#How to get started modding

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full ice
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(manual labor work only and emotional support as my secondary optional class)

finite moon
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lmaooo
Mod what exactly? Models, text, audio...?

thin nimbus
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spam

full ice
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# thin nimbus spam

i know i can be confused with a bot pretty often but i can prove i'm human by my inherent ability of not knowing how to follow basic instructions, can a bot do that? NaotoFactual

bleak ingot
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so am i assuming like a basic mod like changing affinity, skills, status

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that one?:?

lunar violet
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What is a "costume balance mod"?

summer gateBOT
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The best way to start is to just have something specific you want to achieve in mind, then work backwards from that:

rudiger

Here's some general tips:

  1. Have an idea you're passionate about making. Modding can be tedious and frustrating, but also really fun and rewarding when a project comes together. Most often it's passion that gets you over the finish line.

  2. If possible, find something similar to what you want to make that already exists on GameBanana. Unpack it, look at how it's constructed and look up the various file types on Amicitia Wiki to see exactly what they are/do and the tools required to open them up and edit them. If it's a code mod, check out its repo on GitHub.

  3. Unpack your own game files and spend some time looking around. For similar reasons to point 2, this'll also give you a good idea of how and where the game fetches files, how they're organised etc for reference.

  4. If modding one of the PC games, enable file access logging in Reloaded II and the console window so you can see what files are being accessed in real time. Very helpful for when you're trying to track down the right file you need to edit.

  5. Experiment! Read/search for keywords here related to the files or actions you're trying to perform. If you get stuck, reach out in one of the help channels or on the shrinefox forum.

  6. Ask lots of questions, but don't expect anyone to handhold you. People are happy to help and give pointers if you can show that you've really tried your best, but nobody is going to walk you through everything step by step, nor should they be expected to.

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bleak ingot
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since modding can cover lots of subject, what do you wish to do or whats the most passion you want to mod?

full ice
bleak ingot
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hmmm so it's about mechanic things

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something about changing gameplay

full ice
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yeah exactly! you are making a difficulty mod right? i guess you also like those things

bleak ingot
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yup

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So you want to learn how to edit AI, make a custom enemy, set up an random trigger

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random encount

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etc

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good news is those are covered

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if you had said about rigging and model i would have given up

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that is my weakness in modding subject

full ice
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i might have study game design but i never got far, so all i know is theory, no programming, no 3d modelling, just story boards and video game history

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so i know, and i've been told that is always better to start with something simple, people tend to be too ambicious

bleak ingot
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No problem. This might sound promoting and hopefully it's not. But my server has tutorial and guides. It's perfect for starter like you. Guarantee you won't need to ask questions. Start from there and let me know your mod creation

full ice