Custom MPQ Question

So for my project(s), I'm beginning to realize how much I need to conserve space (KBs). More than that, though, I want to avoid the intense hassle of Importing everything I want to use. I'd much rather use a custom MPQ, like Ominous Horizons and some other groups have done. However, I haven't seen any good tutorials around for this sort of thing, and while there are a multitude of tools (WinMPQ, PowerMPQ, some other third thing...), I have no idea where to begin, or what to use.


So anyway, in a nutshell, I need to know
A: What kind of Tool I need, and
B: How

To make a 'custom MPQ'; one that would, ideally, replace the default (like "war3xlocal.mpq") and allow all sorts of custom goodies without actually Importing them one by one. Or, maybe I'm way off; in which case, What do I need to do?

Thanks in advance. :P

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/resource.php?t=63413

And to create/edit MPQ archives for use with MPQDraft: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/resource.php?t=62935

There is also the option of Grimoire. read the loadmpq.txt file in grimoire's root directory for more information.

Has MPQDraft been fixed for 1.22?

MPQMaster is what i use.

Wow, EarthFury. Well, thanks; I guess the usage of said programs is self-explanatory (will actually have to download them). Thanks.