Wanna learn...

Bulkhead · 12-13-07, 07:50 PM

Hi sailors and rabbits.

I really like to learn how to mod, or make someting....like a new boat....is that possible?
If so, does it have to be a sub?

FooFighters · 12-14-07, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulkhead

Hi sailors and rabbits.

I really like to learn how to mod, or make someting....like a new boat....is that possible?
If so, does it have to be a sub?

These are the things you need..

* Lots of free time
* Lots of patience
* No wife or kids
* No boss (preferably no work)
* Lots of PM space

ohh yeah.. and some programs like PSP and photoshop

:p

Seriously.. find out what you wanna mod first.
After that try to find the files you need to change.

From there it's a lot of editing, start game, see results, doing it 100 times again till you get it right.

Digital_Trucker · 12-14-07, 09:22 AM

And don't forget, a very hard head (both for wanting to finish the product and for all the

you are sure to be performing while modding).

DrBeast · 12-14-07, 09:28 AM

A sturdy wall might help, too. Oh, and patience. Lots and loads of patience. Have I mentioned that you also need patience?

On a more serious note, I'd also suggest scouring this forum for as much information as you can process. Some things are a bit dodgy to find, but it's well worth the trouble: this place is a well of information!
Finally, you need patience. :rotfl:

Peto · 12-14-07, 09:59 AM

An important aspect to remember is that sometimes it's the 0.01 that makes a difference. Finding if it's 0.01 or 0.02 that works best requires patience. Mainly becuase sometimes 0.01 or 0.02 were wrong and you needed to change it to 2 but in a completely different place than where you thought.

And it's always nice to have a box of tissues handy for times you learn that 1 and 0.01 cause a CTD and you forgot where you made the change. Create a backup of the original file you're working with before you change anything.

Pull the curtains and forget the sun
A modders work is never done...

TheDarkWraith · 12-14-07, 01:50 PM

this hasn't been updated by me in awhile but it still has good info in it:

http://dodownload.filefront.com/8008...9bad71f9c07173

although it says for SHIII, SHIV's file structure is just like SH3 only beefed up. This will give you the 'basics'. From there you will have a foundation to expand on.

ATR-42 · 12-15-07, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FooFighters

These are the things you need..

* Lots of free time
* Lots of patience
* No wife or kids
* No boss (preferably no work)
* Lots of PM space

LOL

i thought this was the list of requirements to PLAY SH4?!

12-13-07, 07:50 PM	#1
Bulkhead 中国水兵 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Norway, Hordaland Posts: 279 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 0	Wanna learn... Hi sailors and rabbits. I really like to learn how to mod, or make someting....like a new boat....is that possible? If so, does it have to be a sub? __________________ KHJ

12-14-07, 09:22 AM	#3
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	And don't forget, a very hard head (both for wanting to finish the product and for all the you are sure to be performing while modding). __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

12-14-07, 09:28 AM	#4
DrBeast The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Somewhere Out In Space Posts: 1,408 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	A sturdy wall might help, too. Oh, and patience. Lots and loads of patience. Have I mentioned that you also need patience? On a more serious note, I'd also suggest scouring this forum for as much information as you can process. Some things are a bit dodgy to find, but it's well worth the trouble: this place is a well of information! Finally, you need patience. :rotfl: __________________ Let the Beast inside you free!

12-14-07, 09:59 AM	#5
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	An important aspect to remember is that sometimes it's the 0.01 that makes a difference. Finding if it's 0.01 or 0.02 that works best requires patience. Mainly becuase sometimes 0.01 or 0.02 were wrong and you needed to change it to 2 but in a completely different place than where you thought. And it's always nice to have a box of tissues handy for times you learn that 1 and 0.01 cause a CTD and you forgot where you made the change. Create a backup of the original file you're working with before you change anything. Pull the curtains and forget the sun A modders work is never done... __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

12-14-07, 01:50 PM	#6
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	this hasn't been updated by me in awhile but it still has good info in it: http://dodownload.filefront.com/8008...9bad71f9c07173 although it says for SHIII, SHIV's file structure is just like SH3 only beefed up. This will give you the 'basics'. From there you will have a foundation to expand on.