Mafia Mods? (Discussion Thread)

[IVZanIV]

I was recently brainstorming mod ideas with a friend (CivEmporer @ CivFanatics) and we both agreed that a mafia mod would be an interesting idea, presenting a new face to Civ 4.

The idea is to have six "civs" on a map of New York City, with the player choosing which family to back and support, helping it grow into an empire.

Current Ideas:
six main crime families in New York City during the 1900's

• Bonanno
• Colombo
• Genovese
• Gambino
• Lucchese
• Corleone

Police random events?
Mob Bosses (If assassinated, either negative effects or outright loss?) SDK

This is now open to suggestion or critique, any ideas?

 

[CivEmperor]

Another idea what that there could be a Boss unit that had to be assassinated, like the regicide option in Civ III. I'm not sure if Civ IV has this though.

 

[IVZanIV]

I think it could probably be implemented... I'll add it to the list.

 

[IVZanIV]

Will it perhaps be possible with the SDK?

 

[Red Door]

What about the Corleone family?

 

[IVZanIV]

I'll let CivEmporer answer this, he's the historian.

 

[CivEmperor]

In regards to what Lod Olleus said, I'm am assuming that the AI dealing with a king unit would not work.

@ AlCosta15
Are you serious, you realise they were invented for the movie.

 

[Red Door]

I know they were, but it would be cool to see them in a mod. I was thinking about doing a Godfather mod, but I'm doing Age of Civilizations instead.

 

[CivEmperor]

I see, well that would be really cool, mabye it could be added for a little comic relief, just imagine in the diplomacy window having the face of Marlon Brando say to you, "I'll make you an offer you can't refuse!"

 

[IVZanIV]

Heh, I'll add it to the list.

 

[J_Period]

how bout non mafia factions? (police, gangs, Yakuza, etc...) Actually police should be different, maybe the barbarians or something?

for resources, maybe conversions of legit buisnesses into illegit.
I can't remenmber the name of it, but there was a game where you did this, making speakeasys, stills, gambling dens, etc from launderers, grocers, etc... I wish I could remember the name of the game though!

Also, what about time frame? Just during prohibition or to modern times? If the latter, booze (as a resource) could become obsolite at the end of prohibition

 

[IVZanIV]

I like all of those ideas... Police as barbarians make sense to me...

Right now, I see a problem. A map will be needed to act as New York City, which will be way beyond my skills... Anyone have suggestions?

EDIT: 100th post! w00t!

 

[Civmansam]

Yay Godfather
Whooooooooooooo

 

[IVZanIV]

Haha, glad to see you excited.

I am currently working on the Bonanno family's XML and art for a demo. Will be up hopefully tonight.

 

[IVZanIV]

:-/ I'm having a bug in the XMl, it's obviously something stupid and easy to see, but my eyes are accustomed to the XML by now, so I'm probably not going to be able to release it tonight unless I take a break for a while. I'll try that.

 

[coachlentz]

i think this is a fantastic idea, let me know if i can help. most of my skills are in xml(besides numchuck skills, computer hacking skills), although i have been working on some art work lately, and i can recite the godfather movies word for word if you need it.

 

[Rossiya]

it wasnt called "columbo". it was "colombo". and i am sure you are aware that the corleone family was fictional?!?

 

[IVZanIV]

Sorry about the typo I'll fix it, and yes, we know Corleone was fiction... To quote CivEmporer "it's comedic relief."

 

[IVZanIV]

Since I seem to be having a horrible time with the XML these days, I believe I must cancel the demo for now, unless someone else is willing to do itwith the help I can give... Also, still looking for suggestions...

 

[IVZanIV]

Bump to see if anyone's really interested?