Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of CreatingNewUnits

Timestamp:

Apr 30, 2014, 8:59:58 PM (10 years ago)

Author:

Niek

Comment:

Creation tutorial part 1, part 2 + images will follow

CreatingNewUnits

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+'''Introduction'''[[BR]]
+
+This tutorial covers the workflow of adding and editing units. You will learn how to create 
+templates and link them at the correct way. In the end you will have a fully featured axeman.[[BR]]
+
+
+
+'''Table of contents'''[[BR]]
+* First start[[BR]]
+* Setting up a template[[BR]]
+* Setting up an actor[[BR]]
+* Make the unit trainable
+* Result[[BR]]
+[[BR]]
+
+
+'''First start'''[[BR]]
+
+If you haven't done already, download the game and install it in any directory you like or obtain the
+source code using TortoiseSVN: <http://trac.wildfiregames.com/wiki/TortoiseSVN_Guide>. I'm
+using the SVN version in this tutorial.
+
+
+Navigate to the directory of the game, in my case: <D:\0_A.D._source>. Then go to
+<\binaries\data\mods>. Here you will find a few folders, one of them is <public>. In this folder you
+will find all the data and gameplay scripts related to the main game of 0 A.D.
+The game works with the so called mod folders. Everything you put in there will override the main game's data, the only requirement is that you load them.
+Do so by creating a shortcut targeting pyrogenesis.exe located in <\binaries\system>.
+
+
+Add “-mod=testmod” to the target and press OK.
+Go back to the mods directory and create a folder called <testmod>.
+You will notice a few additional maps in my folder, ignore them.
+
+
+Create the following map structure like you see in the public mod:[[BR]]
+<\simulation\templates\units>[[BR]]
+<\simulation\templates\structures>[[BR]]
+<\art\actors\units\gaul>[[BR]]
+
+To save time and effort we will use already existing meshes, textures and animations (we therefore
+do not create those maps), and do not write our template from scratch.
+
+
+Well done! You now have the ability to launch your mod and know the map structure needed for
+editing stats – including auras – and visuals.