battler]]
  
 
==Battle Maps==
 
==Battle Maps==
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?728591 AI Personalities] - by [[z3n]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?728591 AI Personalities] - by [[z3n]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?749175 Invade and Defend Decisions] - by [[z3n]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?749175 Invade and Defend Decisions] - by [[z3n]]
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* Tutorial - [http://rtw.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=9,6718,,1] - by CavalryCmdr on Total War Heaven
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198357 Know how about invasions and Ai-horde-mode behavior] - by [[Userpro]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=198357 Know how about invasions and Ai-horde-mode behavior] - by [[Userpro]]
  
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375921 How to implement a field-cost script] - by [[Amon Amarth 930]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=375921 How to implement a field-cost script] - by [[Amon Amarth 930]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=292296 Yes/No Event Tutorial] - by [[Swagger]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=292296 Yes/No Event Tutorial] - by [[Swagger]]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=226270 How to create a complex religion change script] - by [[Polpolgio]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=320881 Make a settlement a power centre for training special units] - by [[Ishan]]
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=320881 Make a settlement a power centre for training special units] - by [[Ishan]]
 
* Answer - [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72085 Scripted unit recruitment pool replenishment] - by [[Epistolary Richard]]
 
* Answer - [https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=72085 Scripted unit recruitment pool replenishment] - by [[Epistolary Richard]]
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* ''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=342770 Vanilla faction symbols: How to make one yourself]'' - by [[Glowbal]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* ''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=342770 Vanilla faction symbols: How to make one yourself]'' - by [[Glowbal]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* ''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86851 Guide for editing Army Banners (strat-map)]'' - by [[Tsar Stefan Dusan IV]] - <small>images missing</small>
 
* ''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=86851 Guide for editing Army Banners (strat-map)]'' - by [[Tsar Stefan Dusan IV]] - <small>images missing</small>
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99300 How to Get Rid of Faction Borders on the Mini Map] - by [[Icefrisco]]
 
===Menu and Loading Screens===
 
===Menu and Loading Screens===
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=347694 31 factions without the Faction Select screen crashing] - by [[uanime5]] - <small>attachments missing</small>
 
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=347694 31 factions without the Faction Select screen crashing] - by [[uanime5]] - <small>attachments missing</small>
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3795851 Nakharar's Basics: Resources] - by [[Nakharar]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3795851 Nakharar's Basics: Resources] - by [[Nakharar]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202229 Nakharar's Basics: Rebels] - by [[Nakharar]]
 
* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202229 Nakharar's Basics: Rebels] - by [[Nakharar]]
* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=272509 Increased Movement Points(Cavalry, Infantry and/or Siege)] - by [[spanish_emperor]]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=272509 Increased Movement Points(Cavalry, Infantry and/or Siege)] - by [[spanish_emperor]] - see also [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=178562 How to fix siege units slowing down your armies] - by [[Serious J]]
 
* Answer - [[Changing_the_Counter_from_Turns_to_Years| Changing the Counter from Turns to Years]] - TWC Wiki Article
 
* Answer - [[Changing_the_Counter_from_Turns_to_Years| Changing the Counter from Turns to Years]] - TWC Wiki Article
 
* Answer - [[Changing_the_Number_of_Years_per_Turn| Changing the Number of Years per Turn]] - TWC Wiki Article
 
* Answer - [[Changing_the_Number_of_Years_per_Turn| Changing the Number of Years per Turn]] - TWC Wiki Article

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Tutorials, resources and tools for modding Medieval II: Total War:

For master list of modding tools (e.g. model exporters) see M2TW Modding Tools (to be merged here)

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

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.

Items marked in bold are likely to be widely useful and form a good starting point on the subject. Items marked in italics may be of limited use, due to missing images or being superseded by later articles.


General Information

Mod-folder Set-up and Resources

The recommended starting point for any new Medieval II: Total War mod is to use a Bare Geomod folder as the base, this provides the modder with a fully functional mod-folder that already incorporates bug-fixes for the vanilla game.

Unpacking

Modders will normally need to unpack the base game to access the original files. Sounds and animations remain packed within the unpacked file structure, see sections below for unpacking them.

Units

Getting Units in Game

Models

Textures

Animations

Unit Sprites

Unit Cards

Making unit cards could also be treated solely as a 2D Graphics issue, but most mods choose to use renders of the unit model in animation pose.

Unit Flags/Banners

Unit Stats and Abilities

Formations

Mapping (Campaign Map)

Strat Models

Campaign Elements

Cultures

Factions

Characters

Agents

Traits, Ancillaries and Attributes

Names

Buildings and Settlements

Army/Unit Recruitment

Diplomacy

Religion

Guilds and Missions

Events

Events can also be added via Scripting:

Battle Maps

Custom Maps

Environment

Battle Map Structures

AI

(this might be split into CAI/BAI)

Scripting

Sounds

Voices

Effects

Music

UI

Menu and Loading Screens

Videos

Text Descriptions

For general information about all text areas, for unit descriptions see Units section, etc:

Console Commands and Config Preferences

Adjustments that can be made via in-game console commands or in players .cfg preferences instead of in modded files:

Tool Support and Format Research

Miscellaneous


Total War Modding

Indexes to Tools, Tutorials & Resources by Game:
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Cross Platform Information:
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