Need Mod assistance. A lot of it.

[Max Power]

I realize that this has certianly been posted elsewhere, but I would like to ask that a forgiving soul answer these questions here.

1. Starting off with the picture sets..I downloaded some from Atrocities, and he has graciously given instructions on how to mod in picture sets. However, when I follow his instructions, the pictures come out looking far too small. They are nearly hard to see. I assume that I am doing something wrong..I think it is because the images have already been made, and very little conVersion is required. See http://www.darkdrone.perooz.com/Thu11s/feralyards.htm , follow the links to the Hydran section (or for that matter, the Lyran).

2. The rest of my questions have to do with a total lack of knowledge.

a. Is it possible to create a entirely new tech tree, with new weapons, ranges, etc?

b. I already can see that it is possible to edit the script files for the AI. How about is this done? Or am I asking for a migrane?

c. Would it be possible to create a scenario type setup, with the races being fixed, planets inhabited already set, and fleet size and composition set as well? I read the manual and there was a few pages that alluded to it, but nothing set that I could see. I think I likely missed it, so excuse my foolishness.

3. Unrelated to the above, how do you edit the preferences for the Boards here? I am used to reading the first post on top and subsequent ones after. The arrangement here is driving me up a wall..there's usually a way to change it but I cannot find it.

Thank you.