Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

You need to copy all RW/SW components from FQM Deluxe into the mod you are adding FQM Deluxe to (and replace the normal RW/SW components from the mod you are copying them into, or you will get small-large RWs all at the same tech level, which would be pointless).

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

Question: I have a system that randomly moves my bases and ships around. Is that normal (a feature) for the FQM? or is it something else I should be looking at?

I do apologize - I haven't read completely thru this thread (it's quite long!)... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/shock.gif

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">FQM is a great mod , however with that said, most DATA files are not combatable for AI Campaign Mod. If you used FQM Data files (as is) in any Non based se4 mod you may have compatibilities issues. As would the reverse over writing of data files be true (most any Mod to FQM data files).

Interesting indeed, how your game turns out, desdinova http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

For some examples:
RacialTraits: No AI Choices, the game would error from Race general file.
Tech Area: Game would error here as well from Race research calls.
Components: the AI and human players would be unable to gain there specific design calls.
Vehicles file: needed for AI balance mod portion of game, mine sweeping, late game balance. Also required to be unchanged for design calls.
Facility file: is required for Race construction calls.
Most Default_AI_Files same as above applies.
CompEnhancement: some AI balancing
Events: some redundant changes
IntelProjects: some changes
PlanetSize: Required for balance on some race issues.
RepairPriorities: Identical
Settings: Preference but with some required Specific related entry’s.

With StellarAbilityTypes, SystemTypes and QuadrantTypes files in AI Campaign are designed and balanced for Finite play and to help keep the AI ahead of the resource degradation curb in SE4. AI Campaign does not utilize the vast amount of asteroids and moons as FQM does due to the AI’s inabilities to Robo mine asteroids in se4 and the added moons would only encourage the AI to land on more tiny planets not that that is a bad thing; in itself. Their is a balanced amount of Asteroids and moons in AIC currently that will help the Human Player and utilize Robo and Sat mining and hopefully not tip the scales to much in favor of the Human Player versus the Computer opponent.

Now, with that stated http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

I would look forward to work with Fryon and it would be an honor to help with the interface of his FQM Mod with AI Campaign.

[ March 05, 2003, 19:50: Message edited by: JLS ]

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If it has 5 stars, then yes, it is normal. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">As long as you give credit, you can merge FQM with your mod. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ March 05, 2003, 20:24: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bummer! How can I build a system w/ 5 RW's then... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif How 'bout the 4 star systems? ...and what ability did you assign to the system?

Just curious - I'll dive into the files if I need to....

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Bummer! How can I build a system w/ 5 RW's then... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif How 'bout the 4 star systems? ...and what ability did you assign to the system?

Just curious - I'll dive into the files if I need to....</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Click on the background of the system to see what abilities it has.

The 5 star systems have the Random Movement ability. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There still seem to be some limits. I made a Large Dence Paradise. I was able to remove warp points, planets and systems.
I was not able to rename or add warp points, planets, or systems.
The error was something along the lines of
"Cannot insert line, End of File error"
That may not be exact.

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

Fryon,
If a map is created in FQM Deluxe will it work on PBW?

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had that problem IIRC and I think it has to do with the Planets.bmp vs. the NewPlanets.bmp files. You have to rename NewPlanets.bmp to Planets.bmp (after you save the original of course http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif ).

At least I think that was the fix http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/confused.gif I'm pretty sure that was one of the common mistakes. Anyways IF would know for sure....

Re: Fyron\'s Quadrant Mod (2.09 released! 1.22 released!)
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Only if the game is using the FQM Deluxe mod. If not, then the map will not work.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There is no mention of pic p8193.bmp in SectType.txt. Are you sure that is the correct number that the error message gives?

[ March 06, 2003, 17:34: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]