Tools and Programs

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METASEQUOIA / Shareware

METASEQUOIA / Freeware

Type: 3D modeling software (freeware)

Website

-This software comes in two forms, a trial version of the full program and a freeware version.  Use both links above to get the 2 separate versions.  You can create a fully functional model in the trial version of the full program (it does not expire) and then can convert the file it creates to the necessary .X format using the freeware version.

-The purchase price of the full version is $45, and although not necessary, does allow you do everything you need without switching programs.

-For more detailed information see the tutorial section for creating custom models.

 
STOIK VIDEO CONVERTER 2.0

Type: Video format converter (freeware)

Website

-The current release of Stoik Video Converter is 2.1.3 but you can still use the standard version of 2.0 for free.  The link above will contain the installer for the standard version of the software which does not expire, though it will ask you to upgrade to the Pro version for $29.

-This program allows you to convert many formats, including .wmv (created by windows movie maker) into a usable SoM .avi format.

 
XVi32 HEX EDITING TOOL

Type: Hex editor (freeware)

Website

-This tool will allow you to open files for many of the SoM file types such as item .prf, system .prm files etc.  A knowledge of hexadecimal editing is suggested before you tamper with anything in the associated files.

 
SWITCH SOUND FILE CONVERTER

Type: Sound effect converter

Website

-This program offers a free trial version that does not expire and can be used to modify the sound effects that SoM employs for the in-game sounds.  This converter is not to edit or create music files for the game.

-For more information on how to customize sound effects for SoM see the tutorial section on custom sound.