Island start for player civ on Terra map

[jkp1187]

Hello. I'm interested in modifying the Terra map so that player one always starts on a small-to-medium sized island with at least two resources/luxuries a sort of Britain/Japan start location, within galley range of the Eurasian landmass, but otherwise leave the map unaltered -- meaning all other civs would start in Eurasia. I'd appreciate any advice on how to go about doing this, since I'm really not sure where to start. (I looked at the existing scripts and, well, they looked Greek to me...) Thanks in advance.

 

[WildWeazel]

If you don't know Python, I would recommend learning it first. Then look through the different scripts and Sirian's map guides to see how the different combinations work. The island maps would probably be a good place to start.

 

[jkp1187]

Whew. I was hoping that there'd be an easier way than just learning the entire language. Is there a primer anywhere on python as used in the map scripting for Civ IV?

 

[WildWeazel]

For an intro to the language, check out the stickied thread "Let's learn how to mod in Civ4... Today!" then use Civ4Wiki (in my sig) for info on the Civ4 scripts.

 

[SoCalian]

404 not found for your sig weasel. I know you moved the site, but you need to update your sig to reflect that. just letting you know.

 

[WildWeazel]

oops. I thought I had changed it.

 

[SoCalian]

good now you know. any way the idea sounds really interesting.