ItsMods - Modding Tutorials

Load mods on unranked dedicateds

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 02:34:27 +0200

Not sure if this has been posted somewhere, but I'm going to post my way of doing it here, as it's a little odd but works.

How to install mods on dedicateds:
Read it all through!

Step 1
Obtain a mod.

Step 2
Extract the files to any folder. (We'll call this folder your /PXRN/ folder, just for laughs.)
The mod should likely consist of an archive with a folder named mp_ModName. (If so, skip to step 3).
If not, there should be either loose .iwd/.ff/.gsc files or a /maps/ folder. (Otherwise it's a crappy release, mildly said.)
Step 2.1
If there are loose .gsc files and/or a /maps/, /sounds/, or images folder, select them (ctrl+click) and follow the Developer Tutorial from step 2 to step 4.
Now make a folder and name it mp_ModName.

Step 3
Drag mp_ModName to your server FTP's root (main) folder.

Step 4
Navigate to your FTP's root (main) folder.
Make a folder called /players/
Inside that, make a folder called /mods/
Inside that, make a folder called /mp_ModName/ It is important that this is the exact same as the mod's folder.

Step 5
Inside /players/mods/mp_ModName/, put this file: http://www.mediafire.com/?nbu09tg42u1coue
No need to change it, it won't affect anything, as long as it's there.

Step 6
Log onto my.gameservers.com
Go into CONFIG
Choose 'commandline.txt' from the dropdown menu. Click 'Update'.
Mod: mp_ModName
Config File: config_mp
Click 'SAVE CHANGES'

Step 7
Go into INFO
You should see this:

Quote:Mod FTP: ftp://username:pass[at]bomods.gameservers.com [Re-Sync] [View Files]

Click Re-Sync and wait 3-5 minutes!

Step 8
Click 'Restart server'
Wait for it to come back up (approx. 30 seconds)

You can now play the mod and configure your server with the "Call of Duty Black Ops - Remote Console" tool on Steam

I encourage all mod developers who wants to release (or compile) their mods by following these simple steps: (WinRAR needed)
Developer tutorial:
1. Navigate to /mods/mp_modname/ and mark (ctrl+click) all the files you want players to download (sounds, textures, optional: gsc files (*2c) - do not include .ff files).
2. Right-click and choose 'Add to archive'.
3. Choose 'ZIP' as Archive Format.
4. Set the name as 'mp_anythinggoeshere.iwd' and click OK.
* 4c: If you want to keep your gsc files safe, name the file 'mp_svr_anythinghere'
For releases:
5. Compile the folder /common/call of duty black ops/mods/mp_modname/ into a .rar archive.

Take note: You don't need the modtools' Build Mod function for any of these, unless you are planning to implement SP/ZM items (or completely custom) for which you need Fast-File (.ff) but I won't go there as I understand nothing of that.

Loading Mods (With Mod Support 1.09)

Sat, 28 May 2011 02:43:26 +0200

Since Treyarch released Patch 1.09 with mod support, it's easy to load mods, and you don't risc to get banned.

Step:

1. Go to your black ops folder:
SteamApps/common/call of duty black ops
and create a new map called ''mods''
2. Go to the Mod Release section, download some mods, unpack them and place them inside the mod folder:
SteamApps/common/call of duty black ops/mods
3. Rename the mods so there's mp_ in front of it.
For example: rollthedice --> mp_rollthedice
SteamApps/common/call of duty black ops/mods/mp_rollthedice
4. Start Black Ops, and in the main menu, click on ''mods''.
5. Select your mod, it will boot the mod, the screen will also go black for a second, after that your mod is loaded. You are now ready to setup a private match & have fun with your friends

You can also add this files if you want:

Code:
mods//description.txt
mods//mod.arena
mods//config_mp.cfg

Add botz in your config_mp, they like Roll the dice mod.

thanks to SuperNovaAO for this Tutorial Video

How to post a mod release/preview correctly.

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:44:01 +0100

You want to share one of your mods with the community; but don't know how to make a proper release. Follow the steps below to make a good release.

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Here is a bad example: http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-KnifeMod--1385.html

A better example: http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-Silent-Mod.html

The best example I could find at Itsmods: http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-Prot...-King.html

Well, you can see the difference between these three releases.

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Now that you have seen some examples, you are ready to make your own release.

1. Go to Mod Releases/Mod Preview section and click "New Thread".

2. Write your mod's name to thread subject and choose preview/release.

3. Write a detailed description and tell us what your mod is about at the beginning of your post.

4. If there are different classes or each team has different features give detailed information about them one by one.

5. Add some screenshots & videos to help people help people understand what the mod is all about. (This one is the most important step 99 percent of the people look at screenshot's and watch videos first. And don't forget to make a video long enough to show most of the features.)

6. Scan your mod before you post it. (This is not required; however I would like to know what I'm downloading is virus free or not. http://www.virscan.org/ http://www.virustotal.com/)

7. If you need to explain more features, write them now. (Tell us how your ultimate anti-kick system works, what are the Admin/VIP features, if you made a thundergun for your mod you can share it's code here seperately)

8. Change text size, colour and use bold, italic or underlined text to draw attention to most important things about your mod.

9. Always use code tags if you need to post a part of your code.

10. Don't forget to give credits if you used other modders' codes. (Please )

11. And don't ask for rep or thanks, if your mod is good enough people will give them willingly.

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If you think that i should add more, post below your suggestions. I have waited for an admin to do this; but none of them posted a format and I decided to make this tutorial. English is not my native language, therefore there might be some grammar mistakes.

Well, guess that's enough. Have Fun!

Map Files

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:26:26 +0100

Because SuperNovaO Never uploaded the mapfiles for each map

including _Fx _ amb, _ art and the normal mapfiles I thought I'd upload it,
Because it seemed like a lot of people asked for it too,

I don't know if this is already posted so sorry if it already is,
Credits to Met94 for once sending me this files.

Enjoy & there are some intresting functions in files, I already tried messing up the launch of the rocket on cosmodrome, and I can ensure you, it's hell fun!

//edited by d0h!
attached all gsc packages

  mapfiles.rar (Size: 289.95 KB / Downloads: 470)

  gsc_rip_1.1_cod_black_ops.zip (Size: 451.33 KB / Downloads: 313)

  gsc_rip_1.2_cod_black_ops.zip (Size: 1.09 MB / Downloads: 323)

.Gsc Modding for Beginners

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:01:32 +0100

.Gsc modding for beginners

Before we start Im also currently a beginner as well so if I make a mistake please correct me, thanks.

Firstly, What is a GSC file?

Definition:

Quote: The difference between PC modding and console (Xbox 360) modding: console mods require you to have a modded "patch_mp.ff". These patches consist out of modded . Gsc files, basically the heart of the game.

Gsc modding is quite simple once you get the hang of it this tutorial will go over the basics for black ops gsc modding. When you download a mod have u ever wondered why modders use _rank.gsc file it is because it has the OnPlayerSpawned thread .There are many .gsc files you can use (in the gamescripts see below).

Getting Started:
Firstly we will need Itsmodsloader to load the mods :
http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-ItsModsloader.html

Secondly:
Gamescripts:
http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-Call...ipt-s.html

Thirdly: Dvar List:
http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-Comp...rdump.html
Weapons Dvar List:
http://www.itsmods.com/forum/Thread-All-...DVARS.html

Modding:
Open Gamescripts/maps/mp/gametypes/_rank.gsc and you will see lots of code take a look and familiarise yourself with some of theses codes as you will need many of them to mod .Then search (Control + F) and enter in: onPlayerSpawned

You will now see this:

Code:
onPlayerSpawned()
{
	self endon("disconnect");

	for(;;)
	{
		self waittill("spawned_player");
	}
}

This code is one part of what makes the gsc file run.
onPlayerSpawned() = Thread name
; = The semi colon ends a command.
As you can see there are many brackets in the one paragraph of code. The { bracket in gsc coding means opening line of code and this bracket } ends the line(Think of it like a sentence) . These brackets are a vital component of gsc modding and must be included or else you will get many errors.

Commands:
Now we know some basics of gsc modding we will want to add some commands so that we can do HEAPS of awesome things ingame.

So I want my favourite gun the Famas with Dual clips and silencer + Reflex sight when I spawn:

Famas command:
Self giveWeapon ( " famas_reflex_dualclip_silencer_mp " );

The code above^^ is the code used to get your gun and its attachments and camouflage.
For any other gun:
giveWeapon(weaponname, 0, calcWeaponOptions ( , , , , ));

Tip: When adding any gun make sure to have _mp if its in multiplayer and have the gun name etc between the quotes .

So now what??? We add it to the OnPlayerSpawned() Thread:

Code:
onPlayerSpawned()
{
	self endon("disconnect");

	for(;;)
	{
		self waittill("spawned_player");
                                self giveWeapon ( "famas_reflex_dualclip_silencer_mp", 0, false );
	
	}
}

Yay! We now have a Famas when we spawn lol. Now I want to give myself a perk

Command:
self setPerk(specialty_name);

Ill give myself : Lightweight
self setPerk("specialty_Lightweight");

Final Code:

Code:
onPlayerSpawned()
{
	self endon("disconnect");

	for(;;)
	{
		self waittill("spawned_player");
giveWeapon ( "famas_reflex_dualclip_silencer_mp", 0, false );
		self setPerk("specialty_Lightweight");
}
}

Awesome now we have Lightweight AND Famas. Feel free to change the code to suite yourself.

Save:
Make sure you are on _rank.gsc and then save it ( Control + S ). Now we will want to test this mod.

Loading:
For those of you who dont know how to load the mod into black ops well your in luck:

1)Place _rank.gsc into itsmodloaders mod folder :
Itsmodsloader\mod\maps\mp\gametypes\_rank.gsc
2) Run the exe.
3)Run the game.
4)Play your mods.
5)IMPORTANT : DISABLE VAC WHILE LAYING IN PRIVATE MATCH
Settings/VAC/ NO

Quote:
Info:VAC2 DETECTED - use in private matches with sv_vac 0
Want to play legit after that?
1. Close the game.
2. Close Steam.
3. Restart Steam.
4. Start the game without any hacks loaded.

Extra Info:
All Credits go to TMS_Killingdyl (loll) for this useful information about variables:

Variables:

Quote:Variables in gsc does not have to be defined by type like in more complex scripts neither does it have to be defined before use.
There are only 4 types of variables.
Int - Integer (5, 0, -5)
Float - Decimal number (5.6034)
String - Text String ("Hi")
Boolean - True or False

int(string) turns a string "1" to the integer 1

There are different ways variables stored in gsc
self.variable = "Killingdyl"; - stores the variable attached to whatever self is, most of the time its a player
level.variable = Random Text"; - stores the variable to the level, resets if map_restart(true);
functionvariable = ::function; - stores a function into a variable
position = (x, y, z); - position is an array with 3 values
angle = (pitch, yaw, roll); - angle is an array with 3 values
array = []; - defines an array, doing this will clear any previous values inside the array
array[value] = []; - defines multi-dimensional arrays, clears any previous values.
To call the functionvariable you do it like this
[[functionvaraible]](arguments);

Variables are used in if-else statements. You can use the following evaluators.
== - equal to
!= - not equal to
> - greater than
< - less than
>= - greater than or equal to
<= - less than or equal to

For variables that are defined true or false, in if statements you can use the following.
if(variable) - this is the same as if(variable == true)
if(!variable) - this is the same as if(variable == false)
true == 1 and false == 0

HAVE FUN!

Well thats pretty much it =]

Call of Duty: Black Ops GameSCript's

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:32:09 +0100

Thanks to my R&D for MW2 this was a matter of minutes.

Included are all the games gsc's + the gsc's for the map mp_mountain.
In these files you can see how to setup a map and it's not really necessary to include the other maps.

BO_GameSCript.zip (Size: 642.67 KB / Downloads: 3516)