Profile of Srinidhalaya

I know where to locate it, and how to copy and paste stuff in it. However, I have no idea what is going on in here and what my options are. Are there any rules to making a file or the layout? How do you set up your wordpad for it etc. Is there any specific order to write code or doesn't that matter?

A simple tutorial wouldn't fit your description, it would take quite an endeavor to cover everything. But here are some basics...

1. I use Notepad to edit SCAR documents. I highly recommend Notepad ++ for beginners.
2. Any SCAR scripting goes in the file YOURMAPNAME.SCAR
3. DO NOT EDIT - YOURMAPNAME_ID.SCAR It will be replaced every time the map is saved.
4. "--" means the line is commented out, and not read by the game. Anything following this is notes for the programmer.

5. Many of the scripting tutorials, custom pop cap, resources...ect, are written as standalone.
You must identify how to interweave them together. Below is how I combined the custom pop cap, and made the map winter with blizzards, fires...ect.

Default Blank - No code
The Term "function" begins a routine, the term "end" stops that routine. You may have subroutine's inside of routines. They define variables using statements, or wait for conditions to be met before executing a statement. The tutorials will highlight which lines need to be edited. Just read what is written, and feel free to ask specific questions.

function OnInitID()


end

Custom Pop Cap
The Term "For" begins a subroutine, and the first "end" stops that subroutine, within the Oninit Routine, and the second "End" stops the script.

function OnInitID()
	--Population cap override value
	g_popCapOverRide = 200
	
	for i = 1, World_GetPlayerCount() do
		local player = World_GetPlayerAt(i)
		Player_SetPopCapOverride(player, g_popCapOverRide)
	end
	
	-- [[ Markers ]]

	-- [[ Squad Groups ]]

	-- [[ Entity Groups ]]

end

Blizzard on Custom Map

import("ScarUtil.scar")
import("Systems/BlizzardMulitplayer.scar")
function OnInit()
	MP_BlizzardInit(
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_kholodnaya_ferma_blizzard.aps", -- Blizzard atmosphere
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_Kholodnaya_Ferma.aps", --Default atmosphere
		true, -- Start in Blizzard
		nil, -- Blizzard Data
		true, -- Use Speech
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_kholodnaya_ferma_transition_out.aps" --Blizzard out transition atmosphere
	)

end
Scar_AddInit(OnInit)

Combined

Function OnInit() starts the scar script, once initialized, it begins what is defined in the function. The Import's prior to the OnInit define other scar scripts, which in the case, are for the blizzard system. One is a utility, the other is specifics for the blizzard process. The last "END" stops the script. I add in the custom pop cap just before that, in order to make sure it is included in the fall through execution, but not interrupting the blizzard definitions.

import("ScarUtil.scar")
import("Systems/BlizzardMulitplayer.scar")
function OnInit()
	MP_BlizzardInit(
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_kholodnaya_ferma_blizzard.aps", -- Blizzard atmosphere
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_Kholodnaya_Ferma.aps", --Default atmosphere
		true, -- Start in Blizzard
		nil, -- Blizzard Data
		true, -- Use Speech
		"data:art/scenarios/presets/atmosphere/_mp_2p_kholodnaya_ferma_transition_out.aps" --Blizzard out transition atmosphere
	)
	--Population cap override value
	g_popCapOverRide = 200
	
	for i = 1, World_GetPlayerCount() do
		local player = World_GetPlayerAt(i)
		Player_SetPopCapOverride(player, g_popCapOverRide)
	end
end
Scar_AddInit(OnInit)

It is probably a bit vague, and possibly confusing for you, just keep reading, and keep asking questions.

From my understanding, the current method is to put all custom script in
MapName.SCAR

Using MapName_ID.SCAR was the old method, it still "works", but is not recommended.

very nice!

From what I can see from the default map, you should put some time into adding in details, especially in the grassy area's. This should keep you busy for a while, during which idea's for commander abilities...ect will come to fruit. Looks like a great start!

Lets get some screenshots too...

It sounds like a corrupt data base. A complete uninstall/reinstall should have corrected the issue. That would include all custom files. Move them to a different folder, and make the installer create all necessary folders from scratch. Then bring back in one map and test.

But it sounds like you have tried this, and if so, I wouldn't how to help.