lua files are just text files so any text editor can open them. The folder name should not start with a number or include any special characters except "_" (and "." for the version, but that is added automatically by the server, when uploading the map) There are 4 files needed to have a working map. The map name is used for the folder name as well as for the other files. That can be fixed by launching editor as administrator.Ĭ:\Users\\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\THQ\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander\mapsĮach map is in it's own folder.
Sometimes the editor can't do changes in Program Files folder and therefore saves your map in this folder. If you want to edit already existing map via GPG Map Editor, copy it there.Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\THQ\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander\maps The original GPG Map Editor sees only maps inside vanilla Supreme Commander maps folder. How the maps work Map LocationĪll maps downloaded from the Map Vault or created via FAF Map Editor are in this folder:Ĭ:\Users\%UserName%\Documents\My Games\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander Forged Alliance\maps\ By CookieNoob here, for creating adaptive maps. Alternative tutorials for creating maps:īy blaxxun here, with using external programs for creating heightmap and texture masks. If you have the patience, however, playing on a map you designed yourself can be a rewarding experience. Doing those things is easy enough, but doing them in an interesting and gameplay promoting way is very difficult. A lot more goes into maps than throwing up a heightmap and slapping down some textures. Everything you need to create rich maps like the ones that shipped with the game can be found in the editor, once you get used to it.Ī word of caution: a good map takes many, many hours to complete. Don’t let that get you down! This is the same editor that GPG uses at their studio. This is because the tool was first built for internal use. You’ve also probably noticed that there isn’t quite as much polish as Supreme Commander itself. At first glance it doesn’t seem like there is a whole lot there. If you’ve already taken a look at the Supreme Commander map editor, you’re probably a little confused. Before you continue reading, please ensure you have all the necessary tools and everything set up: Map Editing Tools Welcome! This guide will take you step-by-step through the creation of maps for Forged Alliance Foverer, shown on a small 1v1 map entitled Summer Duel. 11.1 Redefining water levels or properties.
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