map editor help

[waynev]

How can i use the map editor to change planet characteristics and warp points. All i can seem to do is set start points. Where can i get info on how to use the editor?

Thanks

[Cipher7071]

The map editor I know (the one I got with the Matrix Mod Launcher) is not particularly user-friendly. Click on the systems, planets, warp points, etc on the map. You will probably have to resize windows by dragging the edges to make them larger or smaller. Experiment before trying to do anything serious.

If you just want to move a few warp points, or change a few planet characteristics, the job won't be too bad. If you want to start from scratch, it's a long and tedious process.

[dogscoff]

The map editor wasn't supplied with the Matryx mod launcher. It was supplied by Malfador in one of the patches. There is no 3rd party map editor available for se4 because malfador hasn't released the necessary information for people to create an se4-compatible map file.

ANd yes, it's not exactly easy to use, and yes, ppl have asked (in vain) for malfador to release the necessary info.

However you should be able to change any and all map properties, including the planet characteristics and warp points. Can't quite remember how, mind you... I do remember thqat I learned everything I needed to know by studying game-generated maps.

Hope that help.

[Suicide Junkie]

If you go to a system, and click on a sector, there will be a list at the bottom showing everything in the sector.

Click the object you want, and then press the edit button.

[waynev]

But how, exactly do I change a warp point or a specific planet type?

[capnq]

To change a planet type, select the planet, Edit, and select the new type from the drop-down menu.

Changing a warp point kind of depends on what you want to change, but it's the same general idea.

Everything in the Edit box is either a number, a text label, or a drop-down menu item.