Want to Mod for SC2013 But Don't Know Where to Start?

[CapTon 592]

So... you want to mod for SC2013? This is the thread for you!

 

There is currently only one tool for SC2013 modding. And that's SimCityPak, developed and created mainly by oppie.

 

Here is where you can download the tool:

 

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/

 

NOTE: If the above link does not work, just go to the main Codeplex site, search SimCityPak in the search box, and it'll come up

 

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Great, you downloaded the tool, but now you don't know what to do or how to get started.

 

Lucky you, there are tutorials:

 

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Modding%20Tutorial&referringTitle=Documentation (Basic Modding Tutorial)

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Basic%20Retexturing%20Tutorial&referringTitle=Documentation (Basic Retexturing Tutorial)

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Basic%20Custom%20Vehicle%203D%20Models%20Tutorial&referringTitle=Documentation (Basic Custom Vehicle 3D Models Tutorial)

 

I have also created two videos for the basic modding tutorial:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS1ymJX4R98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxG90XQhlBA&hd=1

 

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There is also some info on certain file types that can be modified:

 

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=Property%20File&referringTitle=Documentation (Property File)

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=RW4%20Model%20File&referringTitle=Documentation (RW4 Model File)

http://simcitypak.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=RASTER%20File&referringTitle=Documentation (RASTER File)

 

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NOTE: Make sure you have Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 downloaded. If you do not have it, SimCityPak will not work.

 

You can download this here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914

 

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If you have any questions regarding SimCityPak, feel free to leave a post at this thread or at the threads listed below:

 

http://www.simcitydefined.com/thread/21/simcitypak-modding-tool-simtropolis-oppie

 

Also, be sure to talk with the following experienced modders (names are linked to their profiles):

 

Xoxide

Yayie

Danny50205

HyugaHinata

Banwashere

MaxvSk

MaxisGuillaume

ProcsKalone

oppie

Tobse

parkerwyoung (may no longer be active)

Myself (although I'm definitely not that great of a modder)

 

Feel free to contact any other modder that you know of. I have only listed the ones that I feel are experienced and that I've consulted with multiple times.

 

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I hope this thread has assisted you!

  Edited August 13, 2014 by CapTon  

[CapTon 592]

Think too many people need a thread like this. Could someone possibly sticky it?

[Yayie 311]

Think too many people need a thread like this. Could someone possibly sticky it?

 

I agree. Thanks for posting this up.

[zergprotoss 0]

agree

[Yayie 311]

CapTon, I have a question, I would like to make a new building, added into lets say Tourism Attractions menu. An extra new buildings. I just recently trying to play around with 3d models and wanted to try out adding new stuff to the game. Could you give me a set of guides or step-by-step how to create a new plopable objects. Sizes, buildings attributes or anything I should keep an eye into.

 

Thanks.

[CapTon 592]

CapTon, I have a question, I would like to make a new building, added into lets say Tourism Attractions menu. An extra new buildings. I just recently trying to play around with 3d models and wanted to try out adding new stuff to the game. Could you give me a set of guides or step-by-step how to create a new plopable objects. Sizes, buildings attributes or anything I should keep an eye into.

 

Thanks.

I do not know how to create 3D models, but Danny50205 does.

 

If you're looking to add something to a menu as a new building or object, compile all the properties needed into one package file and give it an instance ID different from any other.

[Yayie 311]

 

CapTon, I have a question, I would like to make a new building, added into lets say Tourism Attractions menu. An extra new buildings. I just recently trying to play around with 3d models and wanted to try out adding new stuff to the game. Could you give me a set of guides or step-by-step how to create a new plopable objects. Sizes, buildings attributes or anything I should keep an eye into.

 

Thanks.

I do not know how to create 3D models, but Danny50205 does.

 

If you're looking to add something to a menu as a new building or object, compile all the properties needed into one package file and give it an instance ID different from any other.

 

 

 

ok got it, I understand but sounds tricky. I give it a go.

[Yayie 311]

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[CapTon 592]

You don't want to mess with the Type or Group IDs when creating a new instance ID. Just toy with the instance ID and come up with a new one that does not match up with another instance ID already in place.

[redeemed_0828 0]

I've been trying to follow the tutorial for simcitypak, and I keep getting this error. Does anyone know how to bypass this...

[Beelzebub420 7]

I've been trying to follow the tutorial for simcitypak, and I keep getting this error. Does anyone know how to bypass this...

you need to download and install Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0

 

[CapTon 592]

 

I've been trying to follow the tutorial for simcitypak, and I keep getting this error. Does anyone know how to bypass this...

you need to download and install Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0

 

 

And here's the link to download this:http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914

[CapTon 592]

I have finally recorded and produced the second part to my video tutorial take a look at it in the main post.

[redeemed_0828 0]

Thank you!

[CapTon 592]

Thank you!

Not a problem it's my pleasure.

[CapTon 592]

Updated the thread to link to some modders .