"Random Map Type"

[Herex]

Hello everyone.

I'm writing here to find out, if there's a way to pick what map types are included in the "Random Map Type" option, in Advanced Options.
It seems to me, that when I pick Random, the game hands me a Pangea, Continents, Archipelago or Fractal map. Never anything else.
I'd really like to be able to randomly draw stuff like Inland Sea, Ring, Great Plains etc. Maybe even the map types included in the Explorers Mappack DLC.

I love to start a game, not knowing what kind of map I'm up against, and I feel the Random Map Type function isn't doing it for me.
Is there any chance, than it can be modded, or changed in some way?

Thanks

 

[Herex]

So it's been a year since I asked, and I'm still looking for an answer.

Maybe someone has found a way to change what maptypes are included in the Random Map Type?
Any help would be welcome.

 

[civ editor11]

You could try writing a map script that would choose a random map script in the folder and using that with some basic options

 

[Herex]

That sounds like a great idea, but I have absolutely no idea how to do that.
I've no experience coding/modding/making scripts.

Thanks though.

 

[civ editor11]

let me look into it real quick. If I figure out a way I'll upload the script here.

EDIT: I could think of a way to do this for Civ IV but without a public maps directory im not sure how to even have the program find all the maps to choose from

 

[Herex]

I would be fantastic if you could put something together. I'll keep an eye on the thread.

 

[CYZ]

I would also absolutely love this.

Even better if there is a way to select which maps to randomly choose from but that's much to ask.