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SWR Productions Forum _ Generals/Zerohour Modding _ Modding Generals and maybe including existing mods.

Posted by: Silentrzk 22 May 2018, 13:02

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.

Posted by: The_Hunter 22 May 2018, 13:04

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.

Posted by: Silentrzk 22 May 2018, 13:22

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?

Posted by: Zeke 22 May 2018, 13:31

.gib files are just renamed .big files, they can still be opened by finalbig

Posted by: Silentrzk 22 May 2018, 13:41

Oh you're right. I thought it's restricted only to .BIG and .MEG files. Thanks anyway!

Posted by: Silentrzk 22 May 2018, 14:57

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.

Posted by: Shiro 22 May 2018, 18:06

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.

Posted by: Silentrzk 22 May 2018, 18:55

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...

Posted by: Omeka88 22 May 2018, 23:49

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

Posted by: Silentrzk 23 May 2018, 4:07

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)?

Posted by: Shiro 23 May 2018, 12:13

You should use Notepad++ to edit, which has no fonts.