Possible to disable Research Agreements?

[ThunderLizard2]

Is there a check-box or other way to disable RAs? Civ IV had the option to block either/both Tech Trades and Tech Brokering. Is there a mod that doesn't allow RAs?

 

[joncnunn]

Moderator Action: Moved to Creation & Customization

 

[DoctorMcGann]

It's definitely possible, as it's done in Civ IV diplomacy for Civ V.

 

[ThunderLizard2]

How is it done? Is there an existing mod or setting?

 

[ThorHammerz]

XML version (disclaimer: double check syntax before using, as I have not used xml formatting for a very long time):

<GameData>
   <Technologies>
      <Update>
         <Set ResearchAgreementTradingAllowed = false/>
         <Where Type = "TECH_EDUCATION"/>
      </Update>
   </Technologies>
</GameData>

SQL version:

UPDATE Technologies SET ResearchAgreementTradingAllowed = 0 WHERE Type = 'TECH_EDUCATION';

Spoiler :

One option is clearly less cumbersome than the other....

Research agreements are "unlocked" upon the completion of Education (technology), so all we will need to do is to disable the attribute from the Technologies table.

Hopefully that answers your query .