12-10-2003 20:16									#1
	Problem with first pcx file Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

I changed the colors of the base images in the first pcx file, but when I use the file in the game, the backgroud shows as a solid blue color. I'm certain I'm using the color pallette the game uses since I just edited an existing faction's base images. I'm also nearly certain that the background color is the same pink it should be. So why isn't it transparent in the game?
If I post the image, could someone fix it?

	18-10-2003 09:18									#2
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After you've made your changes, you need to apply the SMAC palette before you save the edited file. Your graphics-editing program should have instructions how to make and use 256-color palette files (they are stored as .pal).
Don't try to use MS Paint to edit pcx files. It does not support the format. JASC Paint Shop Pro does, as do several others.

	18-10-2003 20:52									#3
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I'm use Corle Photopaint. I'm pretty sure that it's using the correct SMAC color pallete, but I'll try what you said. I wouldn't be surprised if it worked.
thanks

	26-03-2004 00:59									#4
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how do i enable the SMAC palette, its not listed on the palette menu (im using psp 8)

	26-03-2004 01:05									#5
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What I always do (no drawing program, except that .bmp one), is copying new graphics on an existing one. Works out fine.

	26-03-2004 01:15									#6
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wot program u use

	26-03-2004 04:06									#7
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quote: Originally posted by evil genius wot program u use

Well, that one that is included in your windows OS. How is it called again, Paint?

	26-03-2004 04:26									#8
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yea thats wot i used and i had to use microsoft photo editor to convert it into .pcx format but it still comes up with the blue background behind the image in the game

	26-03-2004 14:21									#9
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Have you tried working in two steps?

First I open an original SMAC(X) faction, take a sample of the background color, then open the file where the new base graphics are in, and apply the original sample on the background there. that way you're sure it is right.
I know that it looks the same, but it changes somehow for when you're loading your new faction in the game.

I use the photo editor as well to load then the new base graphic .bmp file in and save it as a .pcx file.

	26-03-2004 21:14									#10
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SMAC(X) faction?????????????

	26-03-2004 21:24									#11
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I mean the graphic file of a SMAC or SMACX faction

If it really doesn't work, send them to me, I look it over (after this weekend)

	26-03-2004 21:28									#12
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k, ill try n fix it meself but wots your e-mail just in case
ps. thanks i owe u one

	26-03-2004 22:28									#13
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Spellling !

	26-03-2004 22:53									#14
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WTF

	27-03-2004 00:11									#15
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it's too big to post on the forum (or so it says) so give me your e-mail so i can send it to you

	27-03-2004 00:49									#16
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quote: Originally posted by evil genius it's too big to post on the forum (or so it says) so give me your e-mail so i can send it to you

GeoModder at Hotmail dot com

zip format please, only 2 megs, and a PBEM can come in any time... Um, and only the base pcx file is needed, not pcx2 and 3

	27-03-2004 16:50									#17
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on its way, thanks a lot i owe you one

	27-03-2004 23:59									#18
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what do you mean by PBEM anyway

	28-03-2004 00:11									#19
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PBEM= Play By Email.

Check the AC Multiplaying

	30-03-2004 20:47									#20
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have you had a chance to look over it yet?

	31-03-2004 03:05									#21
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I'll try this evening, should be solved by thursday the latest.

	01-04-2004 22:02									#22
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ive sent you my e-mail, please can you send it to me asap just in case sam.lewis4@ntlorld.com is my e-mail adersse

	01-04-2004 23:56									#23
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Sent, almost forgot to post it here

It should be completely ok, but to avoid errors, I sent all inbetween steps as well.

	02-04-2004 02:04									#24
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Hey I cant seem to get this to work, I've got a custom faction and I cant get the graphics to work in the game, the leaders pic and bases wont show up. In fact it keeps givin me the Gians look, what fixes this?

	02-04-2004 03:59									#25
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If in SMAC, open the alpha.txt file, look for the faction names, and replace one of the seven with the name of your faction. Also put your custom faction files (.txt, 3 .pcx files) in the root folder.

For SMAX, open alphax.txt file, add the faction name under the 'Custom Factions' paragraph and as above with the faction files.

O yes, in both cases, if you have a .mp3 file for the faction, put that one under the 'voice' folder.

	03-04-2004 05:36									#26
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Well that doesnt work, I dont get anything but a blank now, no bases or leader pic, what can I do?

	03-04-2004 22:24									#27
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Are your custom faction pcx EXACTLY THE SAME NAME as your text file, and as your entry in alpha.txt? This should work, so you probably messed sth. BTW no bases? Does this mean your bases are invisible?

	04-04-2004 03:12									#28
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IT WORKED thanks a load

	04-04-2004 03:52									#29
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* GeoModder smiles benevolently...

Glad you're happy with it.

	05-04-2004 07:24									#30
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Theyre the same names and it still wont work, and yea the base is invisible I cant se it just like a semi-dark square. I guess no one else has had this prob? maybe its my install?