Kilim
Chieftain
PLEASE NOTE:
Everything in here has been covered in the World Builder Manual and In depth look at the WBS file made by Dale.
I am just making this post to help simplify it if possible.
I have been playing around with the Custom maps I have seen here to make them work with my personal taste.
Noticing that the same basic questions are being asked constantly in this subject about Custom Maps got me thinking.
I wanted to find a post that should have the basic Option Details and how to ADD/REMOVE them according to those players preferences.
It took me a while to find and figure it out so I think I shall post it here.
I will ty to type this as simple as possible so it can hopefully be a helpful post.
I know I wish I saw a post as descriptive when I was looking for answers personally.
FAQ
WHERE TO PUT THE CUSTOM MAPS:
How do I play this Custom Map I just made/downloaded/edit/etc?
How do I play the Custom Mods that I just made/downloaded/edit/etc?
Why do I have to put all my files/mods/maps/etc that I have downloaded/made/edited in the \My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\* folder and not the regular game folder
So let us start by just with Adding/Removing/Editing Options in Custom Maps.
How to open/view the Custom Maps for editing:
Below is a basic game with no options:
Below are the options available when you choose a Custom Game by Default:
(This is with ALL the options in the game is checked.)
You can ADD or REMOVE whichever you want that suits your playstyle and I will try to describe later below what each means but they are pretty much self-explanatory.)
So how do I add my own Options in someones Custom Map?
Example 1:
This is how you would put it in the Custom Map File:
Notice that each option is ADDED/REMOVED/EDITED in order.
Example 2:
Hope that makes sense by those 2 simple examples 
Everything in here has been covered in the World Builder Manual and In depth look at the WBS file made by Dale.
I am just making this post to help simplify it if possible.
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I have been playing around with the Custom maps I have seen here to make them work with my personal taste.
Noticing that the same basic questions are being asked constantly in this subject about Custom Maps got me thinking.
I wanted to find a post that should have the basic Option Details and how to ADD/REMOVE them according to those players preferences.
It took me a while to find and figure it out so I think I shall post it here.
I will ty to type this as simple as possible so it can hopefully be a helpful post.
I know I wish I saw a post as descriptive when I was looking for answers personally.
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FAQ
WHERE TO PUT THE CUSTOM MAPS:
Put all your Custom maps in the folder below and load them via "PLAY NEW SCENARIO" option in-game.
How do I play this Custom Map I just made/downloaded/edit/etc?
You can do this via 2 ways:
- Find the exact Custom Map file you want to play and RUN it directly from your PC.
- After you load Civ4: Go to the following options ==> Single Player ==> Play New Scenario == Select Custom map you wanted to play.
How do I play the Custom Mods that I just made/downloaded/edit/etc?
You can do this while you are at the selection screen in-game:
==> ADVANCED ==> CUSTOM MOD ==> Select here the Custom Mod you wanted to use.
Why do I have to put all my files/mods/maps/etc that I have downloaded/made/edited in the \My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4\* folder and not the regular game folder
This is so you do not overwrite the game as it was made by default or as some may call it "Vanilla".
So if you made a mistake somewhere for whatever reason or just want to play the game in default settings ("Vanilla"), you can just remove them from those folders and not necessarrily need to reinstall.
So if you made a mistake somewhere for whatever reason or just want to play the game in default settings ("Vanilla"), you can just remove them from those folders and not necessarrily need to reinstall.
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So let us start by just with Adding/Removing/Editing Options in Custom Maps.
How to open/view the Custom Maps for editing:
You can easily view them by using NOTEPAD or WORDPAD.
I prefer to use ConTEXT.
Either is perfectly fine.
I prefer to use ConTEXT.
Either is perfectly fine.
Below is a basic game with no options:
Code:
BeginGame
Calendar=CALENDAR_DEFAULT
GameTurn=0
StartYear=-4000
EndGameBelow are the options available when you choose a Custom Game by Default:
(This is with ALL the options in the game is checked.)
You can ADD or REMOVE whichever you want that suits your playstyle and I will try to describe later below what each means but they are pretty much self-explanatory.)
Code:
BeginGame
Era=ERA_ANCIENT
Speed=GAMESPEED_EPIC
Calendar=CALENDAR_DEFAULT
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_CITY_RAZING
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_CITY_FLIPPING
Option=GAMEOPTION_FLIPPING_AFTER_CONQUEST
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_BARBARIANS
Option=GAMEOPTION_RAGING_BARBARIANS
Option=GAMEOPTION_AGGRESSIVE_AI
Option=GAMEOPTION_RANDOM_PERSONALITIES
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_TECH_TRADING
Option=GAMEOPTION_PERMANENT_ALLIANCES
Option=GAMEOPTION_ALWAYS_WAR
Option=GAMEOPTION_ALWAYS_PEACE
Option=GAMEOPTION_ONE_CITY_CHALLENGE
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_CHANGING_WAR_PEACE
Victory=VICTORY_TIME
Victory=VICTORY_CONQUEST
Victory=VICTORY_DOMINATION
Victory=VICTORY_CULTURAL
Victory=VICTORY_SPACE_RACE
Victory=VICTORY_DIPLOMATIC
GameTurn=0
MaxTurns=650
MaxCityElimination=0
TargetScore=0
StartYear=-4000
Description=
ModPath=
EndGameSo how do I add my own Options in someones Custom Map?
Example 1:
Options you want in the Custom Map:
- Conquest & Domination Victory ONLY
- 10,000 BC starting year
- No City Culture Flipping
This is how you would put it in the Custom Map File:
Code:
BeginGame
Calendar=CALENDAR_DEFAULT
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_CITY_FLIPPING
Victory=VICTORY_CONQUEST
Victory=VICTORY_DOMINATION
GameTurn=0
StartYear=-10000
EndGameExample 2:
Same options as Example 1 BUT with:
This is how you would put it in the Custom Map File:- Modern Era
- Game Speed Normal
- Each Turn = 1 month
Code:
BeginGame
Era=ERA_MODERN
Speed=GAMESPEED_NORMAL
Calendar=CALENDAR_MONTHS
Option=GAMEOPTION_NO_CITY_FLIPPING
Victory=VICTORY_CONQUEST
Victory=VICTORY_DOMINATION
GameTurn=0
StartYear=-10000
EndGame
