Smashedit 0.1

[mATkEUpON]

Hi again !

I open this topic for all the people that would like to make characters / arenas for SmashGp.

You can ask anything, report bugs, give comments / suggestions. But also, this topic is there to make a better palette that will suit everyone's needs.

I attached a palette file - it's the windows' default palette, and I think it will be better than the one in the game. But maybe someone has a better one, so don't hesitate and submit yours.

I'd like to solve this palette problem as soon as possible, so thanks for your help.

 

[boblibob]

upon trying to run any of the 3 executables i get an

"Component 'COMDLG32.OCX' of one of its dependencies not currently registered: a file is missing of invalid"

error


and help ? i had this error with the original editor that was supplied also

 

[mATkEUpON]

Try installing this:
vbrun60sp5.exe

or this:
MSSTDFMT.DLL

 

[boblibob]

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/download.php?comdlg32

d/l and put the dll file and OCX file in the smash bros folder , makes it work , hope ths helps future generations of coders

 

[davey g]

Sorry to sound stupid but what exactly is this Mappy program you refer to in the instructions?

 

[mATkEUpON]

Go grab it here:
Mappy webpage

It's a program to create maps for gba and export them as source code and stuff.

 

[dr.no]

Ah, so you used my idea @palette.

I'll have a look in this, design a character and stage and give you some feedback on what's missing. I have quite a lot to do right now, but I will find the time until next weekend, I guess.


BTW is a PC-Port planned?

 

[mATkEUpON]

Well I'm going to change some of the colors to grey levels, but I think it's a good palette.

I'll start working on a Dreamcast version soon, but no pc version for now.

 

[Protoss]

So what is the palette used for? Sorry, I just edit pictures, not make'em How would I use the palette in Macromedia Fireworks?

 

[mATkEUpON]

I don't know Macromedia fireworks... But actually I plan to improve the bmp2pak program to convert pictures to 8 bit with the good palette... I think that's a good idea, as you can keep the original pictures in case the palette changes.
I can also explain how to do it with photoshop.

Please read carefully my 1st post, you'll notice that the palette I uploaded MAY replace the one smashgp uses now (pal00.act to pal09.act). But some of the colours have to be changed in this palette first. So DON'T use this palette right now, it is not definitive.

PLEASE TRY THIS PALETTE AND TELL ME IF IT IS OK FOR YOUR CHARACTER.

At least, so that we make sure everything will look good in any case. Or you can provide yours, or a picture that doesn't look good with it. Thanks.

 

[Mark]

Hang on, so this isn't the right pallete?

What programs do you recomend I use to make characters?

 

[mATkEUpON]

Just wait a little before applying a palette to your gfx, just keep the original pictures for now.

I'm going to modify bmp2pak, then I'll release the new version with the definitive palette.

But if you want to do it yourself, you can use photoshop.

 

[tekt5]

But if you want to do it yourself, you can use photoshop

Is Adobe Illustrator 9 ok?

 

[Mark]

Just wait a little before applying a palette to your gfx, just keep the original pictures for now.

I'm going to modify bmp2pak, then I'll release the new version with the definitive palette.

But if you want to do it yourself, you can use photoshop.

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Great I can't wait.

 

[mATkEUpON]

Ok, I got it working ! I have to verify 16bit & more bmp color ocnversion, but for 8 bit bmps it works. And the definitive palette has been set. Just have to add some code to smashgp for it to find its colours itself because changing the palette changes some colors used inside the program. I'll release the whole pack tomorrow, so no need to convert your bmps now. Bmp2pak will do it, with 8 bit, 16bit, 24 bit and 32bit bmps. B)

 

[Mark]

Great What do I do about the background image for an arena-can that be in the .pak file?

 

[mATkEUpON]

Well, you'll still have to convert the background pictures...

 

[Mark]

Thanks-sorry, but where is the pal001.act file etc.? I can't seem to find it.

Never mind, found it.

 

[Protoss]

Ok I got Knuckles to show up...but is a pink background showing up with Knuckles part of that palette bug? Or is there a specific color I've got to make the background? Awesome job man...

 

[mATkEUpON]

Thanks

Well the background color should be #00FFFF like this.

Bmp2pak will also need that.