Where can I find a tutorial to making a custom game? I would like to make a Tug of War game, but I will take every type of tutorial you guys have so i can get good with it.

concerned mom

United Kingdom2 Posts

October 26 2011 12:57 GMT

#1304

Hi guys, I've got a problem with the M3 Importer tool for 3ds Max. I've installed the MPQ Editor and extracted the marine mesh, installed the DDS tool for Photoshop and got that working and Installed the M3 Importer to Max.

When I click import on the marine.m3 file it gives me the error:

"--Runtime error: Not a valid Starcraft 2 model file!"

I've seen a few people on various forums (including the m3 download page) have this problem but can't seem to find a fix for it!

Please help

Mashmed

Sweden198 Posts

October 26 2011 17:21 GMT

#1305

Is there a way to make decorational creep? creep that does not benefit Zerg players in any way? Also does anyone know good zerg egg doodads?

FlopTurnReaver

Switzerland1980 Posts

October 26 2011 20:11 GMT

#1306

On October 27 2011 02:21 Mashmed wrote:
Is there a way to make decorational creep? creep that does not benefit Zerg players in any way? Also does anyone know good zerg egg doodads?

There's something called "floating creep something" which is the only thing that comes to mind. It's probably not optimal and you'd have to lower it so it doesn't float that much anymore.

What do you mean with zerg egg doodads? Zerg eggs that can't be attacked? If you're just looking for some zergy, wobbely, slimy stuff, try searching for "char" doodads.

Mashmed

Sweden198 Posts

October 26 2011 21:19 GMT

#1307

Yea I'm working on a map idea which involves some zergy stuff and right now I am using some stuff from Char, But was wondering if there was any eggs like the ones on hatcheries when you're building stuff but that were doodads.

The creep would probably be some sort of data editing thing where you could place creep but it wont be real creep.

I decided to use Char Sponge tile as replacement for creep

Looks decent enough.

Does anyone know how to view the pathing you are drawing? I had it before but must have pressed a wrong button or something and now it's gone.

0neder

United States3733 Posts

October 27 2011 07:56 GMT

#1308

On October 25 2011 05:12 FlopTurnReaver wrote:
Ah ok sorry, the term "raised" confused me a bit there since there's that tool called "raise terrain" or something^^

This sounds like a problem with the hight field. So what I suspect is that you changed something under "Modify Hight Field". You can find out by placing a Sentry somewhere on your map where there are optimally all 3 cliff levels and see if the Force Field goes down where your mouse is on all the 3 levels. If it doesn't work as it should, try adjusting the Hight Field. The correct number should be somewhere between 12 and 8.

In worst case scenarios this can affect all your Doodads.

Here is the issue. I tried evening the terrain at the top, but it didn't work. Advice anyone? Thanks in advance.

Apoo

413 Posts

October 27 2011 08:39 GMT

#1309

Is there are way to camera zoom in the editor with the keyboard ? My mouse wheel is broken, and i have to zoom alot when i am in the editor.

FlopTurnReaver

Switzerland1980 Posts

October 27 2011 17:16 GMT

#1310

You can zoom by holding shift+right click.

Namrufus

United States396 Posts

October 27 2011 17:58 GMT

#1311

On October 27 2011 17:39 Apoo wrote:
Is there are way to camera zoom in the editor with the keyboard ? My mouse wheel is broken, and i have to zoom alot when i am in the editor.

and ctrl-shift-c sets the camera to default game settings, which is useful when doing aesthetics, judging sizes, etc.

0neder

United States3733 Posts

October 27 2011 18:20 GMT

#1312

^^^ See picture up there. Anyone got advice on my newbie LOS blocker problem? This is my very first mapping experience.

FlopTurnReaver

Switzerland1980 Posts

October 27 2011 20:45 GMT

#1313

Have you tried making a new map and doing it there?

MrSnibbles

United Kingdom267 Posts

October 27 2011 21:05 GMT

#1314

How would I go about getting a map from KR to EU?

FlopTurnReaver

Switzerland1980 Posts

October 27 2011 21:13 GMT

#1315

Ask the creator for permission to publish it on EU, if you don't know who the creator is search for the map on sc2mapster.

0neder

United States3733 Posts

October 27 2011 21:16 GMT

#1316

On October 28 2011 05:45 FlopTurnReaver wrote:
Have you tried making a new map and doing it there?

I'll try that, although I still don't understand why it wasn't working. FlopTurnReaver you should get a star or something for all these questions you're answering.

concerned mom

United Kingdom2 Posts

October 27 2011 22:08 GMT

#1317

On October 26 2011 21:57 concerned mom wrote:
Hi guys, I've got a problem with the M3 Importer tool for 3ds Max. I've installed the MPQ Editor and extracted the marine mesh, installed the DDS tool for Photoshop and got that working and Installed the M3 Importer to Max.

When I click import on the marine.m3 file it gives me the error:

"--Runtime error: Not a valid Starcraft 2 model file!"

I've seen a few people on various forums (including the m3 download page) have this problem but can't seem to find a fix for it!

Please help

If anyone else has this problem it's probably because you're using a copy of Max older than 2010. 2010 and newer and the tool works fine.

FlopTurnReaver

Switzerland1980 Posts

October 28 2011 02:50 GMT

#1318

On October 28 2011 06:16 0neder wrote:

Show nested quote +

I'll try that, although I still don't understand why it wasn't working. FlopTurnReaver you should get a star or something for all these questions you're answering.

Haha don't be silly ^^
Anyone could do that, I just happen to be the guy with the most time on his hands

Also if it still doesn't work after fiddling with the height field, I have no idea what's the problem. But if it's no secret map or w/e you could upload it somewhere and send me a link. Really curious about what's the problem :o

0neder

United States3733 Posts

October 28 2011 05:21 GMT

#1319

Thanks Flop. Now I'm debating whether I have a chance to finish my map before Halloween. =) Here's a sneak peak. Both conceptual and artistic inspiration (read: non-blue/green + other tweaks) from BW that I haven't seen implemented in SC2 to my satisfaction.