custom maps

[shaggyevil23]

hi where can i get custom maps at and had them in with out crashing my shard i added one custom map but it crashed my shard and i reput in the reg map files it still don't work what is the problem can anyone help me out please?

Shaggy

[psychoof4]

maybe you should try making your oun map that is always the best way to go. full custom.

[Phant219]

Perhaps if you post the crash.log when it crashes your shard, someone can help figure out the cause and help.

[shaggyevil23]

how do i make a custom map i have no idea how or what to do on a custom map making?

[shaggyevil23]

here is the crash report

Server Crash Report
===================

Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600.0
.NET Framework: 1.1.4322.573
Time: 9/20/2004 7:58:10 PM
Mobiles: 2422
Items: 87553
Clients:
- Count: 0

Exception:
System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path "C:\Program Files\Ultima Online\mapdif0.mul" is denied.
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String str)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, Boolean useAsync, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share)
at Server.TileMatrixPatch.PatchLand(TileMatrix matrix, String dataPath, String indexPath)
at Server.TileMatrixPatch..ctor(TileMatrix matrix, Int32 index)
at Server.TileMatrix..ctor(Map owner, Int32 fileIndex, Int32 mapID, Int32 width, Int32 height)
at Server.Map.get_Tiles()
at Server.Core.Main(String[] args)

[Khaz]

http://www.ryandor.com/ ... for everything you will need to get started on map making.

[DraconisDesBois]

You can find good bmps and mul files here:
http://www.pixelmethods.com/uodesign/ but building a custom map is the best way to go.

[shaggyevil23]

do i need to clear the statics files?

[DraconisDesBois]

Originally Posted by shaggyevil23

do i need to clear the statics files?

Yes, atleast thats what i do if i remember right.

[shaggyevil23]

f*** i hate that part aight i download a map i want but i can't remember how to change it from .rar to a .mul

[psz]

RAR is just like ZIP, except by a different company.

Go download WinRAR and you'll be fine.

[shaggyevil23]

where do i find winrar at?

[big_cat]

try http://www.rarlab.com/

[evil lord kirby]

Over at orbsydia.com they are working on a tool for building custom maps also its called UOLandscaper and looks real nice so you might want to check that out also if you do a custom map make sure you do atleast one thing and make a map of the new land for players to download because i played a shard with a custom map once and got completely lost in the middle of nowhere without the slightest idea of where the next town was and that sucked huge balls. well anyhow just thought id tell you bout the tool at orb and give a little advise.

[shaggyevil23]

how in the heck can i clear that statics files and about this time im getting very up set at this shard??????????

[ZirrArkail]

An easy way to do it is as follows:

Backup all the statics files you plan to replace.

Delete the statics files you plan to replace.

Create an empty notepad file and rename it "statics0.mul" or whichever file it is you are replacing.

Do this for each statics file you want replaced.

You now have empty statics.

Don't forget to backup those files!

[shaggyevil23]

oh kool then this might fix my left overs from my old map when i put in my new costom map then.

When i put in my costum map i had stuff from my old map the brit map this will help clear this right?

if not then how do i clear all the access junk from my map?


and on a test shard where do i go to remove all the goodies u get on the test shard and how can i lower the saves and change the location where a new player starts at?