Graphics help

[Agema]

Okay, I'm doing a mod. Or two, if the first one works out okay. Anyway, my computer sucks in terms of graphics apps, I need to edit .tga files, and MS Paint won't touch them. Does anyone know a free, easy to use program where I can make very simple pixel-by-pixel changes to a picture?

[BandarLover]

GIMP seems to be the program of choice. It opens tga's easily enough and there are some nifty tutorials online to get you started. Hope this helps

[llamabeast]

Yep, GIMP. It's free (and free in the quality open source way, rather than the too-rubbish-to-sell way).

[Calchet]

While I'd third the recommendation of the GIMP, another program I've found suitable for sprite editing is "Ultimate Paint", which has a freeware edition and is very comfortable to use at the small image sizes Dominions 3 units use.

[Agema]

Many thanks, guys. Can I ask some other stuff:

Does armour automatically adjust APs and mapmove?
How is age calculated, as the mod docs seem to suggest it works it out automatically?

[llamabeast]

Armour automatically adjusts APs, but not mapmove.

Not sure about age. Just try setting #startage and #maxage and see what you get. I seem to remember what you get is something like 10% more than what you actually set it to, or something similarly bizarre.

[Agema]

Great. I might be bugging you with many more questions as they come up as it's my first time, so please bear with me!

[Gregstrom]

I seem to remember that Dom3 looks at startage, then puts in a random factor, and then puts on a bit depending on magic paths. Does anyone know for sure?

[llamabeast]

I think magic paths affect maxage actually. Fire reduces it, nature increases it. Death doesn't change it, but reduces the incidence of old age afflictions.

[Edi]

Originally Posted by Gregstrom

I seem to remember that Dom3 looks at startage, then puts in a random factor, and then puts on a bit depending on magic paths. Does anyone know for sure?

FAQ. See Aging Mechanics section.