Yet Another Mod (YAM) Open Beta

iron0037 · Nov 16, 2008

Hello all,
Some of you may recall that I updated TAM several months ago. I've been dabbling with my own epic mod since then, which I've tentatively named YAM (Yet Another Mod) though I'm considering Flavors of Civilization.

DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.fileplanet.com/files/190000/194555.shtml

2008.11.24: Please install Hotfix 4 (attached to this post) to address issues with
- Roman Heavy Spearman graphics
- Roman Heavy Archer graphics
- Mesoamerican Cavalry graphics
- Siam King unit graphics
- Statue of Zeus unit production
- Knights Templar unit production
- Post-ancient age Iberian Warrior graphics
- Post-ancient age Iberian Spearman graphics
- Post-ancient age Iberian Javelineer graphics
- Post-ancient age Legionary graphics
- Post-ancient age Mediterranean Javelineer graphics
- Missing Civilopedia unit art credits
- Asian Crossbowman bombard
- Ayutthaya Archer bombard
- Improved Berserk defense

The goal here is to add better balance and realism to the game while enriching the feel through flavor units. I've added a whole quite a few, thanks in no small part to Sandris. A full list of changes is available in the next post, but for a quick overview...

What's New:

122 flavor units! (see attached image)
- Celtic unit line
- Germanic unit line
- Spanish/Iberian unit line
- Roman/Mediterranean unit line
- Carthaginian unit line
- Russian/Slavic unit line
- Middle Eastern/Egyptian unit line
- African unit line
- South Asian unit line
- Asian unit line
- Mongol unit line
- Sioux unit line
- Mesoamerican unit line
- and many more!
6 new civilizations
- Sioux (replaces Iroqouis)
- Canada (replaces Celts)
- Brazil (replaces Portugal)
- Australia (replaces Byzantines)
- Siam (replaces Sumeria)
- Mali (replaces Hittites)
New French and Spanish Leaderheads
Fusilier and Grenadier units
Constitutional Monarchy government

Primary Gameplay Modifications:

Overhaul of governments
- Democracy improved!
- Republic downgraded
- Feudalism has communal corruption
- No forced resettlement with Fascism
Doubled Roads and Railroad turns to complete
Doubled ship movement rates
Galleys and Curraghs slowed in ocean
Revised civilization traits
Unique Units tweaked
Settlers and Workers do not require support
Settlers cost 3 population
City growth caps at 5/10 instead of 6/12
Ancient Cavalry open to all with Monarchy
Bombers require Advanced Flight and do not have land lethal bombard
Modern Age units rebalanced

Rather than post directly into Completed Modpacks, I thought it wise to have people test it out. I've played through three games but certainly can't catch everything.

Things I'm interested in learning:

Any bad graphics links that create a game crash
Any errors in unit upgrade paths
Any errors in the Civilopedia
Any game balance issues
Issues I didn't even think of
Any suggestions for improvement

Thank you guys in advance!

iron0037 · Nov 16, 2008

Full List of Changes from the C3C Baseline:

CIVILIZATIONS

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GENERAL SETTINGS

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UNITS

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Removed Enkidu Warrior
Removed Carrack
Removed Gallic Warrior
Removed Dromon
Removed Stealth Fighter
Added Fusilier
Added Grenadier
Added Ayutthaya Archer (Siam UU)
Added Peacekeeper (Canada UU)
Added Pracinha (Brazil UU)
Added Heavy Cruiser (Australian UU)
Added Songhai Knight (Mali UU)
Added African Warrior (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Spearman (Mali)
Added African Archer (Mali, Zulu)
Added Zebra Raider (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Swordsman (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Cavalry (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Pikeman (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Heavy Archer (Mali, Zulu)
Added African Medieval Infantry (Mali, Zulu)
Added Mesoamerican Warrior (Aztecs, Maya, Inca, Brazil)
Added Mesoamerican Spearman (Aztecs, Maya, Inca, Brazil)
Added Mesoamerican Archer (Aztecs, Inca, Brazil)
Added Mesoamerican Horseman (Aztecs, Maya, Inca)
Added Mesoamerican Swordsman (Aztecs, Maya, Inca)
Added Mesoamerican Cavalry (Aztecs, Maya, Inca)
Added Sioux Warrior (Sioux)
Added Sioux Spearman (Sioux)
Added Sioux Archer (Sioux)
Added Sioux Brave (Sioux)
Added Sioux Musketman (Sioux)
Added Greco
Roman Warrior (Rome, Greece)
Added Roman Spearman (Rome)
Added Roman Cavalry (Rome)
Added Roman Heavy Spearman (Rome)
Added Roman Heavy Archer (Rome)
Added Mediterranean Javelineer (Rome, Greece) [Dual Era graphics]
Added Mediterranean Horseman (Rome, Greece)
Added Mediterranean Swordsman (Spain, Greece)
Added Cataphract (Rome, Greece, Carthage)
Added Iberian Warrior (Spain) [Dual Era graphics]
Added Iberian Spearman (Spain) [Dual Era graphics]
Added Iberian Javelineer (Spain) [Dual Era graphics]
Added Iberian Horseman (Spain) [Dual Era graphics]
Added Iberian Cavalry (Spain)
Added Spanish Pikeman (Spain)
Added Spanish Heavy Archer (Spain)
Added Spanish Medieval Infantry (Spain)
Added Spanish Musketman (Spain)
Added Spanish Knight (Spain)
Added Celtic Warrior (England, France, Canada)
Added Celtic Spearman (England, France, Canada)
Added Celtic Javelineer (England, France, Canada)
Added Celtic Horseman (England, France, Canada)
Added Celtic Swordsman (England, France, Canada)
Added Celtic Cavalry (England, France, Canada)
Added English Pikeman (England, America)
Added English Musketman (England, America)
Added Coureur de Bois (Canada)
Added Minuteman (America)
Added British Redcoat (England)
Added British Dragoon (England)
Added British Rifleman (England)
Added French Rifleman (France)
Added Germanic Warrior (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added Germanic Spearman (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added Germanic Javelineer (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added Germanic Horseman (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added Germanic Swordsman (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added Germanic Cavalry (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added European Musketman (Germany, Scandinavia, Netherlands)
Added German Infantry (Germany)
Added Slavic Warrior (Russia)
Added Slavic Spearman (Russia)
Added Slavic Archer (Russia)
Added Slavic Horseman (Russia)
Added Slavic Swordsman (Russia)
Added Russian Cavalry (Russia)
Added Russian Pikeman (Russia)
Added Russian Heavy Archer (Russia)
Added Russian Medieval Infantry (Russia)
Added Russian Knight (Russia)
Added Russian Musketman (Russia)
Added Russian Grenadier (Russia)
Added Eastern Warrior (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt)
Added Egyptian Spearman (Egypt)
Added Eastern Spearman (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia)
Added Egyptian Archer (Egypt)
Added Eastern Archer (Persia, Ottomans, Arabia)
Added Eastern Horseman (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt)
Added Egyptian Swordsman (Egypt)
Added Eastern Swordsman (Babylon, Ottomans, Arabia)
Added Eastern Cavalry (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia)
Added Eastern Heavy Spearman (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt)
Added Eastern Heavy Archer (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt)
Added Eastern Medieval Infantry (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt)
Added Eastern Knight (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Egypt)
Added Eastern Heavy Musketman (Babylon, Persia, Ottomans, Arabia, Egypt, Carthage)
Added Mongol Warrior (Mongols)
Added Mongol Spearman (Mongols)
Added Mongol Archer (Mongols)
Added Mongol Swordsman (Mongols)
Added Mongol Pikeman (Mongols)
Added Mongol Medieval Infantry (Mongols)
Added Mongol Knight (Mongols)
Added Mongol Heavy Archer (Mongols)
Added Asian Warrior (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Spearman (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Archer (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Horseman (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Swordsman (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Cavalry (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Pikeman (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Crossbowman (China, Japan, Korea)
Added Asian Medieval Infantry (China, Korea)
Added Mounted Samurai (Japan)
Added Asian Arquebusier (China, Japan, Korea, Mongols, Siam)
Added Japanese Rifleman (Japan)
Added South Asian Warrior (India, Siam)
Added South Asian Spearman (India, Siam)
Added South Asian Archer (India, Siam)
Added Indian Horseman (India)
Added Thai Pikeman (Siam)
Added Thai Medieval Infantry (Siam)
Added Indian Musketman (India)
Added Indian Sepoy (India)
Added Carthaginian Warrior (Carthage)
Added Carthaginian Javelineer (Carthage)
Added Carthaginian Swordsman (Carthage)
Added Carthaginian Cavalry (Carthage)
Added Longship (Scandinavia)
Added Dhow (India, Arabia, Mali, Zulu, Babylon, Persia)
Added Asian Junk (China, Japan, Korea, Siam, Mongols)
Modified Settler
- Does not require support
- Population Cost is 3
Modified Worker
- Does not require support
- Cost from 10 to 20
Modified Scout
- YAM expansionist civs can build
Modified Warrior
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Spearman
- Upgraded graphics
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Archer
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Horseman
- Upgraded graphics
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Swordsman
- Upgraded graphics
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Legionary
- Attack from 3 to 4
- Defense from 3 to 2
- Upgraded graphics
- Added dual-era graphics
Modified Immortals
- Attack from 4 to 3
- Does not require iron
- HP Bonus of 1
Modified Ancient Cavalry
- HP Bonus reduced to 0
- Cost increased from 40 to 50
- Requires Horses and Iron
- Requires Monarchy
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified War Elephant
- Cost reduced from 70 to 50
- Attack/Defense lowered from 4/3 to 3/2
- Requires Monarchy
Modified Keshik
- Requires Monarchy
- Requires Iron
- Cost from 60 to 50
- Does not have zone of control
- Does not ignore movement cost in Hills or Mountains
Modified Pikeman
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Medieval Infantry
- Upgraded graphics
- Can be built by Persia
- Cannot draft
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Berserk
- Requires iron
- Requires Feudalism
- Attack from 6 to 4
- Cost from 70 to 40
Modified Samurai
- Requires Feudalism
- Movement from 2 to 1
- Attack from 4 to 5
- Defense from 4 to 2
- Cost from 70 to 40
Modified Longbowman
- Can be built by Scandinavia, Mali, Zulu
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Crusader
- Upgraded graphics
- Cannot build fortresses
- Upgrades to Grenadier
Modified Knight
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Rider
- Renamed Chinese Horse Archer
- Cost from 70 to 75
Modified Musketman
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Musketeer
- AI Strategy no long includes defense
Modified Cannon
- Bombard from 8 to 10
- Cost from 40 to 50
- Lethal sea bombardment
Modified Hwach'a
- Bombard from 8 to 10
- Cost from 40 to 50
- Firepower from 1 to 2
Modified Cavalry
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Cossack
- Defense from 3 to 4
- Cost from 90 to 80
Modified Sipahi
- Attack from 8 to 7
- Cost from 100 to 80
Modified Rifleman
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Infantry
- Requires Steel
Modified Guerilla
- Requires Steel
- Cannot be built by Brazil
Modified Artillery
- Lethal sea bombard
Modified Fighter
- Bombard strength from 4 to 8
Modified Bomber
- Requires Advanced Flight
- No lethal land bombardment
- Bombard strength from 12 to 15
Modified Jet Fighter
- Bombard strength from 3 to 12
Modified F-15
- Bombard strength from 6 to 15
Modified Helicopter
- Requires Propulsion
Modified Marine
- Cost from 120 to 100
- Attack from 10 to 12
Modified TOW Infantry
- Renamed Modern Infantry
- Bombard strength reduced to 0
- Cost from 120 to 100
- Attack from 12 to 10
- Removed offense in AI strategy
- Cannot be built by Canada
Modified Modern Armor
- Cost from 120 to 140
Modified Radar Artillery
- Lethal sea bombard
Modified Galley
- Movement from 3 to 6
- Cannot be built by Scandinavia
Modified Caravel
- Movement from 4 to 8
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
- Cannot be built by applicable civilizations
Modified Frigate
- Movement from 5 to 10
- Attack from 2 to 5
- Defense from 2 to 4
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Galleon
- Movement from 4 to 8
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Ironclad
- Requires Industrialization
- Movement from 3 to 7
- Attack from 5 to 10
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Transport
- Movement from 6 to 12
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Carrier
- Movement from 7 to 14
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Submarine
- Movement from 4 to 12
- Cost from 100 to 120
- Attack from 8 to 12
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Destroyer
- Movement from 8 to 16
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Battleship
- Movement from 5 to 12
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Aegis Cruiser
- Movement from 7 to 14
- Bombard strength from 6 to 7
- Attack from 15 to 16
- Defense from 10 to 12
- Cost from 160 to 180
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Nuclear Submarine
- Movement from 5 to 13
- Attack from 8 to 12
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Man-O-War
- Movement from 5 to 10
- Attack from 4 to 7
- Defense from 2 to 4
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Privateer
- Movement from 5 to 10
- Attack from 2 to 4
- Defense from 1 to 2
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Cruiser
- Movement from 6 to 12
- Cost from 160 to 150
- Ignores movement cost in ocean
Modified Curragh
- Movement from 2 to 4
- Hitpoint bonus -1

COMBAT EXPERIENCE and GOVERNMENTS

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IMPROVEMENTS, WONDERS, and NATURAL RESOURCES

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TECHNOLOGY, TERRAIN, and WORKER JOBS

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iron0037 · Nov 16, 2008

The To Do/Might Do List:

Add sounds to Sandris' earlier units (any volunteers?)
Add a UAV unit
Add more naval flavor units
Change the Guerrilla unit required technology
Add some sort of WWI machine gun unit
Add finer granularity to the Middle Eastern flavor units
Replace stub king units for new civilizations with more appropriate graphics
Find a better Australian UU (any suggestions?)

againsttheflow · Nov 17, 2008

iron0037 said:
Rather than post directly into Completed Modpacks, I thought it wise to have people test it out. I've played through three games but certainly can't catch everything.

Always appreciated, I suspect many mods of never having been played through by their creator even one time at the time of release.

iron0037 · Nov 17, 2008

Yea, I wouldn't feel right publishing a mod having not rigorously tested it, much less never played it! I've gotten more careful since TAM, but there's always bound to be something wrong with it.

When making the lineup screenshot, I realized that could double as a check on unit animation links. And of course, I found three errors my testing failed to detect. Live and learn!

Moosezilla · Nov 17, 2008

file not found- "art\units\King Siam\King Siam.INI"

iron0037 · Nov 17, 2008

Thanks Moosezilla! A couple of my string replaces caused issues with king units. I never play regicide and must have missed that glitch. Hotfix 2 has been attached to the first post in the thread. It should do the trick. I started a Regicide game with 31 civs and experienced no issues.

Note that the new civs lack a true king unit. I'll add that to the might do list.

Moosezilla · Nov 17, 2008

My Statue of Zues seems to produce curraghs intstead of anc. cav.

iron0037 · Nov 17, 2008

Darn it all... I removed the Stealth Fighter yesterday. Wonders are linked to an index number in the unit roll, which means it gets shifted when you change the indexing. I had this happen to me earlier in development (I got Flak Cannons), and forgot about this glitch.

I've fixed it for both The Statue of Zeus and the Knights Templar. You can grab the new biq in hotfix 3 in the first post. Note that you will not be able to fix this with you current game and will have to start a new one. I'm sorry about that. :blush:

Moosezilla · Nov 18, 2008

had to re-name Siam .amb to Sumerian .amb

iron0037 · Nov 18, 2008

Ok, you lost me on that one. There's a .amb file somewhere???

Moosezilla · Nov 19, 2008

probably a result of a previous home fix. that doesn't help i know so back to 4000 BC

iron0037 · Nov 24, 2008

Hotfix 4 is out. It addresses the following issues:
- Post-ancient age Iberian Warrior graphics
- Post-ancient age Iberian Spearman graphics
- Post-ancient age Iberian Javelineer graphics
- Post-ancient age Legionary graphics
- Post-ancient age Mediterranean Javelineer graphics
- Missing Civilopedia unit art credits
- Asian Crossbowman bombard
- Ayutthaya Archer bombard
- Improved Berserk defense

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