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= Creating maps =
 
= Creating maps =
Ask in #zkmap in on the [https://discord.gg/PRv7uy| Zero-K Discord server].
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Beginner mapping tutorial for SpringRTS is located here: https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Tutorial_Simple
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Ask for help in #zkmap in on the [https://discord.gg/PRv7uy| Zero-K Discord server].
  
 
Here are some SpringRTS (the engine) links [https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Main] [https://springrts.com/wiki/Map,_Game,_And_Unit_Development_Programs#Map_Creation]
 
Here are some SpringRTS (the engine) links [https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Main] [https://springrts.com/wiki/Map,_Game,_And_Unit_Development_Programs#Map_Creation]

Revision as of 10:30, 3 May 2018

Maps are 7z archives which, at their most basic, consist of three image files packaged in a particular way. They can be found in Zero-K/Maps and be zipped or unziped with 7zip. Maps can contain more than their three image files, including:

  • Metal spot layout.
  • Start area configuration.
  • Tree, rock or any other models to be placed as map features.
  • Arbitrary code and units changes that can arbitrarily modify the game. See Mod Creation.

Creating maps

Beginner mapping tutorial for SpringRTS is located here: https://springrts.com/wiki/Mapdev:Tutorial_Simple

Ask for help in #zkmap in on the Zero-K Discord server.

Here are some SpringRTS (the engine) links [1] [2]

Running maps

Local testing

To run a map locally put it in Zero-K/Maps then start the game. Untick 'Only featured maps' in Settings -> Lobby and start a singleplayer skirmish game. Select 'Advanced', click 'Change Map' and select your map from the list.

Multiplayer

Upload your map to https://springfiles.com/ to make it downloadable and playable by others. Some admin action to feature/support the map may also be required.