A few mod making questions.

[Stellarium]

I'm getting into modding SFS, and I just wanted to know a few things before getting started. Right now, I'm just learning the very basics of Lua. I'm planning on making a part pack of some kind, maybe an engine pack.

1: Does the mod/part pack have to be made specifically in Unity? Presumably not right? (Just asking because Unity's in a rough spot right now.)
2: Is there a tutorial or something on the forums for how to make a mod specifically for SFS? or would it even matter? (There are little to no sources on YouTube.)
3: Are there any tools to help me make mods?
4: What other things should I know before starting to mod?

I greatly appreciate your support.

 

[Stellarium]

I'm getting into modding SFS, and I just wanted to know a few things before getting started. Right now, I'm just learning the very basics of Lua. I'm planning on making a part pack of some kind, maybe an engine pack.

1: Does the mod/part pack have to be made specifically in Unity? Presumably not right? (Just asking because Unity's in a rough spot right now.)
2: Is there a tutorial or something on the forums for how to make a mod specifically for SFS? or would it even matter? (There are little to no sources on YouTube.)
3: Are there any tools to help me make mods?
4: What other things should I know before starting to mod?

I greatly appreciate your support.

I probably won't be able to reply to this for a while. So don't worry (why would you) if I don't respond until later.

 

[Altaïr]

Oh, you want to launch yourself into the great adventure of modding? You're brave.

Right now, I'm just learning the very basics of Lua.

First point about this, the game is coded in C#, not Lua. Unless you intend to use AstroForge, but I won't be able to help much for that.

1: Does the mod/part pack have to be made specifically in Unity? Presumably not right? (Just asking because Unity's in a rough spot right now.)

For a part pack, you will need Unity indeed. You will also need the modding toolkit. For more informations I recommend to check the modding channel of the Discord server. Unfortunately I can't help much myself for custom parts, I never tried to make one.

For mods, Unity is not needed.

2: Is there a tutorial or something on the forums for how to make a mod specifically for SFS? or would it even matter? (There are little to no sources on YouTube.)

For mods, you have this thread that is very well done. For custom parts, I believe there's an example in the modding toolkit.

3: Are there any tools to help me make mods?

Yes, they are detailed in the tutorial cited above, or in the modding toolkit.

4: What other things should I know before starting to mod?

For mods, ideally you should know C#, or at least you should have an experience into programming. Some knowledge about Unity might help, but it depends on what you want to do.

Don't hesitate to ask if you need, though I recommend joining the official Discord server to access the modding channel. All modders and the developpers are there, while I'm practically the only one active on the forum.

 

[Stellarium]

Oh, you want to launch yourself into the great adventure of modding? You're brave.


First point about this, the game is coded in C#, not Lua. Unless you intend to use AstroForge, but I won't be able to help much for that.


For a part pack, you will need Unity indeed. You will also need the modding toolkit. For more informations I recommend to check the modding channel of the Discord server. Unfortunately I can't help much myself for custom parts, I never tried to make one.

For mods, Unity is not needed.


For mods, you have this thread that is very well done. For custom parts, I believe there's an example in the modding toolkit.


Yes, they are detailed in the tutorial cited above, or in the modding toolkit.


For mods, ideally you should know C#, or at least you should have an experience into programming. Some knowledge about Unity might help, but it depends on what you want to do.

Don't hesitate to ask if you need, though I recommend joining the official Discord server to access the modding channel. All modders and the developpers are there, while I'm practically the only one active on the forum.

Thanks again Altaïr. I thought that the scripting was Lua, and you saved me from eventually realizing that it was C# the hard way!

 

[Stellarium]

Oh, you want to launch yourself into the great adventure of modding? You're brave.


First point about this, the game is coded in C#, not Lua. Unless you intend to use AstroForge, but I won't be able to help much for that.


For a part pack, you will need Unity indeed. You will also need the modding toolkit. For more informations I recommend to check the modding channel of the Discord server. Unfortunately I can't help much myself for custom parts, I never tried to make one.

For mods, Unity is not needed.


For mods, you have this thread that is very well done. For custom parts, I believe there's an example in the modding toolkit.


Yes, they are detailed in the tutorial cited above, or in the modding toolkit.


For mods, ideally you should know C#, or at least you should have an experience into programming. Some knowledge about Unity might help, but it depends on what you want to do.

Don't hesitate to ask if you need, though I recommend joining the official Discord server to access the modding channel. All modders and the developpers are there, while I'm practically the only one active on the forum.

Why would this happen?

 

[Altaïr]

View attachment 107350
Why would this happen?

"Permission denied"? Do you have administration rights on your account?

 

[Stellarium]

"Permission denied"? Do you have administration rights on your account?

Administration for my Mac profile? I just tried to download it and it says this.

 

[Altaïr]

Administration for my Mac profile? I just tried to download it and it says this.

Oh it's for Mac? I don't know then.

 

[Stellarium]

Oh it's for Mac? I don't know then.

Hmm....

 

[Stellarium]

Oh it's for Mac? I don't know then.

OK, so I just tried re-downloading the Unity Hub and redownloading the actual Unity, but I found the "Mac Build Support" Module that has an option to come with it. And I tried it with that, BUT of course that didn't work:

 

[Lemniscate Biscuit]

OK, so I just tried re-downloading the Unity Hub and redownloading the actual Unity, but I found the "Mac Build Support" Module that has an option to come with it. And I tried it with that, BUT of course that didn't work: View attachment 107356

I think you computer hates you...

 

[Stellarium]

I think you computer hates you...

Everything that seems simple will most likely be complicated in some way, whether it's just trying to install freaking Unity, or creating an account for something.

 

[Stellarium]

Hey Altaïr ... if it's in C# then can I just use something like Godot engine that supports C sharp? Or does it only work in Unity?

 

[Altaïr]

Hey Altaïr ... if it's in C# then can I just use something like Godot engine that supports C sharp? Or does it only work in Unity? View attachment 107412 View attachment 107412

The problem is that Godot is a game engine in itself, like Unity, and I suppose they won't be compatible. I don't think it would work to be honest.

 

[Stellarium]

The problem is that Godot is a game engine in itself, like Unity, and I suppose they won't be compatible. I don't think it would work to be honest.

If nothing works I'll try Godot.

 

[Stellarium]

If nothing works I'll try Godot.

So, I tried changing my actual Mac profile from a standard, (Which includes more security, but not by much) to an Administrator. Apparently, that solved the problem! I tried re-downloading Unity and it worked. Thanks again Altaïr . :

 

[Noor Nehan]

im also interested in modding. How can i make custom parts?



EDIT:WILL I GET THE MODDER BADGE IF I MAKE CUSTOM PARTS?

 

[Altaïr]

im also interested in modding. How can i make custom parts?

See this message, I would just repeat myself.

WILL I GET THE MODDER BADGE IF I MAKE CUSTOM PARTS?

Yes, the modder badge is given to anybody that releases a mod or a custom part pack.
However I hope that you're not just doing it for the badge. Not that I want to discourage you, but this is a long road to go, especially if you have no prior Unity knowledge. If your main motivation is to get a badge, be aware that this is one of the hardest to get.

 

[Stellarium]

See this message, I would just repeat myself.


Yes, the modder badge is given to anybody that releases a mod or a custom part pack.
However I hope that you're not just doing it for the badge. Not that I want to discourage you, but this is a long road to go, especially if you have no prior Unity knowledge. If your main motivation is to get a badge, be aware that this is one of the hardest to get.

Very true.

 

[Noor Nehan]

See this message, I would just repeat myself.

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Where to put the toolbox thing?

 

[Stellarium]

Um... How do I actually download the modding toolkit?
( I don't see any way how on the GitHub page he gave in the link )

 

[Noor Nehan]

How to open the game files? I wanna make custom parts

 

[Stellarium]

How to open the game files? I wanna make custom parts

What do you mean?

 

[Noor Nehan]

Imean how to open the games file in unity

 

[Stellarium]

Imean how to open the games file in unity

Oh. I haven't actually done anything yet in Unity. Just search up a tutorial or something or ask Altaïr if you want to.