Dark Sheer - Or Any1 else to install attack copter!

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Lavindathar

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Hey,

I got stuck trying to install that copter, so I was wondering whether u did it yet?

How do u get the game to link to the images, so they run in game??

I really want to learn how to make unit's, all I need is a push....basically, a human to communicate with, rather than leaving forum msgs.

It wont be too hard for me to grasp, as I am fluent in computing languages such as html, ssi and VB. I shud get it...

Please...do any of you use MSN??

or an email addy wud be nice!

Brad_Kirk69@hotmail.com
 
I installed the Attack Chopper and its working fine.

And the zip file that I attached the link to is based on the one installed on my computer so basically all the files should work.:)

So tell me your problem and I will try to help.

Its kinda hard to go to MSN or ICQ when I read this forum as I turn off my ICQ when I am reading this because I am playing Civ3 at the same time :D

Its a good way to kill those in between turn time :lol:
 
I managed to add a unit (the coracle), and I understand basic concepts.

When i tried to install the Chopper, I just got confused. I did the same as with the Coracle, but how do i get a picture to appear in game.

I think i get most of it, but a chat wud be nicer. Maybe u cud just add me on MSN, see if i was on or not before u turned me off.

Could someone write a VERY detailed way of adding NEW units with NEW pictures.

The other tutorial doesnt explain!
 
Which picture do you mean?

1) The one at the construct unit que
2) The one that appear when the shield is accumulating
3) The one that appear in the game when the unit is completed
4) The icon in the civilopedia

Thats about all I can think of for a unit

1) The picture that is used in the construct que is from the file units_32.pcx. If you want to make an icon for the Attack Chopper, you will need to use a file such as Photoshop (which are bundled with lots of scanner nowadays) or Paintbrush (the one that comes with windows). Open up the units_32.pcx file and add some blank link by copy the last line and paste in at the bottom of the file. The last 8 icons in the file are era icons for Leader, Army, Settler & worker. These 8 icons must always be the last 8. So, say you have already added Coracle and Attack Chopper, you just need to copy the 8 icons and move them 2 step from their original position. After doing that you will get 2 blank box before the last 8 icons. This is where your two new icon going to sits. Just copy the galley icon and paste it in the first box for Coracle and copy the Chopper icon from the pcx file attached in the zip file (use the small one or reduce the big one to 32 x 32 before you copy it). After you paste the pic into the second box the picture will look weird due to the palette setting of the both files are diff. You just need to change some of the color by yourself. This will not affect the actual graphic after the unit is completed, just the icon in the construct que.

2) & 3) This two uses the icon in the AttackChopperDefault.flc. So as long as you have make the necessary directory/folder and copied all the flc files into the folder it should be fine.

4) Civilopedia icons uses the two pcx files in the zip file. If you follow the instructions on how to make a Coracle to create a civilopedia then you should be fine. You just need to point the two pcx files to the Civilopedia entry using the PediaIcon.txt file which sits in the same folder as the Civilopedia.txt file.

I will be around the forum for quite a bit (I am going to wait and see if anyone else complain about the patch before I install it for the second time as downloading a 7+MB file for twice with a 56k modem is not a fun thing to do :mad: ). So if you still have any more question just post them here again. I will check this post pretty often. :)
 
I just tried to trace an email from u, but it failed.

Please add me on MSN messenger, and we can talk.

My addy is Brad_Kirk69@hotmail.com

This forum talk is hard for me to manage...Please???

I ask again, because I only sort of understand what u said above.

And thanx for the patience!
 
Hello Dark Sheer

I would be VERY happy if you could send me an e-mail aswell, twlling me how to install new units with pictures. I tried but failed :-(
My e-mail: fahlsten@hotmail.com

Regards

Michael
 
Hello again Dark Sheer

I thought I managed to figure it out, by reading your answer in this post, well I got the icon in my editor to work, but when I started the game it crahsed??? Pretty annoying

Well, I'll have a look at your other thread then.

Thanks

Michael
 
Hello once again Dark Sheer

I still can't make it work. The game crashes every time I try to build the Airtrans. But the coracle works?? Do I have to adjust the icon numbers in PediaIcons aswell?
I really really want to make this work. Please heeeeeeeelp

Regards

Michael
 
I believe you must have name either the folder/directory wrongly or the ini file wrongly.

If you created a unit call Air Transport then :

1) You must has a directory call Air Transport. A name like AirTrans will not do

2) Inside the directory there must also be an ini file called Air Transport.ini (Folder and ini file MUST have the same name as the unit. This is hardcoded;) )

3) The ini file must point to a valid .flc file such as AirTransDefault.flc as the build icon is taken from there. But if you use the ini file provided by the author its already pointed to that file :confused:

4) The sound file in the ini file pointed to some sound files from the bomber. So you need to copy those files from the bomber directory. But this should not affect the building of unit as sound is only use when you starts to move the unit.
 
Good morning Dark Sheer

The one thing I did wrong was to call the folder airtrans, dammit!!
How did you know?? I really tried EVERYTHING, but that :-) I tried to change the settler with the airtrans' FLC's and that worked but when I wanted to create the airtans it crashed, but now I know why. I can't wait to see if it works now.
Thank you so much for your help!!!!

Regards

Michael
*feeling a bit stupid now*
 
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