Basic Modding with Playable Examples

[Usul_85]

Haven't been on the forum for some time. The unique_items.ltx is in gamedata\config\misc any text editor will do.

@rspeed thanks.

[der_gevater]

I just started modding Stalker and would like to know if there is an alternative to hexediting the .ogf mesh files to change the texture?
It's not really a bother, just the names of the original and the new texture have to be the exactly same length it seems. You can even create your own subfolder in /textures, but still... it's a rather crude way imo.

Appreciate any suggestions

[rspeed]

1. Where is "unique_items itx"?
A: gamedata\config\misc
2. How do I get into it?
A: notepad
@der_gevater, no though its very easy, all you have to do is to replace the original name with a new name and keeping the same number of strings.

i.e. if original meshe is "wpn_mp5" then you new meshe should be "new_mp5"
"new_mp5" would be the name of your new texture "new_mp5.dds" for your unique weapon.

[der_gevater]

thanks. had a look at some meshes this night, but couldn't find a pattern that would allow a little prog to do it.
but hey, it works and oldschool lowtech editing rules anyway, regardless of game

[dzadzey]

One question I have seen, neither asked, nor answered is, "What text editor do you use to open the "gamedata" folder in an unmodded game?" "Notepad" fails because the file is too large and "Wordpad" simply crashes.

[Hippy777]

you need an unpacker to see and edit the code. you can get it from stalker.filefront.com

[Bungus]

3 Questions

1. SPRINTING SPEED: Is there some value that controls this? I've found run, walk and limp speed, but nothing for sprinting

2. NPC and ITEM DECAY: Bodies remain on the map 36 hours, I've heard. How do you change this?

3. FOOD: What file and lines control how often your character has to eat and how quickly he starves?

[kormath]

Just downloaded patch 1.0005, and it killed all the mods, instant crash when game started. So i moved the game data folder out, extracted a new gamedata folder and am in the process of making my own adjustments to the existing files. I know i've seen this mentioned somehwere in this thread (or thought i did) but what do the numbers in the trade_trader file signify?

For example:

ammo_11.43x23_hydro   = 1, 3

Does the 1,3 mean 1 box, 3 weight, or?

[kormath]

okay i think i got it figured out why the game is crashing, but i dunno how to fix it. So hopefull someone here can show me where i messed up. After a fresh install of the game and patched with 1.0004, the only files i've edited at this time is the unique_items.ltx file, and the trade_trader.ltx where i added outfit_kormath_m1 = 1, 3 and wpn_kormath_m1 in each section.

suit of armor:

[outfit_kormath_m1]:exo_outfit
$spawn = "outfit\uniq\outfit_exo_m1
inv_name = outfit_kormath_m1
inv_name_short = outfit_kormath_m1
description = outfit_kormath_m1
inv_grid_x = 14
inv_grid_y = 24
nightvision_sect = effector_nightvision_good
cost = 5
additional_inventory_weight = 500
power_loss = 0.0
sprint_allowed = true
immunities_sect = sect_outfit_kormath_m1_immunities
burn_protection = 1.0
strike_protection = 1.0
shock_protection = 1.0
wound_protection = 1.0
radiation_protection = 1.0
telepatic_protection = 1.0
chemical_burn_protection = 1.0
explosion_protection = 1.0
fire_wound_protection = 1.0
[sect_outfit_kormath_m1_immunities]
burn_immunity = -1.0
strike_immunity = -1.0
shock_immunity = -1.0
wound_immunity = -1.0
radiation_immunity = -1.0
telepatic_immunity = -1.0
chemical_burn_immunity = -1.0
explosion_immunity = -1.0
fire_wound_immunity = -1.0

Description i just put some junk in to test with but i'll put it here just in case i goofed there too.

<string id="outfit_kormath_m1">
<text>Test testing testing test</text>
</string>
<string id="kormath_outfit_m1">
<text>Exo-Kormath</text>
</string>

weapon:

[wpn_kormath_m1]:wpn_gauss
$spawn = "weapons\wpn-gauss"
description = enc_weapons1_wpn-gauss
inv_name = wpn-kormath_m1
inv_name_short = wpn-kormath_m1
cost = 5
fire_modes = 1, 3
ammo_limit = 1000
ammo_current = 500
ammo_mag_size = 750
ammo_class = ammo_7.62x54_7h14, ammo_7.62x54_ap
sprint_allowed = true
misfire_probability = 0.0
condition_shot_dec = 0.0
hit_power = 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
hit_impulse = 6000
fire_distance = 10000
bullet_speed = 15000
rpm = 400
scope_status = 1
scope_zoom_factor = 6
scope_texture = wpn\wpn_crosshair
fire_dispersion_base = 0.005
control_inertion_factor = 1.0f
cam_relax_speed = 0.65
cam_dispersion = 0.002
cam_dispersion_inc = 0.0005
cam_dispertion_frac = 0.004
cam_max_angle = 0.06
cam_max_angle_horz = 0.09
cam_step_angle_horz = 0.005
startup_ammo = 1000
scope_name = wpn_addon_scope_susat

I didn't add a description, mainly because i couldn't find the:

string_table_enc_weapons.xml" in the text/eng folder

My text folder only has a map_desc subfolder and the string_table_xxxx.xml files go in order

1. string_table_enc_equipment
2. string_table_enc_mutants
3. string_table_enc_social
4. string_table_enc_vehicles
5. string_table_enc_zone

I don't have a weapons.xml in the text folder at all, could that be why it's crashing? i'm not putting in the description for it to look up?

Edit:
almost forgot. My game is crashing while it's loading. I get the THQ grafics at first, then it runs around the gray tunnels/letters and shows that logo, then my screen flickers and i get a small "please wait" window and then the error window. i hit ctrl+c to copy the error, this is what i got:

Expression : xml_doc.NavigateToNode(path,index)
Function : CUIXmlInit::InitStatic
File : E:\stalker\patch_1_0004\xr_3da\xrGame\ui\UIXmlInit .cpp
Line : 172
Description : XML node not found
Arguments : static_version

[Mr x]

[quote=niphty;3600151]Well, this should give people a basic start on a weapon by example.



Nifty you really r the man! ,i signed up just to say thank you!!!!!!

i will send you some of my creations as soon as i explore some

decent guns and dicoveries, once again man CHEERS.

easy to understand , and very effective teaching

10 star! later