Ok, just making sure, good thing this mod is at least progressing after that half-a-year hiatus we went into
. I'll attempt to help whenever I can, though school is coming up (the 27th), and that should really suck out any spare time I have.
Current Status + Future Updates
- Thread starter NikNaks
- Start date
Ok, just making sure, good thing this mod is at least progressing after that half-a-year hiatus we went into
. I'll attempt to help whenever I can, though school is coming up (the 27th), and that should really suck out any spare time I have.Mattygerst
King
Current Status Update:
Done:
-Leaders added.
-Civilizations added.
-Civilizations & leaders added to map.
-Units & unit ratios figured out.
-(also, the other work that had been done by you guys such as ideologies)
In process:
-Editing cities to rightful in-game owners
-Editing cities population size to 2009 numbers from 1940 numbers (both about 50% done).
Needed to be done (could use help):
-Leaderhead art (probably should use 'still photos' for first release for simplicity). Please ask me for the civ leader list that has been implemented in the XML to date.
-Unit art. Again please ask for the regular units used in the XML (not UU's).
-Civilization art (flags) - Please be sure to ask for the official civ list
Done:
-Leaders added.
-Civilizations added.
-Civilizations & leaders added to map.
-Units & unit ratios figured out.
-(also, the other work that had been done by you guys such as ideologies)
In process:
-Editing cities to rightful in-game owners
-Editing cities population size to 2009 numbers from 1940 numbers (both about 50% done).
Needed to be done (could use help):
-Leaderhead art (probably should use 'still photos' for first release for simplicity). Please ask me for the civ leader list that has been implemented in the XML to date.
-Unit art. Again please ask for the regular units used in the XML (not UU's).
-Civilization art (flags) - Please be sure to ask for the official civ list
Brownsfan02
WWII Buff
I might be able to get the flags to look right but I can't make them into into the create file type.
Mattygerst
King
Okay...here are the leaders used and therefore needed stills for:
Now - we can only use one still-photo per leader - more would require extensive sdk modding which will either never get done, or be reserved for a time in the future. So just get on picture. I'm not exactly sure on the size needed - but I know there is a thread on CivFanatics somewhere that is the required image size needed. NikNaks probably knows the answer to this already.
As for Flags. We need the flags so I can put them in as the .dds so I can actually load up the mod. Otherwise the mod crashes. So - we need flags that fit for the .dds files for each of the countries/alliances above.
Now - another important question for the map. There are many buildings/etc. that need to be added to each city. Because starting with the 1940 scenario - not every city was industrialized/modernized such as it is today. So...how are we going to go about making those decisions. Because going one-by-one for over 400+ total cities for each building is going to be a tedious nightmare. So - any ideas? Should every city get certain building types and then only certain cities get more advanced buildings (then it becomes easier to copy/paste the necessary info.)?
Spoiler :
Now - we can only use one still-photo per leader - more would require extensive sdk modding which will either never get done, or be reserved for a time in the future. So just get on picture. I'm not exactly sure on the size needed - but I know there is a thread on CivFanatics somewhere that is the required image size needed. NikNaks probably knows the answer to this already.
As for Flags. We need the flags so I can put them in as the .dds so I can actually load up the mod. Otherwise the mod crashes. So - we need flags that fit for the .dds files for each of the countries/alliances above.
Now - another important question for the map. There are many buildings/etc. that need to be added to each city. Because starting with the 1940 scenario - not every city was industrialized/modernized such as it is today. So...how are we going to go about making those decisions. Because going one-by-one for over 400+ total cities for each building is going to be a tedious nightmare. So - any ideas? Should every city get certain building types and then only certain cities get more advanced buildings (then it becomes easier to copy/paste the necessary info.)?
Hmm... I'd say we categorize them by size, and civilization. As in a size 20 city (and below) will get these buildings in the following civs [insert civ names here], while 20 and above will get these buildings, and so on and so forth. So that makes it that a size 20 city in the U.S. won't have the same buildings and infrastructure as a size 20 city in Africa. Though, because school is coming up and will have no time to help compile such list.
civ editor11
Ruler
I'll start on the leaderheads soon I'll have them done in a couple weeks
Mattygerst
King
No. This needs to be done in less than 7 days. I'm already ready to get this moving on. Map work is nearing fully completion (minus placing units).
ianinsane
Prince
Matty, how come you didn't use the leaders and traits we agreed on earlier? At least for those civs we already had? I have some issues with these. I'll post it into the leaders thread...
Mattygerst
King
Yeah, I answered in the leaders thread. Just everyone (seriously - and including myself) try to stay on topic for the threads.
Now onto the update:
Tonight I figured out and completed the map in terms of cultural borders, removed all the 1940 units, and emptied every city from buildings, etc.
Next up:
Figuring out what cities on the map will be represented with what buildings. Adding cities to the map that are not currently represented (Tel Aviv, for example - suggested needed and please use the appropriate thread).
Also - if anyone could PM me if you know how I'd go about sending along the map to you guys to view, I'd appreciate it so I can send out the looks of the map (pre-finalized - See: Final Civ List thread).
Now onto the update:
Tonight I figured out and completed the map in terms of cultural borders, removed all the 1940 units, and emptied every city from buildings, etc.
Next up:
Figuring out what cities on the map will be represented with what buildings. Adding cities to the map that are not currently represented (Tel Aviv, for example - suggested needed and please use the appropriate thread).
Also - if anyone could PM me if you know how I'd go about sending along the map to you guys to view, I'd appreciate it so I can send out the looks of the map (pre-finalized - See: Final Civ List thread).
ianinsane
Prince
Matty, you're doing good work! I gotta say that now. First when you came up offhand with that new civ list it was looking like you were presenting us with a fait accompli leaving no possibility to discuss that arguable choice of civs. I didn't reckon that you would embrace our opinions and suggestions as you're doing now. Thanks!
Adhesive86
Warlord
Yeah, fair play Matty. Hopefully we're really getting somewhere. And most importantly you can and are actually doing this.
Just don't be shy to actually ask people to do specific things if needed.
Just don't be shy to actually ask people to do specific things if needed.
Adhesive86
Warlord
Civplayah, i think it's really getting there.
Not sure where to post this, but:
Does anyone want me to write articles for the in game (or out of game) civiliopedia? This is something I could easily do then pass onto a modder to incorporate. I know articles on USA etc are easy, but I'm willing to do my research on Syria, Taiwan etc too.
Broadly encompassing:
History
Current politics/ foreign relations
Economy
Not sure where to post this, but:
Does anyone want me to write articles for the in game (or out of game) civiliopedia? This is something I could easily do then pass onto a modder to incorporate. I know articles on USA etc are easy, but I'm willing to do my research on Syria, Taiwan etc too.
Broadly encompassing:
History
Current politics/ foreign relations
Economy
I posted a thread about that just the other day. Check it out:
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=334343
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=334343
Mattygerst
King
Alright...I've done everything that I can do within my ability range to date.
I've adjusted the map correctly with leaders/cityowners, etc. I created the leaderhead/civilization INFO. Changed the colors. From here...at least unless NikNaks has something else I can help with...he is going to have my work as the rest is a bit more specialized than I can handle and will need his help/experience to get the rest going.
Hope all goes well from here on out...don't think it should be overly long to get this started.
(PS, NikNaks...in the SVN...remember to be sure the adjustment of the typo on line 1 in Color vals is correct, and I sent the WBS to your email).
I've adjusted the map correctly with leaders/cityowners, etc. I created the leaderhead/civilization INFO. Changed the colors. From here...at least unless NikNaks has something else I can help with...he is going to have my work as the rest is a bit more specialized than I can handle and will need his help/experience to get the rest going.
Hope all goes well from here on out...don't think it should be overly long to get this started.
(PS, NikNaks...in the SVN...remember to be sure the adjustment of the typo on line 1 in Color vals is correct, and I sent the WBS to your email).
ianinsane
Prince
Who messed up my religion/ideology xml work? 
civ editor11
Ruler
Have you done the diplomacy infos yet? Without those the game will crash when you try to start the game.
Mattygerst
King
No, that is NikNaks just (or his to give to someone else). That is outside my sphere of knowledge. And Ianinsane...definitely not me. Didn't touch any of your work.
