Always wanted to mod the game for yourself but do not know where to start?:gruebel:
My X3 modding Guide Version 1.6 is the answer if you want a solid approach to modding.
You can also get online help with your modding at our Community Mod Forum where there are many forums for general modding and gameplay at http://www.xperiment.co.uk/phpbb2/index.php Visitors are always welcome and treat with respect.
V1.6 now includes
How to convert bob files to bod the easy way using Doubleshadows x2bc
How to get rid of the small roids in your galaxy or make them fewer to improve game play
How to scroll through all the planet types and choose the ones you like as you view them in the Glaxy Editor
How to scroll through backgrounds so you can choose what you actually see.
How to change other sector attributes like owner, radius, core area and proposed factories.
A note on DDS textures in GMAX, tools you need to convert and view.
V1.5 includes
A step by step for lasers, guns and turrets. It also explains in more detail how to get those extra lasers and turrets working correctly.
The guide is a smaller download now 1.6 MB as I took the sector map out. The map can be downloaded separately if required. There is now a table for planet types in the appendices at the end of the guide. This will help when trying to decide which planet type to use in your sector editing.
There is also a small tutorial on how to listen to your favorite MP3's while playing X3.
I will be adding more as I get time while busy with the new community mod.
It is a must for those wanting to start modding X3. After completing all the tutorials you should be at intermediate level.
Observe is writing a good tutorial on Moddeling to help you increase your skill base even more.
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Looking at quite a few posts it appears that many people would like to get into modding the game. I have decided to create a full guide to modding especially for beginners.
The guide starts off by explaining the tools required and where to get them .Then you are taken though a step by step process on how to mod many aspects of the game. There is a little scripting in the guide but I did not want to include too much because there are already many good examples here including the excellent msci scripting guide available from Xai Corp. There are many expert scripters that visit this forum and they can share a wealth of knowledge you can pick up on. See the stickies at the top of the forum. Most of what you need to learn scripting is in the old X2 link.
The modding guide is in pdf format and includes screen prints for clarity.
You are welcome to download and use it from here
You can now view the guide online as a web page to see what you get from the download or just use the tutorial online.
Online Guide here
Please let me know if you have anything to add or find this useful.
If you have any questions, pop into our new forum http://www.xperiment.co.uk/phpbb2/index.php
Have fun
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