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Tutorials

Community-created tutorials and guides for Ship of Harkinian mod development.

Getting Started​

Setup and Environment​

Thebes Beginner Setup Guide

  • Setting up the decomp and basic modding environment
  • Recommended for absolute beginners
  • Uses a newer decomp and Jameriquiah's Fast64
  • https://youtu.be/7nnX7jrC46E
tip

This tutorial sets you up for the actual modeling work covered in the guide below.

Model Creation​

Player Models​

PxExYxTxOxN's Complete Modeling Guide

Converting Static DLs to Rigged Models

Scene Editing​

Scene Mesh Replacement​

A Rough Tutorial on Scene Editing for Ship of Harkinian

Key Concepts:

Scene mesh replacement works mostly like typical DL replacement. The main challenge is finding the individual DLs per scene using the GFX debugger.

Process:

  1. Use the GFX debugger to locate the specific DisplayList you want to replace
  2. Look for the G_MARKER at the top of the DL
    • Example: G_MARKER: scenes/shared/spot01_scene/spot01_room_0DL_009A70
  3. Replace that DL path using your modding tools (like Retro)
note

This only affects the scene mesh, not collision or other scene properties.

Video showing DL location in GFX debugger: [Reference in Discord dump - video demonstrates the process]

Animation​

Animation Editing​

Quick & Dirty Animation Editing Tutorial

Key Points:

  • Export animations using Fast64
  • Edit timing and keyframes
  • Re-import into your mod

Advanced Topics​

Finding Display Lists​

Use the GFX Debugger (built into Ship of Harkinian) to identify the exact path of any DisplayList in the game:

  1. Pause at the frame showing the object/mesh you want to replace
  2. Open the GFX Debugger
  3. Step through commands to find your target
  4. Note the G_MARKER path
  5. Use that path in your replacement mod

Working with Decomp​

Some advanced modding requires working with the game's decompiled source code. While more complex, this allows for:

  • Deep code modifications
  • Custom features and mechanics
  • Understanding game internals
tip

The beginner setup tutorial above covers getting the decomp running. Once comfortable with basic modding, exploring the decomp can unlock new possibilities.

Tips for Learning​

  1. Start Simple - Begin with texture replacements before attempting full models
  2. Follow Along - Watch tutorials with Blender open and follow each step
  3. Ask Questions - The Discord community is helpful; don't hesitate to ask
  4. Reference Examples - Download existing mods and examine their structure
  5. Iterate - Your first model probably won't be perfect; keep practicing
  6. Save Often - Both in Blender and when exporting; crashes can happen
  7. Test Frequently - Load your mod in-game often to catch issues early

Community Support​

Having trouble? Here are your best resources:

Contributing Tutorials​

Created a helpful tutorial? Share it in the Discord mod development channel! The community benefits from shared knowledge.