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[camulos]

What about files such as 'export_descr_character_traits.txt' that say:

;This file is generated from the Spreadsheet VnV,txt
;Please modify the spreadsheet and re-xport the data, rather than editing this file directly

How can we mod these files correctly?

DJ: Question has been added.

[khelvan]

Further to camulos' question, can we please have copies of the spreadsheets that output those .txt files? We don't even need documentation, I am sure we can figure it out. However, given the almost countless number of changes one has to make to do something like rename a faction, such spreadsheets will no doubt make our lives a lot easier.

DJ: Added, merged with post #9.

[V'ger]

Hello

First, I'd like to thank Jerome for his kind offer. It is muchly appreciated.

Second and to the point: Are we going to be able to mod and create events? If so, a full list of the relevant files and where they fit into the scheme of things would be most helpful.


DJ: Added. Although you can change dates, the effects of the events are most likely hardcoded.

For that matter, for any of these files where we can make changes, it would be good to have a short rundown of how these files relate to each other. For example, if you need to change the cost and upkeep for agents, you have to change two files (whose names escape me at the moment).

So it might say: To change building capabilities, open export_building_descr.txt.

DJ: We would get some guides to help us modding. We will see to what extent they help us. I think we are ourselves more than capable to write our own guides if the official ones are lacking a bit.


Thanks.