**Dated 10/07/2023.
Basically, this sums up what I can and cannot do when it comes to S.T.A.L.K.E.R. modding, as of the date above.
Can do:
- Adjusting/creating scripts (some .script files, a lot of .ltx files).
- Adjusting and creating textures (.dds files). Anything from UI to other textures (just the textures).
- Importing/exporting and editing models (mostly weapon and prop models, with some NPC model edits).
- Adjusting UI elements (some main menu options, via .xml files, and some in-game elements such as health bars, etc.).
- Import and export sounds from the game, as well as making custom ones (see below "can't do" heading for more info).
- Port animations between S.T.A.L.K.E.R. modifications (as seen via my weapon mods).
Can't do:
- Properly integrate sounds into the game to the point where they play according to player's distance from the source. For instance, a weapon being fired would not be as loud from a distance as it would be if one was closer to the weapon itself. Tried SAVandT, but had no luck: Metacognix.com
- Creating animations; due to pick this up, but haven't done so yet.
- Creating and editing levels; a major one that I've been trying to do on-and-off for a while, haven't been successful with the exception of one instance (removed a couple of boxes from Lab X-18 in the CoC mod, if I recall correctly). Consulted these links, followed the steps but to no avail (Level Editor keeps crashing when adding, dragging or moving any objects - currently crashes as a whole whenever I try to load any level).
Moddb.com
Moddb.com
- Editing all.spawn files via ACDC tool. Tried this tutorial, but to no avail. Not a huge priority, but may pick up on it again. Moddb.com
Will update (hopefully) if anything changes.
