Can data files be changed between turns?

[Urendi Maleldil]

The files in the Data folder are loaded when SE4 is launched. If you make changes to the data files during a game, you have to quit and re-start SE4 before you can see your changes.

The AI files are loaded when a turn is executed. You can make changes to the AI while the game is in-progress and the game will follow any changes you make when you hit the "End Turn" button.

[Gandalf Parker]

That makes for an interesting chaotic brainfart.
So I could write a little basic program that randomizes the settings of some races. Just enough to provide fluctuation in their mood and responses.

Wait, better than that, who wants to create a race of insane beings? Every 10 turns they have a coup and completely redefine their empires policys.

Ohh ohh better yet a race of insane shape-changers. Not only do they redefine their policies but also randomly select their appearance and ship designs (Im guessing that already built ships would stay that way)

OK.. ok.. Im better now. I will go take more medicine.
The doctor says these episodes are getting much rarer.

Gandalf Parker

[scJazz]

No wait don't take the blue pill! I think your on to something here!

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Hey, with the SEV AI scripting, that could be done. Just make a random number generator, add in all the scripts. Every X number of turns, Y script package is randomly selected and run each turn.

[Black_Knyght]

You guys are really starting to scare me.......

[scJazz]

narf poit chez BOOM said:
Hey, with the SEV AI scripting, that could be done. Just make a random number generator, add in all the scripts. Every X number of turns, Y script package is randomly selected and run each turn.

ohhhh yaaaa I like it! Suicide Junkie's Empire of Totally Whacked Behavior (tm)... every random turns execute funky script then execute directory change of AI personality. That'd be entertaining!