11-09-2005 16:57									#1
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Like the title says, given it's supposed extreme moddability, which kind mods do you think fans will make?

Here are a few i expect to see.

Middle Earth/LotR mod
This pretty much a no-brainer, any decent strategy game nowadays seems to have a LotR-mod under construction.
There are just 2 problems i see with this:
Research: From what i know, Middle Earth is mostly a static world, there is little or no progress in technology described. Perhaps the research tree could be used for something else, like unlocking spells...which brings me to the next problem.
Magic: This might require some hefty python scripting, or maybe even c++ code to do this right.

Alpha Centauri mod
Somehow i don't expect this mod to be actually finished, but i certainly expect an organized attempt to make one. Biggest issue with a SMAC mod would be i think the Unit Workshop.

WW2 scenarios
Not really my type of mod, but given the fanbase i expect to see many of these.

Future tech mod
Basically a mod that extends the tech tree to CtP-like proportions, some of it most likely inspired by CtP as well.

Post Apocalyptic mod
Inspired by Fallout fans...but like the AC mod, i don't expect to see this finished/playable. I'm sure there is a group of Fallout/Civ-addicts out there that will make a good effort to create one

Realism mod
Yarr, the old realism vs gameplay problem. I expect many tiny tweals to make the game more realistic one step at a time...and then at some point someone/some group will release a sort of compound mod, including all the little tweaks balanced to work together.

	11-09-2005 17:44									#2
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Of the mods that I would be interested in playing:

Historical scenarios, like WW2 Europe and WW2 Northern Africa, WW1, the Hundred Years War, the Thirty Year War, maybe the United States Civil War... Crusades could be interesting with the Civ4 religion concept.

A SMAC mod would be great and certainly interesting.

What interests me most, though, is AI improvement mods .

	11-09-2005 17:52									#3
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AI mods, good one

I'd certainly be interested in something like this, maybe a bit simplified as well, but with an incredibly tough AI. (also knows as the axe-everything-the-AI-cant-handle method )

	11-09-2005 18:12									#4
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Oooh, another mod that would be cool: A demo-game mod!

All the necessary democracy game option accessible from within the game...maybe link the game with an online server and add a login option before loading the latest demo savegame, so that only the leaders can give orders, and members can only view the game.
All sorts of nifty things could be done if this is possible.

	11-09-2005 18:13									#5
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A mod for ancient era, like Kull's Seeds of Greatness, would be great.

	11-09-2005 19:16									#6
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I plan to do an epic mod, one that spans from the Ice Age to the future.


Another good mod would be a colonization mod.

	11-09-2005 19:30									#7
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quote: Oooh, another mod that would be cool: A demo-game mod!

Where's the jump-off-the-bridge smilie?

	11-09-2005 19:40									#8
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quote: Originally posted by Sn00py I plan to do an epic mod, one that spans from the Ice Age to the future.

I want it!

	11-09-2005 20:20									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Lemmy Alpha Centauri mod Somehow i don't expect this mod to be actually finished, but i certainly expect an organized attempt to make one.

I think there will be a significant effort from the AC Community to mod cIV--->SMACX, however it will be an uphill battle, especially considering we're taking a game that starts in 40,000BC with cavemen wearing loincloths and turning it into a futuristic vision with humans (and aliens) wearing environmental suits.

quote: Originally posted by Lemmy Biggest issue with a SMAC mod would be i think the Unit Workshop.

As well as tearing out significant portions of cIV itself (like Great Prophets). Good thing I live where the winters are long and boring, huh?


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	11-09-2005 21:17									#10
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Another iteration of Double Your Pleasure.

	11-09-2005 22:38									#11
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you forgot a star wars mod

	11-09-2005 22:51									#12
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Oh no's.

	12-09-2005 00:34									#13
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What I’d like to see is a Cold War mod; I’m surprised that such an interesting historical era doesn’t receive much attention.

	12-09-2005 00:45									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Voltaire What I’d like to see is a Cold War mod; I’m surprised that such an interesting historical era doesn’t receive much attention.

The lack of actual war makes it rather unappealing to many.

	12-09-2005 01:12									#15
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Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Afghanistan, ... do I need to continue? And don't tell me that both main cold war powers weren't involved in those. It may in some cases be more of a support thing, but was noticeabel nevertheless.

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Actually it could be an interesting Cold War mod, where you actually have the chance to fight as well, if you (or the other power) chooses to.

	12-09-2005 02:26									#17
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quote: Originally posted by GeoModder Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Afghanistan, ... do I need to continue? And don't tell me that both main cold war powers weren't involved in those. It may in some cases be more of a support thing, but was noticeabel nevertheless.

I just think it might be a bit dull if you aren't the one fighting. There really isn't much exploration or expansion either. You'd also have to make sure the AI doesn't make China declare war on America on the first turn. Depending on the modding capabilities, some interesting things could be done though.

	12-09-2005 02:28									#18
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Seeing that post, I wonder why Firaxis bothers to include a diplomatic victory option in the game...

	12-09-2005 02:31									#19
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quote: Originally posted by GeoModder Seeing that post, I wonder why Firaxis bothers to include a diplomatic victory option in the game...

As the UN currently stands, I think it's the worst victory.

	12-09-2005 03:17									#20
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I want to see a mod like the Sword of Shanarra mod for Civ2.

	12-09-2005 03:21									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Tron0001 I want to see a mod like the Sword of Shanarra mod for Civ2.

Erm...?

	12-09-2005 03:23									#22
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It was really fun.

	12-09-2005 03:25									#23
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quote: Originally posted by Tron0001 It was really fun.

This is the Civ4 forum, not the Civ2 forum.

	12-09-2005 03:26									#24
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Right?

	12-09-2005 03:49									#25
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quote: Originally posted by Lord Nuclear There really isn't much exploration or expansion either. You'd also have to make sure the AI doesn't make China declare war on America on the first turn. Depending on the modding capabilities, some interesting things could be done though.

Just one of my old mod concept: The race for space between 50th to the moon and the Mir / Skylab lab in space.

I think it could be an interesting point to bring up players attention, while the fear of a large war work in the background.
I'm not sure if the AI can keep up with a subtle scenario like this, in fact.

	12-09-2005 03:52									#26
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quote: Originally posted by Lord Nuclear This is the Civ4 forum, not the Civ2 forum.

Wasn't Tron asking for a "Civ IV" new release of a previus Civ II mod? It seems quite a valid request (not my cup of tea, but that's not the point).

	12-09-2005 04:34									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Adm.Naismith Wasn't Tron asking for a "Civ IV" new release of a previus Civ II mod? It seems quite a valid request (not my cup of tea, but that's not the point).

I misread his post, but it doesn't really matter, since he seems like a DL.

	12-09-2005 05:04									#28
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so what if he is?



and a star wars mod would be way
although i have no interest myself in making one

	12-09-2005 09:05									#29
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Definitely a CIVIL WAR mod-i.e. a mod which incorporates the idea of secession/civil war into the game for overly large/poorly managed nations!!!
I wanna play the game a fair bit before I make a start on it though !

Yours,
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	12-09-2005 09:53									#30
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All those mod capabilities seem to allow a lot of flexibility... If true, almost every historical event could be properly developed... Am I being too optimistic?

I'm easy, folks... Make a well balanced mod about anything and I'll be happy.


Except dinossaurs. It just not seems appropriate.