If I want to use a W3D file for a particular Zero Hour map, can I just put it in the map folder, or do I have to .ini mod or do some sort of workaround?

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I'm pretty sure you have to mod the whole game since it only reads the files from Art/W3D folder

What if I create an Art folder in the map folder, then another one called W3D inside of that, then put the file in there?

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dunno, if you look at the .big files, there is a small .txt that says 'this file is here to make the Art/W3D folder' or something like that. you can try making it this way then I guess (make an art/w3d, add the files, add the txt file)
I doubt it will work though, never seen a 'map exclusive model' before. this method would be more known internet-wide if it worked I guess

Yeah I guess you're right, thanks.

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