Maps with realistic starting positions for all civs

[Soxbadger]

I tried to edit that fix and it didnt seem to work unless im doing something wrong.

I changed the following

; Custom XML and Python from user folder are not loaded
NoCustomAssets = 1


In both the ini.bak file and the starting point configurations (tried all combinations as well). Still getting the same message, but thanks for helping.

 

[The_J]

and the starting point configurations

what? I guess that's the normal .ini file (the name if you don't have file extensions displayed), right?
If so, then it should work .
is the .ini maybe also being cached? -> don't know. -> Please hold down shift during loading (once only), and see if this changes anything.

 

[Soxbadger]

So I can get them to work independently (if you save Bug as a mod instead of installing it right in custom assets) there really isnt an issue.

If you ever find a way to merge them please post it because Bug adds some interesting improvements without really changing game play (at least imo).

 

[Dr.Null]

I'm enjoying this mod, but being compatible with BUG would enhance my enjoyment even more.

Thanks for making the mod, and for considering such selfish suggestions!

 

[Cruel]

But i can't convert maps with many preplaced cities, or maps from mods with other terrain/bonuses.

Does anyone know how to do this?

 

[The_J]

My wording was maybe a bit strong .
It can sure be done, but it takes a lot of time, because you have to edit all the new stuff out by hand, and that's IMHO not really worth it.


@Dr.Null: Thanks .

 

[blacktrance]

I want to play this with a 40-civ mod. How do I do that?

 

[The_J]

Oh, I see that sentence is still in the OP .
I actually wrote a tutorial how to do it later after making this mod, you can see it here.

but wait...if you're willed to wait a few days and test it for me, then I could also do it. I have some time now, so it's not a problem. But the fan of my graphics card is broken, so I can't start Civ4, and someone else would have to test it. If you would...

 

[Co_co]

Hello,
I am using this stuff with the RFC map in my mod. I merged several civilizations and added their proper starting points in the XML.

My problem is that some civilizations (~20) have contact between themselves at the beggining of the game, even if they are on an other continent out of vision. I have only this functions in my Python.

Anybody has an idea ? Thank you for your work and for the answers (if someone writes one).

Edit: positionning issue fixed. Remains the problem described above.

 

[ales_]

There are 2 things to do:
a) You need a changed CvGameCoreDll.dll, like this one here, which supports 40 civs. This file has to be placed in StartingPoints\Assets\.
Attention: The CvGameCoreDll will only work with the patch version which is announced in the thread.
b) If you open a map with a text editor (rightclick, open with Notepad/Wordpad), and you scroll down, you can see all the entries for civilzations and teams, with the numbers from 0-17 (= 18 total).
If you want to play it with the 40 civs dll, you also have to add the entries 18-39 (=40 total) to the list of players and the list of teams in the same way like it's already done.
This is all what has to be done .

I've followed this instruction but my game freezes when I select the map.

 

[ales_]

Nevermind, problem fixed. I haven't thought that you HAVE to write down as many numbers as in the DLL, not less.