Homeworld Mapmaker's Primer

This is the ultimate collection of Homeworld mapmaking information. Covers every aspect of map creation and includes a cool tutorial map called "Revelations"
The ZIP includes the primer in both Word & HTML format.
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Cataclysm Mapmaker's Primer

This is the ultimate collection of Cataclysm mapmaking information. Covers every aspect of map creation and includes a cool tutorial map called "Downward Spiral"
The ZIP includes the primer in both Word & HTML format.
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Relic Mission Editing Text

This file contains a TON of information on how the files that MissionMan generates are formatted.
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Introduction to Map Making

A quick introduction to the various files and concepts needed to make Homeworld maps.
Written by Taker.
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The Homeworld Editing FAQ

A wonderous collection of map making questions! Essential material for any map maker!
Written by Obithrawn.
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Object List

This file contains a list of all the Resource, Ship, and Derelict objects available in MissionMan.
Updated to show new Derelict objects found with the BIG Viewer.
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Properties List

This file contains a list of all known property bit values, the famous "Check with Gary" section of the Relic editing text.
Updated to explain exactly what property 8, the "no friction" property, does.
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Map Editing Checklist

This file contains a checklist to go over before releasing your map to make sure all the right files are included and to avoid some common mistakes.
By Hellhawk666
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Map Troubleshooting

Having trouble with your newly created masterpiece crashing when you try to start a game?
This text file, posted by Taker, should help you out!
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Forum Info

A collection of posts from the early map editing days.
Includes the useful 7-Step MissionMan Editing Info by Roons
WARNING - Some of this info's a bit outdated!
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Relic Homeworld Editing Forum

Background Tool of the Geeks

This is the tool Relic used to create all those perdy backgrounds in the game.
Lets you create custom backgrouds for your maps.
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Homeworld Music Extractor

This program will extract all the AIFR files from the HW_Music.wxd file on the Homeworld CD.
Great for picking a songnum for your map.
Written by Reaper
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Random Derelict Placer

This program lets you fill a rectangular 3D space with a specified number of derelicts.
NOTE - In the DOS version you can use derelict type "random" if you want to place many different types of derelicts. The "random" type won't place planets, guns or any of the larger derelicts.
Written by B-P Llama
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Random Resource Placer

This program randomly scatters clouds of resources across different sized portions of 2D or 3D space.
Written by Julian Ridley
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Excel Homeworld Map Tool

This program gives you tools for doing rings and "streams" of resources in Excel.
Check out Dylov's map "Baal" to see exactly what it can do!
Written by Dylov, with huge thanks to Taker!
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Ring Maker

This program creates a set of co-ordinates & rotations that let you form a ring of resources for your HW Maps.
Only works in MS Excel 95 or newer.
Written by Taker
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JUICY Distribution Maker

This program lets you create .dist files for your maps with a simple slider interface.
Written by Jacelor
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BIG Viewer

This file lets you browse through Homeworld's BIG data file,
happily extracting anything you want from the game!
Written by Taleisin
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BIG File Specification

Details on the structure of Homeworld's BIG file
Written by _!Lachesis_atatata!
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BIG File Specs Addendum

Relic's addition to the BIG structure info. Includes BIGGIE creation/extraction utility.
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LiF File Specs

Info on the structure of LiF ship texture files. Includes Relic's "LIFLIST" utility.
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GEO File Specs

Info on the structure of GEO (geometry) files in the BIG.
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MEX and MAD File Specs

Information on MEX (Mesh Extensions) and MAD (Mesh Animation) files.
These let you place weapons, salvagepoints, and lights, and animate parts of your ship models
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LL File Specification

Details on the structure of Homeworld's LL image database files
Written by _!Lachesis_atatata!
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