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What modding tools do you use?

February 16, 2006 1:59:13 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
I'll share what I've been using. It's called Notepad++ and can be found here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/notepad-plus OR http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/site.htm
I've had no problems with it viewing all the files in the data directory, and when it comes to actually wanting to mod an xml file its pretty nifty there. It's GNU General Public License, so free to download.

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Reply #1 February 16, 2006 2:11:21 PM
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Generally standard notepad for text, script or code, it's basic and reliable.
Graphics photoshop or PSP, maybe 3D max. Very dependant on the actual task at hand.

I believe the plan is to make the game very mod friendly, which I am happy about, but I'm more interested in total modification potential rather than tweaking a few settings, adding a couple of events or changing a few graphics so will be interested to see just how far it can be stretched.
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Reply #2 February 16, 2006 2:26:01 PM
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but I'm more interested in total modification potential


Its things like that which make a good game great. Months later people will still be making new content for the game. Who knows maybe there will be a total conversion to GalCiv 2 that puts Empires at war to shame.
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Reply #3 February 16, 2006 2:32:44 PM
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If you want to mod the screens, you'll want to get a copy of DesktopX.
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Reply #4 February 16, 2006 2:44:32 PM
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Photoshop mainly, a bit of 3D Studio Max. For text based modding, it's good ol' Notepad++.

The only modding I've got planned is a custom race based on the humans (see personal icon).
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Reply #5 February 16, 2006 4:41:41 PM
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A Dremel 10.8 volt cordless and an older corded model. The cordless just doesn't have the torque I need sometimes.

Oh, you mean software... Nah... I'm a hardware guy.
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Reply #6 February 16, 2006 6:35:06 PM
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If you want to mod the screens, you'll want to get a copy of DesktopX


Right on!
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Reply #7 February 16, 2006 6:43:17 PM
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I use gvim for windows (www.vim.org). Comes with windows explorer extensions and everything!
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Reply #8 February 17, 2006 6:08:48 PM
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EditPlus is a good xml editor as well.

You can find info and an evaluation version here Link
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Reply #9 February 24, 2006 5:01:08 AM
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err whats wrong with notepad LOL??!
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Reply #10 February 24, 2006 6:59:37 AM
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I prefer TextPad. http://www.textpad.com/
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Reply #11 February 24, 2006 10:34:36 AM
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ConText is the superior notepad replacement for coders

http://www.context.cx
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