Modding tools

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Screenshot of the Map Creator

(If you meant Mining Tools, go Here.)

These are the necessary Tools for Modding Lego Rock Raiders, made by RRU members.

Primary Tools

Anyone planning to perform standard Level Modification should be familiar with all the following tools.

The Map Creator

This tool is for editing levels. It replaces the RRU Level Editor. See the Map Creator page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

RRU Level Editor

This tool is for editing levels. See the RRU Level Editor page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

The WAD Tool

This tool is for compiling and recompiling WAD Files. See the Wad Tool page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

The WAD Refinery

A faster yet more specific tool for compiling and recompiling WAD Files. See the Wad Refinery page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

WAD Recycler

A drag-and-drop method for compiling and recompiling WAD Files, meant to replace the The WAD Refinery. See the Wad Recycler page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

The Map Tool

This tool is used for editing individual Map Files. It is a very useful alternative to the RRU Level Editor. See the Map Tool page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.


Other Useful Tools

There are a few other tools available that help with other various aspects modding. More tools can be found here.

PWP Extractor

This tool is similar to the Wad Tool but extracts data files from the Playstation Game for modification. See the PWP Extractor page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

Lego Cfg Modder

This is a little tool that mods the Lego.cfg file for you. See the Cfg Modder page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

Mod Directory

This little tool gives you instructions on how to make certain mods. See the Mod Directory page for more details.

  • You can download the latest version here.

The Goal Encryptor & Decryptor

Created by Cyrem, the Goal Encryptor & Decryptor, once finished and possibly incorporated into the RRU Level Editor, will compile and decompile NPL files to legible text files and back, making Programming Mission Objectives much simpler.

  • You can download the latest version here.

Ae File Editor

The Ae File Editor, created by Addictgamer is a tool that edits certain attributes to various models, contained in the Ae File. See the Ae File Editor page for more details.