[R&F] Simple Civilization Template/Mod to Use as Base?

[Kind_Of_A_Rarit]

Just as the title says, I'm looking for a simple civ 6 mod or template to use as a base for me to build my own civ around. I would like it to be R&F compatible. I've tried to download and use a couple of other mods as templates, but I can't seem to get them to work. I've tried putting them into ModBuddy, but I might not be doing it right, I think. I don't change anything in the mods, and I import everything that I know should be in there (for example, I tried the Republic of Pirates by kingchris20 and imported ArtDefs, Core, Textures, XLPs, and I even replaced the mod.art file with the one that came with mod (which fixed the problem I had where the images wouldn't appear.), but the game crashed on starting a game. The database log said something about the building not existing, but I thought I copied everything over exactly as it was downloaded). Is there a chance I'm messing up somewhere in the mod properties? How would I know if I'm messing up in the mod properties?

Anyway, a template would be incredibly helpful. I've tried several tutorials and guides to making a civ, but they all use different templates and I can't make sense of them. Does anybody know of a straightforward, up-to-date guide from start to finish? At the very least, could someone point me in the right direction on how to learn modding? Honestly, I just feel lost right now.

 

[raen]

You probably miss last part that is editing project properties in ModBuddy (or you missing something here), that is a part done manually that has to be done to work (it generates modinfo file properly).

If you want to start again, maybe this is a good place to begin (still in construction): https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/civ-6-modding-tools-basics.634429/#post-15173202