Hey!
I'm horns and this is my guide! I have made maps for cRPG and other mods so map making is easy for me. So i decided to make a guide
1.) The Idea
2.) Outside of Game Editing
3.)In Game Editing
4.) Finishing Up
1.)The Idea
Your Idea is everything. If you want to make a decent map you need to have a good map idea. The idea also needs to be unique in its on way. A bad example of this is having a map called "Mountain Valley" and just make a snowy valley. That map is too similar to "Mountain Path" and probably won't be accepted.
Make your idea have a different outline than others. Instead of a snaking funnel of troops like "Swadian Town" add a new design like a maze or something else.
*DON'T BE A TROLL* If your map has tons of pit falls or a bridge of criss crossing beams (
) its probably a troll map. Troll maps are never taken seriously even if you think it should be. Before posting it for submission ask friends to take a look at some screen shots and cretique it to make sure your map is a good one.
2.)Outside of Game Editing
Before you enter the in game editing, you first need to make a new copy of Nord Invasion. Just make a copy of the whole folder and paste it again making sure that its copying a new one and not replacing it.
Once you have made your copy go into M&B:W Native with scene editing mode on. Now go to an old character or make a new one until you cant get to the map. In the lower left corner there should be a generate terrain button
In the Terrain Generator there are a variety of things you can do. I will cover some of them because even I don't know what some of them do
Place River: will put a river in the map randomly (you can edit this later in the editing mode if you want)
Disable Grass: disables any grass foliage from appearing on the map
Polygon Size: determines how big each square on the map will be (used to increase or decrease map size)
Terrain: depicts the terrain and gives you a preset *NOTE* any vegetation in the preset cannot be removed in the editor.
Vegetation: Determines the amount of vegetation you will have on the map *NOTE* this cannot be removed in the editor if you don't want foliage set this to zero
Ruggedness: Will make the map rougher or smother
Valley: adds a valley in for you ( this can be managed in the editor as well)
Hill Height: determines the height of the center of the hill
Size Y: determines the length of the map of one side
Size X:determines the length of the map of the other side
Once you have the terrain you like hit the copy button located above. If it turns out you don't like the terrain and need to edit it. Paste the code you have with the paste button and continue editing.
Scenes.txt
This next part may get a little complicated so if you have any questions post them or pm me and I will try to get to them ASAP.
For this next part I suggest you get notepad++ because it simplifies the process of editing the text files a lot more.
Download link for notepad++: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v5.9.6.2.html
Now that you have notepad++ it is time to put your terrain code in the scenes.txt of the copied Nord Invasion. First open up scenes.txt with notepad++ and search for scn_multi_scene_1 (this map is actually ruins but we will get to that later) Search is Ctrl+F and a menu should pop up.
Now you should still have your terrain code saved. Take the terrain code and replace it with the terrain code at the highlighted below.
Once you've inserted the code you have a choice of changing the outer terrain. The outer terrain is dictated by the fourth line of the code in the scenes.txt.
You can change the following lines to any of the following:
outer_terrain_plain
outer_terrain_snow
outer_terrain_steppe
outer_terrain_town_thir_1
outer_terrain_castle_9
outer_terrain_desert
outer_terrain_desert_b
outer_terrain_beach
outer_terrain_plain_2
outer_terrain_snow_2
outer_terrain_steppe_2
sea_outer_terrain_1
sea_outer_terrain_2
All of these are different from the next so feel free to screw around with them to find out what they are.
Strings
Just some real quick knowledge. the strings file is used to connect your scene objects file to your terrain code in the scenes.txt and that is why this is a very important thing.
Now that you have named your map differently, you need to open the strings.txt with notepad++. When that is open search str_multi_scene_1 with ctrl+f. This is where you will change the name of your map. When you search that this should pop up
str_multi_scene_1 Ruins
you are going to put the name of your map where Ruins is. My example is "Suck it Newb" and it would look like this
str_multi_scene_1 Suck_it_Newb
*THINGS TO KNOW* When changing the name do not remove the space in between the str_multi_scene_1 and your name or the code will be read wrong. ALSO, know that if you want a space in the name it needs to be an underscore, otherwise your code will also be read wrong.
3.)In Game Editing
HOORAY!!!! You can now start editing in the game.
First things first, you need turn on edit mode and also open in windowed mode. They are located in the configure menu before choosing a mod. Now open up the copy of Nord Invasion you have made and where you have done all your editing.
You will be editing the map you have named in the multiplayer settings. First go to multiplayer and then click "Host a Game". The first map that comes up will be your map that you named. Like this:
Now you can edit your map and add things yourself. I learned the ropes of the editor by just screwing around a little. I hope to change this by making a tutorial on hot keys and other things, but I've been typing for the past hour and a half and would prefer to not do this right now lol
[size=24pt]Things to Know[/size]
I can how ever give you some very vital information specific for Nord Invasion map making, but first I need to describe the spawn points or entry points.
Entry points look like arrows in the editor but are invisible in game. Entry points have many uses dictated by the number of the entry point. Entry points will line
The spawn points for this mod are as follows
One more thing you need to know about maps in NI is that you have to add these things from the object list
It is necessary for you to add these things other wise it will be a no go on your map.
Lastly, the map making is always changing so check this forum post constantly for updates: Click me for updates!
4.)Finishing Up
When you think your map is done, do some tests with it. Join as team 1 for the player spawns and for the Nord spawns join as team 2. When this is done, test everything to make sure it works okey. Also, start parkouring around and try to find glitching spots. If you find some put a barrier there to make sure it is not abused. It is likely you will miss some of them but that is why there are bug patches
Once all of these trials are done follow the directions on this forum post: http://forum.nordinvasion.com/index.php?...489.0.html (hint: this is for updates as well :o)
I hope this has helped all of you aspiring map makers and if you have any questions please PM or post here. I am also generally on this TS: 88.198.5.120:9990 (official nord invasion TS)
This is not the end of my map making tutorials or assistance, I hope it is just the beginning and I hope i can get the in game map editing post up soon!
I'd like to give a special thanks to some of my house mates from scarlet blade for giving me a refresher in my map making ways!!!!
With love,
Horns
I'm horns and this is my guide! I have made maps for cRPG and other mods so map making is easy for me. So i decided to make a guide
1.) The Idea
2.) Outside of Game Editing
- scenes.txt
- strings.txt
3.)In Game Editing
- Things to Know
- Editing Commands
4.) Finishing Up
1.)The Idea
Your Idea is everything. If you want to make a decent map you need to have a good map idea. The idea also needs to be unique in its on way. A bad example of this is having a map called "Mountain Valley" and just make a snowy valley. That map is too similar to "Mountain Path" and probably won't be accepted.
Make your idea have a different outline than others. Instead of a snaking funnel of troops like "Swadian Town" add a new design like a maze or something else.
*DON'T BE A TROLL* If your map has tons of pit falls or a bridge of criss crossing beams (
) its probably a troll map. Troll maps are never taken seriously even if you think it should be. Before posting it for submission ask friends to take a look at some screen shots and cretique it to make sure your map is a good one.2.)Outside of Game Editing
Before you enter the in game editing, you first need to make a new copy of Nord Invasion. Just make a copy of the whole folder and paste it again making sure that its copying a new one and not replacing it.
Once you have made your copy go into M&B:W Native with scene editing mode on. Now go to an old character or make a new one until you cant get to the map. In the lower left corner there should be a generate terrain button
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SpoilerIn the Terrain Generator there are a variety of things you can do. I will cover some of them because even I don't know what some of them do
Place River: will put a river in the map randomly (you can edit this later in the editing mode if you want)
Disable Grass: disables any grass foliage from appearing on the map
Polygon Size: determines how big each square on the map will be (used to increase or decrease map size)
Terrain: depicts the terrain and gives you a preset *NOTE* any vegetation in the preset cannot be removed in the editor.
Vegetation: Determines the amount of vegetation you will have on the map *NOTE* this cannot be removed in the editor if you don't want foliage set this to zero
Ruggedness: Will make the map rougher or smother
Valley: adds a valley in for you ( this can be managed in the editor as well)
Hill Height: determines the height of the center of the hill
Size Y: determines the length of the map of one side
Size X:determines the length of the map of the other side
Once you have the terrain you like hit the copy button located above. If it turns out you don't like the terrain and need to edit it. Paste the code you have with the paste button and continue editing.
Scenes.txt
This next part may get a little complicated so if you have any questions post them or pm me and I will try to get to them ASAP.
For this next part I suggest you get notepad++ because it simplifies the process of editing the text files a lot more.
Download link for notepad++: http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v5.9.6.2.html
Now that you have notepad++ it is time to put your terrain code in the scenes.txt of the copied Nord Invasion. First open up scenes.txt with notepad++ and search for scn_multi_scene_1 (this map is actually ruins but we will get to that later) Search is Ctrl+F and a menu should pop up.
Now you should still have your terrain code saved. Take the terrain code and replace it with the terrain code at the highlighted below.
Once you've inserted the code you have a choice of changing the outer terrain. The outer terrain is dictated by the fourth line of the code in the scenes.txt.
You can change the following lines to any of the following:
outer_terrain_plain
outer_terrain_snow
outer_terrain_steppe
outer_terrain_town_thir_1
outer_terrain_castle_9
outer_terrain_desert
outer_terrain_desert_b
outer_terrain_beach
outer_terrain_plain_2
outer_terrain_snow_2
outer_terrain_steppe_2
sea_outer_terrain_1
sea_outer_terrain_2
All of these are different from the next so feel free to screw around with them to find out what they are.
Strings
Just some real quick knowledge. the strings file is used to connect your scene objects file to your terrain code in the scenes.txt and that is why this is a very important thing.
Now that you have named your map differently, you need to open the strings.txt with notepad++. When that is open search str_multi_scene_1 with ctrl+f. This is where you will change the name of your map. When you search that this should pop up
str_multi_scene_1 Ruins
you are going to put the name of your map where Ruins is. My example is "Suck it Newb" and it would look like this
str_multi_scene_1 Suck_it_Newb
*THINGS TO KNOW* When changing the name do not remove the space in between the str_multi_scene_1 and your name or the code will be read wrong. ALSO, know that if you want a space in the name it needs to be an underscore, otherwise your code will also be read wrong.
3.)In Game Editing
HOORAY!!!! You can now start editing in the game.
First things first, you need turn on edit mode and also open in windowed mode. They are located in the configure menu before choosing a mod. Now open up the copy of Nord Invasion you have made and where you have done all your editing.
You will be editing the map you have named in the multiplayer settings. First go to multiplayer and then click "Host a Game". The first map that comes up will be your map that you named. Like this:
Now you can edit your map and add things yourself. I learned the ropes of the editor by just screwing around a little. I hope to change this by making a tutorial on hot keys and other things, but I've been typing for the past hour and a half and would prefer to not do this right now lol
[size=24pt]Things to Know[/size]
I can how ever give you some very vital information specific for Nord Invasion map making, but first I need to describe the spawn points or entry points.
Entry points look like arrows in the editor but are invisible in game. Entry points have many uses dictated by the number of the entry point. Entry points will line
The spawn points for this mod are as follows
(20-12-2011, 09:14 PM)Hande link Wrote: Small info:
Use these Entry Points: 0 & 1 for players and 32 - 40 for AI
One more thing you need to know about maps in NI is that you have to add these things from the object list
(20-12-2011, 09:14 PM)Hande link Wrote: Small info:
Use these Entry Points: 0 & 1 for players and 32 - 40 for AI
Remember also to place these items in your map:
- forage_bush
- tbgc_box4
- tbgc_box5
- tbgc_shrine
It is necessary for you to add these things other wise it will be a no go on your map.
Lastly, the map making is always changing so check this forum post constantly for updates: Click me for updates!
4.)Finishing Up
When you think your map is done, do some tests with it. Join as team 1 for the player spawns and for the Nord spawns join as team 2. When this is done, test everything to make sure it works okey. Also, start parkouring around and try to find glitching spots. If you find some put a barrier there to make sure it is not abused. It is likely you will miss some of them but that is why there are bug patches
Once all of these trials are done follow the directions on this forum post: http://forum.nordinvasion.com/index.php?...489.0.html (hint: this is for updates as well :o)
I hope this has helped all of you aspiring map makers and if you have any questions please PM or post here. I am also generally on this TS: 88.198.5.120:9990 (official nord invasion TS)
This is not the end of my map making tutorials or assistance, I hope it is just the beginning and I hope i can get the in game map editing post up soon!
I'd like to give a special thanks to some of my house mates from scarlet blade for giving me a refresher in my map making ways!!!!
With love,
Horns