Modding Tutorials - Revision history

Corg: Removed non-existing page references. Setup page to look prettier and be more organized.

2018-04-12T21:28:44Z

Removed non-existing page references. Setup page to look prettier and be more organized.

Centaurianmudpig at 02:41, 30 September 2016

2016-09-30T02:41:11Z

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Centaurianmudpig at 01:28, 30 September 2016

2016-09-30T01:28:46Z

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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Forge Tools 3] has modding documentation which is a good introduction, but some of the information is outdated and has changed for Entrenchment and Diplomacy. 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 Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions and 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that it includes some [http://www.moddb.com/company/soase-m0dders/downloads/reference-files reference files] which are outdated and you will need to [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=227131778 create your own] or download the [http://www.7-zip.org/ 7-z] archives for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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Centaurianmudpig: Starting on the layout for modding tutorials. I will link here from pinned post

2016-09-27T14:36:49Z

Starting on the layout for modding tutorials. I will link here from pinned post

New page

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 Entrenchment and Diplomacy. 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 Entrenchment, Diplomacy expansions and 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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