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 bigjocker 
  
    
       
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posted December 10, 2007 07:50 AM | 
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How can i change the cost of reupgrade?
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posted December 10, 2007 01:42 PM | 
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I downloaded the new heroes from elrath.co.uk, but it doesen't work. i followed the instructions and putted the pak files in data folder. The only that happened was Sandro and Solmyr, but with normal apparance. Please help
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 sfidanza 
  
   
       
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posted December 10, 2007 02:11 PM | 
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@BIGJOCKER: 
It is set in <RegradeCostCoef> in GameMechanics/RPGStats/DefaultStats.xdb 
 
@guarder: 
Did you update the dates of the files inside the mod? Because it seems like it is the problem. 
The issue is explained in the FAQ.
 
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 WarLore 
  
  
      
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posted December 10, 2007 02:35 PM | 
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is abilities modding possible?
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 skullman 
  
  
      
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posted December 10, 2007 03:06 PM | 
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yes
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 Wulfstan8182 
  
  
      
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posted December 13, 2007 04:01 AM | 
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hi, i have 2 questions.  
 
i see that the titan has these lightings going around him. do you know how to make these lightings go around any creature?  
 
where is the tank from the HoF map editor in the files(what folder)?
 
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 sfidanza 
  
   
       
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posted December 13, 2007 06:27 AM | 
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The lightnings around the Titan are done as effects in the animations. You can see in the effects folder how it's done: 
Effects\_(Effect)\Characters\Creatures\Academy\Titan 
The effect needs skeleton and model information though, so I'd say it's not that easy to reproduce on another character. 
 
For the tank, you can start here: 
MapObjects\FestiveMission\PanzerKlein.(AdvMapBuildingShared).xdb
 
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 Lordi 
  
  
     
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I Dance on the Lava 
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posted December 13, 2007 10:01 PM | 
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Edited by Lordi at 01:19, 14 Dec 2007. 
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what .xbd files are? 
and how should i know where are the creatures that i wanna edit? 
in textures/textures/creatures there is just crap..:X 
 
edit: 
damn how do i change a winrar archive to .h5u? 
if i just change the name it wont help...
 
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 sfidanza 
  
   
       
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posted December 14, 2007 01:46 AM | 
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@Lordi: 
.xdb files are plain text xml files. You can open and edit them with a text editor (like Notepad, but I advise you to use a better one, with syntax coloring if you can, as it will make it clearer). 
 
Read the tutorials in the modding wiki, it should give you the starting points you're looking for. 
 
A .h5u file is a ZIP archive (not RAR), so if you create it with winrar, make sure you create a ZIP archive. Then, you only need to rename it to .h5u. It works.
 
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posted December 14, 2007 12:12 PM | 
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Edited by Lordi at 12:15, 14 Dec 2007. 
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crap the winrar fooled me again XD 
thanks 
and i readed the wiki 
its very cool   
now i finally understand why it didn't work ^^ 
but i still can't change it..if i just change the end of it to .h5u it will still be a zip and in properties it will be Textures.h5u.zip 
 
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 Nelgirith 
  
   
       
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posted December 14, 2007 01:04 PM | 
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That's because your Windows hides the known extensions (like .zip or .rar). 
 
I don't know the english names but open a window, go to the options and files options. On the middle tab, somewhere after the hidden files options, you'll see a line that says something like "Hide known file extensions", uncheck that and validate. 
From there, all the extensions will be shown and you can rename them.
 
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 Lordi 
  
  
     
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posted December 14, 2007 01:10 PM | 
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Edited by Lordi at 14:05, 14 Dec 2007. 
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to open what window? x.x 
 
hooray!!! 
thank you so much!
 
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 Nelgirith 
  
   
       
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posted December 14, 2007 08:27 PM | 
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Hi, 
 
I'm currently changing the look of the PaoKaï a bit, my objective is to add some lightning effects around his body. 
 
Here is what I managed to do so far : 
 
  
 
 
I'm already happy having done that, but it's not exactly what I wanted to do   
 
A little explanation on what I did first. I used the same effects files as the Foul Wyvern and replaced the toxic cloud effects by lightning effects. 
 
I was wondering 2 things : 
 
1. Is there a way to change the color of the lightnings ? or is the green color linked to the Foul Wyvern ? 
 
2. Is there a way to add lightnings anywhere on the PaoKaï ? for instance on the wings.
 
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 Lordi 
  
  
     
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I Dance on the Lava 
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posted December 14, 2007 09:53 PM | 
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how did you add him effects X_X 
 
and can someone explain to me why i don't see my maps that i made? i can't play them its on in the map list of the game.....
 
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Legendary Hero 
Far-flung Keeper 
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posted December 15, 2007 01:01 AM | 
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Quote: 1. Is there a way to change the color of the lightnings ? or is the green color linked to the Foul Wyvern ?
   
 
No, it isn't linked to the Wyvern.  It's an effect which is applied to the creature's animation.  So it is possible to change the effect's colour (everything in the entire game can be recoloured...)  It's too late for me to bother hunting for the lightning textures, but you can find them by tracing the .xdb files in Effects\_(Effect)\Characters\Creatures\Orcs\T6b_PoisonedWyvern. 
 
Quote: 2. Is there a way to add lightnings anywhere on the PaoKaï ? for instance on the wings. 
   
 
I have no idea to be honest, but I think it may be possible if you're patient enough...
 
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posted December 15, 2007 01:12 AM | 
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@ Lordi: did you activate the map editor maps in the single mission thingy? did you put the holy check beside it?  
 
EDIT: i got a question. where are the icons for the creatures stored? i can't find them anywhere!   
 
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 Daystar 
  
     
        
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Legendary Hero 
Back from the Dead 
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posted December 15, 2007 02:17 AM | 
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I have the right filepath for my mod (an edit to the Orb of light) but I can't see any difference!
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 sfidanza 
  
   
       
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posted December 15, 2007 06:28 AM | 
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@Wulfstan8182: 
- H5 Creatures icons: Textures/Interface/CombatArena/Faces/ 
- HoF: UI/H5A1/Icons/Creatures/ 
- ToE: UI/H5A2/Icons/Creatures/ 
 
@Daystar: 
it's hard to answer you with so little details. If you make your mod available, someone can have a look. Otherwise, you'll have to describe more. 
 
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 Daystar 
  
     
        
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Back from the Dead 
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posted December 15, 2007 06:31 AM | 
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I'll try to put it up on mediashare tomorow. 
 
for now, I have a date with a pillow.
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How exactly is luck a skill?
 
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 Lordi 
  
  
     
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posted December 15, 2007 08:54 AM | 
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Edited by Lordi at 11:38, 15 Dec 2007. 
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Quote: @ Lordi: did you activate the map editor maps in the single mission thingy? did you put the holy check beside it?  
 
EDIT: i got a question. where are the icons for the creatures stored? i can't find them anywhere!   
   
you mean to check RMG?  
because i did it 
 
 
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