**Modding General/Basics**
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===== SETTING IT UP =====
- Download [[http://3dodev.com/_media/tutorials/game_modding/3do_modding.rar|3DO Modding Workspace]]
- Place your //ISO// in "**Modding Workspace"**\\
- Once your //ISO// is placed in this folder remove the spaces from the file name\\
EX: The Need For Speed.ISO —> TheNeedForSpeed.iso\\
- Copy the new ISO File name\\
- Right Click //**__makesign__ **// → __Edit__ → Paste your //ISO// file name in place of "YourISONameHere"\\
- Put a copy of the ISO in "**ISO Backup**" for safe keepings.
This will allow you to just double click the batch file instead of using command prompt.
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==== TO Decompile YOUR ISO : ====
- Open __//**OperaFS** //__ \\
- Click '__Decompile'__ \\
-Choose the //ISO// to decompile\\
-It will create a new directory/folder "**Parce_TheNeedForSpeed**"\\
*Please allow the program to complete the task before closing anything*
With your //ISO// now //Parced//:\\
- Delete the "**System**" folder and the '__bannerscreen'__ (if the game does not contain a bannerscreen, do not worry about)
- Copy the GameGuru "**system**" folder and paste it into your //Parced// folder
Note: If this //System// folder causes issues or the game will not run please try the '**Demo Disc**' system folder instead. If the issues persist, return to the original file of which you modified and contact me at Archive3DO@gmail.com
- Copy the "__//BannerScreen//__" and put it in the //Parced// folder
Note: To make your own //bannerscreen// please scroll to the bottom of this **README**
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==== TO Recompile YOUR ISO : ====
- Click __Recompile __on **Opera FS** \\
- When choosing the folder make sure:
- The folder directory/folder "**Parce_TheNeedForSpeed**" is highlighted
- Make sure to double click the directory so the folders within drop down
- It will then promt you with an output window \\
- Single click your //ISO// file \\
- Confirm \\
*Please allow the program to complete the task before messing with anything*
Once compiled, click '**MakeSign.bat**'. Then if all was done correctly, your //ISO //should now be playable.
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==== CUSTOM BANNERSCREEN INFO ====
- Your custom bannerscreen should be:
- 24 bit uncompressed
- 320 x 240 pixel
- BitMap
- Export as "//Banner.**bmp**//" to folder "**Modding Work Space**" replacing the one already there
- After replacing the one included with this modding space double click "**MakeBanner**" \\
- The 3DO "//Bannerscreen//" file will be created in the "**Bannerscreen Output**" Folder