Some basic questions on moding files

[adlin5000]

This is the first time I have tried to do a mod. Usually I just edit the files and call it done. But I seem to be having issues with the game not saving and crashing on me so I'm trying to do it the "correct" way. I got some of it down, just need a two questions answered.

First, I want to take out a line on a units info. Can I just do this:

    <Update>
        <Where Type="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
	<Set ObsoleteTech="" />
    </Update>

Will that make the unit available till endgame?

Second how can I add a line to later in the file? As in adding another upgrade to a unit?

If this info is around here somewhere my bad, just call me an idiot and point me in the right direction. Thanks.

 

[Dale]

"none" (in capitals, this forum lowers all caps)

You create a second Update section with the data for the second edit.

 

[adlin5000]

Thanks.

Just to make sure I got it

<UPDATE>
     <CivilizationType>CIVILIZATION_JAPAN</CivilizationType>
     <TechType>TECH_EDUCATION</TechType>
</UPDATE>

Will add Education to Japan not replace Agriculture that it gets by default right?

 

[Dale]

No that's not going to work, but there must be a way because through world builder you can set what techs you start with. You can only have one value per field (ie: TechType).

 

[adlin5000]

Well I tried what I could and it does not seem to be working. Here is the CIV5Units.xml

Spoiler :

&#65279;<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Game_Data>
<Units>
<Update>
<Where Type="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
<Set PrereqTech="NONE" />
</Update>
<Update>
<Where Type="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
<Set Combat="50" />
</Update>
<Update>
<Where Type="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
<Set Moves="10" />
</Update>
<Update>
<Where Type="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
<Set ObsoleteTech="NONE" />
</Update>
</Units>
<Unit_ResourceQuantityRequirements>
<Update>
<Where UnitType="UNIT_JAPANESE_SAMURAI" />
<Set ResourceType="NONE" />
</Update>
</Unit_ResourceQuantityRequirements>
</Game_Data>

and here is the modinfo

Spoiler :

&#65279;<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<Mod id="adlinxxx-5000-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx" version="2">

<Properties>

<Name>Super Samurai</Name>

<Stability>Beta</Stability>

<Description>Turns Samurai into Super Samurai</Description>

<Authors>Adlin5000</Authors>

<AffectsSavedGames>1</AffectsSavedGames>

<SupportsSinglePlayer>1</SupportsSinglePlayer>

<SupportsMultiplayer>1</SupportsMultiplayer>

<SupportsMac>1</SupportsMac>

<ReloadLandmarkSystem>1</ReloadLandmarkSystem>

<ReloadUnitSystem>1</ReloadUnitSystem>

</Properties>

<Dependencies />

<References />

<Blocks />

<Files>

<File md5="3d1b7eb06bb690778684888ad3bfde7b">XML/CIV5Units.xml</File>

</Files>

<Actions>

<OnModActivated>

<UpdateDatabase>CIV5Units.xml</UpdateDatabase>

</OnModActivated>

</Actions>

</Mod>

Can you tell me where I am going wrong? it installs just fine, but it does not seem to work. I started a new game and I should be able to make Samurai right from the start, but nothing. Also I'm assuming I don't have to start a new game each time I change it correct? I just saved a game at turn 1 and will load it each time.

Thanks again.

[EDIT]It looks like it does not like the tabs. Just pretend everything is tabbed out and looking nice.[/EDIT]