Video Tutorials on Modding Civ4
Overexplained
Welcome to Overexplained, a new video tutorial series I am creating that explains different topics on modding Civ4. I over-explain things to the point where I hope everyone who wants to learn how to mod can comprehend things. Video tutorials will hopefully confer the clarity needed.Overexplained
As I create more tutorials for this series, I will be adding them here. My goal is one or more a week.
Melee Weapon Swap Tutorial
Expertise Required: Basic XML Knowledge, Basic File Structure Knowledge
Relevant Files
NifSkope 1.2.0 Alpha 2 Download
Files Used in Video
File Structure Tutorial
Expertise Required: None
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
How to Create a Mod
Expertise Required: None
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
Ballista
Credits:
Kathy - Ballista
How to Add a Leaderhead
Expertise Required: How to Create a Mod
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
Henry the VIII
Credits:
Midnight-Blue766 - Henry the VIII LH
How to Add a Custom Button
Expertise Required: How to Add a Leaderhead
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
GIMP 2.8
DDS Plugin
Henry the VIII
Button Outline
Credits:
Midnight-Blue766 - Henry the VIII LH
Basic NifSwap Tutorial
Expertise Required: Basic XML Knowledge, Basic File Structure Knowledge, Weapon Swap (recommended)
Relevant Files
NifSkope 1.2.0 Alpha 2 Download
Files Used in Video
Credits:
mechaerik - Original Militia
Bakuel - Arabic Worker
How to Create a DECAL Flag
Expertise Required: How to Add a Button (recommended)
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
GIMP 2.8
DDS Plugin
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Line by Line
Line by Line is a tutorial series where we take an in-depth look at the XML Files used for Civ4 modding. I convey the nitty-gritty details of each tag and ramble on.

Line by Line: Intro Video
Expertise Required: How to Create a Mod (Recommended)
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
Modiki
Line by Line: CivilizationInfos (Civ4 Modding)
Expertise Required: How to Create a Mod (Recommended)
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
Civ4CivilizationInfos
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Know Your Tools
Know Your Tools is a tutorial series where we take an in-depth look at the tools for Civ4 modding. I convey the tips and tricks I know to make things work, and I hope you learn something from these.
Know Your Tools: GIMP Basics
Expertise Required: How to Add a Button (recommended)
Relevant Files and Programs
Papal Spearman
GIMP 2.8
DDS Plugin
Know Your Tools: Worldbuilder Basics
Expertise Required: How to Create a Mod (Recommended)
Relevant Files and Programs
Notepad++
Worldbuilder Modiki
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Tactics and Tips
Tactics and Tips is a tutorial series where I simply work on my modding projects while I give you tips that help you figure out how modding works on an extremely practical level.
Tactics and Tips: Shield Tactics
Expertise Required: GIMP Basics, How to Make a Button
Relevant Files and Programs
GIMP 2.8
DDS Plugin
Bakuel's Vladimir-Suzdal Unit Pack
Credits:
Bakuel - Original Unit
If you'd like a tutorial on a specific thing that I know how to do, please let me know and I might be able to do it.
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