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Gothic MDK Documentation

About

The GMDK (GOTHIC Mod Development Kit) was released by Piranha Bytes in 2001, to be used for non-commercial modifications. Now it is updated and curated by Phoenix Tales. See our Changelog for details.

GOTHIC runs on the ZenGin developed by the Mad Scientists from 1997 to 2001. Since its release the Community has developed various additional modding tools and researched and documented the engine extensively. Phoenix Tales has collected these tools and documentations to create an international Gothic modding hub in form of this website. Start here: Introduction.

Gothic/Phoenix MDK Other gothic-styled titles
Content:
  • General
  • Scripts
  • Animations
    • MDS ModelScript
    • EventBlocks
  • Meshes
  • Music
  • Sound
  • Textures
  • Worlds
  • Classes
    • zCVob
  • The Waynet System
  • Particle effects (PFX)
  • ZenGin (Graphics-Engine)
    • Version History
    • Gothics file formats
    • VDFS (virtual disk file system)
    • Object persistence
  • Basic Programmes
  • Tutorials
    • 3D Modeling
      • 3D models
      • Portals
      • From a 3D model to an NPC
      • Creation of an Outdoor level
    • Scripting
      • VSCode/VSCodium Setup
      • Basic Script tutorial
      • LensFlare Scripts
    • Animating
      • Standalone animation
    • Sound
      • Changing Sound Effect
    • Notes
  • Console
    • Commands
Attention: Outdated but perhaps still useful documents