Space Empires 4 Mod Launcher

[Matryx]

Well I finished my utility finally http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
Here it is in all it's glory.
3 formats for you in case you prefer one or dont have one.
[here] (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg) The Screen.jpg is a screenshot so you can see it in action.
Alas I do not have Space Empires 4 so I am unable to test it but it should work in theory http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
Any bug reports please send them direct to me
G.C.Sweetman@ex.ac.uk

[Matryx]

One thing I'd like to say is that this was in no way meant to annoy the wonderful creator of the batch file utility.
I personally just think that a graphical interface is better when it can be used.

And I forgot to mention, instructions are enclosed in the compressed files.

[dogscoff]

Wow... looks like a very classy little utility. Thanks.

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"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"
"I think so Brain but, if you replace the P with an O, my name would be Oinky, wouldn't it?"

[Matryx]

No problem http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
I tried to theme it along the SE4 lines.
As I have had no bug reports yet I'm assuming that no-one has tried to launch the game without selecting a mod http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
not so much of a bug really as just an aesthetic this (throws an error message up with no crash)

If there are any bugs or feature requests then just let me know
G.C.Sweetman@ex.ac.uk

[Puke]

yes, this indeed rocks. perhaps the selection could default to the normal game to avoid that index out of bounds message, and to provide single click access to playing the normal game. also, when you exit the program it leaves the path.txt pointed to the Last mod used, it would be handy if it defaulted back to the normal path upon exit, incase someone should launch the program from the EXE after using this utility.

all in all, this is superb.

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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[Matryx]

Ok
As soon as I wake up again I'll make a V1.2 with the changes you have suggested.
Thanks for the feedback

[Matryx]

Ok the changes have been made

V1.2 will default to the normal game, and the path setting will be reset to "None" upon program shutdown (I hope) http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ On a side note : Wohoo! I just made 'Corporal' http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon10.gif ]

[This message has been edited by Matryx (edited 25 July 2001).]

[Matryx]

Ok, as soon as I return from work today (about 10 hours from now) I will upload V1.3 which will have support for long descriptions.
As long as you want really http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Rollo]

This is a great tool! It has replaced my SE4.exe link on my desktop.

Thanks, Matryx.

P.S.: Quikngruvn, please don't feel sad I'm not using your Modpicker utility (which is great, too) anymore http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif (<--- not being sarcastic, but looking shy).

Rollo

[edit]typo

[This message has been edited by Rollo (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Quikngruvn]

'Salright, I had a feeling people would go for the new pretty picker instead of my basic little thing....

(Sniff... I need to drown my sorrows.)

Seriously though, it's cool. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon6.gif

Matryx, I will check out your Mod Launcher sometime soon. It may even replace mine on my desktop!

Quikngruvn

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Ponder this: Scientists already knew that matter is 98% empty space. After they figured out the structure of protons, they determined the remaining 2% is mostly made up of... well, nothing. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

[Matryx]

Ok here it is V1.3
Now with added support for long descriptions http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
You can now use more than 6 lines for mod descriptions http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon10.gif

Anyway, Quikngruvn, I'd like to credit you with the idea, after all you did pip me to the post as far as getting the first mod-picker out goes http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

To look forward to in V1.4 (I hope)
- Savegame Selection!
- Savegame Isolation! (Never again will you load a P&N game when you meant a DevNull Game)
[Edit : Not sure if I'll include Savegame Isolation because some people will just want all of their savegames in one area. i.e. not scattered throughout the mod directories]


As usual the download comes in 3 flavours
.zip (179 K)
.rar (167 K)
.ace (143 K)

Enjoy.

[This message has been edited by Matryx (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Dracus]

I would prefer to save a game under the mod it is for. It gets to confusing when they are all under the same folder.

[This message has been edited by Dracus (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Matryx]

Dracus : I agree, but unfortunately that means when you set up the game in the first place you have to remember to specify <modname>/Savegame as the save directory.

I will put *support* for savegame isolation into a later Version, but for now I'll just support Generic Savegames.

[Dracus]

I already do this as I have 6 to 8 mod's plus the pbw game, plus my development games.

[Matryx]

Yes!
Here it is already!
Space Empires IV Mod Picker Utility V 1.4 BETA!
This Version takes a ground-breaking step in mod picking history by introducing SAVEGAME functionality.

Note this is a beta and is limited as follows :-
Savegames must be located in Savegame\*.gam (default place in other words)
My current work is both towards specifying the Savegame path yourself and searching in specific <modname>\savegame directories for mods (which will auto-load the correct mod)

Please note that if you enter the wrong player number or password SE4 will NOT tell you
it will just quietly close and look like nothing has happened.

As usual there are 3 flavours
.zip (182 K)
.rar (169 K)
.ace (145 K)

Enjoy
Matryx

[Matryx]

Only an hour later and V1.5 is finished!
This is the one you've all been waiting for!

Automatic Savegame detection (Clause 1)
Automatic Mod Loading (Clause 2)

I hope you all enjoy this as much as I enjoy making it.

Again 3 flavours
.zip (182 K)
.rar (169 K)
.ace (146 K)

Please post any more feature requests or bugs you find.

Matryx

[Clause 1 : Savegames must be in \Savegame or <Modname>\Savegame directory]
[Clause 2 : There is now no way to load a savegame that is not for a specified MOD without moving the file or just launching SE4 with the MOD required]

One final note: SPREAD THE WORD http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
This could save so many people so much time
Especially when I finish writing my Mod Editor and link the two programs together (Disclaimer : This may never be finished and both programs will NOT require each other)

[Matryx]

Incidentally : I have updated the Screenshot to reflect the recent changes http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Dracus]

Very nice indeed.

[Puke]

VERY cool. I like the load save-game feature, but is there a way to make it remember player slot and password for individual save slots? also, there is no error reporting if an invalid save slot or password are chosen, which is fine by me, but you may wish to monkey proof it.

edit: and how do we go about getting this utility packaged with the next patch?

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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[This message has been edited by Puke (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Suicide Junkie]

That looks really nice. The "x" button looks a little large, though.

I couldn't help but notice the Pirates mod you have in your list.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>As for the pirates mod in my list, that would be V2.0
Will be upgrading it to V2.1 as soon as I get a minute.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>P&N v2.1 is not compatible with previous savegames, just so you know.

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The latest info on Pirates & Nomads (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/Forum23/HTML/001696.html) (forum thread).
-&lt;Download V2.1 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/Pirates&NomadsModV2.1.zip)&gt;- (Now with extra scenario support!)
-&lt;Download V1.7 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/Pirates&NomadsV1.7.zip)&gt;- (With default AIs patched)
-&lt;Download compatible EMPs for P&N v1.2 through v1.7 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/nomadraceEMPs.zip)&gt;-
-&lt;Download SJs latest AI Patcher (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/SJsLatestAIPatcher.zip)&gt;-
Visit My Homepage (http://www.geocities.com/hohoho611ca/index.html)

Other Links:
-&lt;Play By Web (http://www.pbw.cc/)&gt;-
-&lt;Schlock Mercenary (http://www.schlockmercenary.com)&gt;- (great space-based webcartoon)
-&lt;8-bit Theater (http://www.nuklearpower.com/comic/)&gt;- (fun comic with the pixellated FF1 characters)

[This message has been edited by suicide_junkie (edited 27 July 2001).]

[This message has been edited by suicide_junkie (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Matryx]

The "monkey proofing" would need to be done IN-Game because there is no way for my utility to find out passwords for user-numbers (and quite rightly too I might add. Imaging downloading a PBW game and loading my utility which can read game passwords!)

Anyway.. as for "remembering" player slot and passwords... I suppose I could work on something
It would mean storing data in a .ini file for the program (I dont like using the registry) but I can see no problem with this.
I'll work on it for the next Version

As for getting it shipped with SE4, malfador are on holiday so all of my mails are bouncing. It would be a great ego-boost to get it shipped with the product's patches, or even recognised as the official mod picker http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif (Even just a news post on the PBW would do http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon10.gif )

Edit :
As for the pirates mod in my list, that would be V2.0
It's also not on my machine but running on a friends.
I don't have SE4 http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon9.gif
Will be upgrading it to V2.1 as soon as I get a minute.

[This message has been edited by Matryx (edited 27 July 2001).]

[Matryx]

SJ : Thanks I'll be sure to start afresh.
As for the X, well I could knock it down by 1 or 2 pixels (it's currently the same sizeas the in-game X)

ok : current ToDo
- possible separate button to enable Users to run 1 savegame under a different mod (don't see why they would need this if they kept their games organised http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif )
- Decrease the X size http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
- Add ini file to store UserNumbers / passwords for specific games (Encrypted of course)
- Get utility included in SE4 patch
- Get free copy of SE4 for writing utility http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif



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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.5
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Download as a .ZIP [HERE] (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)
Download as a .RAR [HERE] (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)
Download as a .ACE [HERE] (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)
Check a Screenshot of it[HERE] (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)

[Puke]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matryx:
- Get free copy of SE4 for writing utility http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

if you dont, Ill get you one.

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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[Quikngruvn]

OK, I just got it. I gotta tip my hat to you, Matryx-- very nice! Better than I could ever do.... http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

Quikngruvn

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Ponder this: Scientists already knew that matter is 98% empty space. After they figured out the structure of protons, they determined the remaining 2% is mostly made up of... well, nothing. Who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?

[Suicide Junkie]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Add ini file to store UserNumbers / passwords for specific games (Encrypted of course)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That reminds me of a little BASIC program I wrote when I was really little.

It would take any text file and encrypt it by adding a random number to the ASCII value of each character
Have fun breaking that code http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon12.gif

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The latest info on Pirates & Nomads (http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/Forum23/HTML/001696.html) (forum thread).
-&lt;Download V2.1 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/Pirates&NomadsModV2.1.zip)&gt;- (Now with extra scenario support!)
-&lt;Download V1.7 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/Pirates&NomadsV1.7.zip)&gt;- (With default AIs patched)
-&lt;Download compatible EMPs for P&N v1.2 through v1.7 (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/nomadraceEMPs.zip)&gt;-
-&lt;Download SJs latest AI Patcher (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/suicide_junkie/SJsLatestAIPatcher.zip)&gt;-
Visit My Homepage (http://www.geocities.com/hohoho611ca/index.html)

Other Links:
-&lt;Play By Web (http://www.pbw.cc/)&gt;-
-&lt;Schlock Mercenary (http://www.schlockmercenary.com)&gt;- (great space-based webcartoon)
-&lt;8-bit Theater (http://www.nuklearpower.com/comic/)&gt;- (fun comic with the pixellated FF1 characters)

[Matryx]

Ok, I've just started work on V1.6 and I'm sure I should have it finished within an hour or so.
SJ : I've not used basic for years but does this look familiar? http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon10.gif :-
Randomize(i)
Print(file,ASC(ord(Password[i])+round(rnd(i)*100)))

Puke: If that was a serious offer then I am most appreciative http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

[Matryx]

Ok here is V1.6
This Version adds support for.....
AUTOMAGIC PASSWORDS
Once you've entered your usernumber and password for a particular game, the program will store it for future reference.
The password is encrypted so you dont need to worry about people opening the .ini file to read it.
Also, on a minor note, the X (for closing the prog) has been reduced in size by 2 pixels
SJ : I guess there's just no pleasing some people :P

As usual, 3 flavours of download.
.Zip (183 K)
.Rar (170 K)
.Ace (146 K)

Enjoy.


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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;

Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

[Matryx]

Ok I'm sort of at a loose end now.
Short of starting work on an "all-in-one" mod maker I can't really think of anything that needs adding to the Mod-Picker
If anyone can think of any features they want or find any bugs you know where to post.



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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;

Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

[Puke]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matryx:
Short of starting work on an "all-in-one" mod maker I can't really think of anything that needs adding to the Mod-Picker<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

neither can i, but a mod maker would be handy. it could be simple too. simply a text file editor, but you would have a menu to say, 'edit facilities' or 'edit components.' then you would have a component list where you could scroll through the names of components without having to scroll through all their info, and you could add or remove them, or move them up or down. clicking on one could expand it, or populate its information into an editable text box in the same window. and that would be about it.

unless you wanted to go totally nuts and build in little game-ballancing features like charts to analyze damage ratios for new components you are creating, or ability bonus vs resource costs vs tech requirements for new facilities. I dont think it would need to let you drag and drop abilities or anything, but maybe easy access to the abilities.txt (like in the map editor) would be handy.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matryx:
Puke: If that was a serious offer then I am most appreciative http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

sure. drop an email to luke@frnk.com and send me the shipping info that i will need to have shrapnel send it to you. I have gotten enough play out of this game to make it worth buying another copy.


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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[Matryx]

*Bump*
A rather useful utility that I think more people should be aware of.

Any requests for this one, as usual, I will be happy to help with.
If you want the source code, e-mail me.
It's written in Delphi4

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[geoschmo]

Matryx,

Honestly I haven't ungraded to the newst Version yet, so if you have already added this never mind, but I was thinking today it would be cool to have a button to launch the map editor from the mod launcher. Since the map editor references the data files too, it would be kind of useful for those of us wanting to make mod specific maps.

Very slick program.

Geoschmo

[geoschmo]

Ok, I uploaded to 1.6 and I don't see it. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

The map editor uses the path.txt file just like the game does. If you want to make maps with specific mod files like systemnames and planet sizes, you have to change the path.txt file before you launch the map editor.

I was thinking you could snuggle a map editor button next to the "play seiv" button and it would accomplish this.

I am spoiled on this thing. It is very nice.

Geoschmo

[Dracus]

This tool is very good and Shrapnel should press release it like they did with pbm.

[Matryx]

GeoSchomo : What a wonderful idea.
I have a few things to add to the new Version which I should be releasing at the same time as my Beta Mod Editor.

The main 2 new things will be :-
1. Edit Mods (Fire up the mod editor)
2. Edit Maps (Fire up the map editor)

The bad thing about the map editor is that if you have edited the spacial entities (stars, asteroids, storms etc) it reads the data files just fine.. but NOT the pictures
it uses the default SE4 pictures http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon9.gif
still nothing I can do about that.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[Atrocities]

I just checked this mod launcher out, and I must say "Nice Work!"

You should submit this to Aaron to be added into the next patch.

[Atrocities]

Also, I can not wait to try out your Mod Editor. Do you have plans on making a component editor as well?

[Matryx]

Geoschomo : Will Do
Atrocities : Thanks... and the 'Mod Editor' will be an "All-In-One-Over-The-Top" editor http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
i.e. components, facilities, planets, shipsizes
anything you can mod should be in there.
maybe not AI for a while cos I've no idea how the AI works.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[geoschmo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matryx:
maybe not AI for a while cos I've no idea how the AI works.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Nobody does. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon12.gif

But seriously, a simple text editing interface for the AI_general.txt file would be a good start and should be fairly easy to do. (He says, since he isn't the one doing it. http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif )

What would be really nice is if it would cross-reference the settings.txt and RacialTraits.txt and tell me if the characteristics and values I have selected are over the 2000,3000,5000 point limits for the "Race Opt 1(,2, and 3) Characteristic" lines in the AI_general.txt file.

The other AI files are beyond me so someone else should comment there.

Geoschmo

[Matryx]

Geoschomo : I will do.
I think when I get a feel for how the AI file format should be I'll make it the same format as the rest of the editor.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[geoschmo]

Matryx,

One more suggestion. Could you put a minimize button on the Mod picker screen please?

Geo

[Matryx]

Ok
V1.7 of my Mod Selection Utility is now finished

On a slightly different note, we may be seeing it in future SE4 patches

Here is an excerpt from an e-mail Aaron sent me :-

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Thanks for the info on your program. We will download it and try it out.
If all is well, we will definitely include it in the next patch.

Thanks for all of your tremendous effort!

Aaron
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Wow! I feel so special http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

As usual, three flavours are available for your pleasure.
.Zip (185 K)
.Rar (172 K)
.Ace (148 K)

I apologise, but I am a tad behind schedule for the first release of the mod editor. I wasn't expecting Shrapnel's Website to be down on saturday. Still I'm sure you can all wait http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

Enjoy

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[geoschmo]

Congradulations Matryx, The honor is well deserved. This is an excellent utility.

Geo

[Matryx]

Thanks Geoschmo
it's quite an ego-stroke to get a small little utility that I wrote in my spare time included in one of my favorite games http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[Matryx]

My apologies if anyone downloaded V1.7
there was a minor bug where it wouldn't save your passwords properly
this has now been corrected and you can download the fixed V1.7

If you have a Version prior to V1.7 then you are unaffected.

Matryx

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.6
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[Matryx]

Another minor update to V1.7
If you have found that you cant find your savegames in a mod's directory.. and you also notice that the mod is the Last one in the list on the left then this is the update you need!
For some reason I had a -1 where I didn't need one so it never reached the end of the list http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
Anyway.. here it is. A V small update but a good one nonetheless.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.7 (Revision 3)
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[geoschmo]

I am so glad you figured it out. It was driving me crazy! http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

I couldn't even figure out the pattern. I was trying to figure that out before I sent it to you as a bug. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.

Thanks for the great support.

Geoschmo

[Matryx]

Yes it was a confusing bug.
I never noticed it before because I don't have any savegames for my development mod (which was the Last one in my list).
It's only because I moved my SE4 directory that I found it out (My pirates&nomads became the Last in the list and suddenly I lost my savegames?!?!).
In future if you want to send a bug report and *then* try to figure out the trend in the bug http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif
It's better that I know about these things so I can (try to) fix them.

No, you weren't doing anything wrong. I'm just incompetent http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif

Anyway.. glad you like it.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V1.7 (Revision 3)
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[This message has been edited by Matryx (edited 10 August 2001).]

[geoschmo]

Understood. It was like the only thing I could say was "Sometimes it doesn't work right." Coming from a tech support background, I HATE that, so I was trying not to do it to you.

Geoschmo

[This message has been edited by geoschmo (edited 10 August 2001).]

[Matryx]

Ok here it is!
The long awaited (or maybe not) Mod Selection Utility V2.0!

New in this Version :-

There has been a change to the ModInfo Format.
Old formats still work with the mod editor, but the new format supports 2 new items. E-mail Address, and Website.
The new format is as follows :-
1. Modinfo2 Must be typed Exactly! or it will assume the old format
2. Obsolete:- Space Filler
3. False:- Whether the mod is enabled
4. ModName:- Space Filler
5. Pirates and Nomads The Mod Title
6. Version:- Space Filler
7. V2.1 The Version of the mod (It has moved up some lines)
8. Author:- Space Filler
9. Suicide Junkie Author Name
10. E-mail:- Space Filler
11. raaa@weeble.com E-mail address of author
12. Website:- Space Filler
13. www.weeble.com/raa (http://www.weeble.com/raa) Website of mod
14. Description:- Space Filler
15. onwards….. The description of your mod. Lines 15-99999999


Also, you can now add mods in other directories (i.e. subdirectories)
There are 2 ways of doing this.
1. Click the Add Mod button in the top left corner of the Mod Selector.
The program will prompt you for a directory, and when you click Add it will update itself, and re-launch to show the new mod.
If it doesn’t show up, make sure the Mod Directory is correct!


Finally, there have been a couple of minor fixes and improvements and the description box has had it's font sized down so you can see more of it now.

Enjoy everyone.


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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V2.0
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

[Matryx]

I have uploaded a sample ModInfo.txt for the new Version.
Dont forget. Old Versions still work, but the new one is preferred as it adds more details.

As usual please post bugs / requests here or mail them to me at G.C.Sweetman@ex.ac.uk
Also, in case you missed it http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon12.gif
V2.0 is out

[This message has been edited by Matryx (edited 20 August 2001).]

[Matryx]

*Bump*
I dont think you guys noticed that V2.0 is out http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/images/icons/icon7.gif (see 2 Posts down)

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V2.0
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

My Geekcode : RNmPeOr MpPi2!+ Rp++ Tcp+ Fq+++!@ M+++ Fr= P+? A+++ Sf= T++--

Checkout your Geekcode :-
.Zip &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.zip)&gt;
.Rar &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.rar)&gt;
.Ace &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.ace)&gt;

[Puke]

very cool, i had not noticed.

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"...the green, sticky spawn of the stars"
(with apologies to H.P.L.)

[Matryx]

eek!
a *gasp* bug
thankfully I think I noticed it before anyone else did.
V2.01 is out.
While not adversely affecting games, the bug was such that old modinfo formats were not read correctly.
This has been corrected.

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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V2.0
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Download as a .ZIP &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.zip)&gt;
Download as a .RAR &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.rar)&gt;
Download as a .ACE &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/SE4Launcher.ace)&gt;
Check a Screenshot of it&lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Screen.jpg)&gt;

Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Alpha.jpg)&gt;

My Geekcode : RNmPeOr MpPi2!+ Rp++ Tcp+ Fq+++!@ M+++ Fr= P+? A+++ Sf= T++--

Checkout your Geekcode :-
.Zip &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.zip)&gt;
.Rar &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.rar)&gt;
.Ace &lt;HERE (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/ubbuploads/Matryx/Geekcode.ace)&gt;