BMG - Balanced Map Generation V1 1.1.0

The BMG mod introduces a new map type, “Continents-BMG,” specifically designed to balance starting locations and resource distribution across hemispheres, supporting 6 to 8 players per continent.

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New Map Generation Script​

continents-bmg.js (and the lighter continents-gbm.js) completely replace the standard continents generator.
Continent Size & Positioning

• The “primary” continent is larger than its counterpart.

Hill & Mountain Thresholds​

• Mountains will no longer spawn directly on your capital tile.
• You cannot spawn with more than 2 water tiles and 1 mountain tile within the first ring (1-tile radius).
• You cannot spawn with more than 3 water tiles and 2 mountain tiles within the second ring (2-tile radius).

Bonus Resource Placement​

• Automatic iron and horse placement between 4 and 6 tiles from each starting location.

Spawn-area Terrain Balance​

• Spawns now feature a mix of hills and forests around the starting position, instead of only hills.

Player Spacing​

• Minimum 9-tile distance between all players.
• Leaders and civilizations with the strongest biases will now be placed first to guarantee their preferred spawn.

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New Start-Plot Assignment Algorithm​

assign-starting-plots-bmg.js extends and adapts Civilization VII’s algorithm to support 4, 6 and 8-player configurations on the same continent. It fully replaces assign-starting-plots-mjpcount.js.

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How to Use​

1. Install the BMG mod in your Mods folder.
2. In the game’s map selection screen, choose the “Continents-BMG” map type.
3. Select your desired map size:
   • Standard Four BMG (4 players/continent)
   • Standard Six BMG (6 players/continent)
   • Standard Eight BMG (8 players/continent)

First release: Remapping may be required in some edge cases. Tested in private games, but unanticipated issues may still arise.

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Screenshot of maps!​

4 Players :



6 Players :



8 Players :

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Feedback Welcome!​

Please report bugs, suggest improvements, or request parameter tweaks on the forum or via Discord (user blind on the CPL server). Your input helps make BMG better!

THX CPL and Hds discord for help and testing.