Note: This is for
Halo Trial
Yes there is. You know that bloodgulch.map for halo trial won't open up in HHT. So..what you have to do is apply a .ppf patch to it. So basically you have to make it in a form that can be read/used by HHT. What you have to do is get this program
ppf-o-matic3
http://files.filefront.com/ppf+o+matic3 ... einfo.html
This program applies the "patch" to your bloodgulch.map file so HHT can read it.
Now ppf-o-matic3 only applies the patch (the patch modifies your bloodgulch.map file so you can edit it with HHT or Spark edit)You have to download the .ppf patch separately. You can find the .ppf patches here:
http://files.filefront.com/yourmama_und ... einfo.html
OK! So now you have the ppf-o-matic3 and those 2 .ppf files.
1. Unzip/extract/install ppf-o-matic3.
2. Open the program by going to where you installed it and clicking
ppf-o-matic3.exe
3. You will see two text boxes with buttons to the left of them. The first text box says ISO while the other one says Patch. Click the floppy disk button to the left of the ISO text box. This will open up a window asking you for the "CD Images". At the bottom of the window called "Open CD-Image..." that just popped up, navigate to the area where it says "Files of type:" Click in the text box next to it and a menu will come down, select "All Files *.*" from that menu. Ok, now navigate the program to your bloodgulch.map file which is typically located in your.
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Halo Trial\maps
Click on that file and press open.
Now (assuming you extracted the yourmama_undo_sparkifyzip files) select the HT-BG-Sparkify.ppf for the Patch named area in the main window for the program.) This will enable you to access the file in HHT.
Press ok.
Now the program might have done some stuff and then it should give you a message that its done. AND THATS IT! Now your bloodgulch.map file for Halo Trial is editable for programs like Sparkify or HHT!!!
Start Editing!!
But wait there is one more step, make sure you don't miss this step or else you'll be ripping your hair out asking yourself whats going on.
AFTER your done modding it in HHT or spark edit, open up your ppf-o-matic3.exe again,
select the bloodgulch.map file that you edited using hht or sparkify as the ISO file (don't forget to set the file of type: as All Files (*.*) ) then in the patch menu select the
HT-BG-de-Sparkify.ppf
Halo won't run the bloodgulch.map file if you don't apply the HT-BG-de-Sparkify.ppf patch. Once your done that you can enjoy your mod
All the Best LuCK!!!
And if you still don't get it read this:
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After the fire...
FF| Network Staff
Modding Halo Trial
You need the ppf o matic:
http://halo2.filefront.com/file/PPFOMatic;24225
Sparkedit:
http://uk.gamespot.com/pc/action/halo/d ... 89923.html
and these two ppfs:
http://files.filefront.com/yourmama_und ... einfo.html
and HMT:
http://halo2.filefront.com/file/Halo_Ma ... n_35;37863
What you need to do is:
STAGE 1 - Readying the map for editing
1) Copy the bloodgulch.map from the C:\Program Files\Microsoft games\Halo trial\MAPS folder and place the copy in a separate folder. This will act as a bacup so you don't need to re-install every time you want to play the normal bloodgulch
2) Open ppf-o-matic. Click on the floppy disk for 'ISO file' and locate Bloodgulch.map in your maps folder (location above).
N.B. You will have to change the bottom bit in the PPF-o-matic when opening files to *all files instead of CD files.
3) Click the disk next to 'Patch' and open Sparkify.ppf downloaded from above. Now click apply and close the program
STAGE 2 - Editing the map
For this you need to open the maps in HMT or sparkify, it does not matter. The programs are very user friendly and it's really best for you to find out what everything does for yourself. They are both very self explanitory, but if you do want help, just say.
STAGE 3 - Finalising the map
1) Open the map in the PPF-o-matic again.
2) Apply the undo_Sparkify.ppf to your modded bloodgulch
3) Open Halo Trial and test the map.
FAQ
Q: I get a popup saying "Gathering exception data" when I open the map. What is wrong and how do I stop it?
A: When you get an exception error it means that you have put something in the game that it cannot cope with it. The easiest way to stop it it replace your modded one with the backed up version and start again, but not making any values too extreme. Lots of things could cause it, but extreme things (like an AR that shoots warthogs at 100000 miles an hour ZOMG!) can cause exception errors like this. You will probably know what it is.
Q: When I open the game, it says "The following file is corrupted" and says that it is bloodgulch. What is wrong and how do I stop it?
A: The map has been corrupted at some point during you modding it. There is no alternative ut to start again with this. Sorry.
Q: I can only get 8 warthogs ingame and I want more. Why won't sparkedit let me?
A: There is a limit to 4 of each type of warthog ingame at the spawn points. You cannot have any more than that. Sorry
Any further questions, post and I'll do my best. I hope this helps.