Skinnydoc331
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Natural Wonders of the World Mod
(Updated 10/3/10)
Goals of the Mod
1. Provide a database of natural wonders that can be used in custom maps and mods. As many or as few of the wonders could be used to balance gameplay for a particular map or mod.
2. Fair distribution of the natural wonders so that no particular starting location has an unfair advantage of multiple wonders being close to them.
3. Diverse wonders represented that cover most aspects of our planet.
4. Have variety in the wonders' bonuses (gameplay balance issues are most important). As of now, finding a wonder give +1 happiness permanently and the wonders each procedure 2 hammers and 3 gold (correct me if I am wrong).
Initial Plans:
1. The seven in game wonders will remain as is. Tweaks to there bonuses will be made.
2. Planning to releas the additional wonders if groups of seven at a time. This will give me a chance to get feedback and make changes in a more managable fashion.
3. Natural Wonder Bonuses/Penalties/Etc…
4. Movement - most wonders will be impassible and unable to make improvements on.
5. Buildings - National Park improvement - this building/improvement would be linked to technology that would be researched between 1800-1900. Give +3-5 gold(?), +3-5 culture (?) and +3 happiness (?).
Things need help/advice on
1. Main issue will be with the artwork. I assume I can use the base art files in game, but what is the next best resource? Pictures? 3d models from other sources?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Tentative Release Plan for Natural Wonders:
IN GAME ALREADY:
Old Faithful Geyser - N.America
Grand Mesa - N.America
Barringer Crater - N.America
Rock of Gibraltar - Europe
Mount Fuji - Asia
Great Barrier Reef - Oceania
Krakatoa - Oceania
1st Release:
Niagara Falls - N.America
Angel Falls - S.America
Cliffs of Moher - Europe
Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa
Mount Everest - Asia
Mount Damavand - Asia
Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Oceania
2nd Release:
Grand Canyon - N.America
Denali - N.America
El Tatio - S.America
The Matterhorn - Europe
Victoria Falls - Africa
Ngorongoro Crater - Africa
Huangshan Mountain - Asia
3rd Release:
Redwood Forests - N.America
Great Blue Hole - N.America
Alpamayo Mountain - S.America
Zuma Rock - Africa
Dead Sea - Asia
K2 - Asia
Kilauea - Oceania
4th Release:
Paricutin - N.America
Cotahuasi Canyon - S.America
Mount Etna - Europe
Avenue of theBaobobs - Africa
Sundarbans Forest - Asia
Chocholate Hills - Asia
Ross Ice Shelf - Oceania
(Updated 10/3/10)
Goals of the Mod
1. Provide a database of natural wonders that can be used in custom maps and mods. As many or as few of the wonders could be used to balance gameplay for a particular map or mod.
2. Fair distribution of the natural wonders so that no particular starting location has an unfair advantage of multiple wonders being close to them.
3. Diverse wonders represented that cover most aspects of our planet.
4. Have variety in the wonders' bonuses (gameplay balance issues are most important). As of now, finding a wonder give +1 happiness permanently and the wonders each procedure 2 hammers and 3 gold (correct me if I am wrong).
Initial Plans:
1. The seven in game wonders will remain as is. Tweaks to there bonuses will be made.
2. Planning to releas the additional wonders if groups of seven at a time. This will give me a chance to get feedback and make changes in a more managable fashion.
3. Natural Wonder Bonuses/Penalties/Etc…
Culture - initial culture boost upon discovery (60-90 range), +1-2 culture per turn to who ever controls the hex
Happiness - +1 happiness to whoever controls the hex
Gold - +2 gold to whoever controls the hex
Food +1-3 food depending on the wonder (if the hex is controlled)
Production +1-3 production depending on the wonder (if the hex is controlled)
4. Movement - most wonders will be impassible and unable to make improvements on.
5. Buildings - National Park improvement - this building/improvement would be linked to technology that would be researched between 1800-1900. Give +3-5 gold(?), +3-5 culture (?) and +3 happiness (?).
Things need help/advice on
1. Main issue will be with the artwork. I assume I can use the base art files in game, but what is the next best resource? Pictures? 3d models from other sources?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Tentative Release Plan for Natural Wonders:
IN GAME ALREADY:
Old Faithful Geyser - N.America
Grand Mesa - N.America
Barringer Crater - N.America
Rock of Gibraltar - Europe
Mount Fuji - Asia
Great Barrier Reef - Oceania
Krakatoa - Oceania
1st Release:
Niagara Falls - N.America
Angel Falls - S.America
Cliffs of Moher - Europe
Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa
Mount Everest - Asia
Mount Damavand - Asia
Uluru (Ayers Rock) - Oceania
2nd Release:
Grand Canyon - N.America
Denali - N.America
El Tatio - S.America
The Matterhorn - Europe
Victoria Falls - Africa
Ngorongoro Crater - Africa
Huangshan Mountain - Asia
3rd Release:
Redwood Forests - N.America
Great Blue Hole - N.America
Alpamayo Mountain - S.America
Zuma Rock - Africa
Dead Sea - Asia
K2 - Asia
Kilauea - Oceania
4th Release:
Paricutin - N.America
Cotahuasi Canyon - S.America
Mount Etna - Europe
Avenue of theBaobobs - Africa
Sundarbans Forest - Asia
Chocholate Hills - Asia
Ross Ice Shelf - Oceania