Helpful Links

[BeasTie]

The purpose of this thread is to have all the useful links in one place, the same questions are always asked, even thou some of this stuff should be easy to find, even if you are familiar with the site, it can sometimes be hard to find things again.  It's time for an updated list of useful links.  Post any links that you think are important or relevant and I'll update the main post.  Thanks to Maxman and MatMan who posted some of this recently, which I copied to get started.

ATTENTION NEW MODDERS!!!!
it's recommended that you check these Links out First


OpenBoR Manual (Current, maintained by Bloodbane) - READ and BOOKMARK THIS!
http://dcemulation.org/index.php5?title=OpenBORManual

OpenBoR Wiki READ and BOOKMARK THIS!
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Openbor Manual (compiled HTML help by cha0s56) Download This!
Contains a wealth of helpful information and tutorials
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2177.0.html

OpenBoR Stats Powerful Tool/GUI + more for modding OpenBoR
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3187.0.html

PalApply For ease in converting palettes
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,4102.0.html

Neo Edit Pack (original BOR edit pack by Roel)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=163

Creating a Palette/Custom Palette Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1712.msg97826.html#msg97826

Creating a Character BOOKMARK THIS!!
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_a_Character

Make Character Palette + Alternate palettes with Photoshop Video Tutorial ***
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7198.msg98576.html#msg98576

Easy Enemies Grouping On Stages Tutorial by Mr.Q
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Easy_Enemies_Grouping_On_Stages_Tutorial

Creating Custom Fonts (includes Templates and Video Tutorial)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7195.msg98526.html#msg98526

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OpenBoR Helpful Links


LEGEND:
*** Items in RED are Highly Recommended. ***
*** Items in YELLOW are Use At Own Risk. ***
***  Items in BLUE contain Video Links ***



ENGINE RELEASES

Engine Releases
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=releases


DOCUMENTATION :

OpenBoR Manual (Current, maintained by Bloodbane) -
http://dcemulation.org/index.php5?title=OpenBORManual

OpenBoR Wiki
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Other Manuals
 http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Category:OpenBOR_Manual
 http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=OpenBOR_Manual
 http://www.angelfire.com/games5/js0/MainPage.html
 http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,710.msg8547.html#msg8547

Openbor Manual (compiled HTML help by cha0s56)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2177.0.html

OpenBoR Stats Wiki (HTML Version)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1315.0;attach=9101


TOOLS, EDITORS, UTILITIES :

OpenBoR Tools Download Page
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1816.0.html

PalApply
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,4102.0.html

OpenBoR Stats
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3187.0.html

Obeditor ***No longer in development, contains bugs - Use at your own Risk
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2069.0.html

Wav2bor 1.1
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=133

OpenBoR Launcher
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=284

OpenBor Tools & Programs List by Fightn Words
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1816.0.html


~ TUTORIALS/GUIDES : ~

VIDEO TUTORIALS :

Make Character Palette + Alternate palettes with Photoshop Video Tutorial ***
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7198.msg98576.html#msg98576

Make Alternate palettes with Photoshop Video Tutorial ***
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7198.msg98576.html#msg98576

Creating Custom Fonts (includes Templates and Video Tutorial)***
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7195.msg98526.html#msg98526


GENERAL :

OpenBoR Basic Tutorials -
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1712.0.html

OpenBoR Tricks & Tutorials -
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.0.html

Neo Edit Pack (original BOR edit pack by Roel)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=163

Extracting PAK files
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,4355.0.html

How to create + burn a Beats of Rage CD for your Dreamcast
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,618.0.html

Common Abbreviations and Phrases
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,710.msg8165.html#msg8165


GRAPHICS / SPRITES -

Creating a Character
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_a_Character

Make Character Palette + Alternate palettes with Photoshop Video Tutorial ***
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7198.msg98576.html#msg98576

Creating a Palette/Custom Palette Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1712.msg97826.html#msg97826

Make Alternate palettes with Photoshop Video Tutorial ****
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7198.msg98576.html#msg98576

Offsets and bboxes
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1099.0.html

Creating Custom Fonts (includes Templates and Video Tutorial)****
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7195.msg98526.html#msg98526

Alpha Masking
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Alpha_Masking

Color Correction Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,5363.0.html

Alternate Default Palette
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg67324.html#msg67324


SOUND/MUSIC -

Making BOR Music Files
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2940.0.html

Quick Intro/Loop Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2196.0.html

Playing a different song ingame.
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2969.0.html


LEVELS ETC. -

Easy Enemies Grouping On Stages Tutorial by Mr.Q
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Easy_Enemies_Grouping_On_Stages_Tutorial

How to make Night / Dark Stages
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7031.msg96531.html#msg96531

Making a Test Level
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg298.html#msg298

Local Branching
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg27878.html#msg27878

Alternate Portal
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg57674.html#msg57674

Generic Portal
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg67324.html#msg67324

Level End Entity
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg67324.html#msg67324


CHARACTER/ENEMY CODING :

Launchers (create moves that launch opponents in the air for juggles)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg299.html#msg299

Block+counter for characters and enemies
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg301.html#msg301

Beating enemies on the ground and more
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg302.html#msg302

Damage more enemies with grab attacks/grab finishers
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg303.html#msg303

Custom Block SFX + Custom Blast Effect
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg6162.html#msg6162

Bouncing Rolling Drums
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg18380.html#msg18380

Custom Throw (Pseudo Throw)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg18380.html#msg18380

Custom Arrows
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg57674.html#msg57674

Delay Entity
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg57674.html#msg57674

Simple Striker
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg67324.html#msg67324


MISC.

LifeBar/Value Conversion
http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_lifebarconvert.php


SCRIPT :

Script Introduction
http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Script_Introduction

Script Reference/Manual
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,164.0.html

Applying Scripts
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,378.0.html

DC's Script Catalog
http://www.caskeys.com/dc/?p=1314

3D Attacks for enemies
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1718.0.html

Using a2-a4 for single-button and long inputs
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3750.0.html

A script introduction for beginners.
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1005.0.html

Trails/Afterimages Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=102

Crime Busters Slam Tutorial
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7011.0.html

Scripts Made Easy: Your Cut/Paste Script Database
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.0.html


Scripts Index :

Cancel Moves Situation (Scripted combos etc.)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,4995.msg70328.html#msg70328

How to set a start point anywhere on your level
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg53997.html#msg53997

How to modify 1spawn item above to suit other players
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg88261.html#msg88261

How to make my characters flash when they get hit
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg53996.html#msg53996

Binding Entities Script
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6557.msg89491.html#msg89491

Blink Script
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg55919.html#msg55919

Kill Entity Script + Other
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg69912.html#msg69912

Make entity float
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg70684.html#msg70684

No Scroll Position Spawn Script
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg88220.html#msg88220
How to use it
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,3835.msg94469.html#msg94469

Script to replace jumpframe by DC
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,67.msg4063.html#msg4063

Level Up System
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6726.msg92260.html#msg92260

Random Sound Scripts (various methods)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,4477.msg63287.html#msg63287

Stun enemies via script
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6142.0.html

Show enemy Health Bar via script
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,5807.msg80760.html#msg80760

Change 'setlayer' property during animation
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7046.msg96773.html#msg96773

Randomizing alternate palettes / Random enemy spawns
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1393.0.html

Use sprite to draw Lifebar
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1195.0.html

3D Attacks for enemies
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1718.0.html

Targeting Script Library (Bloodbane)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,7027.msg97852.html#msg97852


Resources :

Sprites / Backgrounds

Special effects sprite pack by Damon V. Caskey
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=132

Fonts Collection - (bWWd)
Thread
Download

Cool Effects - (rafhot)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6705.0.html

DFO Sprite Pack
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6381.0.html

All About Websites Sprites Sheets
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1696.0.html

Hit Sparks Database
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,5341.0.html

ScrollBoss Website
http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/

Charas Project
http://charas-project.net/resources.php


Audio (sound effects / Music)

Massive game OST collection
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6776.msg93122.html#msg93122

High Quality Game Soundtracks [FLAC/MP3/CD-Audio/Lossless]
http://www.emuparadise.me/soundtracks/highquality/index.php

Sounds Resource
http://www.sounds-resource.com/

Free Sound Effects Pack (150 sounds)
http://www.cutestockfootage.com/free-sound-effects-pack/

SFX for All Sonic Games
http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=27770

DFO SFX Pack
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6381.msg97635.html#msg97635


Misc.

DC's Script Catalog
http://www.caskeys.com/dc/?p=1314




(Special Thanks to all the original authors and thread posters)

Post any links that you think are important or relevant and I'll update the main post!

[BeasTie]

(This section is * UNDER CONSTRUCTION * )

SECTION 2 - GENERAL MODDING

This section contains tools, programs, tutorials, guides and info that is NOT specific to OpenBoR.

LEGEND:
***  Items in RED are Highly Recommended ***
***  Items in BLUE contain Video Links ***
*** Items in YELLOW are Use At Own Risk. ***


TUTORIALS / GUIDES

SPRITES / SPRITING

ScrollBoss Tutorial Section
http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_index.php

Sprite Work Tutorial (ScrollBoss)
- Basics
- Clear, Resized Sprites on the Internet
- Sprite Bases
- Frankenspriting
- Sprite Ripping

2-D Will Never Die (2dwillneverdie.com) - Tutorial Section
http://2dwillneverdie.com/tutorial/

Pixel Art Tutorial
http://www.derekyu.com/?page_id=218

Hi-Def Sprite Tutorial + Thread (How to convert sprites to HD)
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6385.msg87441.html#msg87441

40 Pixel Art Tutorials
http://garmahis.com/tutorials/pixel-art-tutorials/

(more) Pixel Art Tutorials
http://www.pixeljoint.com/pixels/tutorials.asp

Mark's Pixel Art Tutorial
http://www.natomic.com/hosted/marks/mpat/

Spriting for Video Games Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_qLL-_m2gs

Sprite Editing The SpiderMew Way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3BFcHmiYA

How to: Pixelart & Sprite Animation (Photoshop Tutorial)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvoc3L8-mAA&feature=related

Creating SFA style sprites from scratch (time lapse video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0zHW1j76Y8


GRAPHICS OTHER.

LucasStyle - Tutorials
http://www.lucasstyle.com/tutorials.htm


AUDIO (SOUND / MUSIC)

(Quick) GoldWave Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYf6FaklzGs

Introduction to Goldwave Audio Editor - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2CpyQNGqc

How To Record Soundcard From Goldwave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TITp2JzeHks


GAME DEVELOPMENT

Ron Gilbert - Why Adventure Games Suck (interesting reading for any game developer)
http://www.lucasstyle.com/tutorials/Ron_Gilbert_Why_Adv_Suck.pdf


PROGRAMMING

2D Game Development Course
http://fixbyproximity.com/2d-game-development-course/


TOOLS / PROGRAMS

OpenBor Tools & Programs List by Fightn Words
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,1816.0.html

Gimp - GNU Image Manipulation Program
http://www.gimp.org/

Graphics Gale
http://humanbalance.net/gale/us/

GoldWave Digital Audio Editor
http://goldwave.com

Advanced Renamer (Batch File Renamer)
http://www.advancedrenamer.com/download/

BitMap Font Generator
http://www.ironstarmedia.co.uk/resources/fancy-bitmap-font-generator/

[Nozomi]

Thank you for great resource.

[maxman]

Thanking me for what, Beastie? I don't know how I did help.

[Die_In_Fire]

Obeditor:
http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,2069.0.html

I use this to check boxes and moves, but I don't save as it mess the txt files that have script. Anyways I will be lost without this program

[BeasTie]

@Nozomi - No problem, hope it helps

@maxman - Hmm I thought it was you, but someone posted a couple links recently in reply to a question, reminded me that I've been meaning to put something together like this for ages.  Started this the other day but ran outta time and saved it in notepad

@Die_In_Fire - Cheers, I meant to add that.

edit - First Post Updated

[Goliath]

UOO!! Impressive job here, thanks! 

[BeasTie]

Planning to add a lot more links for scripting, graphics etc.  Just gotta dig around the forums a bit.  Not just tutorials etc.  But any helpful thread that might have good info/tricks/scripts etc.

If anyone can recall threads that have helped them in the past, or recall questions they've answered, these are the kinda threads that are harder to find, and would be great to index them in categories here.

There's a lot of stuff like some of the tutorials from a few years ago I diddn't add, because I'm unsure whether it's outdated or not.  If some more experienced members/modders could confirm some links and also suggest what else could be added they may have that would be great.  The script section in particular I still need to go through properly again, but there's stuff I'm not sure about.

Any and all help is much appreciated

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@Goliath - Welcome,  Enjoy

[Die_In_Fire]

http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6557.msg89491.html#msg89491
 

[BeasTie]

Thanks I just saw that one too

[maxman]

The effects download that rafhot uploaded is gone or removed. Will you or rafhot or anyone upload it?

[BeasTie]

I posted it as an attachment in the original topic.

[Liu-Kang]

Thank you ever so much for that snow effect in the effects pack! 

[BeasTie]

all thanks to rafhot for that one.

[BeasTie]

*Updates*

* New Section  - 'Character/Enemy Coding' : (couldn't think of a title) A section for stuff related to chars/enemies/entities.

* New Section - 'Scripts Index' - Links to posts/topics containing downloadable scripts or script examples

* Various other additions.

edit: * started working on 'Section 2' for non openbor related tutorials/guides etc.