<![CDATA[Forums - Interface]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/ Wed, 13 May 2026 17:23:03 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[[Archive] How to add Additional Talent Tabs - Trinitycore]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-38.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:32:47 +0000 rektbyfaith]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-38.html https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1583-ho...initycore/
The first and easiest things to do is make edits to your core. 

Go to your solution and open up SharedDefines.h in the Shared folder.
Change the definition for Max Talent Trees from 3 to your number of desired tabs, in this case it is 4.
[Image: e364447507d2bd4d2bb3927886e0f865.png]


Now go to DBCEnums.h and find this, and do the same, increase it to the number of tabs you want. Here we enter 4.
[Image: 80ae597309c55a2cfde30470d1b33149.png]


Further down in SharedDefines.h find trees and add your specs tab id, this is our fourth one so we punch it in as 3 because it starts at 0.
[Image: 50d0738251edca46ca37b788499bad62.png]









In this tutorial we are also gonna add the skill for the talent tree, make sure to add it to the enum here
[Image: 2643b63ec16dda22ca3559315c325e3f.png]


Now I go over here and enter my skillline in skillline.dbc
[Image: 4e74a072b6795e8902d52732f361d933.png]


Now we open up TalentTab.dbc to punch in our custom talent tab, Im gonna call it Primal for shamans. Classmask is in column 21, SpellIcon id is in 19, and the directory to the backround for the talent pane is in column 24.
[Image: 8be808d435713f1bbd8f5ec071190b1b.png]





Now we go and add talents to our new talent tab id.

[Image: 23a91256930f56941d135cec411aa791.png]


Now its time to get to the UI work. 

Navigate over to Blizzard_TalentUI.lua and xml in the Addons and Blizzard_TalentUI directory.  Change the glyph tab to be the tab number +1 to your custom tabs, we have 4 so glyphs are tab 5. 

[Image: 39a22ed226e48582977ffc1758009c08.png]


Next we need to actually add the tab so edit the .xml file to copy PlayerTalentFrameTab3 and name it PlayerTalentFrameTab4, then anchor it to 3.

Then edit the glyph tab to anchor to tab 4 and change its ID to tab 5.


[Image: f7a4a61b1a55608af74583fc9981ad3e.png]


Now go to Interface, FrameXML, and edit TalentFrameBase.lua to change the max_talent_tab variable from 3 to 4.

[Image: bd0f9319a7cd77b8b8fc6e3e160a3032.png]

and now finally, in Interface\TalentFrame you add in your image of your talent pane. I extracted existing ones for warriors and cut it the same way and named the extensions to the ones in TalentTab.dbc followed by -Part. so ShamanStonewarden-BottomLeft is the bottom left section of the image.


[Image: cec2c102ffd5317c6018537b8d1a4d18.png]





So finally, once your server is recompiled, your client edited and you remembered to put the dbc files not just in your patch but in the server directory, restart it and VIOLA!]]> https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1583-ho...initycore/
The first and easiest things to do is make edits to your core. 

Go to your solution and open up SharedDefines.h in the Shared folder.
Change the definition for Max Talent Trees from 3 to your number of desired tabs, in this case it is 4.
[Image: e364447507d2bd4d2bb3927886e0f865.png]


Now go to DBCEnums.h and find this, and do the same, increase it to the number of tabs you want. Here we enter 4.
[Image: 80ae597309c55a2cfde30470d1b33149.png]


Further down in SharedDefines.h find trees and add your specs tab id, this is our fourth one so we punch it in as 3 because it starts at 0.
[Image: 50d0738251edca46ca37b788499bad62.png]









In this tutorial we are also gonna add the skill for the talent tree, make sure to add it to the enum here
[Image: 2643b63ec16dda22ca3559315c325e3f.png]


Now I go over here and enter my skillline in skillline.dbc
[Image: 4e74a072b6795e8902d52732f361d933.png]


Now we open up TalentTab.dbc to punch in our custom talent tab, Im gonna call it Primal for shamans. Classmask is in column 21, SpellIcon id is in 19, and the directory to the backround for the talent pane is in column 24.
[Image: 8be808d435713f1bbd8f5ec071190b1b.png]





Now we go and add talents to our new talent tab id.

[Image: 23a91256930f56941d135cec411aa791.png]


Now its time to get to the UI work. 

Navigate over to Blizzard_TalentUI.lua and xml in the Addons and Blizzard_TalentUI directory.  Change the glyph tab to be the tab number +1 to your custom tabs, we have 4 so glyphs are tab 5. 

[Image: 39a22ed226e48582977ffc1758009c08.png]


Next we need to actually add the tab so edit the .xml file to copy PlayerTalentFrameTab3 and name it PlayerTalentFrameTab4, then anchor it to 3.

Then edit the glyph tab to anchor to tab 4 and change its ID to tab 5.


[Image: f7a4a61b1a55608af74583fc9981ad3e.png]


Now go to Interface, FrameXML, and edit TalentFrameBase.lua to change the max_talent_tab variable from 3 to 4.

[Image: bd0f9319a7cd77b8b8fc6e3e160a3032.png]

and now finally, in Interface\TalentFrame you add in your image of your talent pane. I extracted existing ones for warriors and cut it the same way and named the extensions to the ones in TalentTab.dbc followed by -Part. so ShamanStonewarden-BottomLeft is the bottom left section of the image.


[Image: cec2c102ffd5317c6018537b8d1a4d18.png]





So finally, once your server is recompiled, your client edited and you remembered to put the dbc files not just in your patch but in the server directory, restart it and VIOLA!]]> <![CDATA[[Archive] In-Game World Map - Tutorial]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-37.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:32:03 +0000 rektbyfaith]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-37.html Original Post:  https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1560-in...-tutorial/
Hi there,
Today I'd like to share some of my knowledge regarded to creating a working world map in-game. I will try to cover the most basic things, but I have to admit there are still some unknowns to me such as clickable zones on the world map, however, I 'd like to cover those and continents map in the future.
In this tutorial I will cover a basic in-game map creation for GM Island.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_072017.thumb.jpg.eb12...14d65a.jpg]
Required tools:
  1. Dbc Editor
  2. MPQ Editor
  3. Photoshop  or any other image editor (I myself use Photofiltre)
  4. World Map Tutorial Package - download link down below (I recommend you downloading this, because I think it is useful for you to reverse engineers the stuff done in present tutorial).

    1. Link to the source: https://mega.nz/#!zUpxlYpK!ctrulp0IpFncI8FYAOFsLwm64PPn9lZyzXSQkNaJ7RQ
                         (Either copy the link with the yellow decription key to your browser, or use the decription key in yellow to acces the file.)
Difficulty - Easy
Estimated time -  15-25 minutes
 
Before sinking teeth into technical details concerning map implementation you might want to check out a WoW Map Template by Balkron and a short video attached to it  - 
 
 
 
So first of all some theory. When it comes to Dbc files what really matters to us right now is WorldMapArea.dbc. This Dbc looks somethings like this:
[Image: dbc.png.99cbfad6a204719a0d849cda8d122e62.png]
Now to some collum information:
2. - this collum refers to map.dbc and literally says on which map is this world map going to be placed (1 stands for Kalimdor).
3. - this one refers to the area name (the dbc number), in this case it is 876 (GM Island).
4. - the map file name - this just refers to your file names, so if I decide to call it GmIsland all the files will have to named that way - GmIsland_1.blp, GmIsland_2.blp...
5. - upper y coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
6. - lower y coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
7. - upper x coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
8. - lower x coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
9. - has to be -1?
10., 11. - has to be 0?
 
So this was some Dbc stuff. Now let's move to the real map stuff. Obviously what you need to is to create yourself a world map, Skarn has covered this topic some time ago, there is a link to his tutorial mentioned above if you need to create a map I recommend you going there.
But now comes the tidious stuff. In order to make your map working you have to divide it into 12 256x256 images and name them just like this - GmIsland1.blp, GmIsland2.blp, this however, comes for GmIsland map, if you name your map in WorldAreaMap.dbc TelAbim you have to name your files TelAbim1.blp and so on.  When it comes to chronology you have to follow the one shown in the picture down below. So GmIsland1.blp represents sector 1 and so on.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_0720172323.thumb.png....2dd140.png]
 
This is obviously some really boring stuff, but it is essential. In addition, I think it is good for you to know that all the segments and the right (4, 8, 12) and all those on the bottom (9, 10, 11 ,12) have to be transparent and won't take the entire 256x256 area. Skarn has thought of this when making his map templates, so you don't really have to worry about this one.
Now we need to put all the files into a patch, so that the game can loads those. The Dbc stuff is kind of obvious, you put that into DBFilesClient folder, and as for the blp files you have follow this chronology :Interface/WorldMap/GmIsland (Dbc name of your map)/GmIsland1.blp ...
[Image: chronologie.thumb.png.5687d3fc21d0b16754...8d6c78.png]
So once we are done with all of this, we can check the map in-game and see if it works.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_072013.thumb.jpg.f8f5...595df2.jpg]
The maps seems to be working. If you are trying to create a world map for yourself, you should start by taking down the map coordinates (in-game or in the Noggit) and then according to that create the map.
 
I hope this quick tutorial was helpful in some ways, and hopefully I will find myself some more time to extend it one day. Maybe I could cover making a new continent or making a zone clickable on world map.
 
Link to the source patch - https://mega.nz/#!zUpxlYpK!ctrulp0IpFncI8FYAOFsLwm64PPn9lZyzXSQkNaJ7RQ
(Either copy the link with the yellow decription key to your browser, or use the decription key in yellow to acces the file.)
 
 
If you have some questions, or something doesn't seem to be clear, or perhaps doesn't work at all, do not hesitate and write it down, I will try taking a look at it. [Image: smile.png] 
 
Update #1:     December 2 2023 - Some minor tweaks & addition of link to Balkron's WoW Subzone Template Package and video.]]> Original Post:  https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1560-in...-tutorial/
Hi there,
Today I'd like to share some of my knowledge regarded to creating a working world map in-game. I will try to cover the most basic things, but I have to admit there are still some unknowns to me such as clickable zones on the world map, however, I 'd like to cover those and continents map in the future.
In this tutorial I will cover a basic in-game map creation for GM Island.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_072017.thumb.jpg.eb12...14d65a.jpg]
Required tools:
  1. Dbc Editor
  2. MPQ Editor
  3. Photoshop  or any other image editor (I myself use Photofiltre)
  4. World Map Tutorial Package - download link down below (I recommend you downloading this, because I think it is useful for you to reverse engineers the stuff done in present tutorial).

    1. Link to the source: https://mega.nz/#!zUpxlYpK!ctrulp0IpFncI8FYAOFsLwm64PPn9lZyzXSQkNaJ7RQ
                         (Either copy the link with the yellow decription key to your browser, or use the decription key in yellow to acces the file.)
Difficulty - Easy
Estimated time -  15-25 minutes
 
Before sinking teeth into technical details concerning map implementation you might want to check out a WoW Map Template by Balkron and a short video attached to it  - 
 
 
 
So first of all some theory. When it comes to Dbc files what really matters to us right now is WorldMapArea.dbc. This Dbc looks somethings like this:
[Image: dbc.png.99cbfad6a204719a0d849cda8d122e62.png]
Now to some collum information:
2. - this collum refers to map.dbc and literally says on which map is this world map going to be placed (1 stands for Kalimdor).
3. - this one refers to the area name (the dbc number), in this case it is 876 (GM Island).
4. - the map file name - this just refers to your file names, so if I decide to call it GmIsland all the files will have to named that way - GmIsland_1.blp, GmIsland_2.blp...
5. - upper y coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
6. - lower y coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
7. - upper x coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
8. - lower x coordinate of your map (serves coordinates).
9. - has to be -1?
10., 11. - has to be 0?
 
So this was some Dbc stuff. Now let's move to the real map stuff. Obviously what you need to is to create yourself a world map, Skarn has covered this topic some time ago, there is a link to his tutorial mentioned above if you need to create a map I recommend you going there.
But now comes the tidious stuff. In order to make your map working you have to divide it into 12 256x256 images and name them just like this - GmIsland1.blp, GmIsland2.blp, this however, comes for GmIsland map, if you name your map in WorldAreaMap.dbc TelAbim you have to name your files TelAbim1.blp and so on.  When it comes to chronology you have to follow the one shown in the picture down below. So GmIsland1.blp represents sector 1 and so on.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_0720172323.thumb.png....2dd140.png]
 
This is obviously some really boring stuff, but it is essential. In addition, I think it is good for you to know that all the segments and the right (4, 8, 12) and all those on the bottom (9, 10, 11 ,12) have to be transparent and won't take the entire 256x256 area. Skarn has thought of this when making his map templates, so you don't really have to worry about this one.
Now we need to put all the files into a patch, so that the game can loads those. The Dbc stuff is kind of obvious, you put that into DBFilesClient folder, and as for the blp files you have follow this chronology :Interface/WorldMap/GmIsland (Dbc name of your map)/GmIsland1.blp ...
[Image: chronologie.thumb.png.5687d3fc21d0b16754...8d6c78.png]
So once we are done with all of this, we can check the map in-game and see if it works.
[Image: WoWScrnShot_091219_072013.thumb.jpg.f8f5...595df2.jpg]
The maps seems to be working. If you are trying to create a world map for yourself, you should start by taking down the map coordinates (in-game or in the Noggit) and then according to that create the map.
 
I hope this quick tutorial was helpful in some ways, and hopefully I will find myself some more time to extend it one day. Maybe I could cover making a new continent or making a zone clickable on world map.
 
Link to the source patch - https://mega.nz/#!zUpxlYpK!ctrulp0IpFncI8FYAOFsLwm64PPn9lZyzXSQkNaJ7RQ
(Either copy the link with the yellow decription key to your browser, or use the decription key in yellow to acces the file.)
 
 
If you have some questions, or something doesn't seem to be clear, or perhaps doesn't work at all, do not hesitate and write it down, I will try taking a look at it. [Image: smile.png] 
 
Update #1:     December 2 2023 - Some minor tweaks & addition of link to Balkron's WoW Subzone Template Package and video.]]> <![CDATA[[Archive] Custom Static Character Select Screen]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-36.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:31:27 +0000 rektbyfaith]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-36.html Original Post: https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1529-cu...ct-screen/
Hey, I have been around for a while, and thought i'd share a tutorial I made back in 2013. Enjoy- I know it will help one of you out, at least!
 

Objective:*Creating a custom 2D (or 3D if you can model well) Character selection screen.
*
Requirements:*
*
This Download
A good quality image you want to use for background
Photoshop
----
*
Today we will be creating something similar to this:*
[Image: daf55fd27eff4ddd621707f093eda43b.png]
(With your own image of course!)
*
I found that the Wow Credits folder is a VERY nice source for finding nice stock images, since they are all cut up into usually 6-10 pieces. (You will know what i'm talking about in a second)
[Image: 334b3e5f39cee12bc50b0044520d66f5.png]
*
I've extracted the 5.2 and the 5.3 PTR, so I have the Pandaria and the Cataclysm Folder aswell, and for this example, i'll be using a image I found the the Mists of Pandaria folder.
*
Specifically, these:*
*
[Image: 89c9d9e07eb6d36841868a6404b0c338.png]
*
(These are provided in the download above.)
*
*
Now, Let's Get Started!
*
----
*
First open up "Background Tutorial" Folder, and navigate through the folders until you see the "MODELS" Folder.
*
Open this, and you will see two different UI Folder.
*
[Image: 51d726468344cfce8012282461beff78.png]
We will be editing the "UI_PANDAREN" Folder.
*
Do NOT *Edit the "UI_Bloodelf" Folder.
*
Also, please note, that this tutorial will be guiding you through how to change the background for a Bloodelf, but this process can be used for any race, just change the Folder name to the desired race, and just rename the M2 File, and the skin files in it to the desired Race's.
*
*
*
( [Image: 1c7dde8fd7bce7594927a3f28ef20203.png])
*
*
Back on topic:
*
In the "UI_PANDAREN" folder, you will see this:
*
[Image: 7b5b77f2cbafefc86dff02647bec2bdb.png]
*
Convert all the "UI_PANDAREN_BG#" into Png, using the BLPConverter.exe, Then open the PNG images in Photoshop.
*
And then open a new Photoshop file with the dimensions 3000x3000, and background must be set to transparent
*
[Image: cfdd3c42449f28ff088ff0ceb7acc99c.png]
*
Now, I really liked those puzzles where you connected small pieces together to make one big picture.
Yea, you have to do that...
*
[Image: 95f608679fb92319d63b4d20b063b7ef.png]
Until you get...
[Image: 17dddc2ebe173ff0053c362c9bc10d33.png]
*
For this tutorial, i'll use a picture of the World tree to demonstrate how it's done..
*
http://www.wallpea.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/76693.jpg
*
---
*
*
[Image: 73a9ad2fa0145e8a17b399ab19947e65.png]
*
Open the image in a new layer.. and Scale it to the side of the Puzzle combined..
*
You should now have layers that look similar to this:
*
[Image: ff4a35c67c19965e0ba70cf97d4b9a74.png]
Do NOT Merge the puzzle pieces into one layer
*
---
*
[Image: eda10d01383372af8cadf19d57d11d5e.png]
*
Now, I cut up the image into the appropriate sections, and I will now place the Image I want, ontop of this Old puzzle pieces..
*
[Image: 952d3667b9298515a3599ce3ef5e55c7.png]
*
Now Select the top layer of the first of the puzzle pieces and switch layers to the Top right side, While still having the Section selected..
*
Now just paste the section over the original top Left image... and you should get something similar..;
[Image: a1dc056bc4778e361bc618cb3d443586.png]
*
now do this for the rest of them..
*
---
*
I finished, and now I have this..
[Image: 9c9e78a8c65dd9b67f2bddfc3412a295.png]
*
We will now save them all and Convert them back to a BLP format...
*
And we have this...
*[Image: cc7af977937f53b1e3387e4b02db32a2.png]
*
now drag them into your UI_PANDAREN Folder, and replace the old ones.
*
Your folder should look something like this:
*
[Image: f465dd2ff1b02ce42a4c9ff111e5e43c.png]
*
And the Finished Product....
*
(Of course this is a low quality example, Your's should be better..
*
[Image: d548cc68d1ada202f68a1297c789f525.png]
*
*
And this is basically how this works.. Good Luck and stay creative!]]> Original Post: https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1529-cu...ct-screen/
Hey, I have been around for a while, and thought i'd share a tutorial I made back in 2013. Enjoy- I know it will help one of you out, at least!
 

Objective:*Creating a custom 2D (or 3D if you can model well) Character selection screen.
*
Requirements:*
*
This Download
A good quality image you want to use for background
Photoshop
----
*
Today we will be creating something similar to this:*
[Image: daf55fd27eff4ddd621707f093eda43b.png]
(With your own image of course!)
*
I found that the Wow Credits folder is a VERY nice source for finding nice stock images, since they are all cut up into usually 6-10 pieces. (You will know what i'm talking about in a second)
[Image: 334b3e5f39cee12bc50b0044520d66f5.png]
*
I've extracted the 5.2 and the 5.3 PTR, so I have the Pandaria and the Cataclysm Folder aswell, and for this example, i'll be using a image I found the the Mists of Pandaria folder.
*
Specifically, these:*
*
[Image: 89c9d9e07eb6d36841868a6404b0c338.png]
*
(These are provided in the download above.)
*
*
Now, Let's Get Started!
*
----
*
First open up "Background Tutorial" Folder, and navigate through the folders until you see the "MODELS" Folder.
*
Open this, and you will see two different UI Folder.
*
[Image: 51d726468344cfce8012282461beff78.png]
We will be editing the "UI_PANDAREN" Folder.
*
Do NOT *Edit the "UI_Bloodelf" Folder.
*
Also, please note, that this tutorial will be guiding you through how to change the background for a Bloodelf, but this process can be used for any race, just change the Folder name to the desired race, and just rename the M2 File, and the skin files in it to the desired Race's.
*
*
*
( [Image: 1c7dde8fd7bce7594927a3f28ef20203.png])
*
*
Back on topic:
*
In the "UI_PANDAREN" folder, you will see this:
*
[Image: 7b5b77f2cbafefc86dff02647bec2bdb.png]
*
Convert all the "UI_PANDAREN_BG#" into Png, using the BLPConverter.exe, Then open the PNG images in Photoshop.
*
And then open a new Photoshop file with the dimensions 3000x3000, and background must be set to transparent
*
[Image: cfdd3c42449f28ff088ff0ceb7acc99c.png]
*
Now, I really liked those puzzles where you connected small pieces together to make one big picture.
Yea, you have to do that...
*
[Image: 95f608679fb92319d63b4d20b063b7ef.png]
Until you get...
[Image: 17dddc2ebe173ff0053c362c9bc10d33.png]
*
For this tutorial, i'll use a picture of the World tree to demonstrate how it's done..
*
http://www.wallpea.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/76693.jpg
*
---
*
*
[Image: 73a9ad2fa0145e8a17b399ab19947e65.png]
*
Open the image in a new layer.. and Scale it to the side of the Puzzle combined..
*
You should now have layers that look similar to this:
*
[Image: ff4a35c67c19965e0ba70cf97d4b9a74.png]
Do NOT Merge the puzzle pieces into one layer
*
---
*
[Image: eda10d01383372af8cadf19d57d11d5e.png]
*
Now, I cut up the image into the appropriate sections, and I will now place the Image I want, ontop of this Old puzzle pieces..
*
[Image: 952d3667b9298515a3599ce3ef5e55c7.png]
*
Now Select the top layer of the first of the puzzle pieces and switch layers to the Top right side, While still having the Section selected..
*
Now just paste the section over the original top Left image... and you should get something similar..;
[Image: a1dc056bc4778e361bc618cb3d443586.png]
*
now do this for the rest of them..
*
---
*
I finished, and now I have this..
[Image: 9c9e78a8c65dd9b67f2bddfc3412a295.png]
*
We will now save them all and Convert them back to a BLP format...
*
And we have this...
*[Image: cc7af977937f53b1e3387e4b02db32a2.png]
*
now drag them into your UI_PANDAREN Folder, and replace the old ones.
*
Your folder should look something like this:
*
[Image: f465dd2ff1b02ce42a4c9ff111e5e43c.png]
*
And the Finished Product....
*
(Of course this is a low quality example, Your's should be better..
*
[Image: d548cc68d1ada202f68a1297c789f525.png]
*
*
And this is basically how this works.. Good Luck and stay creative!]]> <![CDATA[[Archive] World Map Design. Continents.]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-35.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:30:53 +0000 rektbyfaith]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-35.html https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1494-wo...ontinents/
Introduction
Difficulty: Relatively easy
Estimated time: 30 min - 1.5 h.
Requires: Adobe Photoshop, MapTemplate.psd.
[Image: MapTemplate.thumb.png.0f461e33a72bae141e...b8d26e.png]
Here is the example map that I am going to use as an example for the tutorial. The shape of the continent belongs to one Russian Minecraft project (Medieval Minecraft) and represents their world Asteros. I was too lazy to make something up on my own, so I decided to take this shape. I made this map in about one hour using a graphic tablet (can be also done without it), so it is not that complicated as it may look like. 
I created a new version of MapTemplate.psd based on the old one by Soldan and using the new WoW worldmap assets provided by Vellear. So, let's begin! [Image: cool.png]
[b]Creation process[/b]
Step 1. Getting the shape.
Launch your Photoshop and open MapTemplate.psd. Choose the Ocean layer you prefer and make it visible (it may be with or without watermarks, I used the one without watermarks). 
Select the ground layer without making it visible. Now use the Lasso Tool (L) to paint the shape of your continent. You can also do it in many other ways, but the main point is to get a properly shaped selection on your canvas. 
[Image: Clip2net_151223221813.thumb.png.dcd739ca...3edc30.png]
Now switch to Rectangular Marquee Tool (M) and right-click somewhere on the selected space. In the context menu choose "Layer Via Copy". 
[Image: Clip2net_151223221904.thumb.png.41d3d001...93ffcd.png]Now you will get the continent shape displayed on a new layer. It may look a little unsatisfactory (such as having a lot of rubbish around, weird shapes and so on), so you can clean it and master the shape using Eraser tool (E).
[Image: Clip2net_151223221956.thumb.png.2ffc30a1...26b096.png]
Here is what I got after cleaning and working on the shape:
[Image: Clip2net_151223232244.thumb.png.fe39fba8...cd9651.png]
Step 2. Adding details.
Now pic up small radius [b]hard [/b]brush and use Eraser Tool to paint small rivers, lakes and other details involving the landscape. It is important to use hard brush because soft ones make bigger borders around themselves, so it does not look that good. For this task graphic tablet with pressure sensivity saves tons of time. Here is the result:
[Image: Clip2net_151223233348.thumb.png.5dcb5bb5...12e6ff.png]
Now it is time to add some mountains to your continent. Select the layer with the mountain pattern and scale it to fit the size of your continent. You can reduce layer trasparency to see the continent shape through it, so you can decide the average size of the mountains. 
[Image: Clip2net_151223234016.thumb.png.5f25e05c...da3fe3.png]
Switch back to your continent layer and right click on it, choose "Select pixels". This will select your continent again.
Get back to the mountain layer and press "Ctrl + Shift + I" in order to reverse the selection. Press delete. Now you have your continent entirely filled with mountains pattern.
[Image: Clip2net_151223234040.thumb.png.c24a12c2...5d6fe1.png]
Use soft brush and Eraser Tool to get rid of the unnecessary mountains and blend them with the ground. You can also make a copy of the original mountain pattern and cut some bigger mountains from there. Be creative to make something interesting. Here is what I got very quickly.
[Image: Clip2net_151223235441.thumb.png.a7e31210...548722.png]
Let's finish the shore lines now when the mountains are done. Switch to your continent layer and select its pixels. Go to Selection - Modify - Expand and enter some value like 10 or 12. The space between expanded selection and your continent is going to be your shoreline (water shelf). 
[Image: Clip2net_151223235637.thumb.png.88d5e632...c228a3.png]
It should look somewhat this way:
[Image: Clip2net_151223235706.thumb.png.6d1d6659...fa4d92.png]
Choose the Coast Line layer, select Rectangular Marquee Tool, right-click on selection and choose "Layer Via Copy" in the context menu. Now you will have your shore lines, though they would not look blizzlike. In order to fix that we need to change layer blending settings.
[Image: Clip2net_151223235736.thumb.png.d74ce563...5550ef.png]So, double click on the little icon representing the layer in the layer manager. Set a check box to "Inner Glow" and choose the appropriate color.
[Image: Clip2net_151224000056.thumb.png.906dfb20...665ef0.png]
Now it is time to get some decorative lines, representing the sea waves or whatever Blizzard thinks they do. They really add much style to the map. Make the Sea Lines layer visible, select continent pixels, get back to lines layer and press "Delete".
[Image: Clip2net_151224000245.thumb.png.25e6bddc...80971c.png]
Now remove the unnecessary lines all over your map using soft brush and Eraser Tool. You can also slightly increase the opacity of the layer as the default one is not on max. It will get more of a Blizzlike feeling.
[Image: Clip2net_151224000639.thumb.png.dc1a34f4...4789db.png]
Step 3. Coloring the map.
This is basically all you need to do to get a Blizzlike continent. Though, as we are modders, we should improve something, not simply replicate what Blizzard do to their continents. Let's make the map more interesting by coloring different climate zones or something like that. In general, let's go from the boring parchment color theme to something more colorful.
Make a backup of the continent and mountain layers. Set the brush mode to "Overlay". Now use soft brush and Brush Tool (B) to paint colors on the ground. Then do the same with the mountains if necessary. That's all. Don't hesitate to leave feedback about my tutorial in the comments [Image: wink.png]
[Image: MapTemplate.thumb.png.0f461e33a72bae141e...b8d26e.png]]]> https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1494-wo...ontinents/
Introduction
Difficulty: Relatively easy
Estimated time: 30 min - 1.5 h.
Requires: Adobe Photoshop, MapTemplate.psd.
[Image: MapTemplate.thumb.png.0f461e33a72bae141e...b8d26e.png]
Here is the example map that I am going to use as an example for the tutorial. The shape of the continent belongs to one Russian Minecraft project (Medieval Minecraft) and represents their world Asteros. I was too lazy to make something up on my own, so I decided to take this shape. I made this map in about one hour using a graphic tablet (can be also done without it), so it is not that complicated as it may look like. 
I created a new version of MapTemplate.psd based on the old one by Soldan and using the new WoW worldmap assets provided by Vellear. So, let's begin! [Image: cool.png]
[b]Creation process[/b]
Step 1. Getting the shape.
Launch your Photoshop and open MapTemplate.psd. Choose the Ocean layer you prefer and make it visible (it may be with or without watermarks, I used the one without watermarks). 
Select the ground layer without making it visible. Now use the Lasso Tool (L) to paint the shape of your continent. You can also do it in many other ways, but the main point is to get a properly shaped selection on your canvas. 
[Image: Clip2net_151223221813.thumb.png.dcd739ca...3edc30.png]
Now switch to Rectangular Marquee Tool (M) and right-click somewhere on the selected space. In the context menu choose "Layer Via Copy". 
[Image: Clip2net_151223221904.thumb.png.41d3d001...93ffcd.png]Now you will get the continent shape displayed on a new layer. It may look a little unsatisfactory (such as having a lot of rubbish around, weird shapes and so on), so you can clean it and master the shape using Eraser tool (E).
[Image: Clip2net_151223221956.thumb.png.2ffc30a1...26b096.png]
Here is what I got after cleaning and working on the shape:
[Image: Clip2net_151223232244.thumb.png.fe39fba8...cd9651.png]
Step 2. Adding details.
Now pic up small radius [b]hard [/b]brush and use Eraser Tool to paint small rivers, lakes and other details involving the landscape. It is important to use hard brush because soft ones make bigger borders around themselves, so it does not look that good. For this task graphic tablet with pressure sensivity saves tons of time. Here is the result:
[Image: Clip2net_151223233348.thumb.png.5dcb5bb5...12e6ff.png]
Now it is time to add some mountains to your continent. Select the layer with the mountain pattern and scale it to fit the size of your continent. You can reduce layer trasparency to see the continent shape through it, so you can decide the average size of the mountains. 
[Image: Clip2net_151223234016.thumb.png.5f25e05c...da3fe3.png]
Switch back to your continent layer and right click on it, choose "Select pixels". This will select your continent again.
Get back to the mountain layer and press "Ctrl + Shift + I" in order to reverse the selection. Press delete. Now you have your continent entirely filled with mountains pattern.
[Image: Clip2net_151223234040.thumb.png.c24a12c2...5d6fe1.png]
Use soft brush and Eraser Tool to get rid of the unnecessary mountains and blend them with the ground. You can also make a copy of the original mountain pattern and cut some bigger mountains from there. Be creative to make something interesting. Here is what I got very quickly.
[Image: Clip2net_151223235441.thumb.png.a7e31210...548722.png]
Let's finish the shore lines now when the mountains are done. Switch to your continent layer and select its pixels. Go to Selection - Modify - Expand and enter some value like 10 or 12. The space between expanded selection and your continent is going to be your shoreline (water shelf). 
[Image: Clip2net_151223235637.thumb.png.88d5e632...c228a3.png]
It should look somewhat this way:
[Image: Clip2net_151223235706.thumb.png.6d1d6659...fa4d92.png]
Choose the Coast Line layer, select Rectangular Marquee Tool, right-click on selection and choose "Layer Via Copy" in the context menu. Now you will have your shore lines, though they would not look blizzlike. In order to fix that we need to change layer blending settings.
[Image: Clip2net_151223235736.thumb.png.d74ce563...5550ef.png]So, double click on the little icon representing the layer in the layer manager. Set a check box to "Inner Glow" and choose the appropriate color.
[Image: Clip2net_151224000056.thumb.png.906dfb20...665ef0.png]
Now it is time to get some decorative lines, representing the sea waves or whatever Blizzard thinks they do. They really add much style to the map. Make the Sea Lines layer visible, select continent pixels, get back to lines layer and press "Delete".
[Image: Clip2net_151224000245.thumb.png.25e6bddc...80971c.png]
Now remove the unnecessary lines all over your map using soft brush and Eraser Tool. You can also slightly increase the opacity of the layer as the default one is not on max. It will get more of a Blizzlike feeling.
[Image: Clip2net_151224000639.thumb.png.dc1a34f4...4789db.png]
Step 3. Coloring the map.
This is basically all you need to do to get a Blizzlike continent. Though, as we are modders, we should improve something, not simply replicate what Blizzard do to their continents. Let's make the map more interesting by coloring different climate zones or something like that. In general, let's go from the boring parchment color theme to something more colorful.
Make a backup of the continent and mountain layers. Set the brush mode to "Overlay". Now use soft brush and Brush Tool (B) to paint colors on the ground. Then do the same with the mountains if necessary. That's all. Don't hesitate to leave feedback about my tutorial in the comments [Image: wink.png]
[Image: MapTemplate.thumb.png.0f461e33a72bae141e...b8d26e.png]]]> <![CDATA[[Archive] How to Create GameTips!]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-34.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:30:25 +0000 rektbyfaith]]> https://elijahketchersid.com/forums/thread-34.html Original Post: https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1470-ho...-gametips/


Today, we'll learn how to do this : http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2010/august/load_kalimdor.jpg
Yes, it's a Gametip, maybe later I'll teach you about loadingscreens, who knows [Image: wink.png] ?
[b]Summary[/b]
  • Required tools
  • Gametips.dbc editing
  • Patch creation
  • Ingame result
  • Bonus
[b]Looks like it's time to gear up ![/b]
- Gametips.dbc
- My DbcEditor
- MPQ Editor
- Your WoW client
[b]I say a little tip for youuu... ♫[/b]
Open Gametip.dbc
Quick explanation :
First column : Tips ID
Second column : Tip content
Third column : dunno [Image: troll.png]
Information : My client is frFR, so my tips are written in French, don't worry, except the text, the concept is the same !
[Image: 70350988.jpg]
Create your new line, here is my example :
1 : ID, must be unique, mine is 510.
2 : |cffffd100Astuce :|r : It means the word "Astuce" (means trick) will be colored in Gold. I call the color through |cffffd100 and I close my color by |r.
After, here's my text :
Quote:[size=1]  Quote[/size]
Le seul moyen de devenir l'ami de Hyakkimaru c'est de lui payer une pinte !
Result :
[Image: 77375573.jpg]
We are finished !
Next ! To the patch !
[b]But... Where in my patch ?![/b]
I assume you know how to create a MPQ patch. So, open your MPQ with MPQ Editor !
If they don't exist, create this folder at the root :
DBFilesClient
I don't know if it's necessary but don't hesitate to put your dbc in serverside.
Next !
[b]Show me ! Show me ! Show me ![/b]
Apparently, it works  [Image: smile.png]
[Image: 45469801.jpg]
This tutorial is finished, but I give you one more advice !
[b]The show must go on[/b]
"Hyakki-master, your gold is terrible ! I want an other color !"
An other color ? OK ! Here's your gift !
 
   #define MSG_COLOR_ALICEBLUE            "|cFFF0F8FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ANTIQUEWHITE         "|cFFFAEBD7"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AQUA                 "|cFF00FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AQUAMARINE           "|cFF7FFFD4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AZURE                "|cFFF0FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BEIGE                "|cFFF5F5DC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BISQUE               "|cFFFFE4C4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLACK                "|cFF000000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLANCHEDALMOND       "|cFFFFEBCD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLUE                 "|cFF0000FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLUEVIOLET           "|cFF8A2BE2"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BROWN                "|cFFA52A2A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BURLYWOOD            "|cFFDEB887"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CADETBLUE            "|cFF5F9EA0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CHARTREUSE           "|cFF7FFF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CHOCOLATE            "|cFFD2691E"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORAL                "|cFFFF7F50"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORNFLOWERBLUE       "|cFF6495ED"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORNSILK             "|cFFFFF8DC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CRIMSON              "|cFFDC143C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CYAN                 "|cFF00FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKBLUE             "|cFF00008B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKCYAN             "|cFF008B8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGOLDENROD        "|cFFB8860B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGRAY             "|cFFA9A9A9"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGREEN            "|cFF006400"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKKHAKI            "|cFFBDB76B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKMAGENTA          "|cFF8B008B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKOLIVEGREEN       "|cFF556B2F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKORANGE           "|cFFFF8C00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKORCHID           "|cFF9932CC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKRED              "|cFF8B0000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSALMON           "|cFFE9967A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSEAGREEN         "|cFF8FBC8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSLATEBLUE        "|cFF483D8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSLATEGRAY        "|cFF2F4F4F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKTURQUOISE        "|cFF00CED1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKVIOLET           "|cFF9400D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DEEPPINK             "|cFFFF1493"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DEEPSKYBLUE          "|cFF00BFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DIMGRAY              "|cFF696969"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DODGERBLUE           "|cFF1E90FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FIREBRICK            "|cFFB22222"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FLORALWHITE          "|cFFFFFAF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FORESTGREEN          "|cFF228B22"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FUCHSIA              "|cFFFF00FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GAINSBORO            "|cFFDCDCDC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GHOSTWHITE           "|cFFF8F8FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GOLD                 "|cFFFFD700"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GOLDENROD            "|cFFDAA520"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GRAY                 "|cFF808080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GREEN                "|cFF008000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GREENYELLOW          "|cFFADFF2F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_HONEYDEW             "|cFFF0FFF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_HOTPINK              "|cFFFF69B4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_INDIANRED            "|cFFCD5C5C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_INDIGO               "|cFF4B0082"
   #define MSG_COLOR_IVORY                "|cFFFFFFF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_KHAKI                "|cFFF0E68C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAVENDER             "|cFFE6E6FA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAVENDERBLUSH        "|cFFFFF0F5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAWNGREEN            "|cFF7CFC00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LEMONCHIFFON         "|cFFFFFACD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTBLUE            "|cFFADD8E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTCORAL           "|cFFF08080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTCYAN            "|cFFE0FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTGRAY            "|cFFD3D3D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTGREEN           "|cFF90EE90"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTPINK            "|cFFFFB6C1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTRED             "|cFFFF6060"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSALMON          "|cFFFFA07A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSEAGREEN        "|cFF20B2AA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSKYBLUE         "|cFF87CEFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSLATEGRAY       "|cFF778899"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSTEELBLUE       "|cFFB0C4DE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTYELLOW          "|cFFFFFFE0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIME                 "|cFF00FF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIMEGREEN            "|cFF32CD32"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LINEN                "|cFFFAF0E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MAGENTA              "|cFFFF00FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MAROON               "|cFF800000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMAQUAMARINE     "|cFF66CDAA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMBLUE           "|cFF0000CD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMORCHID         "|cFFBA55D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMPURPLE         "|cFF9370DB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSEAGREEN       "|cFF3CB371"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSLATEBLUE      "|cFF7B68EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSPRINGGREEN    "|cFF00FA9A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMTURQUOISE      "|cFF48D1CC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMVIOLETRED      "|cFFC71585"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MIDNIGHTBLUE         "|cFF191970"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MINTCREAM            "|cFFF5FFFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MISTYROSE            "|cFFFFE4E1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MOCCASIN             "|cFFFFE4B5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_NAVAJOWHITE          "|cFFFFDEAD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_NAVY                 "|cFF000080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLDLACE              "|cFFFDF5E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLIVE                "|cFF808000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLIVEDRAB            "|cFF6B8E23"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORANGE               "|cFFFFA500"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORANGERED            "|cFFFF4500"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORCHID               "|cFFDA70D6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEGOLDENROD        "|cFFEEE8AA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEGREEN            "|cFF98FB98"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALETURQUOISE        "|cFFAFEEEE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEVIOLETRED        "|cFFDB7093"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PAPAYAWHIP           "|cFFFFEFD5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PEACHPUFF            "|cFFFFDAB9"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PERU                 "|cFFCD853F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PINK                 "|cFFFFC0CB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PLUM                 "|cFFDDA0DD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_POWDERBLUE           "|cFFB0E0E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PURPLE               "|cFF800080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_RED                  "|cFFFF0000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ROSYBROWN            "|cFFBC8F8F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ROYALBLUE            "|cFF4169E1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SADDLEBROWN          "|cFF8B4513"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SALMON               "|cFFFA8072"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SANDYBROWN           "|cFFF4A460"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SEAGREEN             "|cFF2E8B57"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SEASHELL             "|cFFFFF5EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SIENNA               "|cFFA0522D"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SILVER               "|cFFC0C0C0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SKYBLUE              "|cFF87CEEB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SLATEBLUE            "|cFF6A5ACD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SLATEGRAY            "|cFF708090"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SNOW                 "|cFFFFFAFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SPRINGGREEN          "|cFF00FF7F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_STEELBLUE            "|cFF4682B4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TAN                  "|cFFD2B48C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TEAL                 "|cFF008080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_THISTLE              "|cFFD8BFD8"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TOMATO               "|cFFFF6347"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TRANSPARENT          "|c00FFFFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TURQUOISE            "|cFF40E0D0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_VIOLET               "|cFFEE82EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHEAT                "|cFFF5DEB3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHITE                "|cFFFFFFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHITESMOKE           "|cFFF5F5F5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_YELLOW               "|cFFFFFF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_YELLOWGREEN          "|cFF9ACD32"
Have fun !
Don't hesitate to show your tips ! It could be fun [Image: biggrin.png] !]]> Original Post: https://www.wowmodding.net/topic/1470-ho...-gametips/


Today, we'll learn how to do this : http://static.mmo-champion.com/mmoc/images/news/2010/august/load_kalimdor.jpg
Yes, it's a Gametip, maybe later I'll teach you about loadingscreens, who knows [Image: wink.png] ?
[b]Summary[/b]
  • Required tools
  • Gametips.dbc editing
  • Patch creation
  • Ingame result
  • Bonus
[b]Looks like it's time to gear up ![/b]
- Gametips.dbc
- My DbcEditor
- MPQ Editor
- Your WoW client
[b]I say a little tip for youuu... ♫[/b]
Open Gametip.dbc
Quick explanation :
First column : Tips ID
Second column : Tip content
Third column : dunno [Image: troll.png]
Information : My client is frFR, so my tips are written in French, don't worry, except the text, the concept is the same !
[Image: 70350988.jpg]
Create your new line, here is my example :
1 : ID, must be unique, mine is 510.
2 : |cffffd100Astuce :|r : It means the word "Astuce" (means trick) will be colored in Gold. I call the color through |cffffd100 and I close my color by |r.
After, here's my text :
Quote:[size=1]  Quote[/size]
Le seul moyen de devenir l'ami de Hyakkimaru c'est de lui payer une pinte !
Result :
[Image: 77375573.jpg]
We are finished !
Next ! To the patch !
[b]But... Where in my patch ?![/b]
I assume you know how to create a MPQ patch. So, open your MPQ with MPQ Editor !
If they don't exist, create this folder at the root :
DBFilesClient
I don't know if it's necessary but don't hesitate to put your dbc in serverside.
Next !
[b]Show me ! Show me ! Show me ![/b]
Apparently, it works  [Image: smile.png]
[Image: 45469801.jpg]
This tutorial is finished, but I give you one more advice !
[b]The show must go on[/b]
"Hyakki-master, your gold is terrible ! I want an other color !"
An other color ? OK ! Here's your gift !
 
   #define MSG_COLOR_ALICEBLUE            "|cFFF0F8FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ANTIQUEWHITE         "|cFFFAEBD7"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AQUA                 "|cFF00FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AQUAMARINE           "|cFF7FFFD4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_AZURE                "|cFFF0FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BEIGE                "|cFFF5F5DC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BISQUE               "|cFFFFE4C4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLACK                "|cFF000000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLANCHEDALMOND       "|cFFFFEBCD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLUE                 "|cFF0000FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BLUEVIOLET           "|cFF8A2BE2"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BROWN                "|cFFA52A2A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_BURLYWOOD            "|cFFDEB887"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CADETBLUE            "|cFF5F9EA0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CHARTREUSE           "|cFF7FFF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CHOCOLATE            "|cFFD2691E"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORAL                "|cFFFF7F50"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORNFLOWERBLUE       "|cFF6495ED"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CORNSILK             "|cFFFFF8DC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CRIMSON              "|cFFDC143C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_CYAN                 "|cFF00FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKBLUE             "|cFF00008B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKCYAN             "|cFF008B8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGOLDENROD        "|cFFB8860B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGRAY             "|cFFA9A9A9"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKGREEN            "|cFF006400"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKKHAKI            "|cFFBDB76B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKMAGENTA          "|cFF8B008B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKOLIVEGREEN       "|cFF556B2F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKORANGE           "|cFFFF8C00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKORCHID           "|cFF9932CC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKRED              "|cFF8B0000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSALMON           "|cFFE9967A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSEAGREEN         "|cFF8FBC8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSLATEBLUE        "|cFF483D8B"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKSLATEGRAY        "|cFF2F4F4F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKTURQUOISE        "|cFF00CED1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DARKVIOLET           "|cFF9400D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DEEPPINK             "|cFFFF1493"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DEEPSKYBLUE          "|cFF00BFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DIMGRAY              "|cFF696969"
   #define MSG_COLOR_DODGERBLUE           "|cFF1E90FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FIREBRICK            "|cFFB22222"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FLORALWHITE          "|cFFFFFAF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FORESTGREEN          "|cFF228B22"
   #define MSG_COLOR_FUCHSIA              "|cFFFF00FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GAINSBORO            "|cFFDCDCDC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GHOSTWHITE           "|cFFF8F8FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GOLD                 "|cFFFFD700"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GOLDENROD            "|cFFDAA520"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GRAY                 "|cFF808080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GREEN                "|cFF008000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_GREENYELLOW          "|cFFADFF2F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_HONEYDEW             "|cFFF0FFF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_HOTPINK              "|cFFFF69B4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_INDIANRED            "|cFFCD5C5C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_INDIGO               "|cFF4B0082"
   #define MSG_COLOR_IVORY                "|cFFFFFFF0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_KHAKI                "|cFFF0E68C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAVENDER             "|cFFE6E6FA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAVENDERBLUSH        "|cFFFFF0F5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LAWNGREEN            "|cFF7CFC00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LEMONCHIFFON         "|cFFFFFACD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTBLUE            "|cFFADD8E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTCORAL           "|cFFF08080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTCYAN            "|cFFE0FFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTGRAY            "|cFFD3D3D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTGREEN           "|cFF90EE90"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTPINK            "|cFFFFB6C1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTRED             "|cFFFF6060"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSALMON          "|cFFFFA07A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSEAGREEN        "|cFF20B2AA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSKYBLUE         "|cFF87CEFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSLATEGRAY       "|cFF778899"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTSTEELBLUE       "|cFFB0C4DE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIGHTYELLOW          "|cFFFFFFE0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIME                 "|cFF00FF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LIMEGREEN            "|cFF32CD32"
   #define MSG_COLOR_LINEN                "|cFFFAF0E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MAGENTA              "|cFFFF00FF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MAROON               "|cFF800000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMAQUAMARINE     "|cFF66CDAA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMBLUE           "|cFF0000CD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMORCHID         "|cFFBA55D3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMPURPLE         "|cFF9370DB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSEAGREEN       "|cFF3CB371"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSLATEBLUE      "|cFF7B68EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMSPRINGGREEN    "|cFF00FA9A"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMTURQUOISE      "|cFF48D1CC"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MEDIUMVIOLETRED      "|cFFC71585"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MIDNIGHTBLUE         "|cFF191970"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MINTCREAM            "|cFFF5FFFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MISTYROSE            "|cFFFFE4E1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_MOCCASIN             "|cFFFFE4B5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_NAVAJOWHITE          "|cFFFFDEAD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_NAVY                 "|cFF000080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLDLACE              "|cFFFDF5E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLIVE                "|cFF808000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_OLIVEDRAB            "|cFF6B8E23"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORANGE               "|cFFFFA500"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORANGERED            "|cFFFF4500"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ORCHID               "|cFFDA70D6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEGOLDENROD        "|cFFEEE8AA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEGREEN            "|cFF98FB98"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALETURQUOISE        "|cFFAFEEEE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PALEVIOLETRED        "|cFFDB7093"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PAPAYAWHIP           "|cFFFFEFD5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PEACHPUFF            "|cFFFFDAB9"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PERU                 "|cFFCD853F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PINK                 "|cFFFFC0CB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PLUM                 "|cFFDDA0DD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_POWDERBLUE           "|cFFB0E0E6"
   #define MSG_COLOR_PURPLE               "|cFF800080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_RED                  "|cFFFF0000"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ROSYBROWN            "|cFFBC8F8F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_ROYALBLUE            "|cFF4169E1"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SADDLEBROWN          "|cFF8B4513"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SALMON               "|cFFFA8072"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SANDYBROWN           "|cFFF4A460"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SEAGREEN             "|cFF2E8B57"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SEASHELL             "|cFFFFF5EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SIENNA               "|cFFA0522D"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SILVER               "|cFFC0C0C0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SKYBLUE              "|cFF87CEEB"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SLATEBLUE            "|cFF6A5ACD"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SLATEGRAY            "|cFF708090"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SNOW                 "|cFFFFFAFA"
   #define MSG_COLOR_SPRINGGREEN          "|cFF00FF7F"
   #define MSG_COLOR_STEELBLUE            "|cFF4682B4"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TAN                  "|cFFD2B48C"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TEAL                 "|cFF008080"
   #define MSG_COLOR_THISTLE              "|cFFD8BFD8"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TOMATO               "|cFFFF6347"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TRANSPARENT          "|c00FFFFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_TURQUOISE            "|cFF40E0D0"
   #define MSG_COLOR_VIOLET               "|cFFEE82EE"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHEAT                "|cFFF5DEB3"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHITE                "|cFFFFFFFF"
   #define MSG_COLOR_WHITESMOKE           "|cFFF5F5F5"
   #define MSG_COLOR_YELLOW               "|cFFFFFF00"
   #define MSG_COLOR_YELLOWGREEN          "|cFF9ACD32"
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