Can we get a Far Cry Map Editor section, to keep Map Editor-related discussions in one spot?

Maybe even 2 sections: one "Map Editor Support" for map making tips & tricks & support, and one "Published Community Maps" for showcasing them and playthroughs?

*edit*
Also, weird thing... I wasn't able to post in any of the (legacy) Far Cry Series boards at all. Maybe that explains why there isn't much content in here... yet.

@iizz-remiix-zzi It looks like the map was already ported to PC? So only the Xbox port would remain...
https://maps.farcry.info/?copies=512453: (https://maps.farcry.info/?copies=512453)

Steve64b's MapSwapper project:

Bring Far Cry Arcade maps to other platforms!

(continued from the old forums: (https://forums.ubisoft.com/showthread.php/1935089-Steve64b-s-MapSwapper-project-port-your-maps-to-other-platforms!)...)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• To request that someone else ports a map to another platform, you can post the Arcade website link to your map as a reply to this discussion.
  • To PC, maps will primarily be ported by Steve64b and predatorback.
  • To PS4/XONE, Fallen_Champ may occasionally port maps.
  • Maps ported by Steve64b or Fallen_Champ are published on each target platform by the "MapSwapper", "MapSwapper2" or "MapSwapper3" creator.
  • When other creators port maps, they will be published under their own creatorname.
  • A list of all ported maps is available at this link, provided that the creator kept the original map thumbnail.
• You can also port a map to your platform yourself. Note that this process is somewhat technical to set up (console users need access to a basic Windows PC/laptop to run a MapSwapper tool, and change their console's network settings). If you want to get started with porting maps, log in to the MapSwapper frontend with username "MapSwapper" and any password. You'll find further instructions there.

RULES AND KNOWN ISSUES:

• MapSwapper is experimental. Due to budget and editor differences, some maps may not be portable to other platforms, or end up behaving differently. Details are sketchy, but in general:
  • Console to PC will go just fine.
  • PC to console works ONLY when maps aren't overbudget, don't exceed 7000 objects AND don't use any modded assets from PC editormods.
• Ported maps may end up in the "Workshop" category.

MAPS PUBLISHED ALREADY:

See here for a list of maps published by the MapSwapper creator.

TECHNICAL SPECS:

(No need to read this part unless you're interested in porting maps yourself, or want to know the technical side):   spoiler

CREDITS:

Concept & development: Steve64b: (https://steve.farcry.eu),
Big thanks to Fallen_Champ and SETHO-1 for helping me test the MapSwapper!

@chris2a2a Maybe try deleting the xml files in your Documents\My Games\Far Cry 6 folder will help?

Latest maps ported: spoiler

Latest maps ported: spoiler

@reaby I'm also annoyed that links don't work. As-is now, they clutter posts that use them (i.e. https://discussions.ubisoft.com/topic/119929/far-cry-5-arcade-porting-maps-to-other-systems-using-mapswapper/61?page=4 ) , making the forum very unfriendly.

Maybe related, the spacebar by default is bound to both parachute and supremo boost. So when you have a second to contemplate your life's choices while plummeting to the ground, keep your fingers crossed that the game will pick the option you want.

@one-iq If the game can't be started, it's most likely a security thing. Have you tried running Ubisoft Connect/Far Cry3 with Administrator privileges?

Maybe there are some troubleshooting tips at https://steve.farcry.eu: (https://steve.farcry.eu)

Latest maps ported:

spoiler

I'm not sure about consoles, but on PC's I would suggest to clear the downloaded map cache.

On Xbox, you should have an option somewhere to clear a game's storage cache. See https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-xbox-one-consoles-5074959: (https://lifewire.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-xbox-one-consoles-5074959)
But you may want to be sure that it only clears the cache, and not your savegame progress.

@predatorback Awesome, glad you got 500 more spots to port maps!

Really wish players weren't limited to upload hundreds of maps, but on the other hand, map porters are probably an exception.

@Ubi-TheBerry I think you needed to tag @itamarmeiri there, I wonder if they fixed their issue.

The PC release of Far Cry 4 was updated several years after release with a patch that added the Chinese language to the game (patch_chn).

Maybe that update did not roll out to PS4?

Imagine a Far Cry where you play as/with one of several key Ubisoft characters, each with some special ability that makes them unique.

-Advancing/rewinding time would be perfect for Prince of Persia (Sands of Time and all).
-Night-/thermal vision would be suited for Sam Fisher
-A Rabbid would add comedy and spoofs to the narrative.
-Wrench could disable/overtake enemy tech.
-Rayman would have a longer takedown range.
-Anything from R6Siege
-...

Class based action could be fun in multiplayer too. And Far Cry Arcade already had assets from other Ubisoft games, so the jump could be a logical step. Not to mention celebrate years of iconic characters in a new game.

Latest maps newly ported: spoiler

@itamarmeiri Maybe https://discussions.ubisoft.com/post/810396 helps ?

@Detail If the "My games" folder doesn't get a Far Cry 4 folder created when you start the game, chances are that some security tool is blocking the game's access to your Documents folder.

Windows Defender has a feature called Controlled Folder Access, which may be the cause. See https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-or-remove-protected-folders-for-controlled-folder-access-in-windows-11.4015/: (https://elevenforum.com/t/add-or-remove-protected-folders-for-controlled-folder-access-in-windows-11.4015)

@setthoth To be sure, you also tried installing my mod package with the Mod Installer? And that didn't work?

Other influences to the game's startup:

1. The game needs (write) access to the %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 4 folder.
2. The game uses the %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Far Cry 4\{YOUR_UPLAY_HASH}\GamerProfile.xml file for its settings. Deleting the file will revert it to default settings.
3. The Steam release suffers from an issue where a registry key prevents the game from starting. This key will get set each time you start the Map Editor. To clear this registry value, I made a regfix at https://steve.farcry.eu/files/FC4_Steam_StartupFix.zip: (https://steve.farcry.eu/files/FC4_Steam_StartupFix.zip)