Graphic changes in multiplayer game

[KonstantinRed]

Hello, Civilization 3 fans and modders! I want to play Steam version of Beyond the Sword online with some graphics changes. I wiil not change number of units/classes or core game rules. But I don't know, what I can change/replace in "Assets" map of BtS without crushing MP game. Please, tell me, if you have some expirience of MP Civ 4 modding. Can I:
1) change textures and models of units/buildings;
2) change .xml files (unit size, formations, sounds);
3) add new artstyles for units or buildings
and play online as standart Beyond the Sword version?
In the past i did graphics pack for Rhye's and fall,

and I will be very happy to use some models/textures in standart game. Thanks in advance!

 

[LPlate2]

You may be able to locally substitute in some dds files (which the other players don’t use), providing your naming remains consistent.
You would not be able to play multiplayer if you’re using different xml to others, which would include extra art styles.
You could always do a mod of your graphic updates and play that mod with others.

 

[KonstantinRed]

You may be able to locally substitute in some dds files (which the other players don’t use), providing your naming remains consistent.
You would not be able to play multiplayer if you’re using different xml to others, which would include extra art styles.
You could always do a mod of your graphic updates and play that mod with others.

Thank you, LPlate2! It turns out i can't change all unit textures with others or edit some graphical parameters in .xml. It is sad.

 

[PPQ_Purple]

Just do as he said and make your friends play the same mod you are. There are some really good graphic only mods you can both download from this site, my favorite being this one. And it beats tweaking every unit in the game on your own. Believe me I tried. And this is coming from someone with probably a hundred or so custom units to his name.