[REQUEST] New to Custom Story Development

[maddox078]

When I learned about the tools for creating my own custom story I got very excited. However, everything is constantly complicated by a mac, which is unfortunately all I have at my disposal. I've tried for quite a while to figure out how to set everything up, as well as basics on scripting and what program is most recommended. I would really like a detailed tutorial from anyone that can help me out with this. Thank you.

[Putmalk]

I'm confused by "what program is recommended"? You mean for scripting? A simple text editor is more than enough, but I would recommend Programmer's Notepad - it's what I use and I really like it.

Tutorials can be found on the wiki.

Starting up - Level Editor
http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/tut...tutorial_1

Setting up a development environment
http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/amn...evenvguide

Script tutorial
http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/tut...y_tutorial

Every script function in the game you can use
http://wiki.frictionalgames.com/hpl2/amn..._functions

I would recommend having some background on scripting before beginning to script or you will be very lost!

Good luck.

[maddox078]

Yes, thing is, I've looked at all these different tutorials here on the wiki, but I'm still having trouble setting things up in the first place. For example, I can't find the save directory in the program files to set up a developer username, also the editor suite doesn't close on my computer and the window also can't be resized. As for scripting programs, I've tried that one but my computer can't ever recognize any .exe files, even with a program that's supposed to do just that.

[Putmalk]

Editor suite? Are we talking leveleditor? You can resize it by going in properties, and you can exit it by pretty escape (this is on PC, may be different for Mac).

[maddox078]

Yes leveleditor, and I apologize ahead of time for my incompetence with this, I've never quite done anything this detailed with my computer before. I guess I just need to start with the question of how I do the third step of "Setting Up a Development Environment." How do I get into a place where I can specify those settings such as "ShowMenu=false" and the other settings changes it lists there.