Malleus

Mod idea thread -- feel free to add yours! in Mods Stardock Forums

Ok, since I got burned with my XenoReligious Thought mod I thought it would be interesting to share amongst ourselves what various ideas we have for additions to the game. I can speak for myself here in saying that I would not mind if someone claims one of my ideas and runs with it. Here's some of the things I am working on now: United Planets Issues: Galactic Language Precursor Archeology Expedition Stellar Mineral Extraction Cultural Contamination Ban Galactic Cens

Reply to Boogie's Moding Class #2: Random Events in Mods Stardock Forums

What is 110, trace? Thank you for the guide. I intend to get cracking on my .events soon! M

Reply to Xenoreligious Thought Mod: input requested! in Mods Stardock Forums

Noo! Neale! I'm sorry...I had no idea, really. Let's compare notes then, I would like you to post yours here. I haven't submitted this to the library, so I will be happy to defer to you in this mod idea. Now I feel bad. :( M (Did you really name it the same thing?)

Reply to Xenoreligious Thought Mod: input requested! in Mods Stardock Forums

"I also think that the Cathedral should a standard improvement (that can be built on all planets) with local moral bonuses." Hmm, if I did that, I would have to do the same for the Inquisition. Also, I am fast realizing that the research costs for the higher techs are very low. I am trying to think of a better number for it. Here's some ideas for improvements then: Pan-Species Cathedral/Ubiquorate Temple - small morale bonus Wonder: Unity Cathedra

Reply to A new invasion tactic: Bioweapons (think Aliens) in Mods Stardock Forums

I was thinking the goal of "The Company" in Alien and Aliens, but you are right, I enjoyed _A Matter for Men_ very much also. M

Reply to Possible Mod/Future Feature? in Mods Stardock Forums

These sound like events. There is a tutorial coming (I hear) that will help us design these. M

Reply to Would somebody like to tell me how to mod in Mods Stardock Forums

Look in this forum. Most of the stuff is standardized across the different types. I learned how to mod by reading the posts in this forum and experimenting on my own. M

A new invasion tactic: Bioweapons (think Aliens) in Mods Stardock Forums

//------------------------------------------------------------------------ INVTACTIC Xenomorph //------------------------------------------------------------------------ DisplayName "Xenomorph Invasion" Description "Preceding attacks, several species of tailored carnivorous alien animals will be released into populated areas. They are designed to breed using the enemy as hosts." Tech_Requirement "BioweaponEngineering" Image "w

inspired by Brin's Uplift series in Mods Stardock Forums

Here in rough form is the structure for Uplift of semi-sentient animals into fully-sentient partners of the human race: Evolutionary Uplift (pre: Advanced DNA Research) -opens up the Uplift research tree. Uplift of Form (pre: Evolutionary Uplift) -grants a modest Social Production bonus. Uplift of Mind (pre: Evolutionary Uplift) -grants a modest Research bonus. Uplift of the Whole (pre: Uplift of Mind and Uplift of Form) -grants a nice bonus to

Reply to Xenoreligious Thought Mod: input requested! in Mods Stardock Forums

The Achievements associated with the religion mod: //------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMPROVEMENT Ubiquorate //------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name "Office of the Ubiquorate" Model "TirQuanTraining" Manufacturing_Bonus 0 //Manufacturing Bonus Morale_Bonus 20 //Morale Bonus Economic_Bonus

Xenoreligious Thought Mod: input requested! in Mods Stardock Forums

Here I present a new tech tree branch: Religion. These five technologies will increase your diplomacy or influence (depending on alignment) and will open up two improvements that I will post in a little while. I am interested in honest feedback, asking about balance issues and the look and feel of the mod. Do not spare my feelings, as I can anticipate some responses already (or you can simply ignore the thread and REALLY hurt my feelings ;) ). Experimental Idea : Three abilities in one tech.

Reply to So... what are the .EVENT variables/values? in Mods Stardock Forums

Awaiting it eagerly. I've got ten events written and waiting for the code :) M

Reply to HOW DO YOU MAKE MODS in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Modding is in it's infancy for GalCiv right now. Be prepared to dig through a lot of files before getting your hands dirty. M

Reply to Trading weirdness -- a little more documentation in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I just want to point out that weapons tech is NOT a one turn research until mid-game on a small map. M

Reply to No Update Today? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

I agree Elrikk. I have 2 major concerns with the way things are going: 1) Stardock will continue their commitment to tweaking things, overtweak core systems that are great for some but detrimental to others, causing a set of people to be dissatisfied and leave the community. While it would be obvious that they not patch up to the point they think is "too far," it's fairly common for folks to equate "progress" with "satisfaction." 2) Core gameplay issues, like end-of-ga

Reply to Interest Rates? Influence Resistance? in Mods Stardock Forums

I caught that. For my Trade Good "Acculturation Resistor" I changed it to up loyalty. M

Reply to No Update Today? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

As usual the failed developing house of Stardock has abandoned their product to pursue "something else." The bug-ridden and unplayable product is now completely useless, and honest, hard-working customers like myself have no recourse but to kiss another 50 dollars goodbye. *sigh* I had such hopes for this game. M

Reply to How long does it take a newbie to get the hang of the game? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

My second game was alot more coherent than the first. I did much better, on a bigger map, played longer, got a resounding victory, and scored less than my first game. My third game is going well as well, but since increasing mapsize and difficulty level causes me to score less ;) I will get a pathetic score. M

Reply to Interest Rates? Influence Resistance? in Mods Stardock Forums

Good question. Thanks for the heads-up Cari, is it to be assumed that high interest is good? Is it an inverse value? I am going to run some experiments tonight, but my experience with lease values is that they can be highly variable from one turn to the next. M

Interest Rates? Influence Resistance? in Mods Stardock Forums

IN this chart: [TABLEALIAS Abilities] [Ability0] Economics [Ability1] Weapons [Ability2] Defense [Ability3] Speed [Ability4] Morale [Ability5] Pop. Growth [Ability6] Social Production [Ability7] Military Production [Ability8] Research [Ability9] Influence [Ability10] Trade [Ability11] Diplomacy [Ability12] Hit Points [Ability13] Repair [Ability14] Sensors [Ability15] Espionage [Ability16] Soldiering [Ability17]

Reply to English.str in Mods Stardock Forums

Should not be a problem. I have modified many things in my english.str. Since they do not directly affect gameplay, they should be fine. M

Reply to Brad please consider... in Mods Stardock Forums

Thank you Cari. M

Reply to Unable to upload to the library? in Mods Stardock Forums

AH! So it is a universal issue! Hallelujah! For those curious, I am currently working on: Religion Mod Expanded Weapons Tech mod Several new improvements About ten events Fun! M

Reply to Unable to upload to the library? in Mods Stardock Forums

Thanks Cari, I realize I am coming off very much like a jerk, which is an open issue whether I am or not. Generally, I am not this repetitive. I DID spend four hours modding the game and playtesting it and was excited about the prospect of seeing if it was "playworthy." Imagine my disappointment when the feature is unavailable to me nd there is no responses on the forums. M

Reply to Can't upload to library? in Galactic Civilizations I Stardock Forums

Done a couple times. M