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There are a number of modding tutorials and guides in the Civfanatics Forums covering a variety of specific or general topics.
This is an archive of helpful tutorials, references, and guides related to Civ3 modding, organized by topic.


[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=210035 Da Rules - Explained] by bluemofia: An explanation of all settings and controls in the C3C editor and their effects in-game
== Overview & High-Level Design ==
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=149597 How to design a scenario] by Plotinus
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=114696 Briefing for Creation and Customization Newbies] by GRM7584
== General Tips & Tricks ==
=== Game Rules & Bugs ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49529&perpage=20&display=&pagenumber=1 Suggested EXISTING rule edits to improve realism or gameplay] by Mojotronica, linked by Logitech
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=434753 Hidden Nationality Observations] by Pounder
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=325290 Easy way to use the sub bug to start wars] by tom2050
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=391951 Keeping Resources in Check (No Phantom Resources)] by Pounder


[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=93986 Creation Resource Library] by sourboy: A collection of links to helpful websites for mod research and resources
== Using the Editor ==
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=210035 Da Rules - Explained] by bluemofia
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=188315 FUBAR Editor Documentation] by ozymandias
== Adding New Content ==
=== Civilizations ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=203465 How to Add Leaderheads] by d.highland
=== Units ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=71114 ADDING UNITs TO C3C: Thorough Guide for the Newbie] by Colonel Kraken
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=75413 Tutorial: Making a units_32 pic] by zulu9812
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=264697 Unit Sounds Tutorial] by Vuldacon
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=203187 two units with the same name!] by taube87
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=191539 Hikaro's guide to the Unit INI file] by Hikaro Takayama


[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=59115 Research URLs for Mod Makers] by ozymandias: More links for mod research, organized by subject
=== Buildings & Wonders ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=83122 How to add Improvements and Wonders in C3C] by Ukas
=== Technologies ===
=== Editing Text Files ===
=== File Management ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=437726 Managing your mod files with Subversion] by WildWeazel
=== Miscellaneous ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=105217 How to add resources to C3C - A guide] by Ginger_Ale
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=87181 Adding/Specifying Custom Music for Civ3] by Colonel Kraken
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=92419 Customizing Era-Specific Background Music in C3C] by MSTK
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=184912 How to change the font!!] by taube87
== Creating Content ==
=== Modeling & Animation ===
=== Units ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=118502 Unit Making Tutorial (Poser)] by utahjazz7
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=121258 Openfx step by step tutorial] by polyphemus
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=185098 Truespace Tutorial - Modeling 101] by Bjornlo
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=75413 Tutorial: Making a units_32 pic] by zulu9812
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=158020 How to create palette for units] by Steph
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=264697 Unit Sounds Tutorial] by Vuldacon
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=226059 Wyrmshadow's Bryce Tutorials] by Wyrmshadow
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=253651 Changing Colors in Existing Units] by Gary Childress
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=268680 Transparency Texturing Tutorial For Poser Figures] by Gen. Rommel
=== Leaderheads ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=41557 How to make a Leaderhead in Poser] by gael
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=128329 How to make flag Leaderheads] by Maisse Arsouye
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=433707 Backgrounds for Leaderheads] by CivArmy s. 1994
=== PCX Graphics ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=197915 Creating and Positioning Tech Icons (using GIMP 2)] by Varlin Saliptor
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=120714 How to Mod the Territory.pcx file] by Pounder
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=439023 Extracting images] by Kyriakos
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=215916 How to make a working palette for PCX using the GIMP] by Kyriakos
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=417409 Modify PCX Files with MSPaint] by Quintillus


[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=188315 FUBAR Editor Documentation] by ozymandias: Clarifications of many of the vague descriptions found in the Editor's on-line help documentation.
=== Maps ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=29350 How to make an accurate map with Civ3Edit] by Exsanguination
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=232267 Tutorial: adding new terrain tiles with hex editor] by embryodead
=== Audio ===
=== Miscellaneous ===
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=121878 Make your own CIV movies!!] by polyphemus
== Research & Resources ==
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=93986 Creation Resource Library] by sourboy
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=59115 Research URLs for Mod Makers] by ozymandias
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=96814 Mobilize's City List Library] by Mobilize
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=175834 Tutorials, References, and Guides: Library] by polyphemus
*[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=33011 Civ City Lists] by Pangur Bán
== Other Topics ==


[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=96814 Mobilize's City List Library] by Mobilize: Extensive city lists for many civilizations
[[Category:Civilization 3]]
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=175834 Tutorials, References, and Guides: Library] by polyphemus: A collection of helpful forum threads
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=71114 ADDING UNITs TO C3C: Thorough Guide for the Newbie] by Colonel Kraken: a thorough guide to adding new units to C3C, assuming no previous modding experience
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=232267 Tutorial: adding new terrain tiles with hex editor] by embryodead: a guide to using a hex editor to unlock new landmark terrain types in a BIQ (advanced modding)
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=105217 How to add resources to C3C - A guide] by Ginger_Ale: a tutorial on adding new natural resources to a C3C scenario
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=75413 Tutorial: Making a units_32 pic] by zulu9812
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=158020 How to create palette for units] by Steph
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=120714 How to Mod the Territory.pcx file] by Pounder
 
[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=83122 How to add Improvements and Wonders in C3C] by Ukas
 
[Unit Sounds Tutorial] by Vuldacon

Latest revision as of 21:14, 24 August 2012

This is an archive of helpful tutorials, references, and guides related to Civ3 modding, organized by topic.

Overview & High-Level Design

General Tips & Tricks

Game Rules & Bugs

Using the Editor

Adding New Content

Civilizations

Units

Buildings & Wonders

Technologies

Editing Text Files

File Management

Miscellaneous

Creating Content

Modeling & Animation

Units

Leaderheads

PCX Graphics

Maps

Audio

Miscellaneous

Research & Resources

Other Topics