====== "Modding for Dummies" guide ======




===== Contributors =====
Many thanks to all contributors:
  * EliteKill (first author)
  * sfidanza

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===== Table of Contents =====
1. [[Introduction]]\\
1.1. [[Introduction#What is a mod?]]\\
1.2. [[Introduction#How do I install/uninstall a mod?]]\\
1.3. [[Introduction#Where is my data folder?]]\\
1.4. [[Introduction#What programs do I need?]]\\

2. [[Data Modding]]\\
2.1. [[Data Modding#What files should I change?]]\\
2.2. [[Data Modding#I changed the file, but when I play nothing is different!]]\\

3. [[Modifying Creatures]]\\
3.1. [[Modifying Creatures#Where are the creature stats stored?]]\\
3.2. [[Modifying Creatures#How do I change the creature's stats?]]\\
3.3. [[Modifying Creatures#How do I change the creature's cost?]]\\
3.4. [[Modifying Creatures#Other stuff you can change]]\\

4. [[Modifying Texts]]\\
4.1. [[Modifying Texts|How do I change the creature name?]]\\
4.2. [[Modifying Texts|How do I change the hero name?]]\\
4.3. [[Modifying Texts|How do I change the creature description?]]\\
4.4. [[Modifying Texts|How do I change the hero biography?]]\\

5. [[Adding Abilities and Spells to Creatures]]\\
5.1. [[Adding Abilities and Spells to Creatures|How do I add abilities to creatures?]]\\
5.2. [[Adding Abilities and Spells to Creatures|How do I add mana to creatures?]]\\
5.3. [[Adding Abilities and Spells to Creatures|How do I add the "Caster" ability in the Abilities Description?]]\\

6. [[Animations]]\\
6.1. [[Animations|When I give a creature a spell and try it in the game the animation is broken]]\\
6.2. [[Animations|How do I make my own animation?]]\\

7. [[.pak Files]]\\
7.1. [[.pak Files|What should I put in the .pak files?]]\\
7.2. [[.pak Files|What should I post on the forums?]]\\

8. [[Texture Modding]] [In Progress]\\
8.1. [[Texture Modding|Where are the Texture files?]]\\
8.2. [[Texture Modding|Why is the image all messed up?]]\\

9. [[FAQ]] [In Progress]\\
9.1. [[FAQ|General Questions]]\\
9.2. [[FAQ|Data Modding Questions]]\\
9.3. [[FAQ|Texture Modding Questions]]\\