Civ5 Modding Tutorials - Revision history

DarkNinja2462: Grammar

2013-08-02T18:42:15Z

Grammar

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	:If you have no idea about modding and what are Lua and Xml, you should give a look at [http://www.weplayciv.com/forums/entry.php?15-Dale-s-Mod-Blog-Civ5-Modding-Explained Civ5 Modding Explained].		:If you have no idea about modding and what are Lua and Xml, you should give a look at [http://www.weplayciv.com/forums/entry.php?15-Dale-s-Mod-Blog-Civ5-Modding-Explained Civ5 Modding Explained].
	'''Read the guide.'''		'''Read the guide.'''
	:The best introduction to civ5 modding is still the '''[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=385009 Kael's Guide]'''. However it was written a long time ago and some ~~informations are~~ obsolete or missing.		:The best introduction to civ5 modding is still the '''[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=385009 Kael's Guide]'''. However it was written a long time ago and some information is obsolete or missing.
	'''Import your files into VFS.'''		'''Import your files into VFS.'''
	:The main change since Kael wrote his guide is about the [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]] (Virtual File System). Forgetting to import files into the VFS is the common source of problems for beginners.		:The main change since Kael wrote his guide is about the [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]] (Virtual File System). Forgetting to import files into the VFS is the common source of problems for beginners.

Deanej: /* General */

2013-01-11T03:54:47Z

General

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	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=449431 Adding custom data and using them in Lua]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=449431 Adding custom data and using them in Lua]
	* [http://wiki.2kgames.com/civ5/index.php/Mods:LocalizationSyntax Localization Syntax]		* [http://wiki.2kgames.com/civ5/index.php/Mods:LocalizationSyntax Localization Syntax]
			* [[Localization Tutorial (Civ5)\|Localization Tutorial]]
	* [[Debugging (Civ5)\|Debugging]]		* [[Debugging (Civ5)\|Debugging]]


	=== Common tasks ===		=== Common tasks ===

Deanej: /* Specific topics */

2012-11-03T02:03:11Z

Specific topics

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	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 Civilization-specific techs]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 Civilization-specific techs]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=479294 Adding a City State]
	* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]		* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]
	* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]		* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]

DonQuich at 19:55, 1 October 2012

2012-10-01T19:55:12Z

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	=== Specific topics ===		=== Specific topics ===
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 ~~Importing~~ civ4 units ~~into~~ civ5]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 Converting civ4 units for civ5: 1. importing the mesh and creating the unit]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=396911 ~~Making~~ units ~~that use Civ5~~ animations]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=396911 Converting civ4 units for civ5: 2. using civ5 animations]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 ~~Locking~~ techs ~~on a civilization basis~~]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=444883 Importing civ5 units into Blender]
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 Civilization-specific techs]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]
	* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]		* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]

DonQuich at 20:05, 28 September 2012

2012-09-28T20:05:18Z

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	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=391823 New Leaders (2D images)]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=391823 New Leaders (2D images)]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=389782 New Resources]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=389782 New Resources]
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=474309 New Resources (with 3D textures)]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=470290 New Buildings]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=470290 New Buildings]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=406877 New Specialists]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=406877 New Specialists]
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	=== Specific topics ===		=== Specific topics ===
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 Importing civ4 units into civ5]
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=396911 Making units that use Civ5 animations]
			* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 Locking techs on a civilization basis]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 Import civ4 units into civ5]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=405148 Locking techs on a civilization basis]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=396911 Making units that use Civ5 animations]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=474309 Guide to Adding a new Resource with Custom Reskins]
	* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]		* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]
	* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]		* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]

DonQuich at 12:18, 25 September 2012

2012-09-25T12:18:45Z

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	:The best introduction to civ5 modding is still the '''[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=385009 Kael's Guide]'''. However it was written a long time ago and some informations are obsolete or missing.		:The best introduction to civ5 modding is still the '''[http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=385009 Kael's Guide]'''. However it was written a long time ago and some informations are obsolete or missing.
	'''Import your files into VFS.'''		'''Import your files into VFS.'''
	:The main change since Kael wrote his guide is about the [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]] (Virtual File System). ~~Basically you should include your art assets, UI and lua~~ files into the VFS~~. In ModBuddy, select those files, hit F4 to open~~ the ~~properties window, check "import into VFS". Forgetting this is a~~ common ~~cause~~ of ~~troubles~~ for beginners~~. The VFS index only takes into account the first eight chars so beware of conflicts~~.		:The main change since Kael wrote his guide is about the [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]] (Virtual File System). Forgetting to import files into the VFS is the common source of problems for beginners.
	'''Get the right tools for the job.'''		'''Get the right tools for the job.'''
	:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.		:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.

DonQuich: Titles harmonization with other articles

2012-09-25T12:07:23Z

Titles harmonization with other articles

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	== General ==		=== General ===
	* [[Modding Limits and Issues (Civ5)\|Modding Limits and Issues]]		* [[Modding Limits and Issues (Civ5)\|Modding Limits and Issues]]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=459392 Create and use DDS textures]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=459392 Create and use DDS textures]
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	== Common tasks ==		=== Common tasks ===
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=391823 New Leaders (2D images)]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=391823 New Leaders (2D images)]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=389782 New Resources]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=389782 New Resources]
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	== Specific topics ==		=== Specific topics ===
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=468374 Culture buildings - vanilla and G&K cross compatibility]
	* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 Import civ4 units into civ5]		* [http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=394056 Import civ4 units into civ5]

DonQuich at 11:01, 24 September 2012

2012-09-24T11:01:27Z

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	* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]		* [[Text icons and markups (Civ5)\|Text icons and markups]]
	* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]		* [[VFS (Civ5)\|VFS]]


			[[Category:Civ5 Tutorials]]

DonQuich at 09:08, 23 September 2012

2012-09-23T09:08:11Z

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	:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.		:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.
	'''Modify your ini files.'''		'''Modify your ini files.'''
	:See [[Debugging (Civ5)#~~Configuring your installation~~\|Debugging#~~Configuring your installation~~]].		:See [[Debugging (Civ5)#Configuration\|Debugging#Configuration]].

DonQuich at 17:41, 21 September 2012

2012-09-21T17:41:00Z

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	:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.		:See [[Civ5 Useful Programs]]. You should have installed the SDK of course, but it is also strongly recommended that you get a tool to search in all civ5 files at once, to compensate for the lack of documentation. You may also need additional softwares to extract and read the textures, test and debug your mod, etc.
	'''Modify your ini files.'''		'''Modify your ini files.'''
	:See [[Debugging (Civ5)\|Debugging]] ~~to learn how to configure your installation of Civ5~~.		:See [[Debugging (Civ5)#Configuring your installation\|Debugging#Configuring your installation]].