TDM/ Dev

mottlee · #1 May 2nd, 2001, 06:59 PM

Hey Guys (?) Is there any way the two of you could combine your mods? I have Installed TDM pac and the Dev Mod but the Dev mod is bypassed and there are things in the TDM I like to use too, I know just enough to be dangerus to my system (I reinstalled the game Last nite) so plane english is needed I know you both are Bzy please help

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nerfman · #2 May 2nd, 2001, 07:04 PM

Actually I think Lee is designing Devnull mod to be installed "over" the TDM modpack, at least that is how I am playing it. Lee is still working on tweaking what AI needs to be changed but they should, in the end, work pretty well together.

mottlee · #3 May 2nd, 2001, 07:13 PM

Install TDM then over rite with Dev mod? What if there are things in the TDM I like too?

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Devnullicus · #4 May 2nd, 2001, 07:22 PM

I am in fact working with the TDM mod already. Here is the deal though:

I talked to the TDM-ModPack guys a while ago and asked them if I could use their stuff in my mod and integrate things. They said no. Sort of. They told me that unless I wanted to spend the time to update their stuff with the new tech and allow them to beta-test the results, they would not allow me to include their mod.

I am, in fact, updating their stuff and have given them a copy (though horribly out of date now) to beta-test. I have not heard back yet though (nor did I expect to until I get things fully integrated -- which they aren't yet).

I'm hoping to have things done enough for them to really beta-test by the end of this week. After that, who knows what they'll say. If they still say no, then I'll delete their stuff from my mod and just release the stuff that I've done and have permission for since I have no interest in stepping on anyone's toes.

I have to admit, though, that seeing the EarthAlliance and Narn with DevnullMod tech is pretty cool so far =)

Nitram Draw · #5 May 2nd, 2001, 07:28 PM

If you can combine the two mods you should get a few levels of promotion! You have some great stuff in your mod.

mottlee · #6 May 2nd, 2001, 07:30 PM

Yes, I thank you on your reply, Is it yours with the mini missles? that is cool what a smame the we as a people can not get along and help each other. I know MM is doing the best thay can and those of us here are doing a bang up job too I did try something I mod the path file and mad a new folder for yours have not tried it yet tho (mod to TDMs change name to yours think it will work?)

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mottlee · #7 May 2nd, 2001, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by Nitram Draw:
If you can combine the two mods you should get a few levels of promotion! You have some great stuff in your mod.

That is the prob I have tried that and game will not load, can't find some things and I do not know where to find them'

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Devnullicus · #8 May 2nd, 2001, 07:35 PM

I think you're getting the wrong impression. There was no animosity when they told me no. They told me, in fact, that they liked much of my mod. The reason they didn't want to allow me to use their stuff was that they were worried about quality control. They have put a lot of time and effort into their mod and want it to be a high-quality addition to the game. I don't blame them one bit -- I feel the same way about my mod. They are mainly worried that I won't put the time and effort into the integration and will thereby reflect poorly on their mod.

I have no beef with their refusal or their requirements to get their approval, in any way. I applaud their efforts, in fact, to make a quality mod and not have it diluted with non-quality stuff.

I'm hoping that in the end I CAN make a quality integration, but to be honest, that choice is not mine to make. If they choose to still say no after I finish the integration, I personally feel that will be a loss to the SE4 community, but that's life. As I said before, I'm not interested in stepping on toes, only in making a mod that is enjoyable for all.

Oh, and btw, the mods are already combined in my latest Version (that took abut 15 minutes of work to combine the mods). What isn't finished is the integration to make the races use the new tech, etc. And that, of course is what takes time and effort =)

When and if they approve the combo-mod, DevnullMod will include all of TDM-ModPack's changes so that you will only have to install one mod. I also planning on putting it into it's own "path" so you don't have to overwrite the original game's files anymore.

[This message has been edited by Devnullicus (edited 02 May 2001).]

mottlee · #9 May 2nd, 2001, 07:43 PM

Cool, read earler post, do you think this will work? I know I will need to change path all the time but!

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mottlee · #10 May 3rd, 2001, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the reply AND the mod work that you and ALL the others do <S>

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