RoM 2.9 automatic map conversion

Rise of Mankind 2.9 will feature new python code that allows anyone to automatically convert map files to RoM - all you need to is to drop the map file to 'Rise of Mankind\Privatemaps' folder and start the mod. When you choose the map file in-game the mod automatically converts it RoM's maximum player amount. This means that many maps made at CFC can be added quite easily to RoM

There's one requirement what kind of maps work directly with this method:

Any map file made for Civ 4, Warlords or BtS that hasn't any preset civs (preset civs are bad because of wrong starting techs and civics for RoM).

Another point is that resources should be set to randomized (by editing the file in Notepad) or the map won't have RoM's new resources.

 

that sounds like a great feature. now if only there was an automatic scenario converter...

 

Looks like my services will no longer be needed here. Just as well, I have maps of my own to maintain.

Neat feature, by the way.

 

Well, since the basic map conversion is now automatic, you'll have more time on making good scenarios.

 

A thumping good new feature, but will you be releasing a 2.9 version of the GEM map? The sort of ultra-realistic historical games played on that map would be damaged quite a bit by random resource placement.

 

Has anyone mucked with this yet? How well does it work?

I can make one, if you like. I'll probably have to make one for my updated 1000AD scenario that I may finish at some point.

 

Please a 2.9 Version of GEM? BTW it needs gems in Afghanistan (Lapis Lazuli) and India (does the Hope Diamond ring a bell?)

 

I haven't forgotten about this, just so you know. I've been working on it and should have it up tonight or tomorrow.

 

remember those Gems