How to Make an XML Tuning Mod by Nona Mena

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Ever come across something really annoying in the game that you just wish you could change? Many of the annoying game aspects can be modded and tuned to our liking easily, without needing more than s3pe and a simple text editor. This tutorial will show you how to make a basic XML mod, so you can take control of your own gaming experience.

This tutorial is intended for new modders.

Tools
To complete this tutorial you will need:

• S3PE
• Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (If you are running Windows 8, you already have .NET 4.0)

Also recommended:
NotePad++ for easier XML editing. It's small and free and will be a huge help!

Finally:
Make sure your game has the required Mods framework. Instructions here.

Table of Contents

• Part One: Setting Up S3PE and Locating the Game Data
• Part Two: Finding the resource you need
• Part Three: Creating a new package and altering the XML
• Additional Tips
• Opening a File as Read-Only
• Using the Filter in S3PE
• Selecting Multiple Resources at Once
• Other options to create a package
• Tips for Creating Flavors
• Searching through the resources in a package file
• Tips for finding what you're looking for
• Knowing When to Update Your Mod
• Advanced Searching with NotePad++
• Additional References and Credits

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