Map Editor

[1upD]

So does anyone know how to install the map editor for FoC?

I really want to make some changes, but am afraid the Map editor will destroy my registry.

[DragonShadow]

There is no map editor for FoC. You need to wait until Petro releases the FoC patch and the new mod tools updated for FoC.

[Droid803]

The map editor uses registry!??!?!

[1upD]

No,

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But Logan Felipe has had his registry EATEN by his map editor

[Logan Felipe]

No,

:

But Logan Felipe has had his registry EATEN by his map editor

 

The whole "cannot detect non-presence" thing.

Can't use Map editor anymore (so far...)

[Droid803]

um...I've copied the exe for the map editor around and never expirenced any promblems of the like, even opening maps with missing objects. They just, don't show up!

[Logan Felipe]

um...I've copied the exe for the map editor around and never expirenced any promblems of the like, even opening maps with missing objects. They just, don't show up!

I think I accidentally saved the map. That would explain why it rebooted the computer immediately afterward.

 

When I play EaW (or use Petro's ME), it works for a maximum of 10 min. with ME, If I place any buildings, it works for about 30 seconds.

After these times are up, the PC reboots, and invalidates your last save on the map. However, if I open the autosave version and save it, and then close ME before it reboots again, the file doesn't get "corrupted" (no pun intended).

So, theoretically, I could still make some good maps, but it would take FOREVER and be a real pain in the backside. >

And this was this EaW map Editor. My concern is that the new map editor would refer to old reg files, and not fix anything.

This whole map editor thing is the reason I've put off getting FoC; it'd be a waste of money if I bought it and the prob. still existed (rebooting). :'(

[Droid803]

Try getting rid of your adware.

I doubt its because of your map editor, Its probably using up too much RAM or conflicting with something.

 

I'm going to try saving it right now to see if anything bad happens. 

 

Edit nope, nothing wrong there...

Its probably just your comp acting up.

 

Only being able to play EaW for 10 mins, that blows.

[Logan Felipe]

Try getting rid of your adware.

I doubt its because of your map editor, Its probably using up too much RAM or conflicting with something.

 

I'm going to try saving it right now to see if anything bad happens. 

 

Umm...what's adware?

(I probably know; but I don't recognize the term)

[Droid803]

Spyware...that hogs up you system, etc

Basically a lame version of a virus designed to spam you with ads.

[1upD]

It was his map editor. Why would adware wait 'till his map editor crashed?

[Logan Felipe]

Spyware...that hogs up you system, etc

Basically a lame version of a virus designed to spam you with ads.

I don't have spyware.

 

It used to work; I made three pretty good maps and was working on my Hrakert Rift map when the problem occured and invalidated the map.

I was almost done with it! :'(

[1upD]

Back on topic, if you installed the EaW map editor to your FoC folder, wouldn't it treat FoC just like a mod for EaW? I really really think it would. I...*inhales* I'll test it.

 

EDIT: Ah, shnaps.

 

It exceptioned.

 

At least it didn't DEVOUR my registry. 

*phew*

Edited November 26, 2006 by 1upD

[Droid803]

You know why it execeptions?

EaW can't handle FoC Animations.

So, theoretcially, if you convert EVERY SINGLE animation in MODELS.meg into EaW format (which is readable by FoC), and place it in art/models, EaW Terrian Editor will run perfectly (trust me I tried it ), but you still can't use markers to make generic bases (boo hoo)

[1upD]

Would FoC still run?

[1upD]

You know why it execeptions?

EaW can't handle FoC Animations.

So, theoretcially, if you convert EVERY SINGLE animation in MODELS.meg into EaW format (which is readable by FoC), and place it in art/models, EaW Terrian Editor will run perfectly (trust me I tried it ), but you still can't use markers to make generic bases (boo hoo)

Uh, before this topic dies, WILL this work? Can you post screens?

[Droid803]

I could place the consortium starbases into the maps, but when I start FoC, I can't see anything.

Its probably something to do with my map settings...but meh, you can run EaW Map Editor with FoC models and (some) XMLs.

You'll have to put the XML and the Models into the EaW directory, and rename them when you're starting FoC, just in case. But yes, AFAIK it works. FoC still runs, just as long as you don't FinalMEG it and axe every single animation...extract, then remove.

 

But be warned. Thats 1500 animation files to delete

[Mr.Crisp]

But be warned. Thats 1500 animation files to delete Tongue

That is a pain in the... I'll wait for FOC map editor to come out. When is it coming out? Next year? Is it coming with the mod tools again too? I really want the AI to build my new units.

[Droid803]

Is it coming with the mod tools again too? I really want the AI to build my new units.

Haha thats simple!

Just grab the EaW released LUA, then just replace some lines with the FoC ones which you extract. You can still read the text, etc.

[Mr.Crisp]

Sounds risky... Cause I don't want the game to get that non responsiveness it use to when you have to reboot your computer... I hate that.

[Droid803]

Heck, I'll give you the uncomplied one I made myself if you want. Its actually completely the same as the EaW one...plus some new stuff

You don't need to reboot - ctrl-alt-delete end FoC

[1upD]

Does FoC run with EaW anims? Bobas anims aren't replaced....

 

Anyways, CAN I edit a GC FoC map and have my game run? I want to make the Mustafarians work for the CIS....

[Droid803]

Yes FoC can play EaW anims.

 

Yes you CAN edit the map

[1upD]

I'm really really sorry if I seem annoying, but I REALLY don't want to do a lot of work for nothing. Have you tested an edited GC map in FoC?