Emerald Dream - Total noob to Model Editing would like to visit - how to begin?

[WizardTrokair]

I have never even begun to look into Model Editing. I'm an explorer.

But recent videos of the Emerald Dream have me wishing to go there, and I understand model editing (something about swapping a map perhaps?) is the only way to get there.

Is there a link, a thread, something that I could be pointed toward, that would be the most idiot proof, step by step, easiest way for me to do this edit/swap/whatever so I can run around this zone? I'm looking for "Emerald Dream for Dummies". All the links I find involve getting the right textures once there, or something about NoggitSomething which seems to be about editing terrain perhaps? I don't want to change anything, I just want to run around.

Any help appreciated and I'll +rep where I can. Sorry I'm such a noob. Thanks in advance!

[Xel]

This is almost exactly where my interest to model editing began.

First get a 3.3.5 client for learning, 4.X clients atm require additional modifications.
(See http://www.mmowned.com/forums/world-...3-13329-a.html)

First of all I suggest you go and learn about model swapping here (or find another guide, there are plenty of good ones around!!):
http://www.mmowned.com/forums/world-...g-dummies.html

Then just read this quickly:
M2 files are 'small' models, just like campfires
BLP files are textures, they often need to be converted to other format (search for a converter)
WMO files are 'big' models, such as Stormwind
ADT files contain the following information:
-Land shape (height etc.)
-Texture information (texture locations and where to use them)
-Model information (same as above)

What you are willing to swap is Emerald Dream's ADTs which, in other words, are the map files for the dungeon.

After you feel like you are now familiar with creating MPQs and swapping models you can go a head and learn to
use Noggit (find a thread on Guides & Tools or look for it on Youtube)

Then do as this guide tells you to:
http://www.mmowned.com/forums/world-...-dream-so.html

Hope this is any help, I know this requires a lot of learning but I think you have the potential to get it.
Contact me on MSN for more help:

Xeleth(at)Hotmail(dot)com

[predattak]

Umm u don't need to model edit to go to emerald dream .. just get a 3.3.5 server and enter these coords

.worldport 169 2716.442 -3376.705 100.02 (arcEMU)

.go 2716.442 -3376.705 100.02 169 (mangos, trinity )

[frieb]

I could help you do it if you want, Id really love to get there aswell, a week ago i tried a few things but nothing workd and i gave up

[frieb]

I just entered Emerald Dream on live server version 4.2, I could send you the MPQ file if you want, its around 200mb, if you have any questions or want the file just PM me
screenshot: ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting
I logged off right after as its live server and i dont want a ban so i couldnt make sure it is ED but it prety much looks like it

Edit: this screenshot should confirm it http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...511041024.jpg/

[Xel]

Nooo frieb, you are ruining the fun of learning!! Still pretty nice you did it for him

[Nyarly]

I really need to learn doing that too, this seems to be so much fun editing the world !
I've read many guides and tutorial but it's too big to understand everything in 1 hour : (
Thanks xel for the little recap.

Anyway frieb posted his mpq and anything we need for ED here : http://www.mmowned.com/forums/world-of-warcraft/model-editing/330179-release-emerald-dream-4-2-14333-cataclysm.html