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This tutorial is an XML only version of [[Plague Gun (1.1)]] updated to RimWorld v1.3 | This tutorial is an XML only version of [[Plague Gun (1.1)]] updated to RimWorld v1.3 | ||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
− | Mods are an integral part of the RimWorld experience, mods allow the user to customize their individual experience in far more detail than the developer ever could. However, their is little RimWorld modding information available to the average person, and the few tutorials available are (for the most part) made using older versions of software. The aim of this tutorial is to provide an absolute beginner to coding with the information and tools to begin creating their own mods. | + | Mods are an integral part of the RimWorld experience, mods allow the user to customize their individual experience in far more detail than the developer ever could. However, their is little RimWorld modding information available to the average person, and the few tutorials available are (for the most part) made using older versions of software. The aim of this tutorial is to provide an absolute beginner to coding with the information and tools to begin creating their own mods. |
== Required Items == | == Required Items == | ||
This tutorial assumes you have the following software installed. | This tutorial assumes you have the following software installed. | ||
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# Inside the <code>MyFirstMod</code> folder, create 2 new folders, <code>About</code> and <code>Defs</code> | # Inside the <code>MyFirstMod</code> folder, create 2 new folders, <code>About</code> and <code>Defs</code> | ||
=== <code>About</code> Folder === | === <code>About</code> Folder === | ||
− | The <code>About</code> folder tells both RimWorld and Steam important details about the mod, (ex. mod name, author, etc.). It contains 2 files, <code>About.xml</code> and <code>Preview.jpg</code>/<code>Preview.jpeg | + | The <code>About</code> folder tells both RimWorld and Steam important details about the mod, (ex. mod name, author, etc.). It contains 2 files, <code>About.xml</code> and <code>Preview.jpg</code>/<code>Preview.jpeg</code> |
* Creating <code>About.xml</code>: | * Creating <code>About.xml</code>: | ||
# Open Notepad++, and navigate to the "Language" tab at the top of the window. Find "XML" in the list and select it. | # Open Notepad++, and navigate to the "Language" tab at the top of the window. Find "XML" in the list and select it. | ||
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</source> | </source> | ||
Use the comments on the code above to enter your own information inside the tags to complete the file. | Use the comments on the code above to enter your own information inside the tags to complete the file. | ||
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<br> Our <code>About.xml</code> file is now complete. | <br> Our <code>About.xml</code> file is now complete. | ||
* <code>Preview.jpg</code>/<code>Preview.jpeg</code> The thumbnail image for your mod. Maximum resolution of 640x360 pixels and maximum file size of 1mb. | * <code>Preview.jpg</code>/<code>Preview.jpeg</code> The thumbnail image for your mod. Maximum resolution of 640x360 pixels and maximum file size of 1mb. | ||
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== Uploading your Mod == | == Uploading your Mod == | ||
Now that you have a completed mod, you may want to upload it to the Steam Workshop for others to enjoy. Simply make sure your <code>MyFirstMod</code> folder is in <code>RimWorld\Mods</code>. Then launch RimWorld. Click on "Mods", if you did everything right, your mod should show up under mods. On the same screen there is the option to "Upload to Steam Workshop". | Now that you have a completed mod, you may want to upload it to the Steam Workshop for others to enjoy. Simply make sure your <code>MyFirstMod</code> folder is in <code>RimWorld\Mods</code>. Then launch RimWorld. Click on "Mods", if you did everything right, your mod should show up under mods. On the same screen there is the option to "Upload to Steam Workshop". | ||
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