Using mods

[zathras]

I know this is probably an extremly dense question but just how do I use mods in starshatter? I have created a test 1 to get me started and i can see it on the mods screen but when I enable it I cannot find my ship in the mission editor, slao I have a problem withthe menu duplicating itself ie. I get 2 custom mission, missions and multi player options.

I want to do sum serious modding but can't seem to get over this 1st hurdle.

Thnx in advance 4 any1s help

[Pheagey]

Im assuming you have not used modfile.exe to make you mod a .DAT yetr since you said it does not show up on the Mod screen. So:

Make a shortcut to stars.exe. BUT add -filesys to the command line. This will disable multiplayer but its the only way.

If it is .DATed (using modfile.exe) then place the .dat in starshatters root directory.

[zathras]

Thnx for the tip but I tried it and no luck.

Still can't see my ship on the mission editor and still getting same problem with menu items duplicating themselves.

[&:]

[DamoclesX]

http://project7studios.game-host.org/mo ... ic&p=78#78

I've started slowly posting information and stuff in the tech forums.

[zathras]

thnx that worked a treat

[:D]

[iconoclast107]

How do you use the modfile.exe to turn the mod into a .dat? I've been looking around in the manual and on the official website but I can't find anything.

[Pheagey]

Copy your MODS folder to a temp folder.
Put modfile.exe in the same temp folder.
Run the command line.
Goto the folder
Type modfile.exe youemodhere.dat and hit enter.
-Should watch it compress the files.

Copy yourmodhere.dat into your Ss root folder
run Ss as normal.
Goto Options -Mods -Enable your mod.

[iconoclast107]

Thanks for the help. I did that and made it into a .dat, but in the game it won't stay enabled for some reason. I'll try making it again and messing around with it some more.