Which is easier, edit with xml or sql or lua?

[Glassmage]

Just wondering cause you can edit game files by xml, sql, or lua. Dunno why these different codes are required.

 

[Bonyduck Campersang]

Admittedly I have only a tenuous grasp of these things myself, but XML and SQL do the same things: creating and updating the game database. XML is simpler to understand, but SQL is easier to write and more powerful. What I know of LUA is that it's used to create unique bonuses and abilities (if you're making a custom civ)

 

[Bonyduck Campersang]

Modders Guide to Civilization V

It's a massive document so it may take a while to load. I would highly recommend you save it local. ATTENTION, this guide is not anymore up to date, many parts are outdated. Not all is outdated, many things are still worthwile to read, but not everything. So if you have problems following...

forums.civfanatics.com

see this guide, it will explain everything much better than I can