MMExtension v2.2 + MMEditor v2.1 Level Editor [June 4, 2019]

The role-playing games (I-X) that started it all and the various spin-offs (including Dark Messiah).
User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 07 Mar 2016, 21:05

THANKS A LOT! Good news. Changing people is easy. In npc.table. You can add new faces and people. Hardest thing is add building synchronized with npc.table. The same easy is changing animation. Its only number.
Adding old taverns etc. it is possible? Its enough.
You can add completly new shops using animations and shop word in tables but only with selling. No buying.
Good work. I suggest making not to big games maybe 7-9 maps. But more. Wonderfull editor! :-)

User avatar
neutonm
Peasant
Peasant
Posts: 52
Joined: 02 Mar 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby neutonm » 07 Mar 2016, 21:14

GrayFace wrote: Yes, documentation is very needed, but it's not my thing, I don't have motivation to do it.
Well, if you are OK with answering questions then it's not required. This topic may serve as partial guide for it.
GrayFace wrote:Last MMExt version has a huge bug (spells don't do any damage in MM7&8) witch I've fixed, but haven't uploaded the fixed version yet.
GrayFace wrote:I made a program to add new monsters into sft.txt and monlist.txt back in the day for vladimir-maestro. Also don't forget about monsters.txt :)
Which spells? Like from the trap? If you're talking about player spell casting then it works fine.
Anyway, i've bet everyone is looking forward for fixed version and the monster maker software - don't be shy to upload it.
GrayFace wrote:Did you find that PortalList thing in mm8leveleditor?
Make sure the vertices have exactly the same coordinates for both rooms and the portal and make sure the portal belongs to one of the rooms. The best way normally is not creating a portal at all, unless the map is based on internal one and thus has such portals. The editor can create portals for you, but having the same vertices in both rooms is essential.
Yes, yes yes! Success :)
I was adding mesh to mesh and that's why i got such a poo. I've tested manual and automatic portal creation. Interesting that In the case of automatic "portaling" two rooms and corridor resulted only one portal whereas with manual i had two portals.
Image

To the rest of your answers. Huge thanks GrayFace, you're my hero :)
I've PM'd the problematic map.
J. M. Sower wrote:Image
Holyc... looks neat. Kudos!
Judging by "textures" should be MM8 mod, right?

@GrayFace, J. M. Sower

Could you guys share the process of making minimap picture with blender (step-by-step)? I was killing myself with PS clone-stamp tool... :wall:

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 08 Mar 2016, 06:57

Yes, I'm working on new world for MM8. Exactly Karigor with the possibility of traveling to Vori, Krewlod and something. I need people to write dialogues/texts and to inventing quests. :)

My map is generally created in Photoshop. Renders are only the base for work, but perhaps I will share some helpful materials. ;)

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 08 Mar 2016, 07:19

Write how to do minimap its important.
You must write everything you know for all mapmakers. End help one for one. I see two new games rather than mods. I wish ten or more new games.
One based on MMVII
Second on MMVIII. I see Sower has big plans.
Vori with snow elves. You can use dark elves. They have white snow hairs.
Krewlod with ogre and troll peasants, warriors and mages. You can use troll and lizard shops and taverns.
Tatalia with daggerwound isle resources.
Minotaur country.
Maybe Erathia knight country using dragon hunters shops but not with so crazy textes and mad hunters. And with Catherine and Roland throne room.
Deyia with Shadowspire resources.
Dragon country.
Regnanan empire. This small isle in MMVIII is not a empire.
It is 8 maps. Maybe in the middle country neutral for all factions. Karigor?
Map graphic order:
Regnan Vori Deyia
Minotaur Karigor Erathia
Dragon Tatalia Krewlod
Dragon and Minotaur one land.
Deyia, Erathia,Tatalia and Krewlod second land plus isles.
East part of Jadame and West of Antagarich.
Its my idea.

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 09 Mar 2016, 21:17

theorclair wrote:I've done that, and there's no more error message, but when I try to change the items there's no effect.
Send me the modified script, I'll take a look.
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 09 Mar 2016, 21:17

neutonm wrote: Which spells? Like from the trap? If you're talking about player spell casting then it works fine.
Maybe monsters casting spells at player. I don't remember.
neutonm wrote:I've tested manual and automatic portal creation. Interesting that In the case of automatic "portaling" two rooms and corridor resulted only one portal whereas with manual i had two portals.
That's strange. You had 3 rooms, right? Or just 2?
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 09 Mar 2016, 21:22

J. M. Sower wrote:I typed it in the Scripts/General/moded.lua and the game crashes when I click on a new game. :disagree:

Code: Select all

mem.IgnoreProtection(true)
mem.i2[0x492340] = 1158
mem.IgnoreProtection(false)
Oh, you said "columns B and C". It should be 0x49234B then.
J. M. Sower wrote:

Code: Select all

evt.hint[250] = "Ewan's house" -- event 250 for walls of Ewan's house - only show text when cursor on it
evt.house[251] = 500 -- assigning event 251 to idhouse 500
Game.Houses[500].Name = "Ewan's house entrance" -- assigning text showed when cursor on doors
If it's a dungeon entrance, also add a command to enter the map, e.g.

Code: Select all

evt[251] = function()
  evt.MoveToMap{HouseId = 500, Icon = 1, Name = "d20.blv"}
end
I recommend using 2DEvents.txt rather than assigning house name in script. Currently its capacity is limited, but I'll deal with that. So, code for a regular house would be like this:

Code: Select all

evt.house[251] = 500  -- assigning event 251 to idhouse 500
evt.hint[250] = Game.Houses[500].Name  -- event 250 for walls of Ewan's house - just show the hint (also shown on right click on the world map)
J. M. Sower wrote:

Code: Select all

evt.str[120] = "Ewan's house"
evt.hint[250] = evt.str[120] -- event 250 show text from str120 when cursor on it
To make it clearer, this would assign the same text to event 250 hint (evt.hint[250]) and evt.str[120]. evt.str strings are only used by *.evt files, so for a new house there's no reason to set evt.str[120].

It's cool that you've figured it all out by yourself.
J. M. Sower wrote:I need people to write dialogues/texts and to inventing quests. :)
So do we in MM8.5 team :) I think we should try to merge our projects. Both are vastly ambitious (as I understood, yours mostly uses new maps).
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 10 Mar 2016, 06:57

Baronus, thanks for the ideas! I already have a general outline but each idea can come in handy. My vision more based on the use Karigor.
GrayFace wrote:Oh, you said "columns B and C". It should be 0x49234B then.
Of course! For a moment I thought about it but it was after writing the post. ;)
GrayFace wrote:So do we in MM8.5 team :) I think we should try to merge our projects. Both are vastly ambitious (as I understood, yours mostly uses new maps).
I am eager to cooperate. ;) I'll talk about it with the Maestro. :devious:

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 10 Mar 2016, 07:25

We must see what resources are in the MMVIII. Because removeing all units animations and grafics is work for 100 people. We have lizards, elves, barbarians, peoples, minotaurs, necromants, dragons, pirates. And thats all. Factions are arranged. It can be some modified but it is a lot of work.
First build maps and gameplay. I suggest short textes. Find (sword) and bring to (...). You dont filled mission (if not) for all. At the end of work you can think about writing. All good for you! For MM 8,5 makers too!
And for neutonm project too. :-)

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 10 Mar 2016, 13:36

I'm 2D and 3D Graphic Designer (see for Mod Design Team works for HoMM3, some of them are mine), so I can make new creatues (eg. I plan to make Mogreds). But I agree, for now I'd rather avoid that work.

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 25 Mar 2016, 09:20

I have a question. Is it possible for MMExtension to break the global constraints such as the max number of creatures, or number of 2devents? I thought it was impossible , but with time I gain more and more confidence in the MMExtension. ;) If it is possible please explain how to do it.

Ps. Neutonm, can you explain (step by step) how to correctly make portals in dungeons?

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 29 Mar 2016, 21:33

As you see there is no idea how to ad creatures. But I think you can replace some of them. There is 61 sprites in MMVIII. You have all VI-VIII games. And about 180 monsters...
In 2D events you can add 2 NPCs in each house. Its enough.
Number of NPCs is UNLIMITED! I test it.

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 20 Apr 2016, 15:42

J. M. Sower wrote:I have a question. Is it possible for MMExtension to break the global constraints such as the max number of creatures, or number of 2devents? I thought it was impossible , but with time I gain more and more confidence in the MMExtension. ;) If it is possible please explain how to do it.
It's tricky. The next version is coming very soon with MapStats.txt and 2DEvents.txt limits removed.
As for monsters, there's a good number of free 'slots' in MM8. Here's a script for Hostile.txt for MM8 (put it into Scripts\General), it makes it read info for all free monster slots from it:

Code: Select all

local i4, i2, i1, u4, u2, u1, call = mem.i4, mem.i2, mem.i1, mem.u4, mem.u2, mem.u1, mem.call

local Count = 89

local BytePatch = {0x4011D7+2, 0x4011DC+2, 0x452017+3, 0x45203D+2, 0x45204D+3}

mem.IgnoreProtection(true)
for _, p in ipairs(BytePatch) do
	u1[p] = u1[p] + Count - 67
end
mem.IgnoreProtection(false)
You'll have to delete it after I remove Hostile.txt and Monsters.txt limits completely.
J. M. Sower wrote:Ps. Neutonm, can you explain (step by step) how to correctly make portals in dungeons?
It goes like this:
1. Create a plane
2. Split the hallway with it (without creating extra facets)
3. Delete the plane
If it's a dungeon with pre-existing portals, you'll need to actually create a portal facet in one of the rooms, but I'll change this in the next version. I suggest making rooms after the dungeon is done.
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 20 Apr 2016, 18:39

Thanks.
Second thing rnditems in MMVI. How add to treasures and shops items 399 and higher?
And in MMVIII unarmed, and no armor skills. How to add exacutable textes to learn this skills on 1 to 4 levels? For dragons eg. will be very usefull.

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 22 Apr 2016, 17:42

GrayFace wrote:The next version is coming very soon with MapStats.txt and 2DEvents.txt limits removed.
This is great news! I'm looking forward. :)

GrayFace wrote:You'll have to delete it after I remove Hostile.txt and Monsters.txt limits completely.
So, at this time I can only use the free slots and wait until you have removed limits?

GrayFace wrote: As for monsters, there's a good number of free 'slots' in MM8. Here's a script for Hostile.txt for MM8 (put it into Scripts\General), it makes it read info for all free monster slots from it:

Code: Select all

local i4, i2, i1, u4, u2, u1, call = mem.i4, mem.i2, mem.i1, mem.u4, mem.u2, mem.u1, mem.call

local Count = 89

local BytePatch = {0x4011D7+2, 0x4011DC+2, 0x452017+3, 0x45203D+2, 0x45204D+3}

mem.IgnoreProtection(true)
for _, p in ipairs(BytePatch) do
	u1[p] = u1[p] + Count - 67
end
mem.IgnoreProtection(false)
Good, but tell me, where/when informations about the free 'slots' will appear when I use this script.

GrayFace wrote: It goes like this:
1. Create a plane
2. Split the hallway with it (without creating extra facets)
3. Delete the plane
If it's a dungeon with pre-existing portals, you'll need to actually create a portal facet in one of the rooms, but I'll change this in the next version. I suggest making rooms after the dungeon is done.
I already have one dungeon almost finished, so I will need this knowledge in the near future.

Ps. Also I have some completely different problem. I can't find in the archives of the game any graphics of main menu. Someone knows how to change them? It frustrates me. :wall:

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 22 Apr 2016, 18:32

J. M. Sower wrote:So, at this time I can only use the free slots and wait until you have removed limits?
Yes. Well, there's also an option of replacing monsters for some maps.
J. M. Sower wrote:Good, but tell me, where/when informations about the free 'slots' will appear when I use this script.
What do you mean? You have empty lines in monsters.txt file that you can use as always. Similarly, empty cells in hostile.txt that were ignored without that script.
I should dig up the program I made for Maestro to add monsters: add frames into SFT.txt, monster info into MonList.txt, it'll definitely come in handy for you. I also made some for a bit of .png pics processing: render settings he used produced a mix of image colors and background color in places where there was transparency, etc.
J. M. Sower wrote:Ps. Also I have some completely different problem. I can't find in the archives of the game any graphics of main menu. Someone knows how to change them? It frustrates me. :wall:
Most of it is in EnglishD.lod
Last edited by Anonymous on 23 Apr 2016, 00:53, edited 3 times in total.
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby Baronus » 22 Apr 2016, 20:19

And in icons.lod. See MMArchive you have look option. Search only pcx. Its only some in this format and fast search.

User avatar
GrayFace
Round Table Hero
Round Table Hero
Posts: 1660
Joined: 29 Nov 2005

Re: MMExtension v2.0 + MMEditor v2.0 Level Editor [Sep 21, 2015]

Unread postby GrayFace » 23 Apr 2016, 00:50

Version 2.1

I fixed two critical bugs introduced in last MMExt version: 1) no damage from enemy spells abd dragon breath and 2) crash whenever an item was broken using a mass spell.
Limits for MapStats.txt and 2DEvents.txt files removed. You can simply add as many new lines as you want to these files.
In MMEditor I've added NPC_ID parameter that I forgot to include for monsters.
Also, now rooms without manual portals get automatic portals even if some rooms in the dungeon do have manual portals. Disregard this sentence if you don't understand what it is about :D
My patches: MM6 MM7 MM8. MMExtension. Tools. Also, I love Knytt Stories and Knytt Underground. I'm also known as sergroj.

User avatar
Baronus
Assassin
Assassin
Posts: 288
Joined: 06 Jun 2015

Re: MMExtension v2.1 + MMEditor v2.1 Level Editor [Apr 22, 2016]

Unread postby Baronus » 23 Apr 2016, 07:22

Cong.:-) It is road to creating rmg like in Daggerfall and rdungeon g. It will be very usefull. Thanks :-)

User avatar
J. M. Sower
Scout
Scout
Posts: 188
Joined: 25 Jan 2016

Re: MMExtension v2.1 + MMEditor v2.1 Level Editor [Apr 22, 2016]

Unread postby J. M. Sower » 23 Apr 2016, 10:56

I'm glad! :)

In Scripts\Structs\ appears file "02 Increase Facets Limit.lua". Could you explain what improvements it introduced? I dream about it, that will be removed limits of number of models included in the maps.

Thanks for targeting me, about main menu graphics.
GrayFace wrote: You have empty lines in monsters.txt file that you can use as always. Similarly, empty cells in hostile.txt that were ignored without that script.
Now I understand. ;) So the MonList.txt doesn't contain any limits and there are some free slots in Monsters.txt and Hostile.txt?

For now, I can render graphics with correct background, I know how MonList.txt is constructed and I can add frames to SFT.txt, but that programs would be welcome. :)

This improvement with NPC_ID was desirable, but there was able to circumvent that with the scripts. For example:

Code: Select all

local mon = SummonMonster(167, 3850, 5920, 704)
mon.NPC_ID = 31
mon.Hostile = false
mon.Direction = 1548
Ps. How to set for the monster that is alive or undead? Some spells only work on one type, so I'd like to know how to change it.


Return to “Might and Magic”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 51 guests