ek1m Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Can someone send me a link of a good modding tutorial? What tools I need, the first steps etc. Because I want many mods but hey, which good modder would create mod requests? They just create the mods they want. I have no problem with that, as it's something normal. I just want to become a good modder myself in order to mod Skyrim as I want. So if someone knows of any modding tutorial for beginners I'd like you to tell me please, I'll really appreciate it :) Take care,ekimolaos Edited March 24, 2012 by ek1m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavywaters Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Start here...Tutorials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrivener07 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 My own scripting reference called Visual Papyrus Reference is a good thing to have.The Creation Kit Tutorials page is the best place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek1m Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 thanks guys, but now I'm a bit confused :S which should I start with first? I mean, for the "tutorials" heavywaters says... It's so confusing and as far as I read has nothing to do with modding. And as for what scrivener07 said... well I have a question for you man. Shouldn't I try using 3d studio max or such programs first? Or should I just read the tutorial first and then try such programs? Anyways thank you VERY much guys, it's nice to see some guys really help :) Thanks again! and take care ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnard401 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 it really depends on what you want to mo;making your own dungeons, houses,etc?making quests?making new characters/models?scripting your own events and such? all of these require different skills and different programs, some just the creation kit, some need notepad softwares (notepad ++ i recommend), and others need 3d modelling programs, the list really goes on.if you can say what you would like to start off with i would be happy to point out a few tutorials to you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek1m Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) it really depends on what you want to mo;making your own dungeons, houses,etc?making quests?making new characters/models?scripting your own events and such? all of these require different skills and different programs, some just the creation kit, some need notepad softwares (notepad ++ i recommend), and others need 3d modelling programs, the list really goes on.if you can say what you would like to start off with i would be happy to point out a few tutorials to you :Dso... or you're damn smart by mentioning this, or I'm way too damn idiot for not mentioning it (probably the second xD)I'd like to learn how to create my own armor, hair styles, weapons and shields. Yes I know, I know nothing of modding and from 0 I'm trying to do the most difficults. But hey, when someone likes what he's/she's doing won't he/she eventually master it? ;) Oh, and (I know this isn't the modding request page, but I'm just saying) I'd like to learn how to create a mod where I can make the shield go to the back when I sheathe my weapon. And to make one-handed swords to appear to the back too (like the two-handed). So when using one-handed sword + shield, when I sheathe the sword goes to the back as I said and the shield on top of the sword. Kinda like Link in The Legend of Zelda style ;) I'm mentioning this separately and not generally as I don't know where to "put" it. I mean, is this modeling? This "scripting" thing u mentioned? (I dunno what scripting is :/) So that's all generally. I know I'll need MUUUUUCH time but I'm willing to become an excellent modder in the future :D Thanks for this helpful post man, I really appreciate it :) Take care,ekimolaos Edit: I know how to use notepad++ 100% as I use it for university courseworks like html, jsp and php. I know that's not a skill exactly as it's a very easy and simple software, but it's something at least, right?! :P Edited March 24, 2012 by ek1m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinderionsBones Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That sort of stuff, so far as I know, is most often done by people who happen to professionally 3d model for their day job. At least the really good original ones ones(there are really good ones that are reworks of existing stuff, but that's beside the point). I am NO authority on this, but top tools to learn would include NifScope (the easy part I think), Gimp, and it's .dds(texture) plugin, Blender or 3D Studio max(the ludicrously hard part. They do call them 3D modeling *artists* for a reason.) I think both have plugins for .nifs I may be wrong. The shield on the back thing, along with things like sheaths for your offhand weapon, is an issue quite a few(More talented than any of us) people have been working on since November I think. No trivial thing. The work on it, however, is probably well documented somewhere on this forum, or on the official forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ek1m Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) That sort of stuff, so far as I know, is most often done by people who happen to professionally 3d model for their day job. At least the really good original ones ones(there are really good ones that are reworks of existing stuff, but that's beside the point). I am NO authority on this, but top tools to learn would include NifScope (the easy part I think), Gimp, and it's .dds(texture) plugin, Blender or 3D Studio max(the ludicrously hard part. They do call them 3D modeling *artists* for a reason.) I think both have plugins for .nifs I may be wrong. The shield on the back thing, along with things like sheaths for your offhand weapon, is an issue quite a few(More talented than any of us) people have been working on since November I think. No trivial thing. The work on it, however, is probably well documented somewhere on this forum, or on the official forums.so u're saying I have no chances, right? :/ Damn I wanted to make some things that I didn't have replies on mod requests... But I'm willing to try and exercise. I've already downloaded 3d studio max and photoshop... And I WILL try and do my best to learn how to create things. As for the sheathed shield on back I don't think anyone is interested on it. Because nobody replied in my mod request. And for the sheath. I didn't say to have a second sheath for an offhand weapon, as I'll be carrying a sword on main hand and shield on offhand. I said to make the one-handed sword to be sheathed in the back, as the two-handed sword does. At least will I be able to do that? oh, and thanks for answering! :D Edited March 24, 2012 by ek1m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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