[Vanilla] Having difficulty with localization and requirements

[Zoythrus]

Hello,

I'm trying to make a simple mod, and stuff isn't working properly. Specifically, despite having a localization file that gives everything text, and it being properly inserted into the .modinfo, nothing seems to actually use that text.

Also, I'm having some difficulty wrapping my mind around requirements, as there's like, 3-4 different sections and I'm not too sure how to properly use them. Could someone lead me to a guide about them if one exists? I couldn't seem to find one.

Oh, one last question, I want to give all mines by this civ +1 production, but all the additional yield examples I can find rely upon the bonus having a requirement, like "when adjacent to a district" or whatever. Can't I just give them a flat bonus?

Here's my mod as it currently stands, and nothing seems to work the way I want it to, despite not getting any useful errors that I can find.

(Also, 100 points to whomever first figures out what civ I'm trying to remake.)

 

[LeeS]

1. This

       <UpdateText id="ConfigText">
         <File>Localisation.sql</File>
       </UpdateText>

   and

       <UpdateText id="Text">
         <Criteria>LeaderCriteria</Criteria>
         <File>Localisation.sql</File>
       </UpdateText>

   do not match to this filename

       <File>Vengir_Localisation.sql</File>

   This error will be reported in modding.log.
2. You should not really need the

   <Criteria>LeaderCriteria</Criteria>

   Some people have figured out how to make the criteria settings work but for the most part having that in the modinfo file just seems to cause troubles.

 

[raen]

For requirements try my new utility to search by property values here:

https://forums.civfanatics.com/resources/civ-6-database-search-for-modders.26678/

 

[Zoythrus]

Thank you, LeeS! I completely forgot about the fact that I changed the name.

And I'll take a look at it, raen.


UPDATE:
Despite changing the name of the localization file, and making sure all the text names match up, nothing seems to be showing up ingame. Any ideas?

 

[Zoythrus]

I apologize for the double post, but I'm still stuck. I've fixed a ton of the issues, but the text still refuses to show up ingame. Also worth noting, the unique unit seems to have been made generic, as I've seen Barbarians use it, too. I'm royally stumped. I've tried everything I can think of, but I can't seem to make anything work.

 

[raen]

I apologize for the double post, but I'm still stuck. I've fixed a ton of the issues, but the text still refuses to show up ingame. Also worth noting, the unique unit seems to have been made generic, as I've seen Barbarians use it, too. I'm royally stumped. I've tried everything I can think of, but I can't seem to make anything work.

Hi, why do you have some backslashes? I think that´s breaking all text from loading in database.

Examples:
"Stay away and you won\'t get involved."
"Fine, let\'s go back to peace."

 

[LeeS]

1. From Database.log:
   • This will be related to a syntax error in the text sql file:

     [258191.091] [Localization] ERROR: near "t": syntax error

   • These are because you are attempting to load a file with info for the in-game side of the database into the front-end side of the database:

     [258191.088] [Configuration] ERROR: no such table: Types
     [258191.090] [Configuration] ERROR: no such table: LoadingInfo

   • These will be because you repeated a designation of "RequirementSetId" in table "RequirementSets", which is not allowed:

     [258312.534] [Gameplay] ERROR: UNIQUE constraint failed: RequirementSets.RequirementSetId
     [258312.534] [Gameplay] ERROR: UNIQUE constraint failed: RequirementSets.RequirementSetId

   Any of these errors will cause the game to cease reading anything from within the file where the error occurs
2. From Modding.log:
   • These appear to be incorrect usages in modinfo file or else you've still got file name mis-matches:

     [258184.964] ERROR: Invalid file reference in action, did you forgot to add it in <Files>? - Vengir.dep
     [258184.964] ERROR: Invalid file reference in action, did you forgot to add it in <Files>? - Mod.Art.xml
     [258184.967] ERROR: Invalid file reference in action, did you forgot to add it in <Files>? - Mod.Art.xml
     [258184.968] ERROR: Invalid file reference in action, did you forgot to add it in <Files>? - Vengir.dep

   • These are because the syntax and other errors reported in Database.log:

     [258191.088] Status: ModdingUpdateConfigurationDatabase - Loading Vengir_Civilizations.sql
     [258191.088] Warning: ModdingUpdateConfigurationDatabase - Error Loading SQL.
     [258191.089] Status: ModdingUpdateConfigurationDatabase - Loading Vengir_Config.sql
     [258191.090] Status: ModdingUpdateConfigurationDatabase - Loading Vengir_Leaders.sq;
     [258191.090] Warning: ModdingUpdateConfigurationDatabase - Error Loading SQL.
     [258191.090] Status: LocalizedText - Loading Vengir_Localisation.sql
     [258191.091] Warning: LocalizedText - Error Loading SQL.

3. You don't have your swordsman tied to a trait in order to tie it back to the leader or civilization
4. Both PLAYER_CLEARS_BARBARIAN_CAMPS and PLAYER_IGNORES_BARBARIAN_CAMPS already exist within table <RequirementSets> as part of the base game. You cannot thereofore attempt to re-define them within your mod.
5. Not sure where your error is in the text file, but I note your are using BaseGameText instead of using LocalizedText with Tag, Language, and Text columns

 

[Zoythrus]

Hi, why do you have some backslashes? I think that´s breaking all text from loading in database.

Examples:
"Stay away and you won\'t get involved."
"Fine, let\'s go back to peace."

Because commas are used in SQL to denote specific stuff, and the contractions were messing that up. Backslashes were used in another mod, so I used them here and they seem to work as escape characters.

And thank you, LeeS, as usual. I'm still trying to get a hang of the new Civ6 stuff, which seems rather obtuse compared to the Civ5 stuff. Would you happen to know of any civ mod creation guides that cover the changes between Civ5 and Civ6 modding? That'd be really helpful.

 

[LeeS]

There aren't any guides to my knowledge that go over the differences between civ5 and civ6 modding

 

[LeeS]

For the contraction error issue in SQL, use as Sukritact does

('LOC_CITY_NAME_XIAN',  	'Chang’an'),

He's using the "smartquotes" character, which civ6 will recognize.

Civ5 as I recall will not accept the "smartquote" character.

 

[Zoythrus]

I fixed the language issues by removing the backslash, and I'll look into the smart quotes idea.
Is it just me or does Civ6 modding seem a little less capable than Civ5 modding? I mean, I can't even have the civ start out with a tech or unit, which seems like a step backwards.
If you actually know of a way to get them to start with a unit that isn't a Warrior or an additional tech, I'd love to know. Maybe even an automatic boost when they research something?

Oh, could you please explain what you meant by "You don't have your swordsman tied to a trait in order to tie it back to the leader or civilization." I have them as a trait in the Vengir_Civilization.sql, and I'm not too sure where else this needs to be added.

 

[LeeS]

nothing in the unit definition that I saw, like here:

<Row UnitType="UNIT_ROMAN_LEGION" BaseMoves="2" Cost="110" AdvisorType="ADVISOR_CONQUEST"
    BaseSightRange="2" ZoneOfControl="true" Domain="DOMAIN_LAND" FormationClass="FORMATION_CLASS_LAND_COMBAT"
    Name="LOC_UNIT_ROMAN_LEGION_NAME" Description="LOC_UNIT_ROMAN_LEGION_DESCRIPTION"
    PurchaseYield="YIELD_GOLD" BuildCharges="1" PromotionClass="PROMOTION_CLASS_MELEE" Maintenance="2"
    Combat="40" MandatoryObsoleteTech="TECH_REPLACEABLE_PARTS"
    TraitType="TRAIT_CIVILIZATION_UNIT_ROMAN_LEGION"
    PrereqTech="TECH_IRON_WORKING"/>

 

[Zoythrus]

Ah! Now I get it. I thought you were talking about some trait definition in the Civilization or Leader file. My apologies.

Now I'm trying to get their abilities to work. Slowly understanding how the requirements function, and a ton of trial and error.

Here's my file once again, should you wish to look it over.