Build-A-World
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Build-A-World
Similar to my "Build-A-Mech" thread, I am dedicating a thread all to custom levels.
With a little help from MechVM, I was able to pull this off.
Behold! JumboDevin! ...If Skyfaller is reading this, which he may be, let him tell me what the .BWD is for the Devin map, so I can post this wierd but cool map for people to play.
If anyone want's to try this themselves, contact me (or maybe Skyfaller) via the post. I'll gladly help out.
With a little help from MechVM, I was able to pull this off.
Behold! JumboDevin! ...If Skyfaller is reading this, which he may be, let him tell me what the .BWD is for the Devin map, so I can post this wierd but cool map for people to play.
If anyone want's to try this themselves, contact me (or maybe Skyfaller) via the post. I'll gladly help out.
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Re: Build-A-World
I'm very fond of the idea to create new levels. Regarding the images you posted, could you post an image of the original level for reference? Or post some details on what was changed? Is it intended for NetMech, 31stCC, GBL or Mercs?
While MechVM would require a mission editor sooner or later, I don't yet know how to change objectives for AI and the player in MW2 or how the drop points for the mechs are defined. I guess that these are the main obstacles for creating new campaigns in MW2 now.
For more complete screenshots, you may want to boost the far clipping plane using the patch in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=177
No need to have qualms over editing the PRJ, it can always be copied from your CD (or CD image). Please keep experimenting, post what you learn, and gather applause.
While MechVM would require a mission editor sooner or later, I don't yet know how to change objectives for AI and the player in MW2 or how the drop points for the mechs are defined. I guess that these are the main obstacles for creating new campaigns in MW2 now.
For more complete screenshots, you may want to boost the far clipping plane using the patch in this thread: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=177
No need to have qualms over editing the PRJ, it can always be copied from your CD (or CD image). Please keep experimenting, post what you learn, and gather applause.
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Re: Build-A-World
"He" is reading it. You can find a complete list of calling arguments for the MW2 sim in this thread. The *SCN1 files are the names of the BWD's.Col.Kell wrote: ...If Skyfaller is reading this, which he may be, let him tell me what the .BWD is for the Devin map, so I can post this wierd but cool map for people to play.
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Re: Build-A-World
Here is a new level I made this one I think works better and is less awkward than JumboDevin.
This was made from the map "Goat Path" from the skirmishes on MW2:31cc. I thought this map looked a lot like something that belonged in planet Gravanhage in MW2:Mercs, I replaced two of the mesas with a mountain pass piece and the wrecked ship hull. It looks like it was once a network of rivers.
Say, you other people out there have VM, why not you guys go out and try this? Share some creations in this thread! This is fun!
This was made from the map "Goat Path" from the skirmishes on MW2:31cc. I thought this map looked a lot like something that belonged in planet Gravanhage in MW2:Mercs, I replaced two of the mesas with a mountain pass piece and the wrecked ship hull. It looks like it was once a network of rivers.
Say, you other people out there have VM, why not you guys go out and try this? Share some creations in this thread! This is fun!
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Re: Build-A-World
Interesting. You are editing the OBJ tags inside the BWD files, right? According to my notes, the words at offsets 15, 17, 19 in the OBJ tag give the x-, y- und z-coordinates. By editing these tags, you might be able to move the mountains and objects. It should work with mech limbs, too.
Re: Build-A-World
Cool stuff.
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Edit the axis coordinates you say? I haven't done that yet! You mean to say that I can easily move an object by just the change of only 3 numbers?!? Where are these OBJ "tags"? Let me whip something new up!
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Re: Build-A-World
There are two ways of doing the mods you post:
Mechs and maps are defined in BWD files, e.g. MadDog.BWD. The OBJ tags in the BWD files reference WTB files by number. I'm guessing texturing references files in the CEL directory by number, but I have not yet understand the mapping mechanism. I have altered MechVM to show file numbers to ease looking for such dependences.
- Replace WTB's in the PRJ
- Edit the mech's BWD's OBJ tags
Mechs and maps are defined in BWD files, e.g. MadDog.BWD. The OBJ tags in the BWD files reference WTB files by number. I'm guessing texturing references files in the CEL directory by number, but I have not yet understand the mapping mechanism. I have altered MechVM to show file numbers to ease looking for such dependences.
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Re: Build-A-World
So far I have only modded the WTB's in the PRJ, I have not even touched those OBJ tags in the BWD's.
Can you by any chance do me the favor of constructing a short tutorial here in this thread on modding the OBJs in the BWDs? I am looking for a way to move geometric shapes to different locations on the XYZ grid. I would really appreciate the help, thanks.
Can you by any chance do me the favor of constructing a short tutorial here in this thread on modding the OBJs in the BWDs? I am looking for a way to move geometric shapes to different locations on the XYZ grid. I would really appreciate the help, thanks.
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Re: Build-A-World
Cool, I have learned how to mod some major aspects in the ***#plt1.bwd and ***#wld1.bwd files! Including changing gravity, default music, ejection option, floor detail, camo bitmaps, sky color, visibility, temperature, etc.
I think I'll make a mod tutorial later on what I know so far, and put it in the MechVM section.
I am still experementing with other bwd's.
I think I'll make a mod tutorial later on what I know so far, and put it in the MechVM section.
I am still experementing with other bwd's.
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