[BtS] - Updates and progress

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Here's our thread for updating which XML files have been converted from Vanilla to BtS. I'm assuming our Art and Music folders can be simply moved over for now.

Let me know what XML files need to be modified, which have been, and what your plans are so I can keep track in this first post.

I'll break it down by folder for starters.

Art
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Bonus - DONE
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Building - DONE
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Civilization - DONE, simple c/p
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Improvement - DONE, simple c/p
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Leaderhead - DONE, simple c/p
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Terrain - DONE
  • Civ4ArtDefines_Unit - DONE
Audio

BasicInfos
  • Civ4UnitCombatInfos - DONE
Buildings
  • Civ4BuildingClassInfos - DONE, 1 line added for each entry
  • Civ4BuildingInfos - DONE, used the editor. Tweaking needed
  • Civ4SpecialBuildingInfos - DONE, we only have a Temple in here
Civilizations
  • Civ4CivilizationsInfos - DONE, except for UB entry
  • Civ4LeaderHeadInfos - DONE!!!!
  • Civ4TraitInfos - DONE
GameInfo
  • Civ4CivicInfos - DONE
  • Civ4CivicOptionInfos - DONE
  • Civ4DiplomacyInfos - DONE
  • Civ4EraInfos - DONE
  • Civ4GameSpeedInfos - not needed?
  • Civ4GoodyInfos - DONE
  • Civ4HandicapInfos - DONE
  • Civ4ProcessInfos - DONE, but will need tweaking
  • Civ4ProjectInfos - DONE, but will need tweaking
  • Civ4ReligionInfos - DONE
  • Civ4SpecialistInfos - DONE
  • Civ4VoteInfos
Interface
  • Civ4ColorVals - DONE, simple c/p
  • Civ4PlayerColorInfos - DONE, simple c/p
Misc
  • Civ4RouteInfos
Technologies
  • Civ4TechInfos - DONE
Terrain
  • Civ4BonusInfos - DONE
  • Civ4FeatureInfos - not needed?
  • Civ4ImprovementInfos - DONE, but wondering about extra vanilla info.
  • Civ4TerrainInfos - DONE, simple c/p
Text

As many as needed.
  • Civ4GameText_Leaders added
  • Civ4GameText_Units added
  • Civ4GameText_Buildings added
  • Civ4GameText_Other added

Units
  • Civ4BuildInfos - DONE
  • Civ4FormationInfos - DONE, I hope it works
  • Civ4PromotionInfos - DONE
  • Civ4SpecialUnitInfos - DONE
  • Civ4UnitClassInfos - DONE, 1 line added per entry
  • Civ4UnitInfos

and GlobalDefinesAlt so we don't mess with GlobalDefines.

I'm hoping a good portion of these won't need much work. I've read that BonusInfos and Civ4LSystem are changed, but have confidence in Geo. ;) If anyone knows anything about the other files let me know and I'll update the post.
 
I taken the Civ4LeaderHeadInfos and converted it to BtS. I also made sure that the TXT_Keys are set up properly so there is now a Text file for the leaders. I think the Civilizations file will be easy to convert since the leader names are the same. I'll check for Vassalage, Espionage, and other new tag lines.
 
Does anyone have a list of XML files that actually are changed from vanilla to BtS? I thought I saw one once, but can't find the thread.
 
I haven't seen such a list, sorry.

I first plan to put up a techtree-pic of the second era and will then convert the Civ4CityLSystem. The Civ4PlotLSystem should work as it is, I don't think this file is changed since Civ4 vanilla.
 
No problem Geo. I'm really hoping that Firaxis didn't add any lines to the ArtDefines files.
 
I hope you guys do realize that the BtS editor will import XML files from any version of civ 4 and export them in a format compatible with BtS. This can be very handy for converting the xml files that it is current set up for to BtS.
 
I hope you guys do realize that the BtS editor will import XML files from any version of civ 4 and export them in a format compatible with BtS. This can be very handy for converting the xml files that it is current set up for to BtS.

Yeah, but some of these original SotM files are seriously screwed up. I'm trying to get those set up in BtS. I plan on using your tool a lot!
 
I'm getting the hang of .svn again. Just downloaded the tools and taking a look at it inbetween pancakes. ;)
 
Ah, now you're online Matt. From Alpha Centauri mod, I remember the files downloaded and installed in a mod during an update. But when I got in the Moonmod project space, I only see a folder structure save for the moonmap.py, where the file opens instead of allows for a download. Is this normal? Do I have to copy/past text from there?
 
Ah, now you're online Matt. From Alpha Centauri mod, I remember the files downloaded and installed in a mod during an update.

I haven't put the whole mod in the project as I would like to only add files the are compatible with BtS.

But when I got in the Moonmod project space, I only see a folder structure save for the moonmap.py, where the file opens instead of allows for a download. Is this normal? Do I have to copy/past text from there?

First you should download Tortoise SVN if you haven't already: http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads
Then create a folder under beyond the sword/mods called Song of the Moon.
Once Tortoise SVN is installed, right click on the folder you just created and select SVN checkout. In the area it asks for a URL, put in the URL I gave you and click okay. The files will then download to your computer.
 
Can I get in on the SVN as well?

I know I haven't been posting here much lately but I'm still reading everything and looking for things I can contribute.
 
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