How to install mods?

[BluffCreek]

Don't tell me I'm supposed to read the docs, because I already did, and they didn't do anything.

Every time I edit the AssaultCube launcher, I get a message saying "Access is denied."

Is there a way I can install my mods without having to replace files?

[MPx]

So you are still dealing with the permissions?

[BluffCreek]

So you are still dealing with the permissions?

Just one in particular. The map saving permission's been fixed, just this one hasn't.

[+f0r3v3r+]

A note about the Docs and why we keep telling you to reference them

I know you don't want to hear about the Documentation, but it was written to save people from having to explain the same things over again continually.
It is written fairly clearly, in my opinion. While there are people here who are willing to help with some of the technical nuances that occur with particular tasks, it is imperative that you at least make an attempt to read and understand the documentation.
Just saying you can't understand it and it is no help, is not helpful for anyone trying to help you.
I would also outright say you are probably lying and that the docs are just tl:dr for you.
That attitude is not fair to people that may earnestly want to help you. And that is why it keeps getting repeated to you.
Someone took the time to write the documentation for the purpose - so you expecting people to solve your issues at every whim is just lame, again, in my opinion.

Here is an example snippet from the Docs to explain modding

This is a method for modding without having to replace any files in your installation.
From http://assault.cubers.net/docs/mods.html

Example:

Assume you want to create a mod that provides a customized HUD-gun; here's how you would create a mod directory:

Create a "MOD" directory in the AssaultCube folder: ./mods/MyMod1/
Inside the MOD directory, place your customized HUD-gun files, using a folder scheme that matches how it would normally be placed within AssaultCube's packaging: ./mods/MyMod1/packages/models/hudguns/assaultrifle.md3
Now to make AssaultCube aware of this mod you'll need to start AssaultCube with the argument --mod="mods/MyMod1".

To start AssaultCube with the mod argument all the time, you can create your own AssaultCube launcher (this option is not available on Apple Mac OS X). Simply copy/paste the existing assaultcube.sh (Linux) or assaultcube.bat (Windows) file with a new filename. Then edit it with a notepad application.

For Windows users, add your new --mod command line option to the end of the file.
For Linux users, add your new --mod command line option into the CUBE_OPTIONS line.

Additionally...

For the sake of ease - please explain if this issue is in Windows or Linux this time, since you seem to use both at different times.
Also, if you want more specialized instructions, you might explain what it is you are trying to mod and/or mod with.

Take any help I offer with a grain of salt. If you want help, help us help you. Otherwise, feel free to continue with your current methodology of invoking assistance - but don't say we didn't try.

As for your specific issue in this thread:
I would guess that the reason you are denied the ability to write to the launcher, is that you don't have permissions on the file to write to it. Please check the properties of the file carefully for this.

To be clear, file permissions issues are not an AssaultCube problem, but an Operating System issue.

[BluffCreek]

I'm using Windows. No, the doc doesn't explain ANYTHING about it denying the permission.

[Million]

What are you using ?

Screenshot of the error, of your folder's permission/ location etc ...

The more you give the more we'll be able to help you.

[MPx]

C:\Program Files(x86)
On AssaultCube folder, right click and choose 'Properties', then go to 'Security' tab and click on 'Edit' and now you can change the permission of the folder by click on grant or deny. It's up to you.

[+f0r3v3r+]

....the doc doesn't explain ANYTHING about it denying the permission.

I guess the title of the thread should be "How to change properties of folders in Windows" instead of "How to install Mods"

Though this makes me wonder if we should make a help thread or add a section of the Documentation explaining the folder locations and hierarchies of the game installation and a basic explanation of folder permissions.

[BluffCreek]

Though this makes me wonder if we should make a help thread or add a section of the Documentation explaining the folder locations and hierarchies of the game installation and a basic explanation of folder permissions.

That sounds like it could be useful, actually.

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C:\Program Files(x86)
On AssaultCube folder, right click and choose 'Properties', then go to 'Security' tab and click on 'Edit' and now you can change the permission of the folder by click on grant or deny. It's up to you.

You didn't specify what I should grant or deny.

[Mousikos]

Mate, if English isn't your first language, I would suggest installing an operating system in your native language. If you are having trouble understanding the words you see when you access the security tab, I would suggest http://www.dictionary.com or http://translate.google.com. If you're unsure how to get the correct permissions, I would use www.google.com. MPx is letting you make decisions on your own computer. If you lack the capacity to make your own decisions, I would suggest that you ask your parents or ask a court to nominate someone who can fulfill that capacity for you. If you wish to learn more about computers, I would suggest taking a class at your high school or your local community college.

We are more than happy to help other users with assaultcube. However, please keep in mind that there are a lot of trolls who may give you wrong instructions and we may or may not be able to get to the information in time to delete it or otherwise discredit it. Also, everyone here works purely on a volunteer basis in our free time. We can simply choose not to help you for any reason, including if we just simply can't be arsed to. To get more community volunteers, I would suggest that you:

1) Post in the correct forum (Help! or Mapping and Modding). If you post in Off-Topic, many people will assume that you are just trolling.
2) Read the documentation thoroughly. We are more likely to help you if you have read the documentation and have questions as to what it is you do not understand. This demonstrates that you have done some research, and we will be more than happy to point you in the right direction. The documentation is there for a reason. If you continue to ignore documentation instead of reading it and asking questions about it, more and more people will ignore you. However, if you ask questions about the documentation, we can work towards clarifying parts of the documentation so that users will be better able to understand them.
3) Don't berate users and troll. So far, you have said that assaultcube isn't realistic because
a) Lack of death barriers
b) No fall damage.
Please keep in mind that assaultcube was designed with particular specifications. If assaultcube is not the game you have in mind, I would suggest you to pursue other games.

[BluffCreek]

TL;DR

English WAS my first language.

AssaultCube was the game I was looking for. And like other games, people are allowed to submit ideas. To you, it seems like you're accusing me of saying that AssaultCube is unrealistic without providing proof I even did.

I am not berating or trolling users, provide evidence if you think I did.

Fine, I'll remember to post in the help section.

I have read the documentation thoroughly, they never mentioned if there were going to be permission stuff hindering me from allowing me to make it load the mods.

Also, I wouldn't be "berating" people, had they actually given me some sort of guidance positively or at least not berate me

[champo]

maybe mapping and modding isn't your thing

English WAS my first language.

also do you mean english IS my first language?

[BluffCreek]

maybe mapping and modding isn't your thing

Nobody asked for your help.

[champo]

who said i'm helping :))

also nice bio
http://imgur.com/jUysKXd

[Mousikos]

TL;DR

English WAS my first language.

AssaultCube was the game I was looking for. And like other games, people are allowed to submit ideas. To you, it seems like you're accusing me of saying that AssaultCube is unrealistic without providing proof I even did.

I am not berating and trolling users, provide evidence if you think I did.

Fine, I'll remember to post in the help section.

So English used to be your first language, but now it isn't? There is only one first mate.

If assaultcube is indeed the game you're looking for, welcome to the game. If you need a quote saying it's unrealistic, I would suggest you consider looking at two of your following posts:
http://forum.cubers.net/thread-8574-post...#pid169129
http://forum.cubers.net/thread-8574-post...#pid169134

If you didn't mean to imply that Assaultcube is not realisitic, then maybe you should choose your words more carefully.

If you are not trolling, please tell me why you ignore people's suggestions to read the documentation?

But let's tackle the English problem first. Since English happens to be your first language. My copy of Windows 7 is also in English. If Windows 7 isn't your current operating system, please let us know.

This is what I see why I follow MPx's instructions:
http://i.imgur.com/dA16ss0.png

May I ask which words you are having trouble understanding?

[BluffCreek]

who said i'm helping :))

Nobody needed to. I don't need help right now anyway. I can't ask a simple question without getting berated at.

[Mousikos]

who said i'm helping :))

Nobody needed to. I don't need help right now anyway. I can't ask a simple question without getting berated at.

Hey now, I'm not trying to berate you. I'm trying to figure out at what point you are getting stuck at. If we need to go back a step and look at documentation, feel free to do so. Just tell me what sentence you don't understand, and exactly where it is. We'll tackle this together.

However, if you don't need help, well. Cheers and have fun modding!

[Flint]

Reading people grappling with this guy is sustaining me through my finals. Ty friends.

[Marti]

Why do my posts get removed but some other bs gets to stay

Bitchesssss

[stef]

Guys, stop wasting your time on this troll. If he had done, what I told him days ago (install the game with the proper option selected), he would not have any problems.

BTW - anyone advising to "change permissions" is giving false help. There is no need to change the files installed by the game, ever. If you want to mod something, put it in your personal folder, it takes precedence.

[BluffCreek]

maybe mapping and modding isn't your thing

English WAS my first language.

also do you mean english IS my first language?

No, I'm learning other languages too.

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Guys, stop wasting your time on this troll. If he had done, what I told him days ago (install the game with the proper option selected), he would not have any problems.

BTW - anyone advising to "change permissions" is giving false help. There is no need to change the files installed by the game, ever. If you want to mod something, put it in your personal folder, it takes precedence.

Like I said. I reinstalled the game with the 2nd option, then it works. I can save maps, but the only thing that hadn't changed was the permissions.

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who said i'm helping :))

Nobody needed to. I don't need help right now anyway. I can't ask a simple question without getting berated at.

Hey now, I'm not trying to berate you. I'm trying to figure out at what point you are getting stuck at. If we need to go back a step and look at documentation, feel free to do so. Just tell me what sentence you don't understand, and exactly where it is. We'll tackle this together.

However, if you don't need help, well. Cheers and have fun modding!

Hey now, you were accusing me of saying AC was unrealistic without providing evidence I even did.

Besides, if you're trying to figure out what point I'm getting stuck at, you can be less of a jerk about it.

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If Windows 7 isn't your current operating system, please let us know.

I use Windows 10. Finally, we're getting somewhere.

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who said i'm helping :))

also nice bio
http://imgur.com/jUysKXd

I don't think a bio is really important. Besides, what's so important about it to you?

[Mousikos]

No, I'm learning other languages too.
［/quote]
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/first
[quote='stef' pid='169168' dateline='1446991486']
BTW - anyone advising to "change permissions" is giving false help. There is no need to change the files installed by the game, ever. If you want to mod something, put it in your personal folder, it takes precedence.

Good point I forgot about that.

Hey now, you were accusing me of saying AC was unrealistic without providing evidence I even did.

http://forum.cubers.net/thread-8574-post...#pid169134
http://forum.cubers.net/thread-8574-post...#pid169129

I use Windows 10. Finally, we're getting somewhere.

http://www.tenforums.com/general-discuss...thing.html

But I refer you back to stef's post. He posted the CORRECT way to do it. Which, by the way, happens to be in the documentation you like reading so much: https://assault.cubers.net/docs/mods.html

I'm not berating you. I like helping people, but I don't like bullshit. I'm giving you your options.

Can't read English? Get your computer in a language you can read or get a teacher.
Don't know what some of the words mean? Use a dictionary.
Can't make decisions? Ask someone to make them for you that you trust, not a bunch of random people on the internet.
Don't know enough about computers? Either google your issue or take a copmuter class.

And since you didn't see to read the links I posted to, you implied AC was unrealistic by not having death barriers and fall damage. So I guess I can say this too:

Can read the words but can't understand anything? Take a class.
Don't know how to communicate what you're trying to say? Take a class.

I'm not berating you, I'm goal-oriented. You have a problem? I'll show you how to fix it. You want me to do it for you? Sure, no problem. My rate is $60 fixed, nonrefundable fee plus $30/hour. Can't afford it? Go find someone else and stop bugging everyone.

[Thekillerjoe]

I am not backing Buffcreek up I'm just saying that in assaultcube's description it says that it takes place in realistic environments http://assault.cubers.net/ just saying that I hardly call a world made of cubes where you can jump off a 50ft building and survive or not drown in water, "a realistic environment".

I am not ridiculing the game I like the game how it is but there is always room for improvement. I bet the AC engine hasn't been re-written in at least seven years.

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I also understand that the game is not fully meant to be realistic but then don't claim that it is.

I can list loads of games that I like that are unrealistic:

-Minecraft
-Call of Duty bo3
-Halo 5
It just goes on.

[Marti]

I hardly call a world made of cubes where you can jump off a 50ft building and survive or not drown in water, "a realistic environment".

that's why these things are inexistent in all of assaultcube's official maps

[BluffCreek]

I am not backing Buffcreek up I'm just saying that in assaultcube's description it says that it takes place in realistic environments http://assault.cubers.net/ just saying that I hardly call a world made of cubes where you can jump off a 50ft building and survive or not drown in water, "a realistic environment".

I am not ridiculing the game I like the game how it is but there is always room for improvement. I bet the AC engine hasn't been re-written in at least seven years.

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I also understand that the game is not fully meant to be realistic but then don't claim that it is.

I can list loads of games that I like that are unrealistic:

-Minecraft
-Call of Duty bo3
-Halo 5
It just goes on.

Thank you.

[Mousikos]

that's why these things are nonexistent in all of assaultcube's official maps

FTFY

[Marti]

FTFY

in·ex·is·tent (ĭn′ĭg-zĭs′tənt)
adj.
Having no existence; nonexistent.

[BluffCreek]

that's why these things are nonexistent in all of assaultcube's official maps

FTFY

Inexistent is a word too. (According to the dictionary.)

[Mousikos]

My bad. I've never heard of that word in my life.

[BluffCreek]

No worries. Everybody makes mistakes.