Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

[Grasli]

Hey.. I need some help.
Im not making any mod right now, but maybe I will. Therefore I have some questions. Your answers on this thread may also help other peoples than me. (Please answer with 1, 2....)
(IF WE GET GOOD ANSWERS, I THINK THIS THREAD SHOULD BE A STICKY IN THIS FORUM, IT WILL HELP OTHER BEGINNERS)

1. First, how do I start to make a mod? (Do I copy the default "Bf2" mod folder and start tweaking, or)?

2. How do I make a installer for the mod? (Where to download a installer for example..?)

3. How do I make patches (with a patch program like DICE has used for their patches), and how do I make full versions of the mod? (Where to download a patch program)

4. How do I make a SERVER version/patch for the mod?

5. Which sites can I use to upload my mod and/or server version on?

6. If Im going to make new maps (never gonna happen I think, because I have never done it before), how do I make it so I can play with bots?
And where can I download the Bf2Editor program (which is used to make maps, or)?

7. Is it possible to have my mod on the "ModJive" program (If Im going to make a mod then)? And what do I do to get it on the "ModJive" program?

Please answer in details so I understand it. Thanks. =)

[jdrou]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

For installers/patchers there are several that are free (at least for non-commercial use):
NullSoft: http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main_Page
Click Team Install Creator: http://www.clickteam.com/eng/installcreator.php (several mods use this one)
Inno Setup: http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php
I think patching uses the same tools as installing.

Latest version of the BF2 editor: http://battlefield2.filefront.com/fi...2_Editor;64087
For info on adding SP support I suggest looking at http://www.bf2editor.org/ and http://battlefieldsingleplayer.plane...ex.php?act=idx .

I haven't used the install creators or used the editor so I can't really give any details.

[Grasli]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

Thanks. But I need more answers please. =)

[Kodakk]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

A server version is only the server files...

i.e. it is smaller because it doesn't have all the updated skins etc. Those are all in the client files.

While, a client side needs both the server and client changes in order to play properly

[Grasli]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

Somebody who have more answers? I have 7 questions, and only 3-4 of them are answered... I thought there were many peoples in this forum, but it seems not..

EDIT: What are the server files? Is it booster_server, common_server, menu_server, and objects_server? More than that?

[Kodakk]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, etc..?

probably for you at this point it would only be objects_server... but its whatever server zip file you changed

[Shopkeeper]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, et

Somebody who have more answers? I have 7 questions, and only 3-4 of them are answered... I thought there were many peoples in this forum, but it seems not..

EDIT: What are the server files? Is it booster_server, common_server, menu_server, and objects_server? More than that?

If you use 5 minutes of your time and search a bit witout to much effort, you should be able to get all your answers. If you're not able to search, you should probably drop your plans about making a mod

Forums all over are full of the answers you want, and ppl are probably beeing bored about answering the same questions over and over...

[Kodakk]

Re: Mod - How can I make a server version for it? And how do I make patches later, et

Take some time and look through the files.
The best tool you can have is your brain, and being able to solve problems on your own.
Take a look in the folders and see what each contains.
*hint, object_server has weapons vehicles and effects!