Help with editing lightning effects

[Digous]

Hello there!

I'm new here so i don't know if this thread was done before, but here it goes:

I'm trying to create some customized effects for finger of death following the steps of the very helful guide by softmints.

Thing is, when i reach Lightning data.slk using Ladik's MPQ editor, the AFOD or finger of death effect DIR is pointing to Replaceable Textures\Weather, but when i go there (so i can copy and rename the effect), the file LightningRed.blp is not there, although Lightning data.slk is point out and i also can use regular finger of death in game.

Any leads?

Again sorry if this kind of thread has been done before!

Thank you!

 

[DatBoi]

You should post the link of the guide. So if someone wants to help, he must see what's the problem.

 

[Digous]

Hello!

Thanks for replying, and there you go: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/threads/how-to-customise-lightning-effects.203171/

 

[Rheiko]

The file LightningRed.blp is located inside War3.mpq. You are looking inside the War3x.mpq, that's why you can't find it.

 

[Digous]

Yeah now i see it! Thank you!!!

I even after i create a new line in the .slk file i still can't find the new effect availabe under lightning effects on the editor, though.

I might be still doing something wrong,.

 

[Rheiko]

You need to Shift + Enter the lightning effect in Object Editor then write the name of your lightning there.

 

[Digous]

Yeah, i have read the thread again and noticed that detatil, my bad!

Anyway, thanks everyone! Hopefuly i'll be of any help too someday!