Noob That Needs Starter Help : IV

» Sat May 28, 2011 7:25 pm

I'm starting off new to the Construction Set today. I've been typing up a video game concept for the last 8 months or so (on 40 pages with 8 font so it's big), and I'm wanting to bring it alive with the Oblivion Construction Set. What are some step to making a terrain, the player, creatures, etc.? Remember, I know nothing so please make it simple and try not to be overly descriptive (I hate reading, hehe).

Thanks!

» Sat May 28, 2011 10:50 am

... I've been typing up a video game concept ...

This implies that you're intending a total conversion, just using the game engine. That has never been achieved with the Oblivion CS, so I think you're taking on more than can be done. The CS is intended for creating additions to the game, rather than a new game, so it has assumptions built in that the original game is always there, and you'll be fighting those all the time.

Make it simple? Don't!

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:24 am

This implies that you're intending a total conversion, just using the game engine. That has never been achieved with the Oblivion CS, so I think you're taking on more than can be done. The CS is intended for creating additions to the game, rather than a new game, so it has assumptions built in that the original game is always there, and you'll be fighting those all the time.

Make it simple? Don't!

Can I add in spells (stationary summoned pets) or add in frequent spawn points? If that's true then I can add in probably half of my concept not that it's all about stationary summoned pets and frequent spawn points. I wanted to make a Defense of the Ancients version of World of Warcraft's Strand of the Ancients with Oblivion but use fortresses and towers instead of those tree turrets (DotA) and gates (WoW).

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:49 pm

Something tells me you're really new to the CS.

Ok, I can help you start off.

Here:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com

But firstly, you will need to start from scratch.
This guide should help you get to grips with the CS:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Category:A_beginner%27s_guide

Summoning scripts aren't easy, so here's a guide on that, too:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Scripting_Tutorial:_Summoned_Creatures

O.K so far? Try these:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Scripting_Tutorial:_My_First_Spell
and
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Enchanting_tutorial (Made this page myself ^.^)

Hope this helps
Oblivious12123

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:45 pm

Something tells me you're really new to the CS.

Ok, I can help you start off.

Here:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com

But firstly, you will need to start from scratch.
This guide should help you get to grips with the CS:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Category:A_beginner%27s_guide

Summoning scripts aren't easy, so here's a guide on that, too:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Scripting_Tutorial:_Summoned_Creatures

O.K so far? Try these:
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Scripting_Tutorial:_My_First_Spell
and
http://cs.elderscrolls.com/constwiki/index.php/Enchanting_tutorial (Made this page myself ^.^)

Hope this helps
Oblivious12123

I've tried the Wiki but for some reason they're really vague in areas that they shouldn't be vague and is very descriptive in areas they've simplified things in. I just need someone to tell me step by step how to make an island, put a creature on that island, and put the player there, and then test it out.

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:11 pm

I've tried the Wiki but for some reason they're really vague in areas that they shouldn't be vague and is very descriptive in areas they've simplified things in. I just need someone to tell me step by step how to make an island, put a creature on that island, and put the player there, and then test it out.

Give http://www.invision.tesalliance.org/forums/index.php?/forum/41-modding-schools/ a try.