The zip file in the "Space Empires: IV - Modding and other Help Tools/Information" archive has been updated (same name: SE4 Modders Guide). Link to the first 'Modding Tools' Archive page:
http://www.shrapnelgames.com/ubb/For...ML/000019.html
The "SE4 Modders Guide" is an editted compilation of threads from the forum. It is a "work in progress".
Comments and additions or corrections are welcomed under this topic.
Revision 03 June 2001: Added key information on how 'ship type' is determined and 'initial AI state' is affected by first item under 'AI_Research.txt'; on adding new ship pictures under 'VehicleSize.txt'. Added new topics and sub-topics -
BUILDINGS\PROJECT FILES:
* Facility.txt
* IntelProjects.txt
* TechArea.txt
DIPLOMACY AI FILES:
* AI_Anger.txt
* AI_Politics.txt
* AI_Speech.txt
Not all data files have been added as yet (about half done).
[This message has been edited by Dubious (edited 03 June 2001).]