Change VP Options

[Sub6]

This is a simple mod to change the VP game options by default.
You don't have to check / uncheck checkboxes everytime you start a new game.
Although this mod only enables "Transparent Diplomacy", you can manually add other changes as below.

Spoiler sample1 :

/* Community Patch and Community Balance Overhaul */
-- uncheck "Enable Events System" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 0 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_EVENTS';

-- check "No Good Events" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_GOOD_EVENTS_OFF';

-- check "No Neutral Events" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_NEUTRAL_EVENTS_OFF';

-- check "No Bad Events" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_BAD_EVENTS_OFF';

-- check "No Trade Events" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_TRADE_EVENTS_OFF';

-- check "No Civ-Specific Events" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_CIV_SPECIFIC_EVENTS_OFF';

-- check "Chill Barbarians" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_CHILL_BARBARIANS';

-- check "Randomized Victories" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_RANDOM_VICTORY';

-- check "Barbarian GG/GA Points" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_BARB_GG_GA_POINTS';

/* Civ 4 Diplomacy Features */

-- check "Enable Research Agreements" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_RESEARCH_AGREEMENTS';

-- check "No Tech Trading" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_NO_TECH_TRADING';

-- check "No Vassalage" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_NO_VASSALAGE';

-- check "Allow Human Vassalage" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_HUMAN_VASSALS';

-- uncheck "No Tech Brokering" by default
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 0 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_NO_TECH_BROKERING';

-- check "Transparent Diplomacy" by default (Already included)
UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_ADVANCED_DIPLOMACY';

Also, you can use this mod to change various VP values.

Spoiler sample2 :

/* Update: 2019.10.15 */

-- Increase the number of spies. (Default value is "10")
-- e.g. In this setting, Standard map size (16 City States) grants 2 spies and Large map size (20 City States) grants 3 spies.
UPDATE Defines SET Value = '15' WHERE Name = 'BALANCE_SPY_TO_MINOR_RATIO';

-- Remove maintenance on Walls and Walls of Babylon. (Default value is "1")
UPDATE Buildings SET GoldMaintenance = '0' WHERE Type = 'BUILDING_WALLS';
UPDATE Buildings SET GoldMaintenance = '0' WHERE Type = 'BUILDING_WALLS_OF_BABYLON';

-- Move "Removing a Forest" to Mining. (Default is Bronze Working)
UPDATE Builds SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MINING' WHERE Type = 'BUILD_REMOVE_FOREST';
UPDATE BuildFeatures SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MINING' WHERE FeatureType = 'FEATURE_FOREST';

-- Move "Removing a Marsh" to Construction. (Default is Iron Working)
UPDATE Builds SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MASONRY' WHERE Type = 'BUILD_REMOVE_MARSH';
UPDATE BuildFeatures SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MASONRY' WHERE FeatureType = 'FEATURE_MARSH';

-- Reduce unit upgrade cost. (Default value is "2")
UPDATE Defines SET Value = '1.8' WHERE Name = 'UNIT_UPGRADE_COST_PER_PRODUCTION';

-- Increase the max number of religion by 1.
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '4' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_TINY';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '5' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_SMALL';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '6' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_STANDARD';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '7' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_LARGE';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '8' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_HUGE';

-- Reduce the number of followers required for Religious National Wonders by about 20%.
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '200' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_DUEL';
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '160' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_TINY';
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '120' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_SMALL';
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '80' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_STANDARD';
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '60' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_LARGE';
UPDATE Worlds SET ReformationPercentRequired = '50' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_HUGE';

-- Increase the amount of tourism required for the Cultural Victory by 20%. (Default value is "100")
UPDATE Defines SET Value = '120' WHERE Name = 'CULTURE_LEVEL_INFLUENTIAL';

-- Reveal Bonus resources on the first turn.
UPDATE Resources SET TechReveal = NULL WHERE ResourceClassType = 'RESOURCECLASS_BONUS';

-- Remove Venice from the random pool.
UPDATE Civilizations SET AIPlayable = 'false' Where Type = 'CIVILIZATION_VENICE';

-- Remove Barbarian Zeppelins
INSERT INTO Civilization_UnitClassOverrides
(CivilizationType, UnitClassType, UnitType)
VALUES
('CIVILIZATION_BARBARIAN', 'UNITCLASS_ZEPPELIN', NULL);

I added a mapscript called "Communitas (rev)".
It guarantees Horse, Iron and Oil resources by default.
Except for that, it uses the original values.

Copy "Communitas_rev.lua" to ...\My Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 5\Maps\

 

[ryanmusante]

I'm a bit confused of the check vs. uncheck option. For example, the first option "uncheck" for GameOptions SET "Default" = 0 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_EVENTS';. Does that disable all events? I want to disable all events by default.

 

[ThirstQuencher]

I'm a bit confused of the check vs. uncheck option. For example, the first option "uncheck" for GameOptions SET "Default" = 0 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_EVENTS';. Does that disable all events? I want to disable all events by default.

I think this means the game options you choose before loading the game ... not sure I will test later

 

[Sub6]

I'm a bit confused of the check vs. uncheck option. For example, the first option "uncheck" for GameOptions SET "Default" = 0 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_EVENTS';. Does that disable all events? I want to disable all events by default.

That's right.
It disables all events.

 

[ryanmusante]

That's right.
It disable all events.

Are there any other options you could add to the samples.txt for changing gameplay values? This is a very helpful mod for me.

 

[Sub6]

Are there any other options you could add to the samples.txt for changing gameplay values? This is a very helpful mod for me.

Yeah, you can change various VP values.
Here is my setting.

Spoiler sample :

-- Increase the number of spies. (Default value is "10")
-- e.g. In this setting, Standard map size (16 City States) grants 2 spies and Large map size (20 City States) grants 3 spies.
UPDATE Defines SET Value = '15' WHERE Name = 'BALANCE_SPY_TO_MINOR_RATIO';

-- Remove maintenance on Walls and Walls of Babylon. (Default value is "1")
UPDATE Buildings SET GoldMaintenance = '0' WHERE Type = 'BUILDING_WALLS';
UPDATE Buildings SET GoldMaintenance = '0' WHERE Type = 'BUILDING_WALLS_OF_BABYLON';

-- "Mining" unlocks Removing a Forest.
UPDATE Builds SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MINING' WHERE Type = 'BUILD_REMOVE_FOREST';
UPDATE BuildFeatures SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MINING' WHERE FeatureType = 'FEATURE_FOREST';

-- "Bronze Working" unlocks Removing a Jungle.
UPDATE Builds SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_BRONZE_WORKING' WHERE Type = 'BUILD_REMOVE_JUNGLE';
UPDATE BuildFeatures SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_BRONZE_WORKING' WHERE FeatureType = 'FEATURE_JUNGLE';

-- "Construction" unlocks Removing a Marsh.
UPDATE Builds SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MASONRY' WHERE Type = 'BUILD_REMOVE_MARSH';
UPDATE BuildFeatures SET PrereqTech = 'TECH_MASONRY' WHERE FeatureType = 'FEATURE_MARSH';

-- Increase the max number of religion by 3.
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '5' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_TINY';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '6' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_SMALL';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '7' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_STANDARD';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '8' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_LARGE';
UPDATE Worlds SET MaxActiveReligions = '9' WHERE Type = 'WORLDSIZE_HUGE';

-- Reduce unit upgrade cost. (Default value is "2")
UPDATE Defines SET Value = '1.8' WHERE Name = 'UNIT_UPGRADE_COST_PER_PRODUCTION';

-- Remove Barbarian Zeppelins
INSERT INTO Civilization_UnitClassOverrides
(CivilizationType, UnitClassType, UnitType)
VALUES
('CIVILIZATION_BARBARIAN', 'UNITCLASS_ZEPPELIN', NULL);

 

[ryanmusante]

Yeah, you can change various VP values.
Here is my setting.
[/SPOILER]

Oh, very nice. Which files are these pulled from? Are they inside \Core Files\ within the mods directory?

 

[Sub6]

Oh, very nice. Which files are these pulled from? Are they inside \Core Files\ within the mods directory?

under the (2) Community Balance Overhaul\Balance Changes directory.

 

[Ziad]

Check out Really Advanced Setup. Already does this with a lot of other options too.

 

[ryanmusante]

Check out Really Advanced Setup. Already does this with a lot of other options too.

I just prefer it to be set permanently so I don't need to use setup tab each time.

 

[Deadstarre]

does this work for the vanilla options as well?

for example to check promotion saving would it be UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_ALLOW_PROMOTION_SAVING'; ?

I went through the vanilla install files but couldn't find the names of code for those options. for some reason file search never works the same in C: as it does My Documents

 

[Sub6]

does this work for the vanilla options as well?

for example to check promotion saving would it be UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_ALLOW_PROMOTION_SAVING'; ?

I went through the vanilla install files but couldn't find the names of code for those options. for some reason file search never works the same in C: as it does My Documents

This code works for me.

UPDATE GameOptions SET "Default" = 1 WHERE Type = 'GAMEOPTION_PROMOTION_SAVING';

cf. Vanilla options
\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\Assets\Gameplay\XML\GameInfo\CIV5GameOptions.xml

 

[Deadstarre]

Thank you for that, and a great mod =) simple or no it is very useful to anyone who likes to make tweaks

last question, I noticed in the modinfo file this references cpp, cbp, CSD and c4df, but not (5) Moreluxuries or (6a) compatibility files. I assume that means I couldnt use it to edit any numbers in those files right, was there a reason theyre excluded?

 

[Sub6]

Thank you for that, and a great mod =) simple or no it is very useful to anyone who likes to make tweaks

last question, I noticed in the modinfo file this references cpp, cbp, CSD and c4df, but not (5) Moreluxuries or (6a) compatibility files. I assume that means I couldnt use it to edit any numbers in those files right, was there a reason theyre excluded?

No particular reason.
I've just added those references.

 

[Deadstarre]

No particular reason.
I've just added those references.

Spoiler :

Thank you!

 

[ryanmusante]

This code works for me.

I want to disable in-game interface sounds from the interface, I don't particularly like the clicking noise the menus make. I found a file listed under (Sid Meier's Civilization V\assets\Sounds\XML\Audio2DScripts.xml). I'll need to test to find the appropriate setting, for example:

    <Script2DSound>
      <ScriptID>AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</ScriptID>
      <SoundID>SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</SoundID>
      <SoundType>GAME_SFX</SoundType>
      <iMaxVolume>35</iMaxVolume>
      <iMinVolume>35</iMinVolume>
    </Script2DSound>

How do I add this to the mod so I can leave original files intact?

 

[Infixo]

I assume you will use SQL file, so you need to use SQL UPDATE statement.

 

[Sub6]

I want to disable in-game interface sounds from the interface, I don't particularly like the clicking noise the menus make. I found a file listed under (Sid Meier's Civilization V\assets\Sounds\XML\Audio2DScripts.xml). I'll need to test to find the appropriate setting, for example:

    <Script2DSound>
      <ScriptID>AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</ScriptID>
      <SoundID>SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</SoundID>
      <SoundType>GAME_SFX</SoundType>
      <iMaxVolume>35</iMaxVolume>
      <iMinVolume>35</iMinVolume>
    </Script2DSound>

How do I add this to the mod so I can leave original files intact?

I tweaked some codes from Faerun for BNW.
This sample code mutes SND_SELECT_WORKER and SND_SELECT_SETTLER.

INSERT INTO  Audio_2DSounds (ScriptID,            SoundID,                        SoundType,        MaxVolume,    MinVolume)
SELECT 'AS2D_SELECT_WORKER',                    'SND_SELECT_WORKER',            'GAME_SFX',        0,            0 UNION ALL
SELECT 'AS2D_SELECT_SETTLER',                    'SND_SELECT_SETTLER',            'GAME_SFX',        0,            0;

In your case, please try this one.

INSERT INTO  Audio_2DSounds (ScriptID,            SoundID,                        SoundType,        MaxVolume,    MinVolume)
SELECT 'AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',                    'SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',            'GAME_SFX',        0,            0;

 

[ryanmusante]

I assume you will use SQL file, so you need to use SQL UPDATE statement.

As shown below? The script files seem to be tables inside of tables.

I tweaked some codes from Faerun for BNW.

I tried the above but it didn't work.

The layout of the file beginning and end of the file is:
<Script2DFile>
</Script2DFile>

The values begin with:

<Script2DSounds>

    <Script2DSound>
      <ScriptID>AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</ScriptID>
      <SoundID>SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION</SoundID>
      <SoundType>GAME_SFX</SoundType>
      <iMaxVolume>35</iMaxVolume>
      <iMinVolume>35</iMinVolume>

So, do I include the first portion or leave it empty?

INSERT INTO Script2DSounds (Script2DSound,         ScriptID,        SoundID,         SoundType,         iMaxVolume,         iMinVolume)
SELECT                        '',         'AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',     'SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',     'GAME_SFX',    0,    0;

The reason for why I use " right after SELECT is because Script2DSound is the beginning underneath Script2DSounds or perhaps that is wrong.

 

[Sub6]

So, do I include the first portion or leave it empty?

INSERT INTO Script2DSounds (Script2DSound,         ScriptID,        SoundID,         SoundType,         iMaxVolume,         iMinVolume)
SELECT                        '',         'AS2D_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',     'SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION',     'GAME_SFX',    0,    0;

The reason for why I use " right after SELECT is because Script2DSound is the beginning underneath Script2DSounds or perhaps that is wrong.

This style didn't work for me.
Just ignore Script2DFile.

My sample code actually works for some other sounds such as SND_INTERFACE_ANCIENT_RUINS, SND_INTERFACE_BARBARIAN_NOTIFY and SND_INTERFACE_BUY_TILE.
SND_INTERFACE_NOTIFICATION should be muted as well.
How about SND_INTERFACE_SELECT?

INSERT INTO  Audio_2DSounds (ScriptID,            SoundID,                        SoundType,        MaxVolume,    MinVolume)
SELECT 'AS2D_IF_SELECT',                    'SND_INTERFACE_SELECT',            'GAME_SFX',        0,            0;