Has anyone heard anything about an Mac SDK?

vyeh · Jan 30, 2007, 12:21 AM

Has anyone heard anything about an SDK for the Mac version of Civ IV or Warlords?

Sebiche · Jan 30, 2007, 08:55 PM

yeeeeeaaaaah....

SDK mods and modding doesn't work on Mac.

sucks doesn't it?

Bazzalisk · Jan 31, 2007, 02:16 PM

Last we heard it needs a change in the format of certain files in the Windows version before it can really be done (for various checksum reasons to do with how the game makes sure that both players are using the same mods in multiplayer mode) and Firaxis have said they intend to make these changes, but have not yet done so.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if it were being worked on right now -- but have no knowledge as to whether this is the case.

EDIT: Even once it is done it will mean that we will be able to write SDK mods for the mac, not that preexising windows SDK mods will start working on the mac. It should (in theory) be possible to write such mods to work on both platforms, but the way to do that is to make one mod that works on windows and one that works on osX which do the same thing and package them togther.

Gatekeeper · Jan 31, 2007, 08:46 PM

Well, I found out today (while modifying XML map files) that it *isn't* possible to create a 24-civ map on the Macintosh version of Warlords unless SDK is brought over. Why? Well, apparently the coding that controls the maximum number of civilizations in a game is only accessible through SDK. Right now, it's 18 civilizations ... and that's where it's going to stay unless SDK becomes a reality.

In the meantime, I am working on a European map that includes the Celts, Vikings, Carthaginians and Ottomans (but not Korea or the Zulus, for obvious reasons).

Gatekeeper

Sebiche · Jan 31, 2007, 09:17 PM

that particular string IS in the SDK (i cant remember what file though)

to change you need a windows program to break it down and then reseal it. (open and then close it)

Jan 30, 2007, 12:21 AM	#1
vyeh Emperor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,199	Has anyone heard anything about an Mac SDK? Has anyone heard anything about an SDK for the Mac version of Civ IV or Warlords?

Jan 30, 2007, 08:55 PM	#2
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Jan 31, 2007, 09:17 PM	#5
Sebiche is better than you Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mexico City (Im not Mexican though) Posts: 382	that particular string IS in the SDK (i cant remember what file though) to change you need a windows program to break it down and then reseal it. (open and then close it) __________________ MAC USERS UNITE! The Cold War Mod needs volounteers. If you want to help, ask, I need all the help I can get. jobs available on everything, Python, XML, Graphics, you name it. Just ask. 92% of teens moved on to rap music. If you are part of the 8% that rock out every day put this in your sig Social Liberal: Person who believes individual freedom only blocked by that of others and that all life requisites should be provided for us.

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Jan 31, 2007, 02:16 PM	#3
Bazzalisk Chieftain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London, UK, EU Posts: 94	Last we heard it needs a change in the format of certain files in the Windows version before it can really be done (for various checksum reasons to do with how the game makes sure that both players are using the same mods in multiplayer mode) and Firaxis have said they intend to make these changes, but have not yet done so. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it were being worked on right now -- but have no knowledge as to whether this is the case. EDIT: Even once it is done it will mean that we will be able to write SDK mods for the mac, not that preexising windows SDK mods will start working on the mac. It should (in theory) be possible to write such mods to work on both platforms, but the way to do that is to make one mod that works on windows and one that works on osX which do the same thing and package them togther.

Jan 31, 2007, 08:46 PM	#4
Gatekeeper Warlord Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United States of America Posts: 182	Well, I found out today (while modifying XML map files) that it isn't possible to create a 24-civ map on the Macintosh version of Warlords unless SDK is brought over. Why? Well, apparently the coding that controls the maximum number of civilizations in a game is only accessible through SDK. Right now, it's 18 civilizations ... and that's where it's going to stay unless SDK becomes a reality. In the meantime, I am working on a European map that includes the Celts, Vikings, Carthaginians and Ottomans (but not Korea or the Zulus, for obvious reasons). Gatekeeper

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