<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>Sins of a Solar Empire Forums » RSS Feed » Sins Modding Pinned Posts</title><link>https://feeds.feedburner.com/Stardock/SinsOfASolarEmpire/pinned/443</link><copyright>© 2006 - 2026 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.</copyright><description>Recent Pinned Posts In Sins Modding</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 9:59:52 AM -0400</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 9:59:52 AM -0400</lastBuildDate><docs>http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html</docs><generator>Stardock Rss Generator v1.0</generator><managingEditor>info@stardock.com</managingEditor><webMaster>kwilas@stardock.com</webMaster><item><author>Zoomba</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/174739</comments><description><![CDATA[  Download the Galaxy Forge Tool           Introduction     Note: Download the example map that accompanies this tutorial  here .   Sins of a Solar Empire is an incredibly robust RT4X strategy game that allows you to grow your empire and conquer the galaxy. Games can last hours, weeks or even months. To start you off, Sins comes with dozens of pre-built maps, 3 sizes of randomized maps and a sophisticated in-game map generator that lets you define virtually every aspect of a map. Set your p...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/174739</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/174739</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 5:04:20 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2016-06-12T05:04:20-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Galaxy Forge - Beginners Guide</title></item><item><author>myfist0</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/376221</comments><description><![CDATA[         Modding         Modding Tools   Modding Basics   Developer EXE&#39;s       Enable Logging      Hardcode Limits      Particle Forge 3      UI - Buttons      UI - Research Button   Sound &amp; Music   Add Races   Add Planets   Skybox/Environment   Create Reference Data        &nbsp;         Modeling         Modeling Tools   XSI Tutorials   Non-Tris and Non-Quads   Create UV Map   Hooking-up Textures       Texturing     2nd Set Materials     Create Tangent Map     Se...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/376221</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/376221</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 3:04:25 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2016-04-11T03:04:25-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>[Tutorials] Modding, Reference Files, Modeling, Texturing &amp; Converting</title></item><item><author>harpo99999</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/378266</comments><description><![CDATA[i got tired of seeing requests for copies of the latest version reference files, even with my textbin gui in the field.  so here is the latest version references   sins 1.191 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  dropbox mirror    entrenchment 1.051    diplomacy 1.011    diplomacy 1.2    diplomacy 1.21    diplomacy 1.3   diplomacy 1.31  dropbox  and  filefactory   &nbsp;diplomacy&nbsp; 1.32  fil...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/378266</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/378266</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 9:48:37 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2016-01-05T09:48:37-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>[reference files] sins 1.193 , entrenchment 1.053 &amp; diplomacy 1.34 rebellion 1.8 now( with the stop game 1.37 trinity refs now</title></item><item><author>GoaFan77</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410160</comments><description><![CDATA[Since I noticed no one has really mapped out and explained all of the developer.exe&#39;s features, I&#39;d thought I&#39;d do it myself. I finished the change galaxy menu today, I&#39;ll add the rest as I have time.  Tested on Diplomacy 1.21/1.31 against normal/hard AI on a 1v1 map. Most remains accurate for Rebellion.    Basic Information     The Developer.exe is a modding tool that can be found in your main Sins of a Solar Empire folder along with the regular game.exe. There is one for ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410160</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410160</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 7:38:08 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2015-02-13T07:38:08-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Annotated Guide to the Developer.exe</title></item><item><author>ZombiesRus5</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/380774</comments><description><![CDATA[ I have a set of eclipse and ant based tools for modding with Sins that others may find useful when validating or building their projects.    Current Downloads  (older downloads:&nbsp; Downloads )&nbsp;   FAQ    System Requirements &nbsp;   Syntax Wiki  - A syntaxual representation of almost all of the Sins editable files.  &nbsp;   How To&#39;s:  How To Install Eclipse     How To Setup Entity Validation Eclipse Plugin &nbsp;(Updated for new preference with v0.6)        Video: H...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/380774</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/380774</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2015 3:15:59 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2015-02-04T03:15:59-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>[Mod Utility] Entity Editor and Validation Tool (Fan made, Supports Rebellion)</title></item><item><author>ZombiesRus5</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/423212</comments><description><![CDATA[  &nbsp;Zombie&#39;s List of mods good enough to EAT!!!     Still not quite finished with my thoughts (hard as they are for a zombie to form). List is no particular oder other than Released and Coming Soon(ish).      Released            Halo: Sins of the Prophets       A Halo mod for the critically acclaimed Sins of a Solar Empire, that aims to capture the fast paced intensity of the Halo series.   &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;      &nbsp;   &nbsp;        &nbsp;        Why you sh...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/423212</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/423212</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2014 5:15:03 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2014-10-18T17:15:03-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Zombie's List of Mods good enough to EAT!!!</title></item><item><author>ImperatorPavel</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/422509</comments><description><![CDATA[I made a list of mods,&nbsp;as well as links to download them.&nbsp; It&#39;s here:   https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=254986dc2ae6afcd&amp;resid=254986DC2AE6AFCD!110&amp;parid=254986DC2AE6AFCD!106&amp;authkey=!AG8hlZdgFj1SZxQ   Anyone can use it, just make sure you mention that the file was created by me.  Note: I decided to do the file by category, and so added a filter.&nbsp; If you know what type of mod you want, click the drop-down arrow in Cell A1, click filter, and checkbox ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/422509</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/422509</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2014 7:28:17 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2014-09-14T07:28:17-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>ImperatorPavel's Definitive List of Sins Mods</title></item><item><author>Volt_Cruelerz</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/455984</comments><description><![CDATA[   Yes, i finally did it. &nbsp;After years of complaining that someone should do it, I went ahead and did it myself.   Summary : An IDE for modding Sins with the express purpose that no modder ever need dirty their hands in the actual ability and buff files again. &nbsp;The IDE takes care of the messiness of the syntax and leaves the modder free to focus on the logic of the buff chain.  &nbsp;  Documentation available on  Google Drive &nbsp;  &nbsp;  Future Release Goals:    group...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/455984</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/455984</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2014 4:18:29 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2014-08-21T16:18:29-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>[Mod Utility] Buff Builder Version 1.0 for Rebellion 1.82</title></item><item><author>KrdaxDrkrun</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410961</comments><description><![CDATA[After several people have asked me about using Particle Forge, I gave both of them an enormous annotated version of the wiki page for it.  I have decided to create a central thread for questions people might have and for this enormous post.  &nbsp;  PARTICLE FORGE ANNOTATED GUIDE:  &nbsp;  I shall start from the beginning, in the off chance that you are doing it wrong.  1, download particle forge from the downloads section on the Sins site. (If you fail this, I will shoot myself)  ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410961</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/410961</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2014 7:57:06 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2014-07-26T19:57:06-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>The Official Particle Forge Help Thread</title></item><item><author>Sinperium</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/419658</comments><description><![CDATA[It's confusing to get started in modding and a lot of forum advice might be dated and incorrect.&nbsp; Just getting started can be disheartening so I thought I'd provide an overview not so much as,  "How to mod"  but more along the line of,  "What's involved and where can I start?" .&nbsp; To that end, here is this post.&nbsp;  I am not responsible for any mental distress or injury that may result from trying to understand modding.&nbsp; Read at your own risk.    REFERENCE FILES &amp; CONVER...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/419658</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/419658</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2013 5:52:37 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2013-11-06T17:52:37-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>AN IDIOT'S GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR SINS MODDING</title></item><item><author>Deceiver_0</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/375280</comments><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;  Hey SOASE fans!  Galaxy Forge has cast a huge shadow on the sins in-game map designer, which many have ignored because its a bit difficult to work with, and takes time to figure out. Galaxy forge is certainly a stronger map designer, but it has a two shortcomings that the in-game designer doesn't. 1) Galaxy forge maps are difficult to distribute to other players because the multiplayer engines (LAN/ICO) have no map downloading feature. 2) While you can set planets to be randomly gene...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/375280</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/375280</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2013 11:08:31 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2013-07-27T12:08:31</pubDateParsed><title>A comprehensive guide to the Sins Map Designer</title></item><item><author>Blair Fraser</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/341490</comments><description><![CDATA[You can find the latest Forge Tools here:  https://www.sinsofasolarempire.com/downloads.aspx .  Available for download are:    Galaxy Forge   - Design your own galaxies. (*included in Forge Tools Bundle and seperately)    Particle Forge   - Design your own particle effects. (*included in Forge Tools Bundle and seperately)    Map Converter   - Created by Ross Placing. Converters one map version to another. Defaults to converting version 2 to version 3.    Developer Exe   - Debugmenu, er...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/341490</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/341490</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:02:24 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2013-01-13T09:02:24</pubDateParsed><title>Forge Tools 3 Released</title></item><item><author>bailknight</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/306405</comments><description><![CDATA[For who want to mod with abilities and buffs I sort every modifiers you can use for sins.  This may help you..I don`t know&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;  Edit - Add research modifier lists Edit - Add constraint, AI define,Triger Type Edit - Add buffOverTimeActionType - Magnetize    Constraint   CanBeCaptured CanBeJumpBlocked CanHaveFighters CanHaveShields CanPhaseDodge (?) CanSpreadWeaponDamage HasAntiMatterPool HasAntiMatterShortage HasEnergyWeapons HasHullDamage HasPhaseMissiles HasPo...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/306405</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/306405</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 9:13:27 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-08-07T21:13:27-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Modifier List - Add constraint, AI define,Trigger Type</title></item><item><author>Craig Fraser</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/411628</comments><description><![CDATA[Have you been playing with Particle Forge for a while and think you have a knack for great particle effects? We are working on a new game, with a more advanced particle system, and we need someone to join the team. &nbsp;Read on...  &nbsp;   Particle Effects Artist &nbsp;- Do you get excited by explosions, heavenly rays of light, fire, smoke, swooshes, spells, lightning, environmental effects, impact bursts and all things that go boom? Are you a self-motivated generalist who enjoys working ...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/411628</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/411628</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 6:03:15 PM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-02-20T18:03:15-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Particle Forge Guru Wanted!</title></item><item><author>Silent Shade</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/149767</comments><description><![CDATA[My first Mod Guide and a Demonstration mod to go with it. Be sure to read the readme if you want to play with the mod. I will of course take questions in this thread or on the SINS IRC. You can find it on  Rapid Share  or  FileFront ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/149767</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/149767</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 9:56:58 AM -0500</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2012-01-05T09:56:58-05:00</pubDateParsed><title>Silent Shade's Mod Introduction and Gameplay Mod</title></item><item><author>kryo</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/176411</comments><description><![CDATA[After the first few days of moderating the map and mod uploads, I'd like to give everyone some guidelines here to avoid rejections:   1)   If you make a new version of your map/mod , please  do not upload it as a new item . If you view the old one on the library, there should be an edit link on that page. Using that you can then update the existing entry. This also has the benefit of maintaining your download count and any comments other users have posted. As a side-note, please wait for the f...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/176411</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/176411</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 7:25:02 PM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-09-30T19:25:02-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>The library and you--Read before uploading!</title></item><item><author>Aexrael</author><comments>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/163650</comments><description><![CDATA[Galaxy Creation – Reference Guide  I hope this reference guide helps others in making some great galaxies. I strongly suggest you start small, and learn the basics instead of jumping straight in to making 5 star setups with 40 planets from the beginning. Use the default galaxies for reference and follow the  KISS Principle  and you'll be just fine.  This guide uses the Close Encounters galaxy file as a point of reference in explaining the galaxy setup. You can find it in ..\Sins of a Solar E...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="True">https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/163650</guid><link>https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/163650</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 3:44:13 AM -0400</pubDate><pubDateParsed>2011-07-21T03:44:13-04:00</pubDateParsed><title>Galaxy Creation – Reference Guide</title></item></channel></rss>