Hi!
What tools i need for creating costum ships (exporters, importers other tools...(i have 3dsmax 4))
And what do i have to do to make the Bretonian Gunboat flyable and buyable?
Thanx

Edited by - bonvoyager on 21-07-2003 19:59:24

You guys rock for helping us N00Bz out. My thanks.

Anywho, here's my mod idea.

What I want: I want to try to create my own story (after you be the game if possible, or with the Bootstrap mod or any other way really). I'd like to rename the ships, locations, systems, NPCs, factions, etc. Then to edit the missions (story primarily, random would be nice but not necessary, just the text if possible) including any scripts, etc.

What I don't need: Changing any of the pilotable ships stats (aside from names if possible) or their locations. I don't need to edit any weapons (aside from some of the text, i.e. changing "Liberty Laser" to "Some other Faction Laser" or something to that effect), nor do I need to edit any commodities at all (again except for the description text perhaps).

Again, I am ABSOLUTELY uber-new at this, so I need my hand held all the way. Any help 'twould be most appreciated.


SECOND: A question: how do I extract the compressed sound files from the .utf files? I tried an editor off here, but it always crashed and I didn't know what I was doing anyways.

http://kier.3dfrontier.com

Hmm... can't edit my post.

Addendum to the above: If creating systems isn't too difficult, that would help. Perhaps just moving things around if that's possible.

http://kier.3dfrontier.com

Leoking

They may have just been jettisoning them! If you want to try editing the missions to do this, you need to do the following:

1. In one of the mission files, you need to define the loot, e.g:

[MsnLoot
nickname = someloot
archetype = commodity_construction_machinery
string_id = 261633
rel_pos_obj = Player
rel_pos_offset = 91, -210, 350
velocity = 1, 0, 2
equip_amount = 10
health = 1.000000
Can_Jettison = true

2. Then, in the trigger you want to spawn at simply add this line:

ActSpawnLoot = someloot

VaultJedi

Okay, ill show you how to create your own system, but first things first youll need some programs to mod FL, these are the main three:

1. (For easy modding) BINI - This prog can be used to uncompress the .ini files in Freelancer. To use, simply drag the .ini file into the BINI icon, delete or backup the original file and rename the file that has been created from file .ini.txt to just file .ini. You can get BINI http://www.lancersreactor.com/t/editing ... p?id=197' Target=_Blank>here

2. (For harder modding) Fled-ids or another dll editing prog - This program can be used to read and change the entries in dll files, for example to create new ship names or random mission offers. You can also get this prog in the download section.

3. (If youre feelin brave!) UTF editor - This prog can be used to edit things such as hardpoints on ships if you are creating your own ships, compressed voice files and generally any file ending .utf It is also available in the download section, somewhere...

For now just download BINI, its all youll need to create a new system unless you want to change the names of bases/systems etc.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE *** : MAKE SURE THAT YOU ADD A CLOSING SQUARE BRACKET ONTO EVERY LINE THAT HAS AN OPENING ONE, FOR EXAMPLE YOU SHOULD ADD A CLOSING BRACKET ONTO ''[System ''. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT THEY DONT SHOW UP IN HTML

1. Youll need to uncompress the following files (see above for how):

DATA/UNIVERSE/universe.ini
DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS/Li01/li01.ini

Check that the files are now readable instead of encoded before you start.

2. First open universe.ini. This file contains details of all the systems and bases in the FL universe. At the very bottom of the file add this block of text:

[system
nickname = RJ01
file = systems\RJ01\RJ01.ini
pos = 7, 9; <---- This is just below New York
msg_id_prefix = gcs_refer_system_Br01
visit = 0
strid_name = 196614 ;<--- Name of the system, leave for now
ids_info = 66104

This defines the position and name of our new system in FL. Although the file SYSTEMS/RJ01/RJ01.ini does not exist yet we will create it in a minute. The position is just below the New York System.

If we wanted to create a new base we would have to define it in here as well, but we wont for now.

3. Now browse to DATA/UNIVERSE/SYSTEMS and create a new folder called ''RJ01''. In this folder create a file called ''RJ01.ini''. In the new system we will create a jump gate leading to New York and a zone with a skirmish between the Bretonian Navy and the Outcasts, so add the following text into the file, remembering to append all closing brackets:

[SystemInfo
space_color = 0, 0, 0
local_faction = br_p_grp; <--- Change if you want

[TexturePanels
file = universe\heavens\shapes.ini

[Music
space = music_br_space
danger = music_br_danger
battle = music_br_battle

[Dust
spacedust = Dust

[Ambient
color = 60, 20, 10

[Background
basic_stars = solar\starsphere\starsphere_stars_noband.cmp
complex_stars = solar\starsphere\starsphere_br01_stars.cmp
nebulae = solar\starsphere\starsphere_br01.cmp

[LightSource
nickname = RJ01_system_light
pos = 0, 0, 0
color = 253, 230, 180
range = 120000
type = DIRECTIONAL
atten_curve = DYNAMIC_DIRECTION

[EncounterParameters ;<--- Encounter parameters MUST be added if you
nickname = area_assault ;<--- want to use the encounter in your system.
filename = missions\encounters\area_assault.ini

[EncounterParameters
nickname = area_defend
filename = missions\encounters\area_defend.ini

[Object ;<--- The sun, obviously
nickname = RJ01_Sun
ids_name = 261013
pos = 0, 0, 0
ambient_color = 255, 255, 255
archetype = sun_2000
star = Br01_Sun
atmosphere_range = 11000
burn_color = 160, 222, 245
ids_info = 66162

[zone ; <--- This is the atmosphere around the sun that kills you
nickname = Zone_Br01_sun_death
pos = 0, 0, 0
shape = SPHERE
size = 10000
damage = 10000
sort = 99.500000
density = 0
relief_time = 0

[Object
nickname = RJ01_to_Li01 ;<--- This is the jumpgate
ids_name = 260638 ;<--- Again, leave for now
pos = 79978, 0, -52343
rotate = 0, 140, 0
archetype = jumpgate
msg_id_prefix = gcs_refer_system_Br02
jump_effect = jump_effect_bretonia
ids_info = 66145
reputation = br_p_grp
behavior = NOTHING
difficulty_level = 7
goto = Li01, Li01_to_RJ01, gate_tunnel_bretonia
loadout = jumpgate_br_02
pilot = pilot_solar_easiest

[zone
nickname = zone_pop_br01_new_london
pos = 79978, 0, -52343
shape = SPHERE
size = 10000
comment = Skirmish area
sort = 1
toughness = 4
density = 24
repop_time = 4
max_battle_size = 24
pop_type = br_p_grp, base_cluster_law
relief_time = 10
faction_weight = br_n_grp, 10 ;<--- Bretonia navy
faction_weight = fc_ou_grp, 10 ;<--- Outcasts
density_restriction = 10, unlawfuls
density_restriction = 10, lawfuls
encounter = area_defend, 4, 0.500000
faction = br_n_grp, 1.000000
encounter = area_assault, 4, 0.500000
faction = fc_ou_grp, 1.000000

Thats your system sorted, now save then open Li01.ini. At the very bottom of the file add this text:

[Object
nickname = Li01_to_RJ01
ids_name = 260640
pos = -28270, 0, -28039; <----- Right next to manhatten (NE)
rotate = 0, 165, 0
archetype = jumpgate
msg_id_prefix = gcs_refer_system_Br04
jump_effect = jump_effect_bretonia
ids_info = 66145
reputation = li_n_grp
behavior = NOTHING
difficulty_level = 4
goto = RJ01, RJ01_to_Li01, gate_tunnel_bretonia
loadout = jumpgate_br_01
pilot = pilot_solar_easy

Thats it! You should now be able to get to your system and have a bit of a fight. However, theres not a lot in your system at the moment so have a go at copy-and-pasting from other systems into your own to get a feel for it.

If you want to edit the system names etc. then youll have to use Fled-Ids. You can change basically any six or five digit number refering to a name, for example:

ids_name = 123456

If you do want to edit the story missions then id be happy to help, and ive nearly finished a mission editor im working on as well which will be available to download soon.

n.b. You cant edit the sound files with .utf edit because the files are too big for the editor - it can only take a few MB at a time.

BonVoyager

I dont have much time at the mo, but ive already covered both those topics (although the ship-creating one was for a large train) in this thread. Take a look through first and if you still dont know what to do then post again and ill help.

HI I HAVE ONE MORE QUESTION PLEASE ANSWER IT IF U CAN

1. i have seen people shoot gold out of their guns how do they do that??

i know it has something to do with ammo but what do i change and do i have to create a new projectile_archetype or wat ?? if yes how do i do hat??

please answer
thank you

Accushot do you have any means or program to edit those infocard.dll. i am trying to create a new ship called the slipstream. it is supposedly a fine ship for the liberty navy.


The Slipstream XJ-376

Firebase
ResHack or FledIds. I think the FledIds is better cuz it's made for freelancer editing i guess...
Use google to fing them!


Edited by - bonvoyager on 23-07-2003 10:23:23

Copy some readable dll, add it to dll list in exe/freelancer.ini. First dll statement will have number 458753.

And now, does anybody know how to make ship stable?


Für Rheinland!

Lowering feedback of hit to unshielded hull. It's hard to aim with battleship, when it's jumping due to fire from all sides.


Für Rheinland!

hey,
Does anyone know how to acces the Corillean Corvette files to lower the price in the Freelancer Rebalance Mod????

Thanks a bundle

We pray for one last landing on the globe that gave us birth, let us rest our eyes an fleecy skies and the cool green hills of Earth!

Caid

Ive tried a lot of things but I cant find a way of stopping hull-hits shaking you around like crazy - it seems to be hardcoded.

However, you could try:

1. (Simple option) Adding a shield - use a shield link to another hardpoint or create a new one.

2. (Harder option) Basically ''swap'' the hull for the shield, this is how you do it:

a) In shiparch.ini find your battleship and change ''hit_points = (lots)'' to ''hit_points = 5''.

b) Now create a shield link to any part of your ship not likely to be destroyed, for example:

shield_link = l_freighter_shield01, HpMount, HpEngine01

c) Give whichever shield you use a shield_capacity equal to the battleships previous hull strength.

Now your battleship relies on just a shield for protection instead of just a hull, eliminating the damage shaking

Hope this helped, sorry again about the wait.

WildBill

I havent downloaded the mod, but the data is in DATA/EQUIPMENT/goods.ini

Search for the ship nickname with _package appended, for example ''li_elite_package'' and change the price value here.