CoD WW: Map Release Zombie
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Packaging for Release
There are three things to do for a proper map release.
Pack the map.
The first thing to do is to .zip(pack) your map/mod files.
- xp
Xp users need to open C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_PROFILE\Local Settings\Application Data\Activision\CoDWaW\mods\
Now pack the map folder with any compression folder like winrar or winzip.
- vista
For vista users go to C:\Users\YOUR_PROFILE\AppData\Local\Activision\CoDWaW\mods\
You will have the folder of your map,right click it and zip it with any compression program like winrar or winzip.
Add some screenshots
It's always a good idea to add some screenshots to the map since this will facilitate a site hosting your map to make a nice preview page about it.
Don't overdo it, one or two screenshots is usually enough.
Make a Readme.txt file
This is very important and a MUST of your map release.
The community, the server admins and download sites need to know what they are dealing with.
Here is a sample of a readme.txt file:
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Map Title : Nazi Zombie MAPNAME
Map Version : 1.0
Author : YOUR_NAME_HERE
Email : YOUR_EMAIL_HERE
Website : YOUR_WEBSITE_HERE
XFire : YOUR_XFIRE_HERE
Feedback forum : http://www.CustomCoD.com
Please use this link to notify us any problems you might encounter.
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Game : Call of Duty: World at War (PC)
Supported Gametype : Cooperative
: Singleplayer
: Co-op zombies
Map Size : 1-4 : Medium Map
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Contents of this Package :
mod.arena Lists the mod in map selection
nazi_zombie_MAPNAME.iwd Contains IWIs
nazi_zombie_MAPNAME.ff Map Fast File
nazi_zombie_MAPNAME_load.ff Loadscreen Fast File
mod.ff Mod file for zombie
images folder Custom Textures
screenshot folder Screenshots
The readme.
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Changes from 1.0 Release:
- this is the beta test
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Installation Instructions:
Extract to--
(XP)C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_PROFILE\Local Settings\Application Data\Activision\CoDWaW\mods\
(vista)C:\Users\YOUR_PROFILE\AppData\Local\Activision\CoDWaW\mods\
**Yes all the files go inside mods\nazi_zombie_MAPNAME, even the map**
Launch CoDWaW.exe, go to Mods and launch "nazi_zombie_MAPNAME".
You MUST launch the mod to play the map, there is no way
around this.
Create a lobby and invite your friends who already have the mod.
There is no HTTP Redirect or downloading off the host in Co-op.
Change the server to Nazi zombie Mode and it'll be listed on map list.
SOLO Playing: If you wish to play alone then open console
(~) and type "/map nazi_zombie_MAPNAME". The number of
zombies increases with more players so solo play is
feasible.
Have fun!!
If you are having any problems setting up this map, please report your problems at nazizombies.com
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Construction Time : 38 days
Custom Content : cod4 textures, moving ceiling fan (just testing this), spot lights
Known Bugs : Zombies on main floor, during first level stand still, after that they come into play no problem.
Report all but not shown above at http://www.CustomCoD.com
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Credit to Other Authors :
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Special Thanks : CustomCoD.com
: CustomCoD Wiki
: Treyarch
: The websites for hosting the map.
: The private testing team
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Additional Notes : See the above sites for great tutorials and lots of members who can help out alot.
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Remember to always give credits in your readme.
It does make a huge difference and it's the only reward for the ones that helped you.
Congrats you have made your first zombie map!
More info : Treyarch Wiki
