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[BNW] XML Only Quick Balance Mod

Ennea

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Introduction:

This mod contains XML only balance changes to Civ 5 BNW. It is intended for Quick speed and was originally developed for native Linux and Mac users (no DLL files).


Summary of Changes:
  • Wonders now require certain improvements or terrains to be built
  • Unique units and buildings no longer require any resources/positioning
  • Most military units have more movement in later eras
  • Early unit balancing: worse Ranged units, better Strategic Resource units
  • Many civs have gained an additional bonus to their traits
  • Most policy trees have added bonuses in order to compete with Tradition and Rationalism
  • Pantheons have been improved to give more options for Faith-, Food-, or Production-focused starts
  • Many underused beliefs have been improved
  • Increased science focus (flavor) for science buildings and tech pathways
  • General balance changes to improve less popular choices, while diminishing top choices
  • The full list of changes is in the info folder.

Download:

XML Only Quick Balance Mod

Installation:

Unzip XML folder and .modinfo file into MODS folder.


Special Thanks:

LeeS: For all of their work on XML, especially Buildings and Tags.
CivFanatics: For hosting mods and for the mod wiki.
Firaxis: For making a fun game that is relatively easy to mod
 
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