Map Editor

The map editor allows for the creation of custom maps which can be played on. Using the Map Editor you can create new historical or fantasy worlds to campaign on. You can either freely draw a map according to your own taste and creativity or you can import preexisitng real-world maps.

Tip : If you are interested in using real-world maps as basis for your modding then here is how you can download them.

Map Editor Introduction By Medie

 * Hotkeys; Press the number keys (1,2,3 etc.) to quick-switch between editing modes.



Creating/opening/saving a map

 * Move the cursor to the menu icon.




 * Press New to generate a new blank map with only one tile.
 * Press Open to load a previously made map.
 * Press Save to save your current map.



Terrain Editing

 * Select Splat mode to choose which texture you want to paint the terrain with.




 * Select Draw mode to paint the terrain.



Let's make a mountain. :D


 * Select terrain mode.




 * Select Raise Terrain




 * Select the brush size you want to use.




 * Select the brush height you want to use. This is similar to Farcry 3's Hardness option in the map editor




 * Sculpt the mountain the way you want.




 * Now paint the mountain. I used the Alps, mountain snow texture to paint the top of the mountain and the Grey Rock texture to paint the lower mountain half.



Have fun creating your own mountains!

Objects/Prop Mode
Select Prop Mode to see the list of game objects. Also select Draw mode to be able to place the objects.



Select Full Fort, Large under Camps>Forts>Full Fort, Large Then place it where you want. I'll place it on a blank map.



You should now be able to select the whole fort. Now i will show you how to pick each individual object in the fort up seperately.

Click the Select Mode icon and select the fort



click open



You should now be able to select everything in the fort separately

Press the Move Mode to be able to move objects around in the X, Z and Y axis



Now you should be able to make your own forts and camps!

Here's what i made.



Definitely not finished but it's on it's way to becoming something other then the square camps we get in the Italy map.

Longbow's Map Editing Video Guides
Longbow Games has made available a series of How-to videos on map editing in the Steam Workshop.

Advanced Map Editing By Fristi61

 * Modding Tutorial: Scaling Heightmaps for use in custom maps
 * Assigning cities to factions in custom maps, exporting scenario, making map playable
 * Adding city names, descriptions and script tags to cities in custom maps
 * Setting up a basic strategy map for custom maps, exporting cutom maps to a mod