Below are questions related to editing and extending the game that are commonly asked or need be common knowledge for those interested.

General

• What is a "Mapper"?
• What can be edited/extended?
• What software do I use to extend Epiar?
• What is Reipel?
• How do I get started? Is there a tutorial or documentation?

What is a "Mapper"?

A "mapper" is an individual who makes maps, ships, planets, scenarios or add-ons of any kind for Epiar. The term is established to avoid confusion with "developers" or "programmers", who are individuals that work on the game's C++ codebase and use radically different tools and techniques for performing their task.

What can be edited/extended?

Epiar is a fully scripted game designed to be as extendable as possible using the tools provided with the game (see: Reipel). You can create your own scenario to completely replace the one in the game, or edit the one in the game. You can create your own alliances, ships, planets, upgrades, missions, NPCs (non-playable characters, e.g. the other "actors" in the game besides you, controlled by the game) and more.

What software do I use to extend Epiar?

Epiar includes a free, open source editor called Reipel which can be used to edit any aspect of the game. It was created by the developers of Epiar to aid in the creation of the game, and is also designed to be used by anyone interested in extending Epiar.

What is Reipel?

Reipel is a free, open source editor which comes with Epiar and can be used to edit any aspect of the game. It was created by the developers of Epiar to aid in the creation of the game, and is also designed to be used by anyone interested in extending Epiar.

How do I get started? Is there a tutorial or documentation?

See the Editing Tutorial, which will walk you through the steps of making your first edit and provide you with documentation to learn everything else you will need.