Editing .gif files

[Dr.Oogkloot]

Does anyone here know if there's a way to edit civ2 gif files without ruining them and without using Paint Shop Pro? My 30 days have run out and I don't want to buy the program just to make a few simple changes to Civ2 files.

Thanks in advance,

Emperor Oogkloot the Somewhat Acceptable, One-Man Civilization

[WarVoid]

Depending on what version of Civ2 you have the game will recognize the files in bitmap (BMP) versions. So if you open units.gif in Explorer and save it as units.bmp the game will still recognize it, but now you can edit it with paint or other bitmap utility programs.

[Dr.Oogkloot]

I have the Fantastic Worlds version (2.89 or something) and it doesn't accept .bmp files except in scenarios.

[Deathwalker]

Not that I would ever sugest such a thing but unistall PSP and reinstall it, or down load Photoshop for another 30 days.

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[Allard HS]

or set the date back.

[Dr.Oogkloot]

By the way what version(s) of civ2 will recognize bitmap files?

[The ANZAC]

I think FW and MPGE recognize BMPs, but what format (16 color,256 color) I don't know

I think it's 256 with a standard palette.

[SandMonkey]

So how do you replace a with one you get from a webiste? Just be very careful and copy/paste?

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[Dr.Oogkloot]

quote: Originally posted by The ANZAC on 08-01-2000 09:54 AM I think FW and MPGE recognize BMPs, but what format (16 color,256 color) I don't know

I know FW accepts bmp files in scenarios but is there a way to get it to accept bmp files in standard games?

Dr.Oogkloot

[Scouse Gits]

I don't like nuclear war - so I never ever speak to a nation that announces it's building the Manhatten Project - I just send in my vet spies ...

Get PSP!

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[Dr.Oogkloot]

quote: Originally posted by Scouse Gits on 08-09-2000 05:00 AM I don't like nuclear war - so I never ever speak to a nation that announces it's building the Manhatten Project - I just send in my vet spies ...

That does it, Liverpool is going to be toast as soon as I complete the Project...
But seriously, I like a good nuclear war every now and then, as long as you keep it fictional

quote: Get PSP!

As I said it's not worth the money...

Chieftainissimo Oogkloot


[This message has been edited by Dr.Oogkloot (edited August 10, 2000).]