I will not really know until I play... (BTW I'll be gone from the 13th-27th, so have it done by the 28th, k?)Upper left corner, click on My Account. Left hand screen, search for Edit AvatarI wonder which one is your favorite...
[MODMOD] Legacy of Erebus: Nuova Alba
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I'm (very very) glad you liked itDid you play against new minor leaders? Some are very tough to get along with.
This will be WAY more easier with your next version where we'll be able to force minor leaders in the game. Is the XML bit of code you posted enough to implement it? I think I'll have a go.
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Fun thing is: I will be gone from the 16th-27th... but as a geeky elf (half-centaur, mind you), I will still do things while away 
@Nonobots: Nope, you won't be able to use it. In fact, it's a bit of DLL code, not XML... So unusable without compiling the DLL first. I have it done on my computer... Hehe...
@Nonobots: Nope, you won't be able to use it. In fact, it's a bit of DLL code, not XML... So unusable without compiling the DLL first. I have it done on my computer... Hehe...
Opera, I will be on a road trip/hiking... all over the Western US
Well, not me!I'll be in South-Western France, away from the big city I live in... Perfect thing for time and ideas! (Am I joining in the hijacking onf my own thread?)
will you be able to get some decent work in?
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Well, compassion depends on the leader. I think Ethne gives +2 towards compassionate leaders and -1 towards non-compassionate leaders. That's pretty much all that exists... I mean, all the settings are nearly the same. +2/-1. +1/0. I know I added a -1/+1. Anyway, compassion needs to be reviewed. I think Crusade is compassionate... 
As for civics weighting more in diplomacy, there's the HatedCivic value. For example, the new Doviello leader, Sirvagha, gives a net -5 towards Pacifists. Not -1 and then progressing steadily towards -5. -5 right from the moment you switch to pacifism. He's very dangerous to deal with early...
As for civics weighting more in diplomacy, there's the HatedCivic value. For example, the new Doviello leader, Sirvagha, gives a net -5 towards Pacifists. Not -1 and then progressing steadily towards -5. -5 right from the moment you switch to pacifism. He's very dangerous to deal with early...
Well, compassion depends on the leader. I think Ethne gives +2 towards compassionate leaders and -1 towards non-compassionate leaders. That's pretty much all that exists... I mean, all the settings are nearly the same. +2/-1. +1/0. I know I added a -1/+1. Anyway, compassion needs to be reviewed. I think Crusade is compassionate...
As for civics weighting more in diplomacy, there's the HatedCivic value. For example, the new Doviello leader, Sirvagha, gives a net -5 towards Pacifists. Not -1 and then progressing steadily towards -5. -5 right from the moment you switch to pacifism. He's very dangerous to deal with early...
Coolness. Now get back to work
Well, compassion depends on the leader. I think Ethne gives +2 towards compassionate leaders and -1 towards non-compassionate leaders. That's pretty much all that exists... I mean, all the settings are nearly the same. +2/-1. +1/0. I know I added a -1/+1. Anyway, compassion needs to be reviewed. I think Crusade is compassionate...
As for civics weighting more in diplomacy, there's the HatedCivic value. For example, the new Doviello leader, Sirvagha, gives a net -5 towards Pacifists. Not -1 and then progressing steadily towards -5. -5 right from the moment you switch to pacifism. He's very dangerous to deal with early...
zerg him, then switch to pacifism and only keep your elite units
zerg him, then switch to pacifism and only keep your elite units
Clever, except that he'd be peeved you took over several cities.
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Screenshots of the centaur trait here. Sorry, the screen is a bit cropped at the bottom... For now, only Cith Mor has it. I plan on adding at least one more centaur leader.
By the way, since I'm talking about Cith Mor, I played a game with her. She's Kurios and Agricultural (+1
on tiles with 3). This trait is very very powerful as Kurios, especially on grassland: 1 farm, near river, with Sanitation and Agrarianism: 7 
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I began to work to add the changes made by Turinturambar in his mod improving the AI (you can find it in the FFH modmod subforum)... but I have trouble knowing if I'm adapting it right. I hope it will be good. I created my own code for religion choosing and it really upsets me. It's a big chunk of code that checks many thing to see if the AI should or not choose to tech a religion founding tech. Well, I'm a bit disappointed with it, don't know why. I will need to test it but it really really annoys me.
By the way, since I'm talking about Cith Mor, I played a game with her. She's Kurios and Agricultural (+1
on tiles with 3). This trait is very very powerful as Kurios, especially on grassland: 1 farm, near river, with Sanitation and Agrarianism: 7 ---
I began to work to add the changes made by Turinturambar in his mod improving the AI (you can find it in the FFH modmod subforum)... but I have trouble knowing if I'm adapting it right. I hope it will be good. I created my own code for religion choosing and it really upsets me. It's a big chunk of code that checks many thing to see if the AI should or not choose to tech a religion founding tech. Well, I'm a bit disappointed with it, don't know why. I will need to test it but it really really annoys me.
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Ok I got a Python Exception error again.
Playing as Ji on a Creation map. It was at the end of turn 148. See attached for Python error screenshot. It happened in between turns. I went back to the autosave then saved at the end of the turn. "Sadly" the error doesn't show again. I attached the save just in case.
Something neat happend in the early game. Lucius (promoted to combat 5!) and a bunch of scouts appeared on my doorstep. He declared war, moved in my territory and actually cast his get-a-bunch-of-wolf worldspell. I thought that was very appropriate and well-thought. I would have lost the city if an adept with haste and a bunch of warriors weren't skeleton hunting close to the city. I thought it was a great moment.
You can see it here:
Spoiler :
Playing as Ji on a Creation map. It was at the end of turn 148. See attached for Python error screenshot. It happened in between turns. I went back to the autosave then saved at the end of the turn. "Sadly" the error doesn't show again. I attached the save just in case.
Something neat happend in the early game. Lucius (promoted to combat 5!) and a bunch of scouts appeared on my doorstep. He declared war, moved in my territory and actually cast his get-a-bunch-of-wolf worldspell. I thought that was very appropriate and well-thought. I would have lost the city if an adept with haste and a bunch of warriors weren't skeleton hunting close to the city. I thought it was a great moment.
You can see it here:
Spoiler :
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I am of the opinion that Cassiel should have a diplomatic bonus towards Einion Logos. Cassiel probably knew Immanuel Logos personally, and would have greatly respected him for abandoning the priesthood of Sirona in order to care for the orphans of the godswar with no regard for their religious beliefs. Immanuel may be a personal hero of his, as well as an old friend and even a big part of the reason he decide to abandon Dagda. Einion Logos is doing all he can to uphold the legacy of his predecessor, and is also noteworthy for defending against the Infernals without going out f his way to wage a crusade, and for opposing the increase in hostilities caused by unleashing the Mercurians. Einion and Cassiel seem to be kindred spirits, and I cannot think of anyone Cassiel would respect more. (Now that I think of it, Cassiel may very well have been the one who decided that the Elohim should be present at the Seven Pines for the signing of the Compact. Even though he could not bring himself to agree to the final terms, it was Cassiel who convinced Dagda to call for it. For all we know, it might even have been Immanuel's idea originally. Anyway, if the Elohim had not shown up there then Sucellus would not have tasked them with caring for his holy sites, and they would be nothing like they are today. Cassiel and the Elohim have close ties dating back long before Kylorin was even born.)
Ethne the White on the other hand, abandoned just about everything Cassiel admired about the Elohim. She was also originally chosen to be queen because of her practicality, a trait Cassiel doesn't really care for. I'm not sure if this is really worth a penalty, but he should at least have no bonus towards her.
Cassiel and Sabathiel are also known to have been good friends, and to respect each other even though Cassiel really doesn't like that Sabathiel still serves Junil and Sabathiel does not like that Cassiel abandoned his duty as archangel of force. I think a small bonus between them could be good, but nothing too big least it let the Bannor drag the Grigori into a crusade.
Although Sabathiel and Basium are both archangels leading militant, anti-demon civs, the scenarios seem to indicate that they don't get along. Capria specifically states "But beware for faithful Sabathiel told of stories of Basium, and he is unbound by mortal virtues." Sabathiel's character is defined most by Loyalty (I'd almost say hesed, but it may be best to save that as a term for only the perfect love characteristic of The One), and Basium has proven disloyal in the past. He abandoned his god, and didn't have nearly as respectable a reason as Cassiel did. Perhaps even worse, he has a deep hatred and jealousy for the current god of life, who should rightfully be his master now. He is not content to play the part set out for him, and is covetous of godhood. He constantly flaunts the rules in order to pursue what he considers a higher good. I'm not sure if Basium should have a penalty towards Sabathiel or if Capria should have a penalty towards Basium, but I don't think Sabathiel should like Basium very much.
Obviously, Basium, Hyborem, and Cassiel should all really dislike each other.
Kael has stated that Basium almost destroyed the Sidar, who survived only with help from his sister Gyra. I'm not sure if he really had something against them personally or if he just didn't like how they refused to join his crusade (although Kael seemed to imply the latter). As such, I'm not sure if Basium should have a malus towards Sandalphon. I'm also not quite sure when this happened. The scenarios do however state that the reason Sandalphon sent Rathaus to kill Ethne and trap her soul in the underworld was because she was going to release Basium. It may be that Basium had come earlier and almost wiped the Sidar out, and that Gyra was able to hold him back until the Mercurian Gate was built. In that case, the Sidar likely hold a huge grudge against Basium even if he is indifferent to the Sidar. They may have a grudge against Ethne too.
Perhaps a bonus between Ethne and Basium would be good, and a malus between Einion and Basium.
Ethne and Dain seem to get along well, and should perhaps have a small bonus between them. Valledia is described much less refined and has never particularly cared for the Elohim, so she could possibly have a tiny malus towards their leaders. Her crudeness however is described as being a boon in relations with the dwarves (she is a lot of fun during drinking games), so maybe she should have a small bonus towards them. If Einion ever figured out that Veledia was behind what happened to his wife, he would likely have a big malus towards Valedia (although he is likely the type that would forgive even her, at least if he thought she had/would change).
Although they both now work for the destruction of the world, I don't think Tebryn would like Hyborem very much. It is Hyborem who claimed his soul and took him to hell, which as we all know he really did not like, and who would likely take him back there if he displeases his new goddess. Perhaps Tebryn should have at least a small malus towards Hyborem.
I'm thinking Varn should have a major grudge against Lethe for taking his wife from him. I'm thinking at least -12. He hardly cares about the other demon lords, but he really wants her to pay.
I'm thinking Falamar should have a malus towards Perpentach while Perpentach has a slight bonus towards Falamar. This is basically just like the relation between Beeri and Perp, but shouldn't be as large since he wasn't there as long. Such a malus/bonus may be appropriate between Perp and all the contestants in The Momus.
Ethne the White on the other hand, abandoned just about everything Cassiel admired about the Elohim. She was also originally chosen to be queen because of her practicality, a trait Cassiel doesn't really care for. I'm not sure if this is really worth a penalty, but he should at least have no bonus towards her.
Cassiel and Sabathiel are also known to have been good friends, and to respect each other even though Cassiel really doesn't like that Sabathiel still serves Junil and Sabathiel does not like that Cassiel abandoned his duty as archangel of force. I think a small bonus between them could be good, but nothing too big least it let the Bannor drag the Grigori into a crusade.
Although Sabathiel and Basium are both archangels leading militant, anti-demon civs, the scenarios seem to indicate that they don't get along. Capria specifically states "But beware for faithful Sabathiel told of stories of Basium, and he is unbound by mortal virtues." Sabathiel's character is defined most by Loyalty (I'd almost say hesed, but it may be best to save that as a term for only the perfect love characteristic of The One), and Basium has proven disloyal in the past. He abandoned his god, and didn't have nearly as respectable a reason as Cassiel did. Perhaps even worse, he has a deep hatred and jealousy for the current god of life, who should rightfully be his master now. He is not content to play the part set out for him, and is covetous of godhood. He constantly flaunts the rules in order to pursue what he considers a higher good. I'm not sure if Basium should have a penalty towards Sabathiel or if Capria should have a penalty towards Basium, but I don't think Sabathiel should like Basium very much.
Obviously, Basium, Hyborem, and Cassiel should all really dislike each other.
Kael has stated that Basium almost destroyed the Sidar, who survived only with help from his sister Gyra. I'm not sure if he really had something against them personally or if he just didn't like how they refused to join his crusade (although Kael seemed to imply the latter). As such, I'm not sure if Basium should have a malus towards Sandalphon. I'm also not quite sure when this happened. The scenarios do however state that the reason Sandalphon sent Rathaus to kill Ethne and trap her soul in the underworld was because she was going to release Basium. It may be that Basium had come earlier and almost wiped the Sidar out, and that Gyra was able to hold him back until the Mercurian Gate was built. In that case, the Sidar likely hold a huge grudge against Basium even if he is indifferent to the Sidar. They may have a grudge against Ethne too.
Perhaps a bonus between Ethne and Basium would be good, and a malus between Einion and Basium.
Ethne and Dain seem to get along well, and should perhaps have a small bonus between them. Valledia is described much less refined and has never particularly cared for the Elohim, so she could possibly have a tiny malus towards their leaders. Her crudeness however is described as being a boon in relations with the dwarves (she is a lot of fun during drinking games), so maybe she should have a small bonus towards them. If Einion ever figured out that Veledia was behind what happened to his wife, he would likely have a big malus towards Valedia (although he is likely the type that would forgive even her, at least if he thought she had/would change).
Although they both now work for the destruction of the world, I don't think Tebryn would like Hyborem very much. It is Hyborem who claimed his soul and took him to hell, which as we all know he really did not like, and who would likely take him back there if he displeases his new goddess. Perhaps Tebryn should have at least a small malus towards Hyborem.
I'm thinking Varn should have a major grudge against Lethe for taking his wife from him. I'm thinking at least -12. He hardly cares about the other demon lords, but he really wants her to pay.
I'm thinking Falamar should have a malus towards Perpentach while Perpentach has a slight bonus towards Falamar. This is basically just like the relation between Beeri and Perp, but shouldn't be as large since he wasn't there as long. Such a malus/bonus may be appropriate between Perp and all the contestants in The Momus.
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That's nice, I just did a bunch of game to test things and ran into this python error. So it's already fixed. FYI, it was caused by the Sheaim taking a city and keeping it. Since their Sundered trait triggers some things when a city is kept
I'm happy you enjoy the mod I'm doing some modifications to make the AI more interesting to play with/against. I just go it so that the Bannor are doing something in game. Quite pleasant to see that. But I've discovered something. Beware the power of Cith Mor of the Kuriotates! (check the score!)
The same in a previous testgame. I wonder if this is because of the changes made to the settlements or because of the Agricultural trait... Cith Mor, following FoL, has a capital of 33 pop at turn 250...
I'm happy you enjoy the mod
I'm doing some modifications to make the AI more interesting to play with/against. I just go it so that the Bannor are doing something in game. Quite pleasant to see that. But I've discovered something. Beware the power of Cith Mor of the Kuriotates! (check the score!)Spoiler :
The same in a previous testgame. I wonder if this is because of the changes made to the settlements or because of the Agricultural trait... Cith Mor, following FoL, has a capital of 33 pop at turn 250...
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