Targetware: Scenario Development


Scenario Designer User's Guide


What is the Targetware Scenario Designer?

The Targetware Scenario Designer tool is a point-and-click application you can download from the Targetware web site that allows anyone to easily create new scenarios, or edit existing scenarios. Some possible uses for the Scenario Designer:

  • You want to create a squad training mission featuring P-51s fighting P-51s, with a head-on merge at 10000 feet, one life, and exactly 50/50 player split to ensure fairness.
  • You would like to edit one of the default Target Korea mods to have F-86s start out higher than the Mig-15s.
  • You have created your own mod, you have all the planes, terrains, sounds, and particles done, and now you want to build a campaign for your mod.
  • You are part of the Target Rabaul Scenario Design Team, working to add new historical scenarios and missions to the official TR game server. Yes, this is the tool they use!
  • You want to create a furball arena, just like the one you remember from your glory days.

What Platforms Does It Work On?

The Scenario Designer is available in Windows and Macintosh flavors. The screenshots used in this manual were taken from the Macintosh version of the application, but the Windows version is identical in function and design.

Where Do I Get It?

The Scenario Designer is not packaged with the Targetware Engine, it must be downloaded separately. Go to the Downloads section of the Targetware web site, you will find the Scenario Designer in the Targetware folder. If this is your first time downloading the Scenario Designer, you will need to get the Full version; the app-only versions do not contain the support files needed to use the Designer.

Can I Use the Scenario Designer with My Mod?

The Scenario Designer is not mod-specific, it will work with any stand-alone mod. However, if a Scenario Designer-compatible map for your mod has not already been made, you have to provide one yourself, before full functionality can be achieved. Creating a map is a simple and quick process. As of time of this writing, the Scenario Designer comes pre-packaged with maps for Target Flanders, Target Korea, and Target Rabaul.