
lua files are just text files so any text editor can open them. The folder name should not start with a number or include any special characters except "_" (and "." for the version, but that is added automatically by the server, when uploading the map) There are 4 files needed to have a working map. The map name is used for the folder name as well as for the other files.

That can be fixed by launching editor as administrator.Ĭ:\Users\\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\THQ\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander\mapsĮach map is in it's own folder.

Everything you need to create rich maps like the ones that shipped with the game can be found in the editor, once you get used to it.Ī word of caution: a good map takes many, many hours to complete. Don’t let that get you down! This is the same editor that GPG uses at their studio. This is because the tool was first built for internal use. You’ve also probably noticed that there isn’t quite as much polish as Supreme Commander itself.
At first glance it doesn’t seem like there is a whole lot there. If you’ve already taken a look at the Supreme Commander map editor, you’re probably a little confused. Before you continue reading, please ensure you have all the necessary tools and everything set up: Map Editing Tools Welcome! This guide will take you step-by-step through the creation of maps for Forged Alliance Foverer, shown on a small 1v1 map entitled Summer Duel.
