[Map Script] SpiralGalaxy.py for Final Frontier

cephalo · Feb 12, 2008, 05:58 PM

This map creates a random spiral galaxy for Final Frontier. Most of the resources are toward the center of the galaxy, while most of the habitable planets are toward the ends of the spiral arms.

Download here

Put this file in Civilization4\Beyond the Sword\Mods\Final Frontier\PrivateMaps folder. Also, this map requires the default map FinalFrontier.py to be in the same directory, as it uses the starting plot code from that script.

Version History:
1.01 - Fixed a multiplayer bug

GeoModder · Feb 13, 2008, 08:39 AM

Looks nice.

Do you reckon it will decrease the amount of solar systems? They seem to cluster around the arms (which is normal of course).

cephalo · Feb 13, 2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoModder

Looks nice.

Do you reckon it will decrease the amount of solar systems? They seem to cluster around the arms (which is normal of course).

There still might be some adjustments needed in regards to the default number of players vs. the map size. I've played through some exploratory phase games, and it seemed ok. In comparison to the default map, this map has alot more unusable map tiles, so it needs to be somewhat bigger.

One concern I still have is the value of starting near the center vs. starting on the outside. I haven't determined how big of an advantage it is to start near the resource rich center. The idea is that the planets will be fewer and farther apart in the middle, but maybe that's not nearly as much of a hindrance as having few resources.

deanej · Feb 13, 2008, 07:29 PM

Is it alright if I include this in my Star Trek mod?

cephalo · Feb 13, 2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by deanej

Is it alright if I include this in my Star Trek mod?

Absolutely.

Stormwaltz · Feb 15, 2008, 07:20 PM

Outstanding. I've wanted a map like this for a long time, but the thought of making it daunted me.

lobosan · Feb 16, 2008, 01:01 PM

Thank you cephalo! I was looking for a spiral galaxy map but a map script is much better

Arctem · Feb 20, 2008, 06:30 PM

Looks sweet. I can't wait to try it. If this is as good as PerfectWorld and Creation, I'll have to go sleepless for a long time.

GeoModder · Feb 21, 2008, 08:52 AM

Cephalo, is it possible to change this to a 'global' maptype?

cephalo · Feb 21, 2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoModder

Cephalo, is it possible to change this to a 'global' maptype?

You mean a public map? Right now it does need the starting plot code from FinalFrontier.py, but if you wanted you could probably put both of those files anywhere that you need them. I probably should just copy and paste the needed code right out of FinalFrontier.

GeoModder · Feb 21, 2008, 11:32 AM

No, global like in when going off the map on the westside with a unit you enter on the eastside with it.
I know there's little need with the way the nebula forms on this maptype, but a small passage (or even several passages through the middle of the nebula) would be nice.

cephalo · Feb 21, 2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoModder

No, global like in when going off the map on the westside with a unit you enter on the eastside with it.
I know there's little need with the way the nebula forms on this maptype, but a small passage (or even several passages through the middle of the nebula) would be nice.

Hmm, that wouldn't make much sense for a spiral galaxy, but if you want, you can modify the getWrapX and getWrapY functions and set them to return 'True'. That should give you what you are looking for.

jkp1187 · Feb 21, 2008, 05:06 PM

This looks great...I may have to fire up Final Frontier again just to try it out.

Zuul · Feb 24, 2008, 08:29 AM

Cool idea

. Maybe add shpere galaxy option?

ZB2 · Feb 24, 2008, 05:32 PM

Cephalo must have had a vision with the Civilization god to tell him to make this script.

Behold for it is the best. FF mod firing up!

xMikex · Feb 29, 2008, 06:07 PM

very nice.

any chance we might see bar galazies and spherical galaxies?

GoodGame · Mar 20, 2008, 08:56 PM

Just a thought, maybe balance resource density with pirates. Make the rate of pirate appearance directly proportional to resource density. And if possible have the pirates seek to move towards areas rich in resources, and make them less likely to appear on the fringe arms.

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Originally Posted by cephalo

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One concern I still have is the value of starting near the center vs. starting on the outside. I haven't determined how big of an advantage it is to start near the resource rich center. The idea is that the planets will be fewer and farther apart in the middle, but maybe that's not nearly as much of a hindrance as having few resources.

Premier Valle · Mar 22, 2008, 07:01 PM

Great work Cephalo!!!

I just test-played it and is a very good map script!, I'm working in a team making a Babylon 5 mod for FF, and wanted to ask for your permission to distribute your map script with the mod (proper credit given of course).

And I also ask for other galaxy types scripts.

cephalo · Mar 23, 2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Premier Valle

Great work Cephalo!!!

I just test-played it and is a very good map script!, I'm working in a team making a Babylon 5 mod for FF, and wanted to ask for your permission to distribute your map script with the mod (proper credit give of course).

And I also ask for other galaxy types scripts.

Go ahead and use it, and thanks for the compliment!

Arexack_heretic · Apr 15, 2008, 10:13 AM

Nice.
I'll play with it some too.

Feb 12, 2008, 05:58 PM	#1
cephalo Emperor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,804	[Map Script] SpiralGalaxy.py for Final Frontier This map creates a random spiral galaxy for Final Frontier. Most of the resources are toward the center of the galaxy, while most of the habitable planets are toward the ends of the spiral arms. Download here Put this file in Civilization4\Beyond the Sword\Mods\Final Frontier\PrivateMaps folder. Also, this map requires the default map FinalFrontier.py to be in the same directory, as it uses the starting plot code from that script. Version History: 1.01 - Fixed a multiplayer bug Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rich Marinaccio PerfectWorldDF world creator for Dwarf Fortress ------ FaireWeather.py for Colonization PerfectWorld.py Map script for Civ4/Warlords/BtS --- Gross National Happiness Mod for BtS Creation.py Map script for Fall from Heaven 2 SpiralGalaxy.py Map script for Final Frontier Last edited by cephalo; Mar 03, 2009 at 12:22 PM.

Feb 13, 2008, 07:29 PM	#4
deanej Deity Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York State Posts: 4,859	Is it alright if I include this in my Star Trek mod? __________________ Mods: Convert Production to Espionage, FinalFronterFlat, The Road to War Ultimate Edition for BtS 3.19, Star Trek

Feb 21, 2008, 05:06 PM	#13
jkp1187 Unindicted Co-Conspirator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 2,494	This looks great...I may have to fire up Final Frontier again just to try it out. __________________ JKP1187's Not Just Another NextWar Mod. (update pending) NextWar: Revolutions (update pending) JKP1187's Events Map Scripts: Earth3.py; Terra2.py I am buying a house and starting a new job, so Civ projects are on hold for now. I shall return!

Feb 24, 2008, 08:29 AM	#14
Zuul Mod lister! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,117	Cool idea . Maybe add shpere galaxy option? __________________

Mar 22, 2008, 07:01 PM	#18
Premier Valle FF: Babylon 5 Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ich bin in Mexico Stadt Posts: 668 Images: 1	Great work Cephalo!!! I just test-played it and is a very good map script!, I'm working in a team making a Babylon 5 mod for FF, and wanted to ask for your permission to distribute your map script with the mod (proper credit given of course). And I also ask for other galaxy types scripts. __________________ "No surrender, No retreat" -John J. Sheridan (Michael Straczynsky) "Los platanitos ese, los platanitos!" Babylon 5 Mod - Hyperion Class Cruiser - B5 Ship Packs - PK Command Carrier - Orbital Defense Pack - SW Acclamator Class - Crysis VTOL SW Venator Class Last edited by Premier Valle; Mar 23, 2008 at 12:59 PM.

Feb 13, 2008, 08:39 AM	#2
GeoModder Deity Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,536 Images: 1	Looks nice. Do you reckon it will decrease the amount of solar systems? They seem to cluster around the arms (which is normal of course).

Feb 15, 2008, 07:20 PM	#6
Stormwaltz Chieftain Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 12	Outstanding. I've wanted a map like this for a long time, but the thought of making it daunted me.

Feb 16, 2008, 01:01 PM	#7
lobosan Chieftain Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 44	Thank you cephalo! I was looking for a spiral galaxy map but a map script is much better

Feb 20, 2008, 06:30 PM	#8
Arctem Chieftain Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 85	Looks sweet. I can't wait to try it. If this is as good as PerfectWorld and Creation, I'll have to go sleepless for a long time.

Feb 21, 2008, 08:52 AM	#9
GeoModder Deity Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,536 Images: 1	Cephalo, is it possible to change this to a 'global' maptype?

Feb 21, 2008, 11:32 AM	#11
GeoModder Deity Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,536 Images: 1	No, global like in when going off the map on the westside with a unit you enter on the eastside with it. I know there's little need with the way the nebula forms on this maptype, but a small passage (or even several passages through the middle of the nebula) would be nice.

Feb 24, 2008, 05:32 PM	#15
ZB2 New wave Ideology Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 678	Cephalo must have had a vision with the Civilization god to tell him to make this script. Behold for it is the best. FF mod firing up!

Feb 29, 2008, 06:07 PM	#16
xMikex Chieftain Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11	very nice. any chance we might see bar galazies and spherical galaxies?

Apr 15, 2008, 10:13 AM	#20
Arexack_heretic Emperor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lugdunum Posts: 1,119	Nice. I'll play with it some too. __________________ Currently working on: WHFB-BtS: Autodydacting Python and ooC++.

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