Hi everyone! I'm working on a project where I want to modify the graphics of Stronghold Crusader. My goal is to create an entirely new themed game using the existing game's framework, where I’ll redesign everything from buildings and units to the main menu and in-game text. However, I’ve run into some issues with the tools I've tried, and I’m looking for suggestions on what programs I could use and if there are any specialized tools for this.
Programs I’ve tried:
Dragon Unpacker
I used this tool to unpack GM1 files, but it didn’t work as expected. I couldn’t access all the textures I needed, and the tool didn’t fully support the files I was trying to modify.
MultiEx Commander
This is another program I tried that supports different file formats. It helped a little with managing some files, but it wasn’t effective for working with Stronghold Crusader's files, so I couldn’t get the results I was looking for.
What do I need?
I need programs that:
Can unpack and modify GM1 files.
Help with editing textures (such as buildings, units, icons).
Are user-friendly and well-documented.
Are specifically designed for Stronghold Crusader modding.
What do you recommend?
If you know of any programs or tools that can help with this, please share! Any tips, useful links, or tools that could assist with Stronghold Crusader graphic modifications would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help!
