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501_tutorial

In the startup options for steam use the following swfoc MODPATH=Mods\Caspar

How to add a simple unit in Empire at War using XML

Place all your stuff into C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Mods, if the Mods Folder does not exist, create it. For adding units do the following:

  1. Download the XML Files from https://www.gamemaps.com/foc/tools
  2. Add your unit to the XML Files
    1. For example C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Mods\Source\Data\XML\UNIQUEUNITS.XML
    2. if it is a hero, set the techlevel to 6 or higher
    3. If you changed the abilities, you may need to change the <LandBehavior> tag and add ABILITY_COUNTDOWN for example
  3. Add Text and descriptions using the dat Editor http://www.petrolution.net/item-172
    1. Use the file located in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Mods\Source\Data\Text\mastertextfile_english.dat"
  4. Add the image for the unit
    1. Get the textures from the base game using the Eaw_file_Extractor https://www.moddb.com/downloads/eaw-file-extractor
    2. Use the file "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Data\textures.meg" for force of curruption
    3. Obtain an .tga file for the icon
      1. Use GIMP
      2. Get some Picture from the internet (make sure you have the rights to use it)
      3. (Put a vigniette on the image, use Filters → Light and Shadow → Vignette and use transparent color)
      4. Scale it to 50x50 pixels, use Image>Scale Image
      5. Save as .tga
    4. Uing the MED Editor open the MT_COMMANDBAR.MTD file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Mods\Source\Data\ART\TEXTURES
    5. There open MT_COMMANDBAR.TGA.
    6. Add the image you want to use
  5. Now make the unit available in galactic conquest and skyrimish
  6. Skyrimish
    1. Open C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars Empire at War\corruption\Mods\Source\Data\XML\STARBASES.XML
    2. Go to Skirmish_Empire_Star_Base_3 or add it to Imperial_Command_Center in XML\SPECIALSTRUCTURES.XML whatever base you want to use
    3. Add it to <Tactical_Buildable_Objects_Multiplayer> tag
    4. Add for all starbases of higher level
  7. For adding to galactic conquest
    1. For the AI
      1. Open STORY_EMPIRE_AI_HEROES_EXP.XML
      2. Make a new event at the tech level for example
    2. For the player
      1. Find the file you need to edit in CAMPAIGNS_UNDERWORLD_GC.XML
      2. For example search for <Campaign Name="Sandbox_Equal_Footing_Empire">
      3. Find the Empire_Story_Name tag
      4. Open the corresponding file, for example STORY_SANDBOX_56_EMPIRE.XML
      5. Add the entry under <!-- Spawn Tech Level 1 Heroes -->
  8. You're done, have fun!