Tutorial - How to add a custom unit with PTW

[Rahotep]

Erm i was wondering how i used the terrain graphics with PTW. You see I'm making a small scenario with map and i wanted to use the Warpstorm Watercolor Terrain because i think it looks more like the old colonization style maps so if any one could tell me i would be very greatful

[Boris Godunov]

Bump for Kramerman's benefit.

[Mizaq]

I'm almost positive you would do it in the same manner as with units (i.e. place the appropriate files in your mod's directory). If you see how PTW installed the warpstorm graphics in your computer, look at its directory structure and copy that same structure and files to your mod's directory.

mine is

\Warpstorm Watercolor Terrain\art\
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under \art\ there are two subdirectories \cities\ and \terrain\ and a resources.pcx. if you see what I'm talking about you're in the right area.

Now just move the art subdirectory to your mod's directory, and you should be right (as long as you set the scenario properties to point to your mod's directory.

[PLATO]

Thanks Boris and isak. This cleared up several questions that I had. This was really helpful!

[Yahweh Sabaoth]

This is a really helpful thread. I just wanted to post so so I'm subscribed and privvy to new messages posted here.

Now that y'all have cleared up for us simpletons how to "install" new units, how about how to MAKE them?

I refer to the drawing/animation process. I don't have to buy some animation software, do I?

[Boris Godunov]

Don't ask me about drawing/animating units... I know nothingk!

[isak]

@Yahweh:

You don't need any software that you have to pay for. Go look for the program 'Flicster' in the files section here on the board. With that, 'all' (as if it was easy ) you need to do is be able to edit static PCX files, and you can use Flicster to 'collect' them into FLC animation files. If you have a program like Animation Shop (comes with Paint Shop Pro) I've heard it should be helpful too, but it's not necessary.

For details on what to do, I guess it's better to ask in the Flicster thread - i'm not exactly a wizard with animations either

@Boris

"NO, Manuél - tell her where I got the money from...."

[Yahweh Sabaoth]

Thanks for the reply... do you know if you can make .PCX files with CorelDraw?

[Spiffor]

Yahweh :
I don't know for Corel draw, but I use Paint shop pro when I goof around with units. You can download the fully-functional 30 day trial here

[Yahweh Sabaoth]

Thank you for the link.

[Panag]

hi ,

wow , great stuff , this thread should be topped


have a nice day

[Valkyrie]

Hi!

I am trying to add a unit named "F-14D Tomcat"... the folder and .ini file are named the same way. Will the space be a problem? What necessary steps do I have to take? Thanks!

[BandicootMan]

You rock snoopy! I only use your tile set for SP games. Can't wait to see what you can do with those ugly mines.