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[MattTheLegoman]

Mappers should study the location while designing their map. All this application does is pinpoint a couple of locations.

[Goldtouch]

Gamedata.ini (with -mod parameter) The thing about this file is that modifying it in your INI file will have no effect because it will not override the original (because the original gamedate.ini file is always read).

 

However using this command resolves that problem.
-preferLocalFiles [allows you to read .ini's instead from .big files ]

( location of your ini's )

C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Battle for Middle-earth ™\data\INI

( your actual Shortcut )

"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\The Battle for Middle-earth ™\lotrbfme.exe" -preferLocalFiles

 

other useful parameters:

-scriptDebug2   [Very practical for debugging mapscripts]

-noshellmap 
-win [ windowed mode ]

Edited by THORONGlL, 11 November 2013 - 07:03 AM.

[Radspakr Wolfbane]

That's why we put gamedata.ini inside an Data/ini/object folder.

[Goldtouch]

Map.ini example
Give Elrond word of power

;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;ELROND ABILITIES;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;


CommandSet ElrondCommandSet
1 = Command_Guard
2 = Command_ToggleElrondWarriorWeapon
3 = Command_SpecialAbilityWordOfPower
13 = Command_AttackMove
14 = Command_Stop
15 = Command_Guard
End



Object Elrond

AddModule ModuleTag_WordOfPower_Override
Behavior = SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_WordStarter
SpecialPowerTemplate = SpecialAbilityWordOfPower
UpdateModuleStartsAttack = Yes
StartsPaused = Yes
End
End

AddModule ModuleTag_WordOfPower_Override
Behavior = WeaponFireSpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_WordWeaponFireUpdate
SpecialPowerTemplate = SpecialAbilityWordOfPower
WhichSpecialWeapon = 1
SkipContinue = Yes

UnpackTime = 1700
PackTime = 1
FreezeAfterTriggerDuration = 2500; Hold AI for this long after we fire.

AwardXPForTriggering = 0
StartAbilityRange = 80.0

SpecialWeapon = GandalfWordOfPower
End
End


End

[Goldtouch]

Map.ini Example
Choose the level a hero start with

Object RohanAragorn

       AddModule
    Behavior = ExperienceLevelCreate ModuleTag_MPLevelBonus_Override
LevelToGrant = 5
MPOnly = Yes
    End
       End
End

[Goldtouch]

INI Example
Give veterency to a rank 1 troll in this case but could also be given to Mumakil. The veternacy is the improved look a Troll or mumakil +rank 2 has

ExperienceLevel EvilMonsterLevel1
TargetNames = MordorMountainTroll MordorDrummerTroll
RequiredExperience = EXPERIENCE_REQUIRED_EVIL_MONSTER_1
ExperienceAward = EXPERIENCE_AWARD_EVIL_MONSTER_1
Rank = 1
Upgrades = Upgrade_MountainTrollVeterancy
AttributeModifiers = EvilMonsterBasicKnockbackResist
ExperienceAwardOwnGuysDie = 1
SelectionDecal
Texture = decal_I_level1
Texture2 = decal_evil_CO
Style = SHADOW_MERGE_DECAL
OpacityMin = 80%
OpacityMax = 100%
MinRadius = 85
MaxRadius = 140
MaxSelectedUnits = 1
End
END

[Goldtouch]

INI modding example


Be able to create Grond in great siege works

Two Files required for editing:

• Commandset.ini
• Commandbutton.ini

Commandset.ini, first find this :

CommandSet MordorSiegeWorksCommandSet
1 = Command_ConstructMordorCatapult
2 = Command_ConstructMordorSiegeTower
3 = Command_ConstructMordorBatteringRam
4 = Command_Sell
End

Replace with:

CommandSet MordorSiegeWorksCommandSet
1 = Command_ConstructMordorCatapult
2 = Command_ConstructMordorSiegeTower
3 = Command_ConstructMordorBatteringRam
4 = Command_ConstructMordorGrond
5 = Command_Sell
End

Commandbutton.ini, find this :

CommandButton Command_ConstructMordorGrond
Command = UNIT_BUILD
Object = MordorGrond
Options = NEED_UPGRADE CANCELABLE
NeededUpgrade = Upgrade_StructureLevel3
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:ConstructMordorGrond
ButtonImage = BMGreatSiegeWorks_Grond
ButtonBorderType = BUILD ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:ToolTipBuildMordorGrond
Radial = Yes
InPalantir = Yes
ShowProductionCount = Yes
; UnitSpecificSound = GondorArcherVoiceBuy
End

Replace with:

CommandButton Command_ConstructMordorGrond
Command = UNIT_BUILD
Object = MordorGrond
Options = NEED_UPGRADE CANCELABLE
NeededUpgrade = Upgrade_StructureLevel1
TextLabel = CONTROLBAR:ConstructMordorGrond
ButtonImage = BMGreatSiegeWorks_Grond
ButtonBorderType = BUILD ; Identifier for the User as to what kind of button this is
DescriptLabel = CONTROLBAR:ToolTipBuildMordorGrond
Radial = Yes
InPalantir = Yes
ShowProductionCount = Yes
; UnitSpecificSound = GondorArcherVoiceBuy
End

Stats
Max.1 at a time
Cost: 5000
Health: 8000
Constructed from Mordor Seige works

[Radspakr Wolfbane]

We have the article page for this kind of thing.