Quick Answers / 'Newbie' Questions

[Carl5872]

I am new to civ modding (no experience whatsoever). I also have very little experience with computers.

Can anyone point me to a mod tutorial that teaches you how to download and use these mods?

Do they incorporate into the regular game (ex. play now) or do they load individually like a scenario (Earth 1000 ad)

Thanks in advance.

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Check out the creation and customisation forum.

 

[Sparrow3]

CivIV-BtS

I have build three mines; but the games refuses to acknowledge that I have uranium. It does not show up in the city screens. I can not build Attack-submarines or upgrade Caravels. Anyone know why?
I have researched everything necessary to build the unit; I think.

 

[ParadigmShifter]

You can see Uranium after discovering physics but you can't USE it until you research fission.

EDIT: You get the tile bonus from it, but not the resource.

 

[jjgoodson]

Why does CIV4 lock up when you are trying to log on line?

 

[Darth Fred]

I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row and take that great leap into submitting HOF games. I followed the instructions for Vista/Bts, proceedure two as found here:

http://hof.civfanatics.net/civ4/mod.php?show=vista

Now Bts won't load at all.

Any ideas?
F

 

[Bloodstone]

A quick google brings up http://www.direct2drive.co.uk/4192/product/Buy-Civilization-4:-Beyond-the-Sword-Download (4th on google:"civ bts buy") But it says "This title is available for purchase in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom only". Where are you (roughly)?

Thanks Samson. I'm in the US, South East, so I can get it through that site. Appreciate the help.

 

[PieceOfMind]

Is there any way on lan games to see where all of the other players are? My buddy and I keep getting put on separate continents and it's getting very annoying (he is really new and I can't help him early on unless we are on the same land mass).

I don't think you got an answer yet.

To my knowledge the answer is no. However, you might like to try finding a mapscript that allows that sort of set up. It might require you to be a team though, to get put on the same landmass. I don't know any scripts off the top of my head that let you specify to start on the same landmass as another player not on your team.

 

[Junuxx]

So, is March 'heal others while moving' or 'heal self while moving'? Never figured that one out.

 

[ParadigmShifter]

It's heal yourself whilst moving.

 

[Junuxx]

And if the unit also has Medic I?

 

[PieceOfMind]

March just makes the unit that owns the promotion eligible to be healed when it's moving. It can provide the 10% medic bonus itself or it can be provided by another unit - it doesn't matter. However you do not get a stacking bonus for more than one medic.

It's a strange coincidence by the way, that you asked the question directly under my previous post, where my signature has a link to Unit Healing which you should check out if you have more questions about it.

 

[ParadigmShifter]

Medics heal units that are eligible whether the medic has moved or not.

You're only eligible for healing if you haven't moved or attacked unless you have march when you are always eligible.

EDIT: I was gonna search for that article but couldn't be bothered, but there it is in PoM's sig

 

[Junuxx]

Thanks guys So I've been pausing Medics for nothing all this time

 

[Darth Fred]

Thanks guys So I've been pausing Medics for nothing all this time

You and me both. Momma always said you learn something new every day.

F

 

[Sparrow3]

Is there any way on lan games to see where all of the other players are? My buddy and I keep getting put on separate continents and it's getting very annoying (he is really new and I can't help him early on unless we are on the same land mass).

I have some thoughts on this question.

First: Although I don't think it is possible to determine where any two civs are in relation to each other when building a game. In fact, I think the game deliberately put as much distance as possible between players.

Second: However; after you build a game, World Builder may be able to help you determine the location of all civs. Your friend could then take over the civ nearest you.

Third: I think you may be able to use WorldBuilder to move your friends civ to the position you desire.

Try it out a little experimentation never hurts.

 

[dalamb]

You could play as a team, which places you "in contact" immediately and lets you share techs, though slows down research.

 

[Sparrow3]

CivIV-BtS

I have researched Corporation and Rocketry. I have coal available and Great Scientist; but still can not build Aluminum Company. What else am I missing?

Also, have researched Mass Media, have Gems available, and Great Artist; but can not build Civilized Jewelers.

Have tried moving GS and GA to city with required resources in city tiles. It doesn't help. Build button is still dark.

 

[r_rolo1]

By acident, are you running State property ?

 

[Robo-Star]

CivIV-BtS

I have researched Corporation and Rocketry. I have coal available and Great Scientist; but still can not build Aluminum Company. What else am I missing?

Also, have researched Mass Media, have Gems available, and Great Artist; but can not build Civilized Jewelers.

Have tried moving GS and GA to city with required resources in city tiles. It doesn't help. Build button is still dark.

You don't have Mining Inc. in those cities, do you - Mining Inc. competes with both Aluminum Co. and Civilized Jewelers?