I'm New

[Themightycat]

Hi everyone.
I am new to modding and there are several questions i would like to ask.

1. which program do i use to mod?
2. is there a step by step guide on how to mod?
3. is modding cheating? cause i used a premade mod and everyone got mad at me...

thanks in advance for answering. i hope to contribute much after i learn how to mod.

[Altimit01]

Programs:

Mac:
Basics:
HMT 0.5, 0.7.5
HHK
Hexeditor
Eschaton
Sparkedit mac

Extras:
Harbinger (convert CE maps to playable full version maps)
Bitmap internalizer (I don't remember the status on this)

Tutorials should be included in the first link but they are rather old.

PC:
Traditional:
HMT v3.5 (most used program ever)
Sparkedit (in game scenario editing aka forge-like)
HHT (for dependency swapping)

Other basic programs:
Eschaton
Infection

Extras:
Halo PC Scripter
Harbinger
Bitmap internalizer
UNHI editor
PMI tools

Basic starting tutorials

Modding can be used for cheating. Mods only work if the host has the mod. Some mods work for joiners without them needing to have the mod, some mods require both the host and joiners to have the mod. Mods are only cheating when they give unfair advantages. Most modding effects work for everyone. Just make sure to put tell people they are joining a modded game if it's CSS (joiner friendly).

[guysullavin]

Some mods work for joiners without them needing to have the mod

Example: Dream team Sniper mods

some mods require both the host and joiners to have the mod

Example: Skin Mods