AoE3 Modding Tutorial: Introduction

well in this tutorial you'll learn how to decompress the AoE3 archives. get the files in a editable format and launch your first Minimod with the SCP Modloader

[@dietermoreno]

Thanks for the tutorial of how to make the SCP Modloader work with any fan created mod!

[@ahmadaasy3443]

amazing.. keep it up with the good work

[@juanjolerma2858]

I have done everything you told me, but when I try to open the modloader, it just wouldnt open, but when i try to do it ourside that folder, it work perfectly

[@dietermoreno]

I wouldn't put a mod loader in an "introduction to modding tutorial", but that's just me.

[@davinsky99]

I can't start SCP Modloader :(

[@GarfieldRex]

Thanks for this a lot. a question, do you know how to modify revolutions and how to modify the age up menu? the one you choose a politician

[@yohomes5]

Figured out how to fix the error where ModLoader v1.51 Fails to Load AOE3:TAD for your mod. Use the modloader version 1.22 located in the otherstuff folder. This version also has errors where it doesnt work many times, but if you create a new .ini and add/update the mod several times it may eventually work.

[@scarecrow2097]

my pc has AOM3 in the microsoft studios folder does this change anything or do I do the same steps as if it was in microsoft games?

[@Trexmaster12]

Can you override the limit of 44 cards, for your homecity?

[@ScootersMum1]

can u make or mod a card? this would be cool too

[@gunther4150]

my download manager in "tools" in the scp modloader is empty, there's no "update scp modloader" to be found...

[@MisterSCP]

hey there, this wasnt updated for several years and i had to save some space and therefore deleted these downloadable files in the dropbox. But you should have at least the latest version of the manager

[@gunther4150]

@@MisterSCP Erstaunlich, dass du dich immer noch den Kommentaren eines solch alten Videos annimmst, vielen Dank dafür. Okay verstehe, aber wie kann ich denn jetzt meinen SCP Modloader updaten, wenn das nicht vorhanden ist?

[@MisterSCP]

@@gunther4150 oh wow I just found the 8 years old source code on my computer. You could try this one. I havent got AOE3 currently installed :). www.dropbox.com/s/v044bbrmfkpi5j8/scp%20modloader%201.6.rar?dl=0

[@copperboy3005]

An error occured (does the folder exist)

[@danielsales442]

started browsing your stuff. Its amazyng how easy you put all this high technichal stuff. However im too stupid for this stuff so heres the deal: Everything was going fine until i extracted the first art file. Althought it finishes the extraction an error window pops up at the end saying: error 5 access denied and other stuff. Also my AoE3ed art folder is empty after this. Shouldn't it have the files i just extracted? Should I continue extracting the rest art files? pls help

[@MisterSCP]

Could be a problem with the admin rights. Make sure your program have them or extract the files into your personal user folder. Hope that helps

[@neymar8763]

Do I have to install AoE3 on disc C ? I have Steam Collection AoE 3 on disc D

[@MisterSCP]

this works as well. The only real difference is that the steam version prefers *.xmb files over *.xml files. So if you have both, then the *.xmb file is used (use AOE3ed to convert between these two formats)

[@ZMSTA]

is it possible to remove the xp limit?I dont care about online and i do know how to manually change it.What i want is to get rid of is the freaking xp limiter on the total experience(58000).I mean i usually play like 1 and a half hour long game once in a while and i want to get my lvl fair kinda grind for it but not having to play a shiton of games nor just go and change it instantly.I want to get more xp the more things i do and the longer it goes.

[@ZMSTA]

also forgot to mention the limiter in the Bonus xp(75% of ingame experience) its limited to 22500.

[@MisterSCP]

I'm sorry but I didnt mod AOE3 for ages. However i have read that it is hardcoded. Sorry for the dissappointing statement ;)

[@ZMSTA]

its okay .Atleast i got an answer.

[@Younglight18]

Hi thanks for your awesome tutorial but i get problem with the mode loader whenever I try to create also with other version from the other stuffs , and also with the archive viewer whenever I try to extract , it end with the error . Can you kindly help me ? coz i am very serious please .

[@MisterSCP]

YoeThit Aung is there any error message? You need to have Win Vista or above, admin rights and NFTS-formatted hard drive but i guess you allready know this

[@Younglight18]

thank for the respond , now i already pass those by making folder of SCP ,AoEd and my mod at other location of hd instead of making folder in program-file>microsoftgame >AOE and pass all the steps but i found out one new problem . Nothing is still change in my game whatever i try to modify even the outpost build limit ,attack and range as you show in tutorial . Please , I am stucking in the way .

[@evillmonkeyy4503]

Does this work when I'm using steam AOE3

[@MisterSCP]

Hey there. Two Things - First of all of shouldnt work with the new definitiv Edition. If you are using old AoE3 there is no problem. Second in the steam version you need the*.xmb extension - xml files are not accepted. So you just use the xmb converter to convert them back to xmb

[@evillmonkeyy4503]

So how would I mod it?

[@MisterSCP]

@@evillmonkeyy4503 what so you mean exactly? Keep in mind i dont have aoe3de and cant assist you there. For the old aoe3 i might can answer your question

[@yohomes5]

Need links to download files.

[@MisterSCP]

Hey Scoot Hope this will help you AOE3ed forums.heavengames.com/redir/http%3A//games.build-a.com/aoe3/files/AoE3Ed.exe SCP Modloader aoe3.heavengames.com/downloads/showfile.php?fileid=3389 Recommended Texteditor: Notepad++ 3d stuff: ne.elpea.net/downloads/AoEIII_3dset.rar

[@yohomes5]

Sorry to hear you've left. It keeps giving me an error of failed to start TAD when I try. Thank you for your help and videos though.

[@MisterSCP]

It should have to do with the registry entry, which tells the modloader where the exe is located. I try to upload this later and you can check it out

[@jobennebur]

does this work oon mac?

[@MisterSCP]

no, it does not

[@jobennebur]

ok tnx annywhay