Couple of modding questions

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Couple of modding questions
Topic Started: Jun 1 2009, 02:58 AM (219 Views)
Aila	Jun 1 2009, 02:58 AM Post #1
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Crossposting this from Bethsoft, haven't got an answer from there yet ---- I'm currently finishing up my first proper mod, and have a couple of questions regarding it. I'm new at this and I'm no talent when it comes to the technical side of things really, so bare with me 1) I've had permission to incorporate another mod into mine using the provided resource mod (Xeth-Ban's Tale of the Devious Trader), and I'd like to know how to incorporate it properly. So far I have added the book from the resource into my mod by having the resource crossed when loading the CS. I assume I'll need to add the specific textures etc. into a folder when making my mod package? May need a clear step by step on how to do this properly Edit: would it work if I state in the readme (for example) that the other mod is needed for my mod, and have people install both mods? So I wouldn't need to add the needed textures into my mod package? Or do the dependencies/file paths get messed up? 2) I'm adding my own texts to books, so far I've been using commands already in certain books and just exchanged the texts. Now I'd like to find out how a title can be bolded, and how to add a page break if possible? 3) How does one go about cleaning the mod properly? --- Regarding #1, I've figured I'd add in the needed textures, meshes etc from Xeth-Ban's mod into my mod package, correct me if I'm wrong. And for #3, I've been told Wyre Mash is good?



Unpleasant_Assailant	Jun 1 2009, 12:48 PM Post #2
Chief Global Moderator Posts: 4,564 Group: Global Moderator Member #194 Joined: January 12, 2008	For number 3 there is an actual cleaning program out there (for the life of me I can't remember the name of it right now though). A good place to ask modding questions is Great House Fliggerty as well if you don't get your answers here. Edited by Unpleasant_Assailant, Jun 1 2009, 12:48 PM.



redsrock	Jun 1 2009, 12:48 PM Post #3
Jefe el Heffalump Posts: 14,878 Group: Admin Member #54 Joined: December 8, 2007	For number 2, I'm almost positive it uses HTML codes. Check with Lettuce first, though. He'd know.



Unpleasant_Assailant	Jun 1 2009, 12:51 PM Post #4
Chief Global Moderator Posts: 4,564 Group: Global Moderator Member #194 Joined: January 12, 2008	redsrock Jun 1 2009, 12:48 PM For number 2, I'm almost positive it uses HTML codes. Check with Lettuce first, though. He'd know. I haven't done books, but I could swear that sounds right to me.



redsrock	Jun 1 2009, 12:53 PM Post #5
Jefe el Heffalump Posts: 14,878 Group: Admin Member #54 Joined: December 8, 2007	I used to do that sort of stuff myself, but it was a long time go.



Aila	Jun 1 2009, 01:10 PM Post #6
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Thanks for the tips guys I found TESAME to clean the mod so far (maybe that was the one you meant?), and I found out how to change font colour by looking at the source code of the book art html file somewhere on the Morrowind CD. That'll do instead of making it bold. Also got an answer on Bethsoft regarding the mod packaging. I think I'm set now



Unpleasant_Assailant	Jun 2 2009, 12:10 AM Post #7
Chief Global Moderator Posts: 4,564 Group: Global Moderator Member #194 Joined: January 12, 2008	TESAME is the one I was thinking of. It does it's job very well. If ya need html help I'm pretty good at it so don't be afraid to ask.



Aila	Jun 2 2009, 01:42 PM Post #8
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Alright thanks I think I've done my mod now, wondering if any of you would like to have a look at it before I throw it into the sea of sharks at Bethsoft ( ). To see if there are any errors, or if the readme needs more information etc. It's basically a little Lodge on the outskirts of Pelagiad, next door to Erval's house (that little group of houses just outside the main town), that belongs to a writer. http://rapidshare.com/files/240056428/TheLodge.7z.html Rapidshare only allows ten downloads but I wanted to wait for an all-clear before I put it up on a proper site.



Dr. Dume	Jun 4 2009, 06:32 AM Post #9
Forum Designer Posts: 1,048 Group: Admin Member #230 Joined: February 2, 2008	If you want any custom armor/clothes/textures and stuff like that done I could help. -Dume
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IAMDIZZYONFANTA	Jun 10 2009, 12:50 PM Post #10
Bearer of the HOJ Posts: 292 Group: Member Member #529 Joined: May 8, 2009	Sorry for going a wee bit off topic, but I need to pose this question; would it be theoretically possible for one of us to develop a CS for console?
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Unpleasant_Assailant	Jun 15 2009, 12:26 PM Post #11
Chief Global Moderator Posts: 4,564 Group: Global Moderator Member #194 Joined: January 12, 2008	No, consoles cannot handle modding. Also, distribution would be tough as well, having to use LIVE or PSN in order to get it to people, which I doubt they would allow free mods on their services.



Aila	Jun 15 2009, 05:15 PM Post #12
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Dr. Dume Jun 4 2009, 06:32 AM If you want any custom armor/clothes/textures and stuff like that done I could help. -Dume Ok, thanks for the offer. I'll probably just do a few more mods using the original meshes/textures etc. first though, to get proper hang of things. Aforementioned mod is now up on PES, in case anyone is interested. http://planetelderscrolls.gamespy.com/View.php?view=Mods.Detail&id=325359&id=7547



IAMDIZZYONFANTA	Jun 16 2009, 04:29 PM Post #13
Bearer of the HOJ Posts: 292 Group: Member Member #529 Joined: May 8, 2009	Could ya post some images? Only I don't have OB for the comp so I can't check it out.
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Dr. Dume	Jun 16 2009, 11:01 PM Post #14
Forum Designer Posts: 1,048 Group: Admin Member #230 Joined: February 2, 2008	Dude, it's for Morrowind. -Dume
	Credit WNxSajuukCor on dA


Aila	Jun 17 2009, 05:11 AM Post #15
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Yeh, Morrowind. I need to get screenies from the end product still but haven't had time for it yet. I have a couple from the WIP phase though. http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm270/Aiylah/Mods/ I had a few texture mods installed on that savegame though so the ingame ones will look a bit different than original.



Aila	Jun 18 2009, 07:42 AM Post #16
Slaughterfish Posts: 140 Group: Member Member #483 Joined: January 1, 2009	Finished product screenshots are now up on PES and in the above Photobucket link.



Unpleasant_Assailant	Jun 20 2009, 11:56 AM Post #17
Chief Global Moderator Posts: 4,564 Group: Global Moderator Member #194 Joined: January 12, 2008	I think it's pretty sweet! Nice job! I haven't downloaded and played it yet, but it looks nice from the screens!



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