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=Tutorials=
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This page lists a large amount of tutorials, most of which are community-made.
  
This page lists a large amount of tutorials, most of which are community-made. Feel free to check them out and see if they can teach you something. If you've made a tutorial and wish to add it to this page, you can do so by editing it to the right. Just try to keep to the same format as the rest of the page.
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Don't know where to start? Check out [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIYfl4qBRihBjRpmQL-izQ4xdAtLblU36 Mudbill's video tutorial series].
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{{tip|If you can't find a tutorial for what you need, make sure to check the [[HPL2/Tools#Editors|Editor documentation]] and [[HPL2/TDD#Documentation|Engine documentation]]. An example of this would be the Particle Editor.}}
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==Text tutorials==
  
 
===Level Editor===
 
===Level Editor===
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - The minimum required to get a level that can load.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - The minimum required to get a level that can load.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_2|Tutorial 2]] - Placement of lights and advanced setup of lights.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_2|Tutorial 2]] - Placement of lights and advanced setup of lights.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_3|Tutorial 3]] - How to make an outdoor environment - ''By Darkfire''
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_3|Tutorial 3]] - How to make an outdoor environment. There's a [[Hpl2:Tutorials:level_editor:outdoors|newer version of i]]t available.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_4|Tutorial 4]] - Explains how to make water.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_4|Tutorial 4]] - Explains how to make water.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_5|Tutorial 5]] - Prop dimensions and detailing your map.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:tutorial_5|Tutorial 5]] - Prop dimensions and detailing your map.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:level_editor_101|Level Editor 101]] - All the basics and some more advanced techniques.
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*[[Hpl2:Tutorials:level editor:tutorial 6|Tutorial 6]] - ???????
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Skyboxes|Tutorial 7]] - Making skyboxes for HPL2
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Level Design]] - Using all of the basic techniques to achieve good effects
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:level_editor_101|Level Editor 101]] - All the basics and some more advanced techniques.
  
 
===Model Editor===
 
===Model Editor===
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:tutorial_1|Basic tutorial]] - The minimum required to load a model as an entity with collision and game properties.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:tutorial_1|Basic tutorial]] - The minimum required to load a model as an entity with collision and game properties.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:tutorial_2|Creating Ragdoll Entities]] - How to create full physics-based entities.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:tutorial_2|Creating Ragdoll Entities]] - How to create full physics-based entities.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:static_objects_jenniferorange|Making Items Static]] - How to change an items' properties to static.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:model_editor:static_objects_jenniferorange|Making Items Static]] - How to change an items' properties to static.
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Coin_chests | Coin chests]] - How to create chests that can be only opened with coins.
  
===Particle Editor===
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===Material Editor===
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:particle_editor:tutorial_1|Creating Particles]] - A guide on all the functions in the particle editor and what they do'''.'''
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:material_editor:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - Basic materials and their properties.
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*[[Hpl2:Tutorials:material editor:creating mirrors|Creating mirrors]] - make reflective surfaces using water materials
  
===Material Editor===
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===Game files===
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:material_editor:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - Basic materials and their properties.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:CustomSounds|How to create Custom Sounds]] - Teaches how to create custom sounds for your custom story.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:howtomakenotes|How to Create Notes and Journal Entries]] - Explains how to make journal entries and place them in a map
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Porting MFP Assets|Porting MFP Assets]] - explains how to copy assets from MFP to TDD and avoid issues
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Convert HDRI to skyboxes|Convert HDRI to skyboxes]]
  
 
===Scripting tutorials===
 
===Scripting tutorials===
 
General basics:
 
General basics:
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:entihscript_beginner|Newbie's Guide to Scripting]] - A tutorial for those new to scripting, focusing on syntax and a few helpful hints - ''By 'Entih''
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/Scripts/Debugging|Make your set-up comfortable for scripting]]
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - Using a tutorial level, with some objects to make basic scripts.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:entihscript_beginner|Newbie's Guide to Scripting]] - A tutorial for those new to scripting, focusing on syntax and a few helpful hints - ''By 'Entih''
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:messages_jenniferorange|Activating/Using Message Pop-Ups]] - Explains how to activate a message to appear when walking into a script area.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:tutorial_1|Tutorial 1]] - Using a tutorial level, with some objects to make basic scripts.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:messages_jenniferorange|Activating/Using Message Pop-Ups]] - Explains how to activate a message to appear when walking into a script area.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:triggering_monsters_on_entities|Triggering monsters on entities]] - Explains how to trigger an event after picking up an item.
  
 
Door-related script tutorials:
 
Door-related script tutorials:
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:scripting_by_xtron_-_item_that_unlocks_a_door|Item That Unlocks a Door]] - How to make an item that unlocks a certain door.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:scripting_by_xtron_-_item_that_unlocks_a_door|Item That Unlocks a Door]] - How to make an item that unlocks a certain door.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:buttons_that_open_a_door|Buttons that open door]]s - Explains how to make buttons that open doors.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:buttons_that_open_a_door|Buttons that open door]]s - Explains how to make buttons that open doors.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:events|Scary door events]] - Explains how to make scary door events.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:events|Scary door events]] - Explains how to make scary door events.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:crowbartutorialjenniferorange|Using A Crowbar On A Door]] - Explains how to script a crowbar to blow open a door.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:crowbartutorialjenniferorange|Using A Crowbar On A Door]] - Explains how to script a crowbar to blow open a door.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:pushdoorsopen|Push doors open using force]] - Explains how to use Force to open doors and entities.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:adding_messages_to_locked_doors|Adding Messages To Locked Doors]] - Explains how to display a message when a player tries to open a locked door.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:adding_messages_to_locked_doors|Adding Messages To Locked Doors]] - Explains how to display a message when a player tries to open a locked door.
 
  
 
Useful coding practices:
 
Useful coding practices:
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:forloop|The "For" loop]] - Explains how and when to use the "for" loop.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:forloop|The "For" loop]] - Explains how and when to use the "for" loop.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:advancedtimers|Advanced Timers]] - Explains how to use multiple timers in one function.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:advancedtimers|Advanced Timers]] - Explains how to use multiple timers in one function.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:localandglobalvariables|Local and Global Variables]] - Explains what they are and how to use them correctly.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:localandglobalvariables|Local and Global Variables]] - Explains what they are and how to use them correctly.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:sequences|Scripting Sequences]] - Explains how to build simple and easy to use cutscenes, or sequences for your mod.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:sequences|Scripting Sequences]] - Explains how to build simple and easy to use cutscenes, or sequences for your mod.
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Forces and impulses:
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:force|Impulse and forces]] - Explains how to use force and impulse.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:pushdoorsopen|Push doors open using force]] - Explains how to use Force to open doors and entities.
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*[[Hpl2:Tutorials:level_editor:dynamic_curtains|Dynamic curtains]] - Using force to simulate wind
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:disable_gravity_tutorial|"Disable" gravity and make objects float]] - Make entities seem to float using timer functions and forces
  
 
Other:
 
Other:
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:monsterpathnodes|Monster Path Nodes]] - Explains how to set up a monster's path and how to trigger it.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:monsterpathnodes|Monster Path Nodes]] - Explains how to set up a monster's path and how to trigger it.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:force|Impulse and forces]] - Explains how to use the Force and Impulse.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:levers_and_secretshelfs|Levers and secret bookshelves]] - Explains how to make a lever that opens a bookshelf.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:levers_and_secretshelfs|Levers and secret bookshelves]] - Explains how to make a lever that opens a bookshelf.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:scaresbyjenniferorange|Scares]] - Explains in as much detail as possible the multiple scares you can use without having to bring out the monsters.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:triggering_monsters_on_entities|Triggering monsters on entities]] - Explains how to trigger a monster when picking up an entity.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:combininghammerchipperjenniferorange|Combining The Hammer And Chipper]] - Explains how to combine your hammer and chipper in your inventory.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:scaresbyjenniferorange|Scares]] - Explains in as much detail as possible the multiple scares you can use without having to bring out the monsters.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:checkpoints_using_scriptarea_s|Checkpoints using Areas]] - Explains how to make a checkpoint using Areas.
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:level_editor:combininghammerchipperjenniferorange|Combining The Hammer And Chipper]] - Explains how to combine your hammer and chipper in your inventory.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:script:tutorialsformainmenu|How to create your own Main Menu Backgrounds!]] - The usability of Amnesia's .cfg files and its Editors
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:scripting:checkpoints_using_scriptarea_s|Checkpoints using Areas]] - Explains how to make a checkpoint using Areas.
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*[[HPL2/Tutorials/ShowScreenImage()|ShowScreenImage()]] - Some notes about the ShowScreenImage() function new to ATTD in version 1.5 (and also AAMFP).
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:disable_gravity_tutorial|'Disable' gravity and make objects float]] - Using timer functions you can make entities seem to float - ''By 'Frontcannon''
 
  
 
===Modeling===
 
===Modeling===
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:modeling:tutorialoutsource|Modeling tutorial]] - Initially written for outsourcers.
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*[[:hpl2:tutorials:modeling:tutorialoutsource|Modeling tutorial]] - Initially written for outsourcers.
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==Video tutorials==
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<del>Crossed-out videos</del> are unavailable or privated (as of June 2024).
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===Sublists===
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*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIYfl4qBRihBjRpmQL-izQ4xdAtLblU36 Large playlist of video tutorials for beginners and intermediate developers] - ''By Mudbill''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD326789BC99530C8 From Noob to Pro: Amnesia Custom Story Creation Series] - ''By YourComputer''
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===By Khyrpa===
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R2F2eVmJ5k Building and Lighting in The Level Editor]</del>
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ShkLEgGNk Lighting in Level Editor]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8EhP59tmjA Billboards]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKxzoAIK8jA Advanced Candle Light Connecting]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIDCoEZ581Q Wind Scare (Part 1)]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj-NFkIGafI Wind Scare (Part 2)]
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===Various authors===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grr7uipnk0 How To Create a Custom Story] - ''By TheVegaNVega''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGCTwQQSZ0A How To Make Journal Entries/Notes] - ''By RussMoney''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfgFEG4TSCE How To Make Journal Entries/Mementos] - ''By RussMoney''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puIfVx0lslA How To Convert a Custom Story To a Full Conversion] - ''By RussMoney''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKBYVEyw1s How to convert cube map images to DDS format in the GIMP] - ''By YourComputer''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnCAbgTY6d8 Adding Voice to your Diaries] - ''By triadtimes''
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQEdIAZw5gM&feature=plcp&context=C4347014VDvjVQa1PpcFNKLAyG_d-p_QR49e20E_Wo08wpqmVkJz0= How to create a custom main menu background] - ''By CTCommunity''
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*[http://youtu.be/Crx5Qd7AgJ0 Using Prop Force: How Do I Know Which Coordinate To Put My Value In?] - ''By JenniferOrange''
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===By MulleDK19===
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*<del>[http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/Tutorial1.wmv Make a key unlock a specific door]</del>
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*<del>[http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/Tutorial2.wmv How to create and use Areas or Triggers]</del>
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*<del>[http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial1.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 1)]</del>
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*<del>[http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial2.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 2)]</del>
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*<del>[http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial3.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 3)]</del>
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===By Simpanra===
  
=Videos=
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CklTIT2W4g4 How To Make Level Door]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABI7NUqkXW0 How To Get a Key To Unlock a Door]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4WudNebX08 How To Make Water]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESISPLDbMWM How To Make a Custom Story Background]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmIKTH9YRqk How To Make a Functional and Interactable Ladder]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riFwThqQ68k How To Name and Describe Keys]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5x_taEkP8s Simple Script Function]</del>
  
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CklTIT2W4g4 How To Make Level Door] - ''By Simpanra''
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===By Elven===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABI7NUqkXW0 How To Get a Key To Unlock a Door] - B''y Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4WudNebX08 How To Make Water] - ''By Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESISPLDbMWM How To Make a Custom Story Background] - ''By Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmIKTH9YRqk How To Make a Functional and Interactable Ladder] - ''By Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riFwThqQ68k How To Name and Describe Keys] - ''By Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5x_taEkP8s Simple Script Function] - ''By Simpanra''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R2F2eVmJ5k Building and Lighting in The Level Editor] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ShkLEgGNk Lighting in Level Editor] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8EhP59tmjA Billboards] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKxzoAIK8jA Advanced Candle Light Connecting] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIDCoEZ581Q Wind Scare (Part 1)] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj-NFkIGafI Wind Scare (Part 2)] - ''By Khyrpa''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0grr7uipnk0 How To Create a Custom Story] - ''By TheVegaNVega''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGCTwQQSZ0A How To Make Journal Entries/Notes] - ''By RussMoney''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfgFEG4TSCE How To Make Journal Entries/Mementos] - ''By RussMoney''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puIfVx0lslA How To Convert a Custom Story To a Full Conversion] - ''By RussMoney''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKBYVEyw1s How to convert cube map images to DDS format in the GIMP] - ''By YourComputer''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD326789BC99530C8 From Noob to Pro: Amnesia Custom Story Creation Series] - ''By YourComputer''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnCAbgTY6d8 Adding Voice to your Diaries] - ''By triadtimes''
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQEdIAZw5gM&feature=plcp&context=C4347014VDvjVQa1PpcFNKLAyG_d-p_QR49e20E_Wo08wpqmVkJz0= How to create a custom main menu background] - ''By CTCommunity''
 
* [http://youtu.be/Crx5Qd7AgJ0 Using Prop Force: How Do I Know Which Coordinate To Put My Value In?] - ''By JenniferOrange''
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIYfl4qBRihBjRpmQL-izQ4xdAtLblU36 Large playlist of video tutorials for beginners and intermediate developers] - ''By Mudbill''
 
* [http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/Tutorial1.wmv Make a key unlock a specific door] - ''By 'MulleDK19''
 
* [http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/Tutorial2.wmv How to create and use Areas or Triggers] - ''By 'MulleDK19''
 
* [http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial1.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 1)] - ''By 'MulleDK19''
 
* [http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial2.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 2)] - ''By 'MulleDK19''
 
* [http://amnesia.treesoft.dk/tutorials/EditorTutorial3.wmv Using the Level Editor (Part 3)] - ''By 'MulleDK19''
 
  
===Other===
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[http://www.youtube.com/user/elvengames Youtube Channel link]
  
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:tutorialsformainmenu|How to create your own Main Menu Backgrounds!]] - The usability of Amnesia's .cfg files and its Editors - by ''Tonewww''
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGJluxjcGCg Basics of the Basic]</del>
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:howtomakenotes|How to Create Notes and Journal Entries]] - Explains how to make pickup notes and journals for your custom story.
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKJIT05V00Y When is it syntax and when not?]</del>
* [[:hpl2:tutorials:script:page|How to create Custom Sounds]] - Teaches how to create custom sounds for your custom story. - by ''S'tepper321''
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x3mTmvbSmc Make your life easier: Notepad++ with plugin & Debugging]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDhPJByYAec So, how the duckling I install hps support?]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv9GK5Gh4Bw Scripting Functions (intro)]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYPfWC5nCrk Timers]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUjbK_vEhM Piano Scare (Request)]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPaRHHlepKw Adding Credits]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTzWAQJMnz8 Setting up development mode]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idK5VSTqDrs Loopable timers - LIMITED EDITION (Specific amount of times)]</del>
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*<del>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeoDFmcVU8U&feature=youtu.be Hallucination monster scare!]</del>

Latest revision as of 11:42, 7 June 2024

This page lists a large amount of tutorials, most of which are community-made.

Don't know where to start? Check out Mudbill's video tutorial series.

Icon tip.png Tip: If you can't find a tutorial for what you need, make sure to check the Editor documentation and Engine documentation. An example of this would be the Particle Editor.


Text tutorials

Level Editor

Model Editor

Material Editor

Game files

Scripting tutorials

General basics:

Door-related script tutorials:

Useful coding practices:

Forces and impulses:

Other:

Modeling

Video tutorials

Crossed-out videos are unavailable or privated (as of June 2024).

Sublists

By Khyrpa

Various authors

By MulleDK19

By Simpanra

By Elven

Youtube Channel link