Making mods for Dominions II. [Basic editing/modding discussion.]

Bard of Prey · #1 September 26th, 2003, 12:27 AM

@ Kristoffer and Mortifier - Thanks guys! I think I might have just broken a record for quickest 5 star rating... (I've been registered on the board for about 20 minutes... lol).

About this though...

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Originally posted by Mortifer:
Kristoffer, I think that it isnt illegal. There are lot of games with LotR mods, maps etc. Check out civfanatics for example, there are loads of maps, units etc. from LotR.
I will make a DoM II. mod fansite with own Boards, when we can start modding, so I will be able host the maps, unit gfx, etc.

I think they may have good reason to be wary... from what I understand, the Tolkien estate is quite aggressive about protecting its copyrights. It may be that 'unofficial' mods slip under their radar from time to time, but I also notice that with the new movies, they've started licensing out the rights to make computer games based on LOTR like crazy. That may make them a bit more anxious about non-licensed developers making 'official' LOTR maps and mods...

For an individual not connected with the developer, you're probably safe. The worst that's likely to happen is you get a 'cease and desist' order telling you to take the mod down. A game developer (or publisher) is more likely to get sued...

Aristoteles · #2 September 26th, 2003, 12:43 AM

Yup, developers must avoid from things like that. We, independent players are very different.

Thanks Mortifer, I can help you, if you will setup a site with phpnuke.
Damn, I can't wait for DOM II, and of course: the modding tools!

Pocus · #3 September 28th, 2003, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by PDF:

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Originally posted by Nerfix:
Rigth.
I would have never believed that Pocus will also go so deep that he will make map featuring Elves with ungodly stats.

I hate mods because they are always made by some wannabe-game-developper-1337's who can't even alphatest their mods, make half-assed, unbalanced changes, add some buggy extra sprites, and behave like kings of the world after they have finished their "great project".

No, that's not true in all cases : some MTW mods, EU1-2 mods, HoI Mods, SE4 mods, AOW mods, EFS mods, SPWaW mods, CC mods, and undoubtly other I either don't know of or have forgotten, are indeed BETTER than the vanilla game (and sometimes many times so) !
And I only talk about "rules" mods, many other games just benefit for additionnal/redone artwork.

Anyway noone forces anyone to use mods : you don't like them, then ignore them.
Mod-lovers/Modders just want to be able to mod, why bash them for it ? Illwinter will decide what openness they put in the game, it's pointless and somewhat trollish/stupid to ask for no moddability...

Edit : didn't read all of Nerfix' post before replying, Nerfix quit also ... Sad 'cause he was Dom2 betatester, a real fan and veteran, and had insights and ideas, but he was maybe somewhat too much intolerant...

Nerfix : Your problem lie in Tolkien stories then. What does it bother you that Elven Lords are so powerful? They are being directly created by a god. I suppose the whole heroic fantasy them bother you then. Why you would accept more the existence of powerful demons, and not elves then?
so in essence, mocking at the power of elves, dwarves, whatever, is totally illogical for a guy which like heroic fantasy like you do.

Nerfix · #4 September 28th, 2003, 09:09 AM

Perhaps because i have this huge pentagram in my basement...

And as far as my knowledge goes, Elves are just mortals. Well, immortals, but i think they
can be killed, even though i don't remember that any Elves would die in World's Offical Tar-Drinking Boo...errrr... I mean LoTR.

And as far as i know, i'm not a "heroic fantasy guy".

[ September 28, 2003, 08:11: Message edited by: Nerfix ]

Aristoteles · #5 September 28th, 2003, 09:48 AM

Who cares, that what is Nerfix's problem? Frankly, I don't.

Why the heck is he still posting in this topic?
Mindless person.

Nerfix · #6 September 28th, 2003, 10:16 AM

What is your problem?
Can't you accept that some people dislike mods, LoTR and the combination of those two?

And i don't care about your problems either. "Bad" GFX and lack of modding are the two most pathetic things to whine about, especialy if the game is as good game as Dominions II is.

[ September 28, 2003, 09:24: Message edited by: Nerfix ]

Kristoffer O · #7 September 28th, 2003, 10:45 AM

What is it with you two?

As a developer I am more interested in hearing the pros and cons of modding than hearing insults and accusations. Please, try to be civil.