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| − | Maps are 7z archives which, at their most basic, consist of three image files packaged in a particular way. They can be found in <code>Zero-K/Maps</code> and be zipped or | + | Also see: |
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| + | * [[ZK Map Making Guide]] | ||
| + | * [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PL8U2bf-c5HuSVAihdldDTBA5fWKoeHKNb130YDdd-w/edit# Advanced guide using WorldMachine], by Beherith | ||
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| + | Maps are 7z archives which, at their most basic, consist of three image files packaged in a particular way. They can be found in <code>Zero-K/Maps</code> and be zipped or unziped with [https://www.7-zip.org/download.html| 7zip]. Maps can contain more than their three image files, including: | ||
* Metal spot layout. | * Metal spot layout. | ||
* Start area configuration. | * Start area configuration. | ||
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* Arbitrary code and units changes that can arbitrarily modify the game. See [[Mod Creation]]. | * Arbitrary code and units changes that can arbitrarily modify the game. See [[Mod Creation]]. | ||
| − | + | = Creating maps = | |
| − | + | Beginner mapping tutorial for SpringRTS is located here: https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Tutorial_Simple | |
| − | Ask for help in #zkmap in on the [//discord.gg/xCUAvnQT4Z| Zero-K Discord server]. | + | Ask for help in #zkmap in on the [https://discord.gg/xCUAvnQT4Z| Zero-K Discord server]. |
| − | + | Here are some SpringRTS (the engine) links [https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Main] [https://springrts.com/wiki/Map,_Game,_And_Unit_Development_Programs#Map_Creation] | |
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| − | Startboxes | + | == Startboxes == |
| − | + | Startboxes are loaded from /mapconfig/map_startboxes.lua and can be generated ingame with the Startbox Editor widget included with the game. Alt-F11 to toggle. | |
| − | + | Full guide for the startbox editor here: [[Startbox API]] | |
| − | + | == Metal Configuration and Spot Graphics == | |
| − | + | Metal spots on maps are done via Lua configs. They can be generated ingame with the dbg_mouse_to_mex_portable.lua widget, available at [https://github.com/The-Yak/mexes_grounddecal_autoplacer | TheMooseIsLoose's github.] | |
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| − | === Multiplayer | + | Download that repo as a zip and extract into your map folder. Load the map in ZK, enable cheats, and then enable Mouse to Mexes in your alt-f11 widget menu. Click to create new metal spots, the values and positions will be automatically saved to your game data directory. Copy and paste the content from MexSpots_YourMap to your /mapconfig/map_metal_layout.lua |
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| + | = Running maps = | ||
| + | == Local testing == | ||
| + | To run a map locally put it in <code>Zero-K/Maps</code> then start the game. Untick 'Only featured maps' in <code>Settings -> Lobby</code> and start a singleplayer skirmish game. Select 'Advanced', click 'Change Map' and select your map from the list. | ||
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| + | == Multiplayer == | ||
Upload your map to https://springfiles.springrts.com/upload/ to make it downloadable and playable by others. Some admin action to feature/support the map may also be required. | Upload your map to https://springfiles.springrts.com/upload/ to make it downloadable and playable by others. Some admin action to feature/support the map may also be required. | ||
| − | == | + | = Links = |
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* [[User:Aquanim/WaterMapDesign|Some subjective comments on design of sea maps, by Aquanim]] | * [[User:Aquanim/WaterMapDesign|Some subjective comments on design of sea maps, by Aquanim]] | ||
{{Navbox manual}} [[Category: Development]] | {{Navbox manual}} [[Category: Development]] | ||
