Software You Will Need



The following are some of the programs you will need to create or edit files for your custom game. Which ones you will need depends on how heavily you customise things. You'll certainly need a level editor and a PAK viewer. All the packages listed below are free.

TYPEPURPOSE RECOMMENDED
Level EditorCreating new levels (BSP files) QuArK
PAK EditorViewing, extracting or creating PAKS QPed
QuArK (has limitations)
M8 converterFor converting image files to M8 (and vice versa) QuArK
Image EditorTo create new skins and texturesAny good photo-paint program
Model EditorTo create or edit MDL and MD2 models Quake Modeller v.9.0b (requires membership to the QuArK group)
Or get the older Version 8 (no membership required)
MD2 to FM Converter
FM Skinnames Utility
Video ConverterTo create SMK files for intros, endings, and splash screens Smacker (choose the older free version)
Sprite EditorTo create or edit SP2 sprite files SP2 Maker D'lux
Terrain GeneratorTo create sky boxes Terragen


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