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PostPosted: 10 Nov 2008, 13:58
by FuNky
Hey i really like the game KAM and i would like to learn how to make my own missions and other stuff so please can anyone tell me where to get a guide that would teach me all the important stuff aboud KaMEdit !!!
PLEASE ! ;]]]

PostPosted: 10 Nov 2008, 14:51
by Merchator
Just download lewin's editor.
It's helpfile includes almost everything you need to know :wink:

PostPosted: 11 Nov 2008, 05:37
by Lewin
Hi FuNky,
For a beginner, my (Lewin's) editor is probably the best.
Download it from here: (select the latest version)
http://lewin.namsys.com.au/kam/index.php?go=knights_and_merchants_editor_download

However, it only allows you to edit/create missions, and if you want to make a campaign then you will also need a map editor. Krom has made the best map editor around, it's very easy to use:
http://krom.reveur.de/index.php?t=kam_tools

So you can make a map file (contains terrain, trees, etc.) and then a mission file (contains troops, buildings, AI commands, etc.)
Save the map in data\mission\smaps\<your map name>.map and then select that as the map file in the mission.

Then save the mission as mission1.dat (backup the old file first)
Start KaM, and play The Shattered Kingdom campaign.

Let me know if you want more help or if you don't understand something,
Lewin.