My sig includes links to the mod selector that I worked on.
The mod maker has been put on hold until I figure out how much coursework etc I have to do this term at university.
As for the other thread, sounds like a good idea to me.
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The Unofficial Space Empires 4 Mod Utility V2.0
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Download as a .ZIP <
HERE>
Download as a .RAR <
HERE>
Download as a .ACE <
HERE>
Check a Screenshot of it<
HERE>
Check an Alpha Shot of my Mod Editor (Unreleased) <
HERE>