GEM editor - How to use it.

[abbasnd]

i've managed to create a map ,and by using the info. above i am able to see the map in the combat maps (playing on Lan) ,but after creating the game the game loads but doesn't launch !! I think there is a problem in the deploiment points ( i don't know how to put them..or..find them)

[samedi]

i cant help but realise you have missed out triggers and zones, which are an essential part of mission creation. if you can please explain how to use them in missions. i know a great deal about most of the triggers in the game but for others they might need a guide

(i found theres a section on this in the manual, which i missed, so its ok now..)

[abbasnd]

thanks, i figured out how to fix the problem (caused by the spowning points),and the videos were very helping .

[KnightFandragon]

How do I put the view high enough to get a minimap picture? I get looking to the south and stuff but there is no way I can get a pic high enough above the map.....or can I? how so

[[SOE]No.Mam]

Originally Posted by KnightFandragon

How do I put the view high enough to get a minimap picture? I get looking to the south and stuff but there is no way I can get a pic high enough above the map.....or can I? how so

disable clip camera possition, and you can zoom out and move out from map as far you want.

Originally Posted by Nike-it

How do i add a Minimap to my map ?
you need to make a screenshot looking to the south from an upper view of your map then make a minimap.dds file
with it and place it in ur map directory. You'll need .dds viewer and .dds converter. Both are available on internet.

game also accept "simple" JPG files for Minimap, Preview & Background pictures for each map. you dont need convert to DDS files.

Originally Posted by Nike-it

How do i resize my map after some editing?
Press F2 then 2 and select the polygon tool. u can add or remove landscape polygons with it.
You can even cut polygons in multiple parts for a more precise lanscape editing by changing the "level" number
and then using the brush and right mouse button over the desired area.
I suggest you show the land wireframe when doing this (press ALT+ W twice)
Just remember the more polys, the less performance so try to optimise.

removing polygons dont reduce filesize from map. possible bug from GEM editor? so, dont start with too big map. its much better add polygons than remove polygons for mapsize/filesize.

[KnightFandragon]

Marvelous =D Next is to figure out that dds converter thing and w/e else to get the minimap in

[[SOE]No.Mam]

Originally Posted by KnightFandragon

Marvelous =D Next is to figure out that dds converter thing and w/e else to get the minimap in

you dont need converting to DDS. make a simple JPG picture and move it to your mapfolder. same with "Preview" and "Loading" screen.