Difference between revisions of "Tutorials:Hacks and Game Mod Advanced Tutorials"

Latest revision as of 15:13, 20 July 2009

[edit] Overview

These tutorials allow you to blow up the game in pretty spectacular ways.

[edit] What you will need

• SimPE
• A 3D modeling program - some tutorials require this
• A Graphics Editor

[edit] Tutorials

• Adding Special FX to an object
• New TTAB Tutorial (Editing Menu Options and Importing Code)
• Programmer's Guide to BHAVs
• Building a new object skeleton
• Retaining animations using milkshape (Based on the foods)
• SimPose2. How to load up Meshes in SimPose2
• How to Create a Global Mod

[edit] Modding Info Center

Note: 'Modding Info Center' threads are not tutorials: they are intended to help average-experienced object creators performing specific tasks, or to give users a deeper in-sight on specific modding-related subjects. So, don't expect to find step-by-step explanations, to be performed "blindly".

• Slots 101: An Introduction to the Mechanics of Slots and their Uses. by Atavera at MTS2

• Modding InfoCenter - The Material Definition (TXMT)- a visual reference table by pixelhate @ MTS2

• Lights And "LGHT" FILES by Numenor @ MTS2- Some (uncomplete) working notes - MAJOR UPDATED 30 NOV 2005: PLEASE READ AGAIN - All creators please read Paragraph 7!

• Understanding The TXTR File and Formats by JWoods @ MTS2

• The "Partitions" - Walls, Fences, Fence Arches by Numenor @ MTS2

• A workshop about Simantics and BHAVs by AdidasSG2

• Creating A Repository, Link To It, And Enable Slave Objects by JWoods @ MTS2

• Understanding UV mapping - Basic UV-mapping using UV-Mapper Classic by Numenor - Read additional Hints and Tricks by Darlmarkloc in post # 42

• Package Resource graph by trezero

• Linking Straight and Diagonal Objects by Numenor

• Changing the Object Placement by Numenor - ie. on floors, tables, counters, walls, etc.

• Creating an Animation Cell Re-Color by JWoods

• Understanding the Object Functions (OBJF) File by JWoods support given by Inge Jones

• The Package Structure - An Overview, by Numenor Credits to Wes_H for the graph

• The Resource Node (CRES) by Numenor

• Invisible and Flashing Blue Objects - Troubleshooting Checklist by Numenor

[edit] Related Links

• Programmer's Guide to BHAVs by Echo at MTS2
• Data Types for Simantics Users by Echo

[edit] General Tips and Tricks

• If you're in this section, chances are you don't need much help working SimPE! Here is a link back to the mods main page:

Tutorials:Hacks and Game Mod Tutorials