Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I am looking for a few people to test out my up coming Star Trek Mod.

If your interested, let me know by posting here or sending me an email at pcpatrocities@hotmail.com
or atrocities@attbi.com

Thanks.

[ November 17, 2002, 07:16: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I'm in. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

[ November 16, 2002, 19:37: Message edited by: Imperator Fyron ]

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Sounds interesting...

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Thanks guys.

I have recieved a few emails about people wanting more info about the mod.

1. The mod will have 8 major races, and 20 neutrals. Although you will never be able to use all the neutral races, as the game seems to have a fixed number of neutrals that can play at one time.
2. Yes each race will have it's own custom race techs as well as shared techs with other races.
3. Yes the mod does use the Fyron Q-mod and the Mount mod by AJC.
4. The mod will use the latest Versions of the Planets, Facilities, and components parts of the the image Mod
5. The mod will not include the Image mod stuff, that will have to be downloaded seperately.
6. Yes you can add additional races, but at this time you will have to exclude the AI files as the mod does employ modified files that will cause errors with un-modded AI files.
7. Yes the mod is inspired by Kwok's work and he has given me a lot of support for which I am very greatful.

I hope this clears things up a bit.

I will let those interested in being beta testers for the mod know when it can be downloaded.

Additionally, thank you for your intrest.

[ November 17, 2002, 04:29: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Count me in. Can you list the technologies and such that you have developed for each race?

What races are being used for "Major" and those being used as "Neutrals?"

How many people have signed up to do the Beta thus far?

Will we be mentioned in the a Read Me file for helping out?

If your using tech from the STNG Mod, via Kwok, how will that effect that mod?

Why did you choose not to use all of the Star Trek races you have created?

How long until you expect to release the mod?

Will there be anything new in this mod that we have not seen before? If so please explain.

Why did you decide to create a mod?

What will the mods name be once is public?

Will there be a dedicated web site to the mod like the STNG Mod site?

[ November 17, 2002, 08:14: Message edited by: CNCRaymond ]

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

BUMP

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So far the testing has gone very well. The AI is using the new tech and using it quite well. The Breen just handed me my head on a plater. I thought that they would be easy prey, but they proved to be very powerful phoe.

At turn 100 the rankings are: (Top 8)

Klingon
Cardassian
Romulan
Borg
Breen
Federation
8472
Ferengi

Me (playing a second 8472 race is currently in 9th.)

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Ok, all the beta testers have been sent the link to where they can download the beta. Remember, you will need to have the latest Planets, Facilities, and Components Image mods. You can view the current read-me file at http://cgi-bin.spaceports.com/~kazha...opic.php?t=123

Feel Free to post any and all comments there.

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Your readme link is dead
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For some reason the links are being blocked. Just copy the links to your browser and then try them.

http://cgi-bin.spaceports.com/~kazharii/phpbb/index.php

Then go to the Space Empires IV forum then Other SEIV topics

I guess direct linking to Fyrons forum is not permitted. Sorry.

Note the ready me is a work in progress.

[ November 18, 2002, 20:17: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

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The server that it is on does not allow off-site links. It is a free server, after all. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

If you use the link I have in my sig, then it will go to a page on the normal server which redirects to the forum. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I think I will like this mod. When can we see more of it? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

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If you still need some beta testers http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Then I like to be in.

Sparhawk

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We can always use another beta test http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

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For updates on the beta please visit Fyrons Space Empires IV Forums. CLICK HERE

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I should have the latest beta Version out by Friday afternoon or Saturday sometime.

Thanks for all the feed back people. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Beta testers, new download availible.

Data files only, no pictures. Hopefully you already have those.

Check out Fyrons Forum for more info.

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I am getting the impression that this mod is really not all that wanted. I have put a lot of time into it, and would hope that people would at least be curious about it, but thus far only the few people who have the beta seem interested.

I ask you, why should I finish this mod? Why invest any more time in it? I mean if it is not wanted, why produce it?

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

Atrocities:

I am interested in the mod, but I'm tied up with school and work etc, so I didn't want to beta test if I couldn't actually do any meaningful testing.

Keep plugging away!

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I am very interested in this Mod and would also like to participate in the Beta testing. I have been extremely busy the past 2 weeks, but my time has freed up a bit.

I know how you feel about the response as my own BOD Mod did not get much reaction and no offers of help. To that I can only say, keep plugging away, if not for any other reason then your own.

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Sorry guys, I don't mean to seem so negative, I just got side tracked today. Tomorrow is a new day, and I am looking forward to it. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

EDIT

This is still a work in progress, but this is what I have so far.

Majors Races (Specialized Race Technology by name)

8472
Borg
Breen
Cardassian
Federation
Ferengi
Klingon
Romulan

Each race has 2 race specific components 2 race specific weapons, and 4 Facilities each.
Each race will share in all other components and facilities.

Generic Major Races (General Race Technology)

Andorian
Dominion
DS9
Hirogen
Kazon
Son'a
TMP
TOS
Tholians
UCP
Vulcan

Generic Races share in 2 unique componets, 2 weapons, and 4 facilities.
Generic Races also share in all other non Race specific technology.

I have tried to use at least one of the Unique techs with each race.

Note: Not all unique techs will be used.

New Technologies:
1. Special Technology
2. Advanced Sciences (Most un-used unique technologies. Religious, Crystilline, Temporal, Organic, and Psychic.

There will be three starting abilities:
Early
Developed
Expanded

Early will have 2 unique techs
Developed will have 4 unique techs
Expanded will have 7 unique techs.

Early Tech (Cost 500)
1. Graviton Engine I (= to impulse engine I)
2. Phased Poloron Beam I (= to PPB II)

Developed Tech (Cost 1000)
1. Graviton Engine II (= to warp engine I)
2. Phased Poloron Bean II (= to PPB IV)
3. Corezanium Plated Armor I (= to Ablative Armor I)
4. Cloning Facility I (Will increase Population in the system by 20m per turn)

Expanded Tech (COST 1500)
1. Graviton Engine III (= to warp engine IV)
2. Phased Poloron Beam III (= to WMC I)
3. Corezanium Plated Armor II (= to Ablative Armor III)
4. Cloning Facility II (Will increase Population in the system by 40m per turn)
5. High Yeild Mining Facility ( = to Monolith III)
6. Uber Shipyard (= to Utopia Planitia Shipyard)

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This Mod uses the Fyron Quadrant Mod 2.0
This Mod uses MountMod-AJC v5 for SE4 Version 1.78
This Mod uses the Image Mod
This Mod uses the Planet Mod
This Mod uses the Components Mod

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=== Species 8472 ===

*Components*
1. Organic Armor I - III (Organic Weapons)
2. Target Locker (Religious Talisman)

*Weapons*
1. Enveloping Acid Globule I - V (Organic Weapons)
2. Lightning Ray I - III (Organic Technology)

*Facilities*
1. Master Complex I - III (Improves system wide Combat, Training, & Production)
2. ConVersion Complex I - III (+2%, 5%, 7% to system population growth)
3. Covert Operation I - III (Improves system wide Intel & Happieness)
4. Technology Complex I - III (+12%, 22%, 35% system to Research)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Aggressive
Culture - Xenophobes
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Methane
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - 8472 Technology

=== The Borg Collective ===

*Components*
1. Borg Structure I - V
2. Borg Boarding Parties I - V

*Weapons*
1. High - Energy Magnifier I - III (Crystalline Weapons)
2. Borg Null - Space Projector I - IV

*Facilities*
1. The Nexus I, II, III (Improves System Intel, Research, & Happiness)
2. Drone Maturation Chamber I - III (+2%, 5%, 7% to system Population Growth)
3. Construction Nexus I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Production & improves Construction)
4. Assimulation Nexus I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Training, Combat)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Violent
Culture - Collective
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - None
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Borg Technology

=== The Breen Empire ===

*Components*
1. Crystalline Armor I - III (slightly Modified Crystalline Technology)
2. Sensor Array I - V (+ Combat, Defense [modified M.T.(3) & Combat Sensors (2), ECM (2)

*Weapons*
1. Temporal Shifter I - III (Temporal Technology Slightly Modified)
2. Electrical Discharge Beam I - III

*Facilities*
1. Breen Science Academy I - III (+10%, 20%, 30% to system Research, & Production)
2. Breen Military Academy I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Combat, Training, Happiness)
3. Breen Intelligence Center I - III (+10%, 20%, 30% to system Intel)
4. Advanced Construction Yard (= to Utopia Planitia Shipyards)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Aggressive
Culture - Zealots
Planet Type - Ice
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Breen Technology

=== The Cardassians Union ===

*Component*

1. Covert Operative I - III (Modified Allegiance Subverter II)
2. Kelindide Armor I - III (Modified Crystalline Armor)

*Weapons*
1. Shard Cannon I - V (Crystalline weapons)
2. Crystalline Torpedo I - V (Crystalline weapons)

*Facilities*
1. Obsidian Order I - III (+10%, 20%, 30% to system Intel)
2. Centeral Command I - III (Improves system Combat, Training, Production)
3. Political Center I - III (Improves system Happiness)
4. R&D Complex I, II, III (+10%, 20%, 30% to system Research)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Impulsive
Culture - Schemers
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Cardassian Technology

=== United Federation of Planets ===

*Components*
1. Ablative Armor I - III
2. Advanced Targetting Sensors (Religious Talisman)

*Weapons*
1. Enhanced Phasers I - IV (Modified PPB's III thru VII)
2. Tri-Colbalt Torpedeos I - V (Enhanced Anti-Matter Torpedeos with Quad damage to shields)

*Facilities*
1. Utopia Planitia Shipyard (Modified shipyard with greater production abilities)
2. Daystrom Institute I - III (+10%, 20%, 30% to research and improves system research)
3. Starfleet Command I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Combat, Training, and improves Intel and counter Intel)
4. Federation Council I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to Production and improves Happiness)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Friendly
Culture - Explorers
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To Be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Federation Technology

=== The Ferengi Alliance ===

*Components*
1. Salvage Crew I - V (Borg Boarding Parties I - V)
2. Bribe Minister (Modified Allegiance Subverter II)

*Weapons*
1. Enhanced Phasers I - IV (Modified PPB's III thru VII)
2. Shard Cannon I - V (Crystalline weapons)

*Facilities*
1. Commerce Authority I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Combat, training)
2. Francise Office I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Intel)
3. Tower of Commerce I - III (+10%, 15%, 20% to planet Research)
4. Devine Treasury Shrine I - III (+12%, 22%, 35% to system Happiness, Production)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Neutral
Culture - Merchants Traders
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Ferengi Technology

=== The Klingon Empire ===

*Components*
1. Klingon Shock Troops (Borg Boarding Parties I - V)
2. Cloaking Device I - III

*Weapons*
1. Shield Disruptors I - II (Beam weapon that takes out shields)
2. Advanced Disruptors I - IV (Modified DUC's III thru VII)

*Facilities*
1. Great Hall (+ 10% to system Happiness)
2. Mining Prison (+5%, 10%, 15% to system Production)
3. Tactical Academy I - III (Improves system wide ship & fleet Training)
4. Hall of the Warrior I - III (+8%, 12%, 18% to system Combat)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Aggressive
Culture - Warriors
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Klingon Technology

=== The Romulan Star Empire ===

*Components*
1. Trillian Plated Armor I - III (Ablative Armor I - III)
2. Cloaking Device I - III

*Weapons*
1. Plasma Torpedo I - V (Organic Technology)
2. Population Control Device I - III (Modified Plague Bomb III up)

*Facilities*
1. Tal'Shiar Headquarters (+10%, 15%, 20% to system Intel)
2. Imperial Senate (+ 10% to system happiness)
3. Imperial Naval Academy I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to System Combat, Training)
4. Imperial Science Academy I - III (+5%, 10%, 15% to Research)

*Culture*
Demeanor - Impulsive
Culture - Schemers
Planet Type - Rock
Atmosphere - Oxygen
Characteristics - To be Listed
Adv Traits - To Be Listed
Racial - Romulan Technology

=== Generic Race Technology ===

*Components*
1. Mesh Armor I - III (5%, 10%, 15% Defense Bonus)
2. Sesor Array (Tracks 3 targets, gives a 35% attack bonus, and 30% Defense Bonus)

*Weapons*
1. Beam Discharger I - III (Medium Range High Intensity beam weapon)
2. Crystal Enhanced Laser I - III

*Facilities*
1. Resource Motivation Center I - III (Improves production 5%, 10%, 15%)
2. Miltary Command I - III (Improves Intel, Combat, Defense, Fleet Training, Ship Training)
3. Technical Institute - III (Improves Research 10%, 20%, 30%)
4. Enhanced Shipyard

[ November 27, 2002, 04:49: Message edited by: Atrocities ]

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I wouldn't mind taking a look at the data files if you want to e-mail the link to me...

Re: Need Beta Testers For New Star Trek Mod
 

I am continuing to work on the AST mod. Granted it will not be as indepth as Kwok's STGN mod, but it should provide for a few hours of enjoyment and fun.

One thing I have noticed is that the AI's start off slow, then come on full. I held the 1st spot in the game until about 125 turns. Then I was surpassed by the Cardassians, The Klingons were the most competative. The Borg start off really strong, but weaken over time. The Romulans are the same as the Borg.

The Federation (STNG) came on strong and are still giving me grief. The Ferengi are as well. The Breen were the latest of the blooming AI's. BUt they have a lethal navy.

All of the AI's appear to be using the new techs. They are researching them and employing them. Some of the weapons are a tad off, and I am continuing to work on balance issues.

ALL SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME.

I will upload the latest Version of the Beta, .9970 on Saturday. This will be a full Version inlcuding images. I figure it will come in around 17 or 18 megs. I will also inlcude a DATA file only Version.

I am currently trying to work out a bug issue regarding the neutrals. It seems that I can not get the game to use any neutral empires since the Lastest update.

Again, thanks for your support.

For those of you who have emailed me offering to help in testing the beta, thank you. I will send you the info you need once the files have been uploaded.