I tried. I tried again. I tried again. I gave up...
I really want to get into the DAO modding community, having come to the NWN modding scene far too late, but I've tried time and time again to learn how to use the toolset with the wiki tutorial and have hit dead ends everytime. It's just not very good. They all tell you how to do stuff (mostly) but kind of skim over understanding how the toolset actually works or how to build a module. I understand that it's very complicated, but I just have no idea how to get started. I'm currently in the process of learning C++ but scripting seems to be even more poorly documented.
Does anyone no of any good non video tutorials? I don't like video one because they don't let you work at your own pace.
Good Tutorials
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uberdowzen
, mai 23 2010 05:55
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Posté 23 mai 2010 - 06:40
TimelordDC
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It would be better if you had an idea to start with.
For example, do you want to create your own module? In that case, have you gone through the tutorial on the wiki to create the demo module? Are you going to reuse the OC levels? If not, start with the level building tutorial. If you are going to use the OC levels, then you need to create areas on top of those levels. So, start with the area tutorial and so on.
Trying to go through the wiki topics in one go will be a fruitless effort.
Edit: The video ones can be paused, you know
For example, do you want to create your own module? In that case, have you gone through the tutorial on the wiki to create the demo module? Are you going to reuse the OC levels? If not, start with the level building tutorial. If you are going to use the OC levels, then you need to create areas on top of those levels. So, start with the area tutorial and so on.
Trying to go through the wiki topics in one go will be a fruitless effort.
Edit: The video ones can be paused, you know
Modifié par TimelordDC, 23 mai 2010 - 06:41 .
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Posté 23 mai 2010 - 10:10
DarthParametric
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uberdowzen wrote...
They all tell you how to do stuff (mostly) but kind of skim over understanding how the toolset actually works or how to build a module.
No tutorial can be all things to all people. By their very nature they have to be fairly limited in scope lest they become bloated tomes the size of a phone book that only serve to confuse their audience. The only way to get to grips with the toolset is to learn by doing. Follow what tutorials are available and you'll soon grasp the basics of the various components. Then just try experimenting.
If you want to know how to perform a specific task, then post a question outlining exactly what it is you are trying to achieve. Generic questions can only ever be given generic responses.
