China screen v1.1 is is a special mod for AoD 2 mod, and replaces the European port with a chinese one for China.

The current version is compatible with AoD 2 v1.09.

To install this mod:
a) Copy CvEuropeScreen.py to \Colonization II\Mods\AgeOfDiscoveryII\Assets\Python\Screens folder.

Please do not forget to backup your original file. In case you mess up, I attach the original file here as well. :)

b) Copy ChinaBackground.dds to D:\Games\Colonization II\Mods\AgeOfDiscoveryII\Assets\Art\Interface\Scre ens\Europe

Update list for v1.1

Fixed a bug where units at the docks were not positioned properly for some screen resolutions.

I would appreciate your feedback on screen resolutions, display, best unit positioning, or anything else you like.

Special thanks to koma13, kaibayashi, Hermann the Lombard and Dale for their continuous help and support. :)

Thank you,
PrinceMyshkin

Prince Myshkin,

I'm not sure there is some Qi energy involved but my dock units can fly. :p

That was my biggest pain. Which resolution gets this failure? Is it possible to set an offset for certain resolutions?

Man, haven't you seen?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I4Moi3-g14

:D 1024x768 of course.

Works fine for me in 1680x1050. Is there anyway to make all the colonists stand at the same height on the dock?

Btw Prinz, I have a slightly better version of the background, which tidies up a bit of the legs of the pier, if you're interested?

It varies for resolution to resolution.

Will check if I can set offsets with is statements like:

if (selfX.Resolution=1024 and selfY.Resolution=768)
offset=XYZ

Do your units have overwheling Qi energy?

Prinz, convert your statements to fractional statements like Firaxis uses for the default screen. Things like * 7 / 8 and stuff. That'll keep it all in scale. :)

Prinz, convert your statements to fractional statements like Firaxis uses for the default screen. Things like * 7 / 8 and stuff. That'll keep it all in scale. :)

Dale, I've always used fractions like:

# Dock

...

if (self.China):
screen.addScrollPanel("DockList", u"", self.XResolution * 37 / 200, self.YResolution * 169 / 400, self.XResolution * 2 / 7, self.CARGO_ICON_SIZE * 5 / 2, PanelStyles.PANEL_STYLE_MAIN, false, WidgetTypes.WIDGET_DOCK, -1, -1 )

It still though gives me a nice offset for the dock varying from resolution to resolution.

BTW Pirates also fly at the docks in my screen at Tortuga. I think it's the same bug.

Probably specific offsets need to be set for every resolution, or at least the problematic ones.

I think I need to set specific offsets for every resolution, or at least the problematic ones.

No, that isn't necessary... (Don't buy a wide screen lcd next time :p)

No, that isn't necessary... (Don't buy a wide screen lcd next time :p)

Not much choice for me, my widescreen is the top half of the laptop. ;)

Not much choice for me, my widescreen is the top half of the laptop.

That was only my reaction for saying 1024x768 is a problematic resolution. :)

Same here. :)

Koma, would something like this work?

if (self.XResolution=1024 and self.YResolution=768)
China_Screen_offset=XYZ

Try:

self.YResolution * 35 / 64 - self.CARGO_ICON_SIZE * 2

This takes the ratio between x and y into account (self.CARGO_ICON_SIZE = self.XResolution / 25).

Thanks Koma!

There is an update, try v1.1 please! :)

Is this based of v5 of komas? Or off the v4 of AoD2?

## Europe Screen Release 4
## by Koma13 (Dec 2008)

Want me to update v5? If yes, post file plz.

HTH

Btw Prinz, I have a slightly better version of the background, which tidies up a bit of the legs of the pier, if you're interested?

Ups, missed that. Post the file plz. :)

Does it use the transparencies I've set?

Yeah. Lemme find where I've saved it too. Have you set specific transparencies for a reason? Cos i was thinking of merging it with some bits from the last version i did.

Want me to update v5? If yes, post file plz.

No, wait. 5.0 beta doesn't support new west starting location feature in AOD2, I think. I will release a second beta soon. I was able to simplify some parts, means better performance and cleaner code. :)

K, I'll wait for the new version then. :)

First beta was a little rough. I played around with plots... a lot. :crazyeye: I'm also thinking about removing that "lift boycott" feature. It alters game play to much (imho). And Ekmek is making an english translation.

new ver for prinz. was thinking about tryin to move the rocks/wrecks in the top right down somewhere, cos atm there seems to be a bit of a sky/sea mashup going on up there. not sure if thats a bit beyond me tho. what do u think?

Yeah if you can, please remove them. They look out of place up there.

Kaibayashi please edit the .dds picture, and attach .dds. This one has no transparancies left. :)

Feel free to play around with the rocks on the top.

Koma, when v5.0 is ready please let me know.

Thanks,
Mysh :)

hey prinz, sorry havent done anything on this yet, been away at a lan. What do you mean by no transparencies left?

You posted a pic with no transparent sea. Could you please edit the .dds file I posted instead? :)

Is this finished? I'd like to start adding all the GFX updates into 1.11 including Dev's units and these Homecity screens.

Prince Myshkin, I uploaded a new update for Europe screen: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=7991170&postcount=77. :)

Thanks man, I just saw. China screen will get updated too. :)

EDIT: Too much work at the moment, probably will take a couple of days.

Almost done. You got some cool random graphics, which I will have to remove or change where they spawn position. :)

Almost done. You got some cool random graphics, which I will have to remove or change where they spawn position.

You are talking about the crab/fish animation in Tortuga screen? There are not random, just alternating. ;)
And don't forget the additional outbound layer, making tool tips much better accessible.

Yes, I got to find sometime to search how to disable them. Would it be possible to use them, but altering their spawning positioning?

BTW I couldn't find the recruit thingy (1st one). Seens like it was removed. :)

hey prinz. sorry i havent done anything on screenyet. my pc is borked and am using gf's, hence not being around much recently. hopefully when i get things sorted i can help out some more. cheers :)

Don't worry about it. :)

I am still exploiting the nice work you did. ;)

Yes, I got to find sometime to search how to disable them. Would it be possible to use them, but altering their spawning positioning?


See line 157 - 160 in CvEuropeScreen.py.

BTW I couldn't find the recruit thingy (1st one). Seens like it was removed.

Yes, I removed it, it wasn't needed anymore.

Thanks!

Yup, got it. :)

Was too busy with my own work lately, had virtually no time for C4C.

Instead of disabling it for chinese, would be fun to use it.

Can I change the spawning place of the animations?

Yes:

screen.addBonusGraphicGFC("Crabs", gc.getInfoTypeForString("BONUS_CRAB"), self.XResolution * 4 / 5, self.YResolution / 2 + self.YResolution / 25 , self.XResolution / 5, self.YResolution / 10, WidgetTypes.WIDGET_GENERAL, -1, -1, 0, 0, 0.75, false)

First 2 values (I marked bold) are for x and y position.

Jees that's at: # show background section.

Never looked there. Do you use any proper text editor BTW?

That's my first beta of v1.2 China Screen. Please let me know if it works solid.

It is compatible with the updated version:
"# Europe Screen 5 beta2 - AOD2" by koma13!

Thanks!
Mysh