NEW MODPACK: Dinosaurs!

[Thunderfall]

<img src="http://www.civfanatics.com/images/civ2scen/dino_s.gif" align=right >Dinosaurs have invaded the theaters only two days ago, with the new Jurassic Park III movie. And now with the release of the Dinosaurs! modpack created by John Valdez (Good timing, John

), you can see those ferocious dinosaurs at CivFanatics too.

The Dinosaurs! modpack is based on Microprose's Age of Reptiles scenario included in Fantastic Worlds expansion and Civ2 Gold. The modpack contains rules, sounds, and graphics updates plus new units. The scenario is modified into a modpack so even players who only have Classic Civ2 can play it. Here are some screenshots: <a href="http://www.civfanatics.com/images/civ2scen/dino_map.jpg">Main Map</a> <a href="http://www.civfanatics.com/images/civ2scen/dino_unit2.jpg">Units</a> <a href="http://www.civfanatics.com/images/civ2scen/dino_city.jpg">City</a>

>> <a href="http://www.civfanatics.com/civ2modpk.shtml#dino">Download this modpack!</a>

 

[kobayashi]

Since no one is responding to this thread I will.

No I haven't downloaded Dino to try. (Generally I don't try modpacks but this one sure looks good). But I just wanted to know how Valdez can concentrate on so many projects in parallel.

 

[thedirk]

I think the premise for this one is really cool. It's a unique twist on the ordinary.

 

[CivPartisan]

Hey Koby!

Thanks for keeping the thread alive

Also, there is a scenario included in the Dinosaurs modpack for users of CiC, FW, and Civ 2 Gold.

To answer your question about my ability to work on several scenarios in parallel...hmmmm...

Well, I think that there are a few things going on...

1) I have over 2 gigs of Civilization resources on the computer for every version up to ToT

2) For as many scenarios as I have published, I have at least that many projects started

3) I sometimes switch back and forth between projects when I get ideas or find answers to things that held me up in a previous scenario

Basically, as I learn more, I solve problems on the scenarios I've set to the side that were almost complete that needed a special unit ability or a good map or an event which I had not thought of before. This allows multiplicity and sometimes I can release two or three scenarios at the same when one problem is solved. In the meantime, when I get a new scenario idea, I put together a "graphics pack". Not really a scenario or modpack, but a graphics test...and I set it aside.

I hope that everyone enjoys Dinosaurs! because I have a secret mission to bring the world of advanced scenario play to Classic Civ II players...hehe

John