Just a bit more help

[jc608]

Ok i have read the read-me file but what i dont know how to do is make a back up of the original file plz help thx

[§kelito]

jc608 said:

Ok i have read the read-me file but what i dont know how to do is make a back up of the original file plz help thx

The best way is to make a copy, or better yet, put the original file somewhere safe. All I do is rename the original maps extension to .org (original)

Next put the modded map in your Halo directory. If you ever have a problem, you can get the original map off the CD!

[{§}V3NOm{§}]

admin said:

jc608 said:

Ok i have read the read-me file but what i dont know how to do is make a back up of the original file plz help thx

The best way is to make a copy, or better yet, put the original file somewhere safe. All I do is rename the original maps extension to .org (original)

Next put the modded map in your Halo directory. If you ever have a problem, you can get the original map off the CD!

yeah i did that too and it works just fine and i caught my self having both maps named and neither map would work so it would be better off for you just to rename it and put the map of skelitos into the directory of maps.

[©Slingshot]

What I did, was right click on the maps folder in my Halo file, and copy the whole maps directory into a ready made directory called backups of Halo Maps (which lies in my Halo directory for easy access, along with a copy of the modded maps on my backup drive!)

Now when I add the new maps to my Halo maps file, I do not need to fuss...

When I play non modded servers I simply switch the directory names, and instantly have the original maps installed.....
If I want to play a modded SDTM server, I swap the directory names around, and presto modded maps here I come!

[nc]Samuel]

Ok, i have a problem, i have made my own modded map of BG and i have changed some visual effects on it, and when i host a server i can see the changed effects, but no one else can (Unless they are to stupid to see it, when i ask them if they can see it)

I have a mac, if that has something to do with it

[nc]innova]

no, they have to have the mod to be able to see the stuff in it

[nc]Samuel]

ok, but how does it work when i go into Skelitos server and i play it, i can use his mods, without actually having the actual file on my computer

[nc]innova]

you cant see the visuall effects of his mod. or the sounds or even some of the movement. it works but your not getting the whole mod

[nc]Samuel]

i dont get it, oh well, i may as well give up makeing Modds, off to bed! another late nite for me 3 am here! *Sighs*

[{§}V3NOm{§}]

well skelito only made the mods available to people who dont know about this forum or just dont wana download it because the only effects skelito put on his map that no one else could see with out having downloaded the map from this forum they would only get the same effects as the original NON modded map

[©Slingshot]

{AIF}Samuel,

I think that these guys are trying to say that with Skels mod, people who have not downloaded the mod, can still play in his server without trouble.
The power up parts of the mod (as in the stronger weapons and Nades) are working for the people without the mods.....No disadvantage there, it is just that they won't actually SEE the effects of the mods...

The ONLY advantage that having the download provides is the following :

• You have 8x Zoom with pistol
  
• You see extra blood, flying bodies and flying vehicles(when shot)
  
• You will see and hear huge explosions as the shots hit things
  
• there are a few extra environmental effects, such as black burn marks on everything that gets shot
  
• The portals in the bases are marked with a glowing white arrow, instead of just nades or pistols
  

Other than that the game is totally playable without the mods.
Although the people without the mods downloaded usually complain of LAG and people moving "funny" across the landscape....

And because they don't have the mods, they think that we cheat, because they don't realise that the sniper rifles and pistols are so strong..