Modding Generals and maybe including existing mods. |
Modding Generals and maybe including existing mods. |
22 May 2018, 13:02
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
Hello. I feel I want to try doing some simple modding on Generals, such as adjusting weapon damage on certain units and adjusting super weapons' timers. Also, I don't know if it's "legal" or if it's possible, I want to modify on existing mods such as SW and ROTR.
My question is, what tools should I need for this? This is my first time on trying to mod Generals although I have modding experience on RA2/YR. |
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22 May 2018, 13:04
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Group: Administrator Posts: 5732 Joined: 31 May 2009 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 1 Projects: SWR Productions Bitch slapping SAGE since 2003 |
Start with Final Big which allows you to crack open the game archive files.
These "big" contain all data and information so the first you want to do is look for the ini big file extract that and fiddle around with those files in a text editor. -------------------- |
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22 May 2018, 13:22
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
Thanks for the fast response.
Although I do want to mod SW and ROTR and it seems they're on .GIB files. How can I open them? |
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22 May 2018, 13:31
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The X General Group: Project Leader Posts: 2166 Joined: 7 June 2009 From: Philippines Member No.: 73 Uniqueness is Overrated |
.gib files are just renamed .big files, they can still be opened by finalbig
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22 May 2018, 13:41
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
Oh you're right. I thought it's restricted only to .BIG and .MEG files. Thanks anyway!
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22 May 2018, 14:57
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
So I tried doing something simple which is making Internet Center can occupy 10 Hackers instead of 8. It's working as intended however when I check the slot icons on the Internet Center in game, it shows only 8 slot icons although there are 10 Hackers inside.
How to increase the number of slot icons? Of course I'll do something about what icons that I will change/remove. |
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22 May 2018, 18:06
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Gamer Girl Group: Legend Posts: 3808 Joined: 19 June 2009 From: Disboard Member No.: 182 Friendly Freelancer |
You need to edit the commandset and add additional slots. That might be difficult though since you only have one slot free. Could remove the satellite ability button though, for example, since you have the sidebar shortcut.
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22 May 2018, 18:55
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
Where can I see this "commandset" for slots? Well, I'm planning to move System Hack upgrade onto Propaganda Center but unfortunately reading INIs on Generals is kinda complicated for me or maybe because I'm just still new at this. Heck, I can't even see the System Hack "commandset" on Internet Center INI...
This post has been edited by Silentrzk: 22 May 2018, 18:55 |
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22 May 2018, 23:49
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Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 14 July 2017 From: Roma Member No.: 15601 |
all "commandset" are Data\INI\CommandSet.ini
this one is from ROTR (internet center): CommandSet ChinaInternetCenterCommandSet 1 = Command_StructureExit 2 = Command_StructureExit 3 = Command_StructureExit 4 = Command_StructureExit 5 = Command_StructureExit 6 = Command_StructureExit 7 = Command_StructureExit 8 = Command_StructureExit 9 = Command_StructureExit 10 = Command_StructureExit 11 = Command_Evacuate 12 = Command_UpgradeChinaSatelliteHackOne 13 = Command_UpgradeChinaMines 14 = Command_China_Sell End most of the time the GUI can hold only 14 button (only on contra y see 16) just add more "Command_StructureExit" for the GUI button -------------------- |
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23 May 2018, 4:07
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 21 May 2018 Member No.: 17693 |
Ohh thanks! I didn't know there's a separate INI for that.
Another question, I noticed that when I type, it uses a different font. Is this okay or should I change my font, similar to what font GeneralsINI is using(And where can I change my if I need to)? |
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23 May 2018, 12:13
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Gamer Girl Group: Legend Posts: 3808 Joined: 19 June 2009 From: Disboard Member No.: 182 Friendly Freelancer |
You should use Notepad++ to edit, which has no fonts.
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