# Need modding help

**URL:** <https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193>\
**Category:** The Lab\
**Created:** [March 20, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193 "2015-03-20T21:06:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![KrayzieJo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ce7236/32.png) [@KrayzieJo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KrayzieJo)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2015, 9:06pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/1 "2015-03-20T21:06:15Z")

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Hey guys! I’ve been playing this game for some time, and there are lots of things in it that I would like to change. I searched for cool mods, but didn’t find any that I liked/found interesting.

I’d like to make mod(s) or some kind of overhaul, but I have no experience in modding. I learn very fast but I don’t even know what to do, so I’d be grateful if someone taught me a bit!

reply here, message me or email me if you’re up

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**Author:** ![vultures](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/vultures/32/69_2.png) [@vultures](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/vultures)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/2 "2015-03-21T00:28:43Z")

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Hi there,

Zero modding on my end likewise, and I want you to look at [this](http://smf.cataclysmdda.com/index.php?topic=5618.0) and check out how an idea grows larger and eventually enjoys appreciation.

Cheers!

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**Author:** ![KrayzieJo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ce7236/32.png) [@KrayzieJo](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/KrayzieJo)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/3 "2015-03-21T18:39:08Z")

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Um… Sorry, but I don’t get it.

I’m looking for a modder to help me learn modding .\_. Dunno how this post is useful.

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**Author:** ![Coolthulhu](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/coolthulhu/32/2446_2.png) [@Coolthulhu](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/Coolthulhu)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/4 "2015-03-21T20:03:26Z")

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What do you want to add?

Look at subdirectories in data/mods directory. Animatronic animals and dino mod both add new monsters, though they are also quite big and so not very good as examples for learning.  
Vehicle additions mod adds items and vehicle parts.  
Experimental Z-level adds tall buildings.

The .json files are human-readable, just edit them with a text editor.

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**Author:** ![RADIALTHRONE1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discourse.cataclysmdda.org/radialthrone1/32/377_2.png) [@RADIALTHRONE1](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/RADIALTHRONE1)\
**Post date:** [March 21, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/5 "2015-03-21T20:45:17Z")

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> [@Coolthulhu](#):
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> The .json files are human-readable, just edit them with a text editor.

Such as [Notepad++](http://notepad-plus-plus.org/), which has built in coding languages like JSON.

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**Author:** ![JeremySt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@JeremySt](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/u/JeremySt)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2015, 3:21am UTC](https://discourse.cataclysmdda.org/t/need-modding-help/9193/6 "2015-03-30T03:21:57Z")

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so guys i need some help with modding motions as you know im working on a new summoning magic cast animation but there is an issue with shields anyone mind helping me figure out how to edit skeleton or weight functions in motions?