How Do You Mod for Yourself More Starting Techs?

[MarigoldRan]

For example, I want to give myself astrology on turn 1 so I have a shot at religion on Deity (other than Arabia).

How do I change the XML for "Eras" so I can do that?

 

[TheLunarArmy]

Many ways to do it, a simple lua script would be the fastest way to do it, and will work with any other mod installed.

 

[MarigoldRan]

Um, no idea what a Lua Script is. I'm a noob. I literally just change a couple of values in the XML files using Notepad.

 

[raen]

If I understand you need a boost at tech at start? Use LeeS - Really Advanced Setup Lite

I Integrated it with my mod of Portugal to get a new starting unit and some percentage of techs and civics.

 

[isau]

FYI if the reason you are doing this is just to give yourself a shot at founding a religion, I've found moving the Holy Site to the Mysticism civic works wonders. Moving the Encampment to Code of Laws also tends to keep AIs busy building it as their first district decision, resulting in a mostly fair and interesting religion race.