Newb needs help

[jbryant]

Hey everyone,

 

First of all this is a great board. I've had some experience modding Civ III in the past and I just started playing WoV (I know I'm a little bit behind the curve). I would like to create a campaign, but I'm kinda stumped on how to do it. I've looked at some of the fine tutorials you guys have but I'm not really clear on the sequence I should be doing it in. I've already played a little with the INI files but the map thing has me stumped. I'm trying to use the TE and the elevation stuff from the government site works like a charm, but I can't seem to get any textures. I know there is a texture list you can extract from the CAT file, but the program doesn't recognize any of the files as CAT files! Without the texture list I don't seem to be able to do much. I've been looking at Gepards great step-by-step texture but without the texture list I'm up a creek. Could anyone point me in the right direction, I'm really salivating from all the great stuff that can be done with this game.

[jbryant]

Ok, I figured out the cat file thing, and I feel pretty dumb. But now I don't know what the TE program wants as far as textures go. What do I need to do to get it the texture list it wants?

[Viper6]

Ok, I figured out the cat file thing, and I feel pretty dumb. But now I don't know what the TE program wants as far as textures go. What do I need to do to get it the texture list it wants?

I'm not a modder but in the Knowledge Base there are many things that can help you. It is broken down to help you find your way and welcome to this great site!

[jbryant]

Still no good, the terrain editor won't open the texture list and when I try to auto-texture I get the close down message. I really need some help guys, can't do too much until I get the map set up and playable. Mayday!

[+MigBuster]

Dont have any experience of the TE myself - you could try PM'ing some of the terrain authors. or searching for old threads on the subject.