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Centaurianmudpig at 01:41, 30 March 2017

2017-03-30T01:41:49Z

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	The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.		[[File:SIN.MOD.SET.Lg.png\|right\|Sins Mod Set]] The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

	For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' that includes all current versions.		For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' that includes all current versions.

Centaurianmudpig at 15:42, 29 March 2017

2017-03-29T15:42:52Z

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	Each faction can build a max of 9 [[:Category:Tactical_Structures\|tactical structures]], 9 [[:Category:Logistic_Structures\|logistical structures]], 1 [[:Category:Titans\|titan class]], 9 [[:Category:Capitals\|capital class]], 9 [[:Category:Frigates\|frigate class]],and 9 [[:Category:Cruisers\|cruiser class]], (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.		Each faction can build a max of 9 [[:Category:Tactical_Structures\|tactical structures]], 9 [[:Category:Logistic_Structures\|logistical structures]], 1 [[:Category:Titans\|titan class]], 9 [[:Category:Capitals\|capital class]], 9 [[:Category:Frigates\|frigate class]],and 9 [[:Category:Cruisers\|cruiser class]], (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

	The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to~~ ~~[[Enable_Logging\|~~Enable_Logging~~]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].		The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|enable logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].

Centaurianmudpig at 15:39, 29 March 2017

2017-03-29T15:39:50Z

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	The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the~~ ~~[https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set]~~ ~~you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your~~ ~~SoaSE install directory or~~ ~~'''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]'''''~~ ~~to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.		The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

	For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some~~ ~~[[Reference_Data\|reference files]]~~ ~~which are outdated and you will need to~~ ~~create your own~~ ~~or download the~~ ~~[http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z]~~ ~~archives for~~ ~~'''Rebellion'''~~ ~~that includes all current versions.		For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' that includes all current versions.

	Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical structures, 9 ~~logistic~~ structures, 9 capital ~~ships~~, 9 ~~frigates~~ and 9 ~~cruisers~~ (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.		Each faction can build a max of 9 [[:Category:Tactical_Structures\|tactical structures]], 9 [[:Category:Logistic_Structures\|logistical structures]], 1 [[:Category:Titans\|titan class]], 9 [[:Category:Capitals\|capital class]], 9 [[:Category:Frigates\|frigate class]],and 9 [[:Category:Cruisers\|cruiser class]], (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

	The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the~~ ~~[http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].		The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].

Centaurianmudpig at 16:22, 4 October 2016

2016-10-04T16:22:02Z

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	The ~~[http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Modding_Tools.html#ForgeTools3~~ Forge Tools 3] has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for Rebellion. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.		The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

	For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion~~''' or '''Trinity~~''' that includes all current versions.		For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' that includes all current versions.

	Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical structures, 9 logistic structures, 9 capital ships, 9 frigates and 9 cruisers (note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.		Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical structures, 9 logistic structures, 9 capital ships, 9 frigates and 9 cruisers (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

	The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].		The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].

Centaurianmudpig at 15:09, 4 October 2016

2016-10-04T15:09:30Z

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	The [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Modding_Tools.html#ForgeTools3 Forge Tools 3] has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for Rebellion. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your ~~[http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Glossary.html#Dirs_Paths~~ SoaSE install directory] to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.		The [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Modding_Tools.html#ForgeTools3 Forge Tools 3] has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for Rebellion. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

	For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [~~http://www.moddb.com/company/soase-m0dders/downloads/reference-files~~ reference files] which are outdated and you will need to ~~[http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227131778~~ create your own] or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for ~~[http://www.moddb.com/company/soase-m0dders/downloads/reference-files~~ Rebellion] or ~~[http://www.moddb.com/games/sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity/downloads/trinity-reference-files~~ Trinity] that includes all current versions.		For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' or '''Trinity''' that includes all current versions.

	Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical, 9 logistic, 9 ~~capitals~~, 9 frigates and 9 cruisers (note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 3 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.		Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical structures, 9 logistic structures, 9 capital ships, 9 frigates and 9 cruisers (note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

	The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [~~http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/DevEXEs.html~~ Developer.exe's]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [~~http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/DevEXEs.html#Error_Logging Enable Logging~~], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].		The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].

Centaurianmudpig: created modding cat

2016-09-29T12:01:34Z

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The [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Modding_Tools.html#ForgeTools3 Forge Tools 3] has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for Rebellion. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/Glossary.html#Dirs_Paths SoaSE install directory] to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [http://www.moddb.com/company/soase-m0dders/downloads/reference-files reference files] which are outdated and you will need to [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227131778 create your own] or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for [http://www.moddb.com/company/soase-m0dders/downloads/reference-files Rebellion] or [http://www.moddb.com/games/sins-of-a-solar-empire-trinity/downloads/trinity-reference-files Trinity] that includes all current versions.

Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical, 9 logistic, 9 capitals, 9 frigates and 9 cruisers (note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 3 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/DevEXEs.html Developer.exe's]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [http://gamergate.ca/SoaSE/DevEXEs.html#Error_Logging Enable Logging], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].

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	The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the~~ ~~[https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set]~~ ~~you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your~~ ~~SoaSE install directory or~~ ~~'''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]'''''~~ ~~to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.		The '''Forge Tools 3''' has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for '''Rebellion'''. According to the [https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3&resid=4BB4BC0AAC3684C3!23712&app=WordPdf Sins Mod Set] you will need to copy the ENTIRE folder set from your SoaSE install directory or '''''[[Install_Directory\|<Sins Path>]]''''' to the created mod folder, then convert the files you wish to modify to text. Those which are not included will not be used by the game.

	For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some~~ ~~[[Reference_Data\|reference files]]~~ ~~which are outdated and you will need to~~ ~~create your own~~ ~~or download the~~ ~~[http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z]~~ ~~archives for~~ ~~'''Rebellion'''~~ ~~that includes all current versions.		For the original Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions, and now Rebellion, you only have to include the files that you want to change and if you want to "remove" an original file you have to remove it from the entity manifest (which is explained in the documentation). Also note that it includes some [[Reference_Data\|reference files]] which are outdated and you will need to create your own or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for '''Rebellion''' that includes all current versions.

	Each faction can build a max of 9 tactical structures, 9 ~~logistic~~ structures, 9 capital ~~ships~~, 9 ~~frigates~~ and 9 ~~cruisers~~ (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.		Each faction can build a max of 9 [[:Category:Tactical_Structures\|tactical structures]], 9 [[:Category:Logistic_Structures\|logistical structures]], 1 [[:Category:Titans\|titan class]], 9 [[:Category:Capitals\|capital class]], 9 [[:Category:Frigates\|frigate class]],and 9 [[:Category:Cruisers\|cruiser class]], (''note that frigates and cruisers are the same, but they are just shown on different places in the U.I.''). You can also place tactical modules in a logistics slot and vice-versa. An entity can have a max of 5 different weapons. As far as it is known there isn't any limit on research levels.

	The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the~~ ~~[http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].		The first thing on a new modder's list should be the [[Developer_EXE\|Developer.exe's]]. Weather you are starting to build a new mod or testing a downloaded mod this tool is very useful for finding errors and game testing. If you are not sure about the errors generated or you want to keep track of them you will want to [[Enable_Logging\|Enable_Logging]], then you can copy the information to paste into a thread in the [http://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/forum/443 modding forum].