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<center><big>Below is an index to modding tutorials etc for the [[Rome: Total War]] game and expansions.</big>
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<big>'''For modding tools currently see [[RTW Modding Tools|here]].'''</big> - (to be merged to this page)
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The Wiki has categories covering RTW Modding the main sections are:
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* [[:Category:RTW Modding|RTW Modding]] - Overview level
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* [[:Category: Rome Remastered Modding|Rome Remastered Modding]]
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* [[:Category:RTW Campaign Map Modding|RTW Campaign Map Modding]]
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* [[:Category:RTW Battle Map Modding|RTW Battle Map Modding]]
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* [[:Category:RTW Skins, Models & Animations|RTW Skins, Models & Animations]]
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* [[:Category:RTW Sounds & Media Modding|RTW Sounds & Media Modding]]
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* [[:Category:RTW Text Editing & Scripting|RTW Text Editing & Scripting]]
  
Below is an index to modding tutorials etc for the [[Rome: Total War]] series of games.
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=Total War: Rome Remastered Information=
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Unless otherwise noted most of the information in the Common Information section below will also be of use in modding Rome Remastered.
  
Much of the information was originally taken from [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=483527#Tut this post] at TWC.  Tutorials listed first and in bold type are most likely to be commonly used.  Many tutorials have unfortunately lost their explanatory images due to the imageshack shut down - those tutorials which no longer make any sense without images been removed from list (see list on discussion page) - those tutorials shown below in italics do suffer severely from loss of images, but may still be useful in some circumstances.
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Feral have released modding tools and documentation for Remastered on their [https://github.com/FeralInteractive/romeremastered Rome Remastered github].
  
For modding tools see [[:Category:RTW Modding Tools|here]].
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Rome Remastered specific information can also be found on the following wiki pages ''(work in progress, please help!)'':
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*'''[[Total War: Rome Remastered - Modding]]'''
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*[[File Differences - Rome Remastered]]
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*[[Porting a Mod to Rome Remastered]]
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*[[Creating New Campaign Map in Rome Remastered]]
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*[[Unit Models in Rome Remastered]]
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*[[IWTE - Rome Remastered Functions]]
  
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Rome Remastered specific forum tutorials include:
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?812821 Making PBR Textures for Rome Remastered Units] - by [[KurdishNomad]]
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=Common Information=
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Much of the information below was originally taken from [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=483527#Tut this post] at TWC.  Tutorials listed first and in bold type are most likely to be commonly used.  Many tutorials have unfortunately lost their explanatory images - those tutorials which no longer make any sense without images been removed (see list on discussion page) - the tutorials shown below in italics suffer from loss of images, but may still be useful in some circumstances.
 
==General Set Up Information==
 
==General Set Up Information==
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49498 Unpacking Files Step-By-Step]
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* '''Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199276 Beginner's Modding Manual (RTW)] - by [[Aradan]]''' - Covers the full process of setting up a mod-folder and making map, unit and text changes.
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=199276 Beginner's Modding Manual (RTW)]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=398733 How To Fix UAC and VirtualStore Problems] - by [[SigniferOne]]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182140 How to make a basic mod folder.]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60287 Hader's Pref.txt Quick Walkthrough] - by [[Hader]]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=398733 How To Fix UAC and VirtualStore Problems]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25544 A Beginners guide to Preferences.txt] - by [[Borsook]]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34559 Multiple installs. How to save your harddrive.]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92057 A Modder's Best Friend: Command Line Switches] - by [[Simetrical]]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25544 A Beginners guide to Preferences.txt]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61918 How to make an useful RTW shortcut] - by [[Arbaces]]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92057 A Modder's Best Friend: Command Line Switches]
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* Answer - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=182140 How to make a basic mod folder.] - by [[Starvin Marvin]] - <small>images missing</small>
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61918 How to make an useful RTW shortcut]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=60287 Hader's Pref.txt Quick Walkthrough]
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===Unpacking and Finding the Files===
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Many file in the base RTW game are supplied in packed format, a modder will often need to unpack them.  Sound and animation files remain in separate packs after this process and need additional tools to unpack them.
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* '''Tutorial''' - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49498 Unpacking Files Step-By-Step] - by [[Publius]]
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* '''Tool''' - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?488988-Return-of-XIDX Return of XIDX] - by [[Europa Barbarorum]] Team - updated unpacker
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* Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=32 IDX extractor] - by [[Vercingetorix]] - the original unpacking tool
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* Tool - [http://www.twcenter.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=43 PAK extractor] - by [[Vercingetorix]]
  
 
==Units==
 
==Units==
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===Animations===
 
===Animations===
*'''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=319112 The Complete Animations Guide]'''
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* Tutorial - '''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=319112 The Complete Animations Guide]'''
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?598738 On motion capture for the common man - especially for walking]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?598738 On motion capture for the common man - especially for walking]
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?580349 Adding bowstring animation]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?580349 Adding bowstring animation]
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* Resource - [[Rome: Total War's Animation Modification]] - Wiki Page
  
 
==Buildings==
 
==Buildings==
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*'''[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?50437 Making a new campaign map]''' - Org thread by Myrddraal
 
*'''[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?50437 Making a new campaign map]''' - Org thread by Myrddraal
 
*'''[[Campaign_Map_Not_Loading:_RTW|Campaign Map Not Loading]]''' - common problems and [[-show_err]] messages
 
*'''[[Campaign_Map_Not_Loading:_RTW|Campaign Map Not Loading]]''' - common problems and [[-show_err]] messages
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*[https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php/63614-Game-AI-stuff-%281-5%29?p=2053772410&viewfull=1#post2053772410 Game AI stuff] by Nikolai1962
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33332 Adding a new province and changing a cities name]
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=33332 Adding a new province and changing a cities name]
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13660 Descr_Strat tutorial]
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13660 Descr_Strat tutorial]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=351003 Creating new campaign map reference] - instructions for developing a map from satellite data
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=351003 Creating new campaign map reference] - instructions for developing a map from satellite data
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=314925 Fixing bugs on coastlines] - this method involves reducing all beach area to 'flat' (images missing)
 
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=314925 Fixing bugs on coastlines] - this method involves reducing all beach area to 'flat' (images missing)
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100330 How to mod desc_strat ( for beginners )]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100330 How to mod desc_strat (for beginners)]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661156&postcount=3 How to edit a resource]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661156&postcount=3 How to edit a resource]
 
*''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114181 How-To: Satellite/Map to Great map_ground_types/Map] - (images missing - but has links to satellite map resources)''
 
*''[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=114181 How-To: Satellite/Map to Great map_ground_types/Map] - (images missing - but has links to satellite map resources)''
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*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661159&postcount=5 How to change faction names]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=661159&postcount=5 How to change faction names]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=664918&postcount=6 How to give city rebels different names]
 
*[http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=664918&postcount=6 How to give city rebels different names]
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*[https://www.moddb.com/mods/the-fourth-age-total-war/news/fatw-dom-diplomacy-guide The Complete Guide to Rome Total War Diplomacy] by Wambat
  
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
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==Sounds==
 
==Sounds==
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54105 Modding Music - Want your own Music?]
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* '''Wiki Section - [[:Category:RTW Sounds & Media Modding|RTW Sounds & Media Modding]] includes section on all [[:Category:RTW Sound Files|Sound Files]]'''
*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72457 Voicemod setup tutorial/guide]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=54105 Modding Music - Want your own Music?]
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* Tutorial - [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72457 Voicemod setup tutorial/guide]
  
 
==2d Graphics & Menu==
 
==2d Graphics & Menu==
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Latest revision as of 05:09, 30 March 2023

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Below is an index to modding tutorials etc for the Rome: Total War game and expansions.

For modding tools currently see here. - (to be merged to this page)

You are welcome to edit this page, please read these notes for guidance:-
When adding subject areas please use this layout.

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

  • Tutorial = extensive tutorial or guide, 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.

If you remove a link because an item is superseded, shown not to work, etc. please copy the link to the discussion page and note your reason for removal.

The Wiki has categories covering RTW Modding the main sections are:

Total War: Rome Remastered Information

Unless otherwise noted most of the information in the Common Information section below will also be of use in modding Rome Remastered.

Feral have released modding tools and documentation for Remastered on their Rome Remastered github.

Rome Remastered specific information can also be found on the following wiki pages (work in progress, please help!):

Rome Remastered specific forum tutorials include:

Common Information

Much of the information below was originally taken from this post at TWC. Tutorials listed first and in bold type are most likely to be commonly used. Many tutorials have unfortunately lost their explanatory images - those tutorials which no longer make any sense without images been removed (see list on discussion page) - the tutorials shown below in italics suffer from loss of images, but may still be useful in some circumstances.

General Set Up Information

Unpacking and Finding the Files

Many file in the base RTW game are supplied in packed format, a modder will often need to unpack them. Sound and animation files remain in separate packs after this process and need additional tools to unpack them.

Units

Getting Units in Game

Text File Editing for Units

2d Graphics/Textures - General Skills

2d Graphics/Textures - RTW Specific

Unit Cards / Rendering

3d Modelling

Animations

Buildings

Mapping

Campaign Map

See Also Category:RTW Campaign Map Modding

Battle Map

Landscape


Battle Map Buildings


Cultures & Factions

Characters

Sounds

2d Graphics & Menu

Tutorials on Text Editing

Scripting

Miscellaneous Tutorials


Other Compilations of Tutorials


Total War Modding

Indexes to Tools, Tutorials & Resources by Game:
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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:
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