darkonion
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People with modding experience: Please come share your wealth of knowledge with those of us who just want to learn how to do what you guys do. 
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darkonion
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ALRIGHT... I personally understant the BASICS of xml scripting... i just need to know how to script out python files and images... someone please help me...
Learn Python, Learn C++ so you can use SDK, Learn XML (Pretty Easy) and start going. It's also good to know how to make units in 3Ds Max 7 or Blender, and how to skin units. You should also learn how to create leaderheads in GIMB or DXTBmp.
That should cover everything, most or all of the above have tutorials in this forum.
That should cover everything, most or all of the above have tutorials in this forum.
darkonion
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AlCosta15 said:
thanx... but do i need a programm or sumthing to actuall write these files???
Go to Python.org and download it. You don't have to do this to write python scripts for Civ, but it will help as you learn it. There are plenty of beginner guides to it on the Internet. I used this one:
http://www.sthurlow.com/python/lesson01/
I already had some C++ and Java experience which really helps, but these lesson should give you enough of a base that you can then look at the Python scripts in Civ's assets and see what they do. There used to be a Civ4 PythonAPI on line, but I can't find it anymore. It lists all the classes and methods (this will make sense after you know some Python) that civ uses. It's out of date now with the new patch anyway, and a new one should be coming soon. Check these forums and the apolyton ones for updates. Maybe someone here knows a working link to the old one in the mean time.
Learning C++ to mod the SDK is a bit trickier as it is much more complex than Python. I'd recommend that you stick to Python for a bit first. If you learn it and enjoy it, it will provide a solid foundation for learning C++. When you want to give that a try, this thread will help you get started, it has links to everything you'll need to download:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=166933
Finally, XML is just a way to organize data. You can open those files in any text editor and figure out what they are for.
http://www.sthurlow.com/python/lesson01/
I already had some C++ and Java experience which really helps, but these lesson should give you enough of a base that you can then look at the Python scripts in Civ's assets and see what they do. There used to be a Civ4 PythonAPI on line, but I can't find it anymore. It lists all the classes and methods (this will make sense after you know some Python) that civ uses. It's out of date now with the new patch anyway, and a new one should be coming soon. Check these forums and the apolyton ones for updates. Maybe someone here knows a working link to the old one in the mean time.
Learning C++ to mod the SDK is a bit trickier as it is much more complex than Python. I'd recommend that you stick to Python for a bit first. If you learn it and enjoy it, it will provide a solid foundation for learning C++. When you want to give that a try, this thread will help you get started, it has links to everything you'll need to download:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=166933
Finally, XML is just a way to organize data. You can open those files in any text editor and figure out what they are for.
Shqype
Shqyptar
I have uploaded a "Clean XML" folder with some of the most basic files added as almost empty templates for creating a new mod. Check it out 
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=167979
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=167979
DonStamos
Mobster Inc©
Where do you get the programs for units/leaderheads?
dalek master
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AlCosta15 said:
what do you mean "blender"? Is that the program where you create models by drawing them in 2D? I think I can get that, is there a civ4 plugin for it then?
Shqype said:I have uploaded a "Clean XML" folder with some of the most basic files added as almost empty templates for creating a new mod. Check it out
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=167979
that's very good of you
dalek master
Prince
AlCosta15 said:
ok I'll see.
darkonion
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what do u need to edit or create .dds files... like the art work and stuff like that...
croxis
Chat room op
blender.org is a free 3d program editor. A bit of a learning curve but great workflow. Also you will need the nif tools to convert the blender files to the format civ 4 uses
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darkonion
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dalek master said:
thanx lotz...
dalek master
Prince
Tycoon101 said:
are you sure you have put ini files in?
make sure all the files have the correct names as well, that's the most I can say working on your post
dalek master said:are you sure you have put ini files in?
make sure all the files have the correct names as well, that's the most I can say working on your post
Oh, never mind, I don't know what I'm talking about anyway
Another question: how can I combine mods into one single mod that doesn't have conflicting mods- (I'd like to create some thing with the Training barracks and mercenary mod, along with a few others.)
darkonion
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eljeffe said:
This site was great and all... but it didn't show me how to write script for civ4... it wasnt up to date on that section
