Custom sounds for the character may also be provided if specified in the S_SKIN lump.Ī common problem with creating custom characters is figuring out how to order all the contents of a custom character inside the WAD or PK3 file. Miscellaneous graphics are usually also provided for the HUD and for the character's entry in the character select screen. Further details are covered in the Character select chapter of the tutorial. If the character is not meant to be used in Single Player, this component can be left out. If you are using a PK3 file, it must be stored in the SOC/ folder. If you are using a WAD file, the SOC lump's name must begin with SOC_ or must be MAINCFG or OBJCTCFG. Like any SOC block, it must be stored in a SOC lump.
You need the following things to create your own custom character with: