Starting Scripter

[Sergeant Tristan]

Good day everyone,

I've been looking around at all those tutorials, but I'm a bit of a PC neanderthaler, and I never seem to get it.
So, I was kind off hoping that there would be a kind soul out there that's willing to help me with getting started with scripting.
I thank you in advance.

Regards from me! 

 

[SonKidd]

Ok... first, download the newest module system (assuming you have Warband 1.143/ MB 1.011):
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,111706.0.html

Then, to set it up, follow the instructions here:
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,5408.0.html

 

[Sergeant Tristan]

Oh, I forgot to mention, I did do that part, however, I can't get started on the actual scripting.

 

[Lord Tim]

Well... Everybody on this forum is here to help others or to get help
What is it you want to do exactly?
Ask specific questions and people will be able to answer them better

 

[Sergeant Tristan]

Well, I was hoping to become a decent scripter so I can start working on an idea I have for a mod.
I don't really have any specific questions. The only thing I can give you is that I need someone that can help me getting started in general, since I don't know jacksh*t about scripting.

 

[Specialist]

Personally I'd take a look at this:
An introduction to module system syntax and usage]=ttp://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,142422.0.html]An introduction to module system syntax and usage

That should help you understand a good bit about the syntax, which is vital to learn more. Then you may want to check Ruthven's "Do YOU want to make your own mod?" It's outdated, but still helped me out. My major blocks in scripting are because I'm too lazy to learn more. 

 

[Sergeant Tristan]

Thank you mate.

 

[Sergeant Tristan]

Quick question, does anyone know if it's possible with the current engine to script it so that you can fix a bayonet on a rifle?
Thanks in advance.

 

[SonKidd]

Quick question, does anyone know if it's possible with the current engine to script it so that you can fix a bayonet on a rifle?
Thanks in advance.

One possibility: in module_items, add two rifles, one as a range weapon, the one after as it's bayonet mode(melee). add itp_next_item_as_melee in the first item, then when x is press, the rifle can, say, stab, if you set the correct capabilities.

 

[Specialist]

It would be more efficient if someone used the spear thrust animation and then coded in the animation to a "Melee Key Press" for every template, but that's what most people have done for melee guns (the double item thing).

 

[Sergeant Tristan]

Okay, thanks!

 

[Swyter]

Okay, thanks!

The Modding Wiki has all the information you need to get into this... With various levels of difficulty.

http://mbmodwiki.ollclan.eu/Main_Page

You have a getting started guide, the basics, references, tutorials, examples, Open Source Scripts, tools and much more.