mapping help

Talhydras · Civilian **Joined**: 31 Jan 2006

Hey folks. I've downloaded FinalSun (just 'cause I had a few ideas for maps I'd like to play RotD on) and I can't get FS to load the mod. I've tried directing it to Dawn.exe but that's gotten me limited success.

On a related note, how can I get FS to load up blue tiberium vinifera and mutated trees like in the FS maps and Cityscape II that came in the RotD map pack?

Cheers

(EDIT) Or... should I discard FS entirely for a different editor? Let's see... what kind of editors do you guys use to make maps for RotD? I'm mostly interested in setting up civvie turret bunkers using the nod turrets, but there's no vanilla TS structure that shares the same name with the mod's Nod turret, so I simply can't place it anywhere.(/EDIT)

Banshee · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject:

FS is the ideal editor. The problem is that you need to rename RoTD files for Final Sun recognize them... (or hack your finalsun with a hex editor #Tongue

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Talhydras · Civilian **Joined**: 31 Jan 2006

Hmmm... I tried renaming the rotdxp mixes, but I didn't notice any results. Let me think.
Ummm... I tried renaming rotdxp02 through 22 to expansionXX.mix, but that didn't work. What is the appropriate procedure?

I'll experiment on my own, and see if I can't figure it out. If I do, I'll make sure to say so (that is, so this topic isn't superfluous)... but I am a n00b.

So, erum... I guess I'm getting at "Just in case I can't figure this out, can you guys still tell me how to do it?"

Doesn't sound too graceful, but it's the truth.
By the way... thanks already, and cheers.
-Talhydras

Banshee · Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:44 am Post subject:

You have to rename the stuff that is inside too. all rotdxp to expand, rulez.ini to rules.ini, aj.ini to ai.ini, arr.ini to art.ini, etc...

Talhydras · Civilian **Joined**: 31 Jan 2006

Thanks. I've got the RotD units and structures visible, as well as blue tiberium trees and tiberium flora (the FONA trees). Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the green and blue sludge associated with Tiberium. It displays when I load up maps like Cityscape, but I just can't figure out how to lay down the stuff.

Thanks already for your help
Talhydras