POST DEFINITIVE MODS/PROGRAMS HERE!!!

capnq · #1 November 17th, 2001, 03:39 AM

capnq's Hypermaze Mod v1.1 "Lite"

Adds a new quadrant type with hyperspace systems. This is the "lite" Version, which doesn't use the custom background bitmaps that the "full" Version includes.

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Cap'n Q
My first SE IV mod! Hypermaze quadrant
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the
human mind to correlate all of its contents. We live on a placid
island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was
not meant that we should go far. -- HP Lovecraft, "The Call of Cthulhu"

Tampa_Gamer · #2 December 4th, 2001, 11:56 PM

<BUMP> Richard, please step in here and clarify any of this if needed.

Since the Gold CD is now announced, you now see what we are actually collecting the mods for. We are still in the process of finalizing the actual mods on the disk and we will be limited based on the final footprint of the main SE4 program.

We would like all of the mods to be compatible with the ModLauncher created by Matryx. This basically involves two things: (1) the zipped file containing your mod must unzip to its own unique directory (example "TDM-ModPack"), and (2) include a "ModInfo.txt" file for the program to properly recognize your mod as a valid one. This program is available over in the scenario archive.

I am also asking everyone to provide me a brief summary.txt containing a basic description of the mod, the authors and a contact e-mail address. THIS FILE IS ESSENTIAL SO YOU GUYS (AND GALS) CAN GET CREDIT! A lot of mods that were posted earlier, did not include this or even a readme.txt.

As for making the mods "gold compatible", we are addressing that on a case by case basis since some of the mods will not require any changes.

Please contact me at "ctraber@ngn-tampa.com" if you have any questions, have a submission, or want to clarify what we already have of yours.

Thanks
-TG

Richard · #3 December 5th, 2001, 02:22 AM

No this all makes sense, and yes we want to give everyone credit for their work.

Oh and everyone should rate Chris a 5 star just for helping us with this

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capnq · #4 December 5th, 2001, 06:30 PM

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We would like all of the mods to be compatible with the ModLauncher created by Matryx.

Someone should pester Matrix to move his launcher to the new downloads area, then.

Matryx · #5 December 5th, 2001, 08:11 PM

As requested I am posting detailed instructions for making mods 'Compatible' with the ModLauncher to be included on the new SE:IV GOLD.

Firstly, there is only one file that needs to be created in addition to your regular mod files.
This file merely contains information about your mod, the author, and other things.
It should be named 'modinfo.txt' and should reside in the ROOT of your mod's directory.
For example, if you've just made Pirates'n'Nomads but want to create a modinfo.txt so the mod can be used with the modlauncher you would go into your SEIV directory, then into your Pirates'n'Nomads Directory (or whatever it's called) and create it there.

The contents of the ModInfo.txt should be as follows (note: linenumber || item || comment): -
The links in my signature will let you download the mod launcher so you can a. use it; and b. test your modinfo.txt.

If you have any problems with this don't hesitate to contact me on ModLauncher@Matryx.org.uk

Edit: should be more readable now and not Uber-Wide

Edit2: Oh, it's spelt MATRYX

With a 'Y'

[ 05 December 2001: Message edited by: Matryx ]

Tampa_Gamer · #6 December 5th, 2001, 08:33 PM

Capnq - ask and ye shall receive...

Markavian · #7 December 6th, 2001, 01:44 AM

Hey hey hey! I got alot of fleets I'd like to see on this CD. I'll do one a night. I'm adding maker info and everything nice.

Are MM/Shrapnel going to rate anything that goes on? I highly suggest that you check everything on your CD works before putting it on. That basically includes checking the AI to make sure it doesn't crash the game on-load.

If you find a bug, just reject them, and send the person an e-mail saying. Sorry. . get it fixed before dd,mm,yy or else its not on the Cd.

So enjoy the Angelican Regency Fleet first.

I'D LIKE TO BE INCONVINIENT AND ASK THAT ALL MY FLEETS THAT I SUBMIT BE ADDED TO ONE ZIPFILE, PROVIDING ONE UNZIPPING PROCEDURE/INSTALLATION FOR ALL MY FLEETS MAKING IT MORE CONVINIENT FOR OTHERS.
I acn't upload them all at once, I am prepared to interact with the compiler to get the best results. In this scenario: Presentation, Intergrity and Ease-of-Use is EVERYTHING.

(okay, how do I attach)