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Syntax For Landscape Files

Description

Rather than being stored in a single file like the accessories, Scorched 3D's landscapes are spread out over a series of different files. Each file contains the different aspects that come together to define the overall result that you see in the game. These aspects include the size/shape of the landscape, the texturing/skin of the landscape, as well as events that occur on that landscape and the objects and sounds that are placed on that landscape.

A brief description and links to more information about these files and what they contain follows:

landscapes.xml - This is the main landscapes file which brings the rest together. It contains some basic info about the landscape and determines which definition files and which texture files can be used by this landscape.

Ambient Sound Files - Used to define ambient sound timing and placements.

Boid Files - Define properties of boids (birds and other things in the air).

Definition Files - Used to determine the landscapes size, shape and also the tank placements. Can also reference placements, sounds, boids, ships or events as well.

Event Files - Definitions for events which fire off certain xml contained in the accessories file.

Object Placement Files - Used to place objects of various types about the landscape.

Ship Files - Stores groupings for ships that can be placed around the landscape.

Texture Files - Defines the texturing of the landscape and surrounding area and precipitation. Can also reference boids, events, placements, ships and ambient sounds.

Locations

The landscapes.xml file is contained in the game's (or your mod's) /data/ directory. The rest of the landscape files should be stored in the /data/landscapes/ directory.

Closing Remarks

In addition to this documentation, a good way to learn to manipulate the landscapes is to have a look at what has already been done. In addition to looking at the standard files that come with the game, there are plenty of mods available to look through as well. Looking at as much of the xml as you can is a great way to get acquainted with the workings of Scorched 3D.

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-	In addition to this documentation, a good way to learn to manipulate the landscapes is to have a look at what is already been done. In addition to the standard files that come with the game, there are plenty of [[Current Mods\|mods]] available to look through as well. Looking at as much of the xml as you can is a great way to get acquainted with the workings of Scorched 3D.	+	In addition to this documentation, a good way to learn to manipulate the landscapes is to have a look at what has already been done. In addition to looking at the standard files that come with the game, there are plenty of [[Current Mods\|mods]] available to look through as well. Looking at as much of the xml as you can is a great way to get acquainted with the workings of Scorched 3D.