The zip file in the "Space Empires: IV - Modding and other Help Tools/Information" archive has been updated (same name: SE4 Dubious Strategy Guide). Link to the first 'Modding Tools' Archive page:
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/For...ML/000019.html
The "SE4 Dubious Strategy Guide" is an editted compilation of threads from the forum. It is a "work in progress".
Comments and additions or corrections are welcomed here.
Revision 28 May 2001: Added some forum commentary on "recommended mods" and "combining mods" to the "Mods and Mod Packs" topic.