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OpenBoR => Help & Resources => Topic started by: BeasTie on September 20, 2012, 02:09:59 am
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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 - :ray_charles:
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 : :taekwondo:
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 : :time_check:
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 (http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,5043.0.html)
Download (http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=181)
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!
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(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 (http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_thebasics.php)
- Clear, Resized Sprites on the Internet (http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_resize.php)
- Sprite Bases (http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_spritebases.php)
- Frankenspriting (http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_frankenspriting.php)
- Sprite Ripping (http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/tutorial_rip-genecyst.php)
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/
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Thank you for great resource.
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:laughing: Thanking me for what, Beastie? :laughing: I don't know how I did help.
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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
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@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
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UOO!! Impressive job here, thanks! :cheers!:
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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 :cheers!:
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@Goliath - Welcome, Enjoy :)
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http://lavalit.com:8080/index.php/topic,6557.msg89491.html#msg89491
:cheers!:
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Thanks I just saw that one too ;)
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The effects download that rafhot uploaded is gone or removed. Will you or rafhot or anyone upload it?
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I posted it as an attachment in the original topic.
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Thank you ever so much for that snow effect in the effects pack! :cheers!:
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all thanks to rafhot for that one. ;)
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*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.
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Under Section 2, what's the Sprites/Spriting and Graphics? Isn't it like for spriting tutorials or spriting guides or something?
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Yeah stuff like that, I only just started setting it up thou. It's for stuff that might be on the web that's not specifically for openbor, but may help people with different aspects of modding, for example sprite editing etc.
edit - check the section2 post again, there's a couple of links there now.
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Was skeptical of this at first, because people do this thing once in a while and then never keep it up, but so far so good. Now sticky for your enjoyment.
:cheers!:
DC
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The Pixel Art Tutorial is a good start for those who want to do their own pixel arts. Mine, I'd like to do CVS (Capcom Vs SNK) style for my project. ;) Thank you for posting some helpful stuff. ;D I'm wishing there were several sprite tutorials.
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@DC - Thanks DC, I know what you mean. I'm keen to have something like this thou, particularly the script index.
@maxman - These I found by chance and posted a while back in case anyone was interested. I will try to get more of this stuff, hopefully others will suggest things too. There's a lot out on the internet, want to try and add recommended and trusted sources. I'm no expert at any one thing thou, will be good to hear from more talented artists etc. on what they think are good tutorials.
EDIT:
I'm wishing there were several sprite tutorials.
There's now a link to '40 Pixel Art Tutorials'
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This is not a tutorial but this is just to give an idea about spriting from scratch. ;D Liu Kang in SFA style. Take a look at this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0zHW1j76Y8
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@maxman - Pretty cool vid, may as well add it ;)
I should point out that I'm in no way an expert or authority on any of these subjects, including OpenBoR.
I try to help and answer questions when I can, But I need any help I can get with this. The idea is "If you build it they will come"
I think a resource like this is always valuable, but it takes a while to build.
As long as we all keep adding things as we find/see them it will eventually add up.
*UPDATES*
* More pixel art/spriting tutorials than you can poke a stick at now added to "Section 2"
* Various updates to first section.
* ScrollBoss tutorials and OpenBoR resources added to both sections. ScrollBoss Website - http://scrollboss.illmosis.net/
* LucasStyle tutorials link added - Contains several downloadable PDF's that explain how to design stages in the style of LucasArts
adventure games like Monkey Island, Indiana Jones, Day of The Tentacle. Plus several other game related tutorials and documents.
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Hi every one, this is a dumb question,sorry if I asked this but how to begin a thread or topic?
Sorry :3
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You go to any category you want to talk about. Let's say for example, if you want to talk about OpenBOR, go to the OpenBOR Discussion category and after you open it, go to the bottom where it says "New Topic." Click the "New Topic" button and there, you make a topic and tell us what you like to talk about.
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You go to any category you want to talk about. Let's say for example, if you want to talk about OpenBOR, go to the OpenBOR Discussion category and after you open it, go to the bottom where it says "New Topic." Click the "New Topic" button and there, you make a topic and tell us what you like to talk about.
thank you... ;D ;D
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Check this app out if your manually renaming tons of files.
Advanced Renamer (Batch File Renamer)
http://www.advancedrenamer.com/download/
(added to section 2)
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@DC - FYA - The link for the 'Creating a Character' tutorial in the OpenBoR wiki has gone dead for some reason.
Link - http://www.caskeys.com/arc/games/openbor/wiki/index.php?title=Creating_a_Character
Cheers.
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Alright, here you go, attached below is targetting script library. Great for use in beat'm ups.
By uploading this, I might help 2 other member easier too ;).
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Cheers, added to Scripts Index in first post.
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Does anyone have saved copies of any other old tutorials that are not online anymore?
There is some referenced around the site and in the openbor help.chm linking to bor-rev site
eg.
http://borrevolution.vg-network.com/fontguide1.html
http://borrevolution.vg-network.com/fontguide2.html