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Changes in Version 4.0
Resource Generator (V4.0)
This LUA component can be used to add new resources to the game without modifying "AssignStartingPlots.lua", this component is a standalone resource generator that uses its own algorithm to distribute the resource on the map. The new resource will be automatically spread on the map according to map size and defined terrain & feature Booleans in resource xml file.
This utility makes adding new resources more modular with no conflict between different MODs, also this utility is a workaround for adding a new luxury which is currently restricted in the game and hard to implement.
Adding a new resource was very painful because you have to edit "AssignStartingPlots.lua" which is a messy and big file and the code you have to add for the new resource is scattered all over the file. Also adding a new luxury was very hard that is because luxuries in the code are restricted (to make the luxuries balanced as said in file comments) so I found a workaround for this which is to add the resource manually on the map. Then the idea evolved and I decided to make a separate code to add any new resource easily without editing any lua files in the game.
This component make use of the defined Terrain booleans and feature booleans in resource xml file. These values are ignored in "AssignStartingPlots" and are redefined in the code and implemented in a rigid way that doesn't take in account changes of terrain/feature booleans in xml files.
1. Features:
2. Algorithm highlights:
3.Example:
Lets say we want to add Chocolate as a new luxury resource:
1- Add xml file for chocolate, here is an example:
2- Add Resource generator Lua files to your project:
In ModBuddy Right-click on each file then select properties and set 'Import into VFS' to 'True'
3- Edit "AddNewResource.lua" and use the following function to add our new luxury resource:
you can add as many resources as you want, for example:
4- In Mod properties add the following Content:
That’s it.. when you start a new game the resource will be automatically distributed on the map.
4. Advanced Options
Added new advanced options for more customization:
4.1 Terrain & Feature Excludes:
you can use additional option with the function:
4.2 Special Conditions
Only Flat Lands: the resource will be only placed on Flat Lands.
Only Hills: the resource will be only placed on Hills.
5.Screen Shots:
Download Link
Notes
*If you want to modify the algorithm:
I tried to explain everything in the code in details to make it easier to modify but if you want any help then please post here. Please credit me if you are using a modified version of my code.
Changes in Version 4.0
Spoiler :
Resource Generator (V4.0)
This LUA component can be used to add new resources to the game without modifying "AssignStartingPlots.lua", this component is a standalone resource generator that uses its own algorithm to distribute the resource on the map. The new resource will be automatically spread on the map according to map size and defined terrain & feature Booleans in resource xml file.
This utility makes adding new resources more modular with no conflict between different MODs, also this utility is a workaround for adding a new luxury which is currently restricted in the game and hard to implement.
Adding a new resource was very painful because you have to edit "AssignStartingPlots.lua" which is a messy and big file and the code you have to add for the new resource is scattered all over the file. Also adding a new luxury was very hard that is because luxuries in the code are restricted (to make the luxuries balanced as said in file comments) so I found a workaround for this which is to add the resource manually on the map. Then the idea evolved and I decided to make a separate code to add any new resource easily without editing any lua files in the game.
This component make use of the defined Terrain booleans and feature booleans in resource xml file. These values are ignored in "AssignStartingPlots" and are redefined in the code and implemented in a rigid way that doesn't take in account changes of terrain/feature booleans in xml files.
1. Features:
- Add any new resource easily and with 1 line of code.
. - Automatically distributes the resource on the map using custom "ON Map Resource Generator" algorithm.
. - Adds quantity for a new resources depending on:
- Map size
[*]Pre-game resource option (sparse,Abundant...etc)
[*]Number of civilizations in the game.
- Map size
- Quantity formulas for added resources were carefully balanced after getting in game statistics for all map sizes, resource options, number of civilizations.
. - Full support for defined Quantity types in xml file. Strategic resources are distributed accorded to these quantity types.
. - Will use the defined Terrain Booleans and Feature Booleans in resource xml file. (These values are ignored in "AssignStartingPlots" !!)
. - Advanced Options to Exclude particular Terrain or Feature types. (more details in section#4)
. - Support for Only Flat Lands and Only Hills conditions (more details in section#4)
. - Does not modify any lua file in the game which makes adding a new resource more modular with no conflict between different mods.
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2. Algorithm highlights:
Spoiler :
3.Example:
Lets say we want to add Chocolate as a new luxury resource:
1- Add xml file for chocolate, here is an example:
Spoiler :
2- Add Resource generator Lua files to your project:
In ModBuddy Right-click on each file then select properties and set 'Import into VFS' to 'True'
3- Edit "AddNewResource.lua" and use the following function to add our new luxury resource:
you can add as many resources as you want, for example:
4- In Mod properties add the following Content:
That’s it.. when you start a new game the resource will be automatically distributed on the map.
4. Advanced Options
Added new advanced options for more customization:
4.1 Terrain & Feature Excludes:
you can use additional option with the function:
4.2 Special Conditions
Only Flat Lands: the resource will be only placed on Flat Lands.
Only Hills: the resource will be only placed on Hills.
5.Screen Shots:
Spoiler :
Download Link
Notes
*If you want to modify the algorithm:
I tried to explain everything in the code in details to make it easier to modify but if you want any help then please post here. Please credit me if you are using a modified version of my code.
