Tools for Modding

[Wydraz]

Originally posted by ColdSteel:
I was thinking about writing a program that would randomly create universe layouts based on some basic parameters. Sort of like a random map generator. It would relieve a lot of tedium...

Amen to that. I can't imagine how long it would take to create an entire galaxy in notepad. *shivers*

[Wydraz]

Update Bump: Now that the game has shipped, let's hear from the mod utility programmers. What are you guys working on? Any updates?

As for me, I'm working on a mod. So far I've only been doing the graphics... those data files still look pretty daunting, but I'll slog through.

If I can help with developing utilities, let me know. But all I can offer is pretty pictures.

[Phoenix-D]

heh Wydraz. I have the opposite problem. The text files don't look difficult- just big, and a few things that need clarification- but getting graphics into the game is eating me alive..

[Suicide Junkie]

Well, just in case you didn't realize it, I do have a SlotModder and a StoreModder available to handle those files.

Between assignments and midterms and stuff, I haven't had much time to work on tools lately.

[DeadZone]

*strats crying*

I want in

I hate not being able to get a job
missing out on all the good stuff

[Wydraz]

Yes, so far we have SJ's wonderful Slot modding utility! Here is a link, since he must have forgotten how important it is for all of us modders to find it easily

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1063160765.zip

Now all we need is a galaxy editor, and a campaign data manager... and a dozen others, I'm sure would be nice. Any other programmers up to it? SJ can't do all the work!

Phoenix-D: While I have plenty to do, I might be able to help out. What do you need?

[ October 08, 2003, 20:49: Message edited by: Wydraz ]

[Phoenix-D]

My copy just arrived (2 days, not bad) so I'm still looking. I was trying to port my Cluk-Ruk shipset to .x format, and the texturing was..not my friend.