The Cinemod
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Node60
Prince
Perhaps, you will be able to load for some days this file in dropbox or any other cloud?
I was out of the country back in October and November, so I guess I missed the initial post. Just saw the replies today. (Jarovid, thanks for helping out.) I'll check around for a hosting site in the next few days, though if anyone knows of one now, feel free to let me know.
**Edit**
I spent a little time checking things out in preparation to re-upload the file, and it has led me to change my mind. While the Cinemod has always been a bit of a turd, looking again has revealed an unacceptable degree of craftsmanship. I doubt the Cinemod will ever reach the level of artistry and sophistication in play mechanics that other mods reach, but I can make it better than it is now. So with that said, here is a look at the way the techs are being updated.
Spoiler :
That means time of upload is indefinite, as if that wasn't already the case. If anyone feels they need some Cinemod beforehand, who am I to stop you? Just post saying so.
Node60
Prince
I apologize... And where the link for downloading?
Blue Monkey
Archon Without Portfolio
Looks like a very nice, easy to read set.
Me too! The links in the OP are gone.
Node60, Blue Monkey, thanks for your (continued) interest.
You're both correct that the download links are still unavailable. I'm still in the process of updating graphics; it's quite a large chore. I don't plan on making major changes to the play-mechanics now, that'll have to wait on a future update. Though, even after I finish all the buildings, which I'm about half-way through the second era, I still need to work on the resources graphics and a few other things. Hope you guys won't mind the wait.
In the meantime, here are a few of the new Cinemod buildings.
You're both correct that the download links are still unavailable. I'm still in the process of updating graphics; it's quite a large chore. I don't plan on making major changes to the play-mechanics now, that'll have to wait on a future update. Though, even after I finish all the buildings, which I'm about half-way through the second era, I still need to work on the resources graphics and a few other things. Hope you guys won't mind the wait.
In the meantime, here are a few of the new Cinemod buildings.
Blue Monkey
Archon Without Portfolio
"roach coaches" can't make a movie without them.
can't make a movie without them."roach coaches"
Speaking of la cucaracha, I found a nice roach icon, though it hasn't made its way in yet. There is already a pest control building, but it was originally for spiders from Arachnophobia. Maybe roaches will crawl into the next update with Men in Black, or something.
Still a bit to do, but here are some of the new resources.
Nearly done, I think. It's not posted yet though; I'm thinking about having one more run-through. I couldn't get around to a goal I set long ago to increase the civs, but I hope I can get that accomplished in the future. So, there are still only twelve. (With that said, I didn't mess around changing the civ-traits this time as I expect to overhaul them when new civs are added. If anyone wanted to change a trait to suit them-self, I'd certainly understand. As well, there are no first era Unique units, so those will have to wait for added civs too.)
Here are the Studios that are present and accounted for.
Here are the Studios that are present and accounted for.
Drakarska
Epic Dadness
Nice! Tristar is just hilariously ironic.
Blue Monkey
Archon Without Portfolio
When you do get to that, if you want any help with logos for foreign studiios - such as the Asian ones that produce a lot of wuxia films, for one example - let me know.
Hi Drakarska. Thanks for the comment. I certainly can see what you mean about The Drunk*, but actually I think that if any of the others are less ironic, much is owed to coincidence. The Unique Characters (UU) were basically set up by script (tech) and Civ traits had little to do with choices. The largest factor in choice was what units were available, and how I could relate them to a movie. For some like Jack Sparrow, the work was done for me; it had to be Pirates of the Caribbean. For others like Inspector Gadget, I was just fortunate a unit maker had made something resembling the character from the show/movie. Now, did I spend lots of time thinking which traits best went with Inspector Gadget? I can't remember. I made this four years ago and don't remember many of the reasons for things I did. But, we can say I put a lot of thought into it.
However, another factor to consider in this was I was more thinking along the lines of Cinemod traits. Industrious = Documentary and Scientific = Sci-fi. So, does Touchstone really exemplify those traits? Perhaps in some ways, but I took a lot of creative license to make it work. (You've definitely made me think that I'll have to consider these things more in a future update.)In case anyone wondered why there aren't any agricultural or seafaring traits listed, that is because the original mod was played on a pre-made map. Seafaring worked against what I wanted, and Studio trucks (settlers) are auto-produced, so I didn't feel a need for those traits to be included. Seafaring will probably make a comeback if I ever do get around to a larger update. Agricultural probably won't. I like auto-produce settlers. The initial game pace is slower and less frantic. It takes a little longer for the map to get filled up, but it does get filled, easily by the end of the first - middle of the second era.
*The Drunk is a great unit, but I don't know how much longer he's going to last in this mod. The problem is that he walks soooo slow, and if you have to watch 50 Drunks move across your territory, you just want to pull your hair out. I could adjust his speed, but I imagine Vuldacon, the creator, was very meticulous to sync the sounds with the movements and I'd feel horrible ruining his work. The Drunk is supposed to come from the movie "Killing Zoe" though actually he shows up with "Bandits," both bank robbing movies. Unfortunately, I've not yet found a suitable bank robber replacement.
Blue Monkey, your offer is much appreciated. It's crazy, to me, how we had this same conversation years ago. I can admit that, other than real life getting really busy in the past few years, the reason I never accomplished the goal was I became overwhelmed by the animated leaderheads. To try and make each one original and better than the previous, it really took some time and thought, and making more than 100 new leaderheads was more than I was up to. Looking back, if I'd kept a slow but steady pace, they'd probably all be done by now. Anyway, I did come up with a plan back then and it looks something like this:
Studios
Major
(A)
20th CF
Rko
WB
Paramount
MGM
UA
Universal
Columbia
Mini-Major
(B)
The Weinstein company
Lions Gate
Dreamworks
Pixar
Tristar
Castle Rock
Walt Disney
Indpendent
(C)
Focus Features
Miramax
NLC
spyglass entertainment
Summit Entertainment
Dimension films
International
(D)
Shaw brothers
Romoji
Polygram filmed entertainment
Cinecetta
Tojo
Bavaria film
Les Films du Poisson
I can't say if/when I will get around to adding these, or if they'll ever all get animated leaderheads, because life is still busy and I need to take a break for awhile. I've been spending a little too much time on this project recently. (Maybe the slow and steady pace is again what I need.)
However, once again, if there is one in particular you'd like to see (that's not listed,) by all means share. You've been following this mod from day one and I'd be happy to include something for you.
You got the centaur in and I think that was a great addition, so I'm definitely open to other ideas.So, I've been play-testing it a a bit recently and last night I could finally see the whole world - end of 2nd era start 3rd. (I must have lost nearly 30 suicide galleys before map trading became available.) I am a little worried that while it's challenging in some ways, it hasn't been difficult for me. Though, with me being the dark red on the bottom right, it's clear I have my work cut out if I do want to win. I'm a little disappointed the civs/studios in the top right didn't have much to work with and won't present much of a challenge if/when I take over the continent, but I guess that has as much to do with random maps as anything else.
I need to tweak the resources just a little and make sure all the buildings come up as they should and then it'll be ready to upload. Not too long now.
Well, 2.1R is here for anyone interested. The downloads are in the last spoiler. In the next few spoilers I've included some basic information that I thought might be useful for anyone unfamiliar with the mod. "R" stands for "random map," as the original Cinemod map is not included at this time.
I would like to update this mod further someday, so any feedback that could make the mod better would be appreciated.
I recommend deleting any previous Cinemod folders if you have them to avoid potential conflicts.
Back ground info:
Movie Studios:
Buildings requiring buildings:
Abilities from scripts:
Hidden nationality units:
Characters preview:
General notes/tips:
Things I'd like to see in version 2.2:
File download links here:
Good luck!
I would like to update this mod further someday, so any feedback that could make the mod better would be appreciated.
I recommend deleting any previous Cinemod folders if you have them to avoid potential conflicts.
Back ground info:
Spoiler :
Movie Studios:
Spoiler :
Buildings requiring buildings:
Spoiler :
Abilities from scripts:
Spoiler :
Hidden nationality units:
Spoiler :
Characters preview:
Spoiler :
General notes/tips:
Spoiler :
Things I'd like to see in version 2.2:
Spoiler :
File download links here:
Spoiler :
Good luck!
Node60
Prince
Thank you!
I started a new game from the opposite distribution line from my previous test, and it pains me to say that I found a few errors in the BIQ that was uploaded yesterday.
Nothing game breaking, Cruise missile range here, auto-production error there. As well, several typos were found in the Civilopedia, but those will get fixed and updated at a later time.
Those errors have been fixed and the BIQ is now up to date. If anyone downloaded it already, you can get the most current one at your convenience.
Nothing game breaking, Cruise missile range here, auto-production error there. As well, several typos were found in the Civilopedia, but those will get fixed and updated at a later time.Those errors have been fixed and the BIQ is now up to date. If anyone downloaded it already, you can get the most current one at your convenience.
Updated files are posted. This, I dare say, is the final version for 2.1R; without a new interface, it's about as polished as it's ever gonna get. There were too many additions for a simple patch and the new biq naming is not backwards compatible, so downloading all files again is the only way to go. (Sorry if downloading again bothers you.)
If there is someone that insists on finishing a game started on the previous 2.1R version, you'll need to add this to your pediaicons in the wondersplash section:
#WON_SPLASH_BLDG_Trilogy.
art\wonder splash\TRIL320.pcx
That's the only major error of note for that version.
Started a new game (though I doubt I'll finish it) just to triple check things are working. Chose a pangea this time. Tech pace is extremely fast compared to continents and would finish era 1 in 2/3 the turns if continued. Just a thought for anyone thinking of playing.
A few quick screen shots.
If there is someone that insists on finishing a game started on the previous 2.1R version, you'll need to add this to your pediaicons in the wondersplash section:
#WON_SPLASH_BLDG_Trilogy.
art\wonder splash\TRIL320.pcx
That's the only major error of note for that version.
Started a new game (though I doubt I'll finish it) just to triple check things are working. Chose a pangea this time. Tech pace is extremely fast compared to continents and would finish era 1 in 2/3 the turns if continued. Just a thought for anyone thinking of playing.
A few quick screen shots.
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