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how do you create a modd (from downloading mod maker to the first step of creation)

July 1, 2008 1:26:01 PM from Sins of a Solar Empire ForumsSins of a Solar Empire Forums
i downloaded everything already to create a modd but i have no idea what file from the mod creator goes where and how to activate the programs to start working.  im attempting capitol mods surrounding capitol ships and abilities if that helps anyone who might aid me.
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Reply #1 July 1, 2008 2:16:33 PM
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There's a pdf included in the download (or should be) that gives you a general rundown and some examples of how to get started on the modding
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Reply #2 July 1, 2008 5:34:27 PM
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ill try it when i get a moment i hope it works cause i kinda need the step by step to get the programs started
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Reply #3 July 1, 2008 6:50:50 PM
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For the basic modding there's nothing to get started. Just start opening the .entity files in GameInfo and go at it. Ship stats, research techs, planets, abilities.. all of it's in there. The actual utils are for advanced stuff like editing particle effects, importing models, etc.
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Reply #4 July 1, 2008 7:19:14 PM
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o ok i found the tutorial its easy to follow but i cant do what its asking because i cant find the lines in the text that its asking for . its very frustrating but i really want to learn how to do this stuff."Open up CAPITALSHIP_PSIBATTLEPSIONIC.entity in your favorite
text editor.
4. Search for “MaxHullPoints”. You should see “StartValue
2100.000000” right below it. Change this to “StartValue 1337000”.
Save and close this file." i cant find this line.

i know im being a bother but everyone starts somewhere.
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Reply #5 July 1, 2008 7:23:54 PM
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i think it may have been when i first started playing there was a mod that i used i will try switching the gameinfo backups
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Reply #6 July 1, 2008 7:46:57 PM
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Make sure you're opening the text files in Notepad.. the line is there
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Reply #7 July 1, 2008 8:44:18 PM
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my text is not showing up properly! looking at the text on some mods that i found and the text i have its incorect. this is odd and no wonder its not working now. you wouldnt happen to be able to help me on that would you?
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Reply #8 July 1, 2008 9:28:26 PM
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Can you post examples of how it's different?
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Reply #9 July 1, 2008 10:11:13 PM
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its fine now i fixed it. it wasnt showing up the same way but if you go into the mod download set you can take the reference game info. thanks for your help. im attempting some mods now to make the game more like halo seperate from the other people doing one.
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Reply #10 July 1, 2008 10:45:27 PM
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Good luck
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