Tools :
MapSketcher (Credits: SirCake) :
https://github.com/CH4Code/OpenRAModSDK ... apSketcher
" This is a first version (v0.1) of the Map Sketcher. It is capable of converting .bmp images to openra maps. ..."
Introducing : MapTools (Credits: FRenzy)
viewtopic.php?f=83&t=20568
https://github.com/FRenzy-OpenRA/OpenRA/tree/Map_Tools
(tools like mirror, append, scale, ...)
For both these tools :
- For Windows : Build the project with "make.cmd", and type "all"
(Otherwise, see : https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Compiling )
- Run "launch-game.cmd" , choose your mod
- The tools will be then found in the traditional "Map Editor" in-game.
Utility : Mainly to resize a map (not scale, only change the boundaries), cf -resize command.
https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Utility
Guides :
Competitive Map Making Discussion :
viewtopic.php?t=20019
Team maps Mapmaking Workshop (2v2, 3v3) :
viewtopic.php?f=83&t=20177
Github guide :
https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Mapping
Compilations :
1v1 map compilation (cross mods) :
viewtopic.php?f=83&t=20572
Team maps compilation (cross mods) :
viewtopic.php?f=83&t=20856
For scripted maps / missions :
Follow OpenRA's Github in general : https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Map-scripting
Mapping tools / references
Gathering mapping tools, references and guides in a single place.
Mapping tools / references
Last edited by FRenzy on Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:34 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Mapping tools / references
This is great. Thank you!
Can you also update with best ways to contacts for questions? Community? Advanced map for showcase?
Can you also update with best ways to contacts for questions? Community? Advanced map for showcase?
Re: Mapping tools / references
Yes maybe we could make a list of interesting modded maps. I actually once download quite a few, I'm not sure however if I kept track of them ... I'll have a look
As for contacts and community links, they're all on the OpenRA website, but I can link them again, np
As for contacts and community links, they're all on the OpenRA website, but I can link them again, np
Re: Mapping tools / references
Is there away to copy paste elements from one map to another?
I've made a few revisions of a large map and after adjusting it, found I just needed tiny bit more for what I was aiming for.
I SHOULD have just made the map bigger and then added to it with the utility in the first place. However, now I am stuck with some work done and not wanting to go back and re-do it.
So is it possible to copy paste between maps?
I've made a few revisions of a large map and after adjusting it, found I just needed tiny bit more for what I was aiming for.
I SHOULD have just made the map bigger and then added to it with the utility in the first place. However, now I am stuck with some work done and not wanting to go back and re-do it.
So is it possible to copy paste between maps?
Re: Mapping tools / references
You can copy-paste / rename the actors in the map.yaml file. Trees, taks and starting positions.