Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
I use the regular zip program.I don't know what it names.When we hav the first "BETA" ready, we could get a beta tester like Volum or someone.The optional units can be added if it's any need to.
Scenario preview: Vietnam War
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Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
It's ok to post the files here.Maybe we should think to start a new thread.
El Justo
Deity
alright...i'll try and post the files (biq and text files) on this thread. probably tonight (eastern standard time here in good 'ol new jersey, USA). there is probably 5 or 6 hours difference from norway. no? anyway...are you able to get the version of the scenario you have up and running? we don't need anyone else to playtest. you and i are plenty.
i know that the text files you sent me were missing some '#ANIMNAME_PRTO_' entries. no biggie. i simply added them. i'll post the text files you sent me that i added to. in the meantime, i'm going to fiddle with the techs.
let's not open a new thread until we've worked out all of the kinks. we're not far away. but we want to make this scen as good as we can b/c it'll be the first of its kind.
i know that the text files you sent me were missing some '#ANIMNAME_PRTO_' entries. no biggie. i simply added them. i'll post the text files you sent me that i added to. in the meantime, i'm going to fiddle with the techs.
let's not open a new thread until we've worked out all of the kinks. we're not far away. but we want to make this scen as good as we can b/c it'll be the first of its kind.
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
It's 5-6 hors difference.I'll get the file tomorrow after breakfast.
We should make it really hard to play with US.We should make it like to play in demigod level with units.Not any corruption andother things like that.Do you understand what I mean?One more time: When you play in Demigod level, it's really hard to have a war.The enemy units are so brutal and they never give up.So even if you play in Chieftain level, it should be just hard like in Demigod level to have a war.The enemy units must be so brutal and they never give up.The techs, corruption etc. are as usual in Chieftain, but not the warfare.Do you understand now??
We should make it really hard to play with US.We should make it like to play in demigod level with units.Not any corruption andother things like that.Do you understand what I mean?One more time: When you play in Demigod level, it's really hard to have a war.The enemy units are so brutal and they never give up.So even if you play in Chieftain level, it should be just hard like in Demigod level to have a war.The enemy units must be so brutal and they never give up.The techs, corruption etc. are as usual in Chieftain, but not the warfare.Do you understand now??
El Justo
Deity
i've been a busy bee 
with the techs...in an attempt to pack up some files to post, i drew up an intial tech tree based upon unit/improvement/sm wonder discovery timeline.
also, i made a few minor changes to reflect a more 'aggressive' and 'tough' n vietnam. first, i made a seperate Government for the s vietnamese: S. Vietnamese Democracy. in the editor, i altered the 'Propaganda' modifiers to be very, very susceptible (assimilation %s and propaganda) to the 'Communist' govt. finally, i added about 20 n vietnamese units in groups of 4 and 5 along the western border of s vietnam. mostly at VP locations along the HCM Trail.
units added: Mechanized Combat Engineer by recon1591 & LCM (Mech Landing Craft for the scen) by wyrmshadow, ANZAC Rifleman (AATTV Officer for the scen) and S Korean Infantry. the last 2 are 'auto-produced' and unbuildable in the city build que.
units edited: gave +1 mvmt (2) to NLF Inf and VC, gave NLF Inf 'Build Fort' and 'Barricade' flag. this is on top of VC being 'Invisible' and NLF Inf w/ 'Stealth Attack'. this should be a good avantage for the n vietnamese.
small wonders added or being added: AATTV Barracks (produces the Australian/New Zealand units), S Korean Barracks (produces S Korean Inf)
'uranium' is the 'Strategic Resource' to build both the sm wonder and the units. uranium appears in only 4 tiles on the whole map. 2 in US territory and 2 in S Vietnam.
we're going to have to make at least 2 auto-producing improvements for the commies to balance the US and s vietnam.
before i post anything, i need to clean up the text files some. but take a look at the initial tech tree idea
with the techs...in an attempt to pack up some files to post, i drew up an intial tech tree based upon unit/improvement/sm wonder discovery timeline.also, i made a few minor changes to reflect a more 'aggressive' and 'tough' n vietnam. first, i made a seperate Government for the s vietnamese: S. Vietnamese Democracy. in the editor, i altered the 'Propaganda' modifiers to be very, very susceptible (assimilation %s and propaganda) to the 'Communist' govt. finally, i added about 20 n vietnamese units in groups of 4 and 5 along the western border of s vietnam. mostly at VP locations along the HCM Trail.
units added: Mechanized Combat Engineer by recon1591 & LCM (Mech Landing Craft for the scen) by wyrmshadow, ANZAC Rifleman (AATTV Officer for the scen) and S Korean Infantry. the last 2 are 'auto-produced' and unbuildable in the city build que.
units edited: gave +1 mvmt (2) to NLF Inf and VC, gave NLF Inf 'Build Fort' and 'Barricade' flag. this is on top of VC being 'Invisible' and NLF Inf w/ 'Stealth Attack'. this should be a good avantage for the n vietnamese.
small wonders added or being added: AATTV Barracks (produces the Australian/New Zealand units), S Korean Barracks (produces S Korean Inf)
'uranium' is the 'Strategic Resource' to build both the sm wonder and the units. uranium appears in only 4 tiles on the whole map. 2 in US territory and 2 in S Vietnam.
we're going to have to make at least 2 auto-producing improvements for the commies to balance the US and s vietnam.
before i post anything, i need to clean up the text files some. but take a look at the initial tech tree idea
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
I can't see the picture.I can't say anything that the things you do are great.Keep working.I'm working on a Crimean War scenario too.It isn't so much left now.
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
Ooops!!After I posted, I can see the picture.Do you have any graphics editor because I haven't anything other than Paint and I haven't any skills in graphics making.
El Justo
Deity
i've been quite busy w/ other stuff so i'll try and clean up some of the text files when i can
El Justo
Deity
we can use existing graphics if we have to.
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
Ok.
El Justo
Deity
PediaIcon.txt additions finished:
BUILDINGS:
Capitol (palace graphics)
Café (custom)
Sewer (aquaduct)
NLF Barracks (barracks)
Ammunition Depot (man. plant)
Prison (custom)
Dredged Harbor (Offshore platform)
Strategic Command (military academy)
VC Hamlet (civil defense)
GOGO Bar (custom)
Perimeter Defense (custom)
SMALL WONDERS Splashes:
S. Korean Barracks (pentagon)
AATTV Barracks [australia] (pentagon)
Angkor Wat [already added as Great Wonder]
Secret Police HQ
Strategic Military COmmand (pentagon)
next up is the the techs
BUILDINGS:
Capitol (palace graphics)
Café (custom)
Sewer (aquaduct)
NLF Barracks (barracks)
Ammunition Depot (man. plant)
Prison (custom)
Dredged Harbor (Offshore platform)
Strategic Command (military academy)
VC Hamlet (civil defense)
GOGO Bar (custom)
Perimeter Defense (custom)
SMALL WONDERS Splashes:
S. Korean Barracks (pentagon)
AATTV Barracks [australia] (pentagon)
Angkor Wat [already added as Great Wonder]
Secret Police HQ
Strategic Military COmmand (pentagon)
next up is the the techs
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
Very good!We are pushing further forward.Great!Most of the tech icons do we have, but if we need to can we request some.
Most of the tech icons do we have, but if we need to can we request some.
El Justo
Deity
below is a link to a beta zipped biq, unit graphics that were added and building graphics that were added.
luddi, try and get it running and playtest it some
BACK UP YOU TEXT FILES!!
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads7/VNWbeta.zip
luddi, try and get it running and playtest it some
BACK UP YOU TEXT FILES!!
http://www.civfanatics.net/uploads7/VNWbeta.zip
El Justo
Deity
the link seems broken...no?
El Justo
Deity
i think i typed the filename wrong. not at my home pc at the moment...maybe i'll upload the entire scenario folder onto the yahoo briefcase site later on.
if anyone is interested in trying out the beta, PM me and i'll furnish you with access to the private file storage site where you can DL the whole kitty.
if anyone is interested in trying out the beta, PM me and i'll furnish you with access to the private file storage site where you can DL the whole kitty.
El Justo
Deity
btw, i added 3 buildings (using existing civ3c graphics) to the n vietnamese:
-VC Hamlet: produces a Vietcong every 12 turns and has a LOT of culture (10 i think)
-NLF Barracks: same as above but auto-produces NLF Infantry
-Miliatary Academy
roduces NVA Division (transports 3 troops, NVA Inf only, Army graphics) and 'whales' is the strategic resource for it (the unit not the building). now, i changed 'whales' in the editor so that i could place them on grassland under the city (haiphong). not sure how the AI will use it, but we shall see.
NVA Infantry are the only n viet unit that has the 'Load' flag. so VCs and NLF Inf's can't be loaded into an NVA Division.
i also gave n vietnam an extra 12 starting units (NVA Inf.)
maybe luddi is right, playtesters for this scenario would be a good thing.
-VC Hamlet: produces a Vietcong every 12 turns and has a LOT of culture (10 i think)
-NLF Barracks: same as above but auto-produces NLF Infantry
-Miliatary Academy
roduces NVA Division (transports 3 troops, NVA Inf only, Army graphics) and 'whales' is the strategic resource for it (the unit not the building). now, i changed 'whales' in the editor so that i could place them on grassland under the city (haiphong). not sure how the AI will use it, but we shall see.NVA Infantry are the only n viet unit that has the 'Load' flag. so VCs and NLF Inf's can't be loaded into an NVA Division.
i also gave n vietnam an extra 12 starting units (NVA Inf.)
maybe luddi is right, playtesters for this scenario would be a good thing.
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
We would need playtesters with knowledge of the Vietnam war so they can give some tips on how to balance the scenario.
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
Yes, the link is broken.Have you uploaded it to the briefcase?
Luddi VII
Sheep farmer
The briefcase is empty and we have more space.Have you done something here El?
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Yay!!!This is our 200th post!!
