3rd party software request

Raging Deadstar · #1 July 5th, 2004, 06:10 PM

Hmm..just noticed now. The link in the thread i linked goes to the 3rd page of the Mod Launcher thread...Terrible on my behalf.

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1039630481.zip

Thats the Link to the Most updated and recent Modlauncher file. I don't think it changed much from the older Versions but some were having trouble with it.

JLS · #2 July 5th, 2004, 06:16 PM

THANKS AGAIN

Gandalf Parker · #3 July 5th, 2004, 06:20 PM

Well I wasnt going to use MODs until I had played with the game abit. Maybe DevNull or TDM which seem to just add capabilities without trying to rewrite thegame (doesnt try to make the AIs harder or anything). Do I have those right?

I wouldnt mind increasing options, and increasing maps, playing with more races and neutral races. But I didnt want an extremely modified Version of the game

Renegade 13 · #4 July 5th, 2004, 06:32 PM

Actually, TDM is a major re-write of the AI files to make a MUCH tougher AI. It does not change any of the component or facilities or anything, just changes the AI's, and I believe a few of the formations.

capnq · #5 July 5th, 2004, 06:43 PM

A common problem with adding races is getting races that were designed for SE IV "classic" (v1.49 or lower). A pre-Gold race will produce a flock of error Messages in Gold every time its AI files are accessed. Instructions for converting pre-Gold races to Gold are linked in my sig.

I don't know of any software to check and fix this automatically.

JLS · #6 July 5th, 2004, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
Well I wasnt going to use MODs until I had played with the game abit. Maybe DevNull or TDM which seem to just add capabilities without trying to rewrite thegame (doesnt try to make the AIs harder or anything). Do I have those right?

I wouldnt mind increasing options, and increasing maps, playing with more races and neutral races. But I didnt want an extremely modified Version of the game

I do not know how this went from the 3rd party MOD Launcher search - to TDM: but I also Agree that TDM is the way to go as you said Gandalf Parker - "after new players have played the se4 game abit."

And agreed: se4 Players also enjoy MODs - whether they offer a MODED AI as with TDM and AIC or just Facilities and/or just Component styles, Vehicals, Mounts, Formations Etc... and of coarse ALL the above: Would you not agree?

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NOTE: I have noticed that TDM also changes the se4 Path to its folder, so the use of the Latest MOD launcher that we originally discussed will be of value all around

[ July 05, 2004, 19:16: Message edited by: JLS ]

JLS · #7 July 5th, 2004, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gandalf Parker:
Well I wasnt going to use MODs until I had played with the game abit. Maybe DevNull or TDM which seem to just add capabilities without trying to rewrite thegame (doesnt try to make the AIs harder or anything). Do I have those right?

I do not think TDM and for a fact AIC or DevNull (DOES NOT) - re/overwrites anything. Other then the PATH I mentioned earlier.

If you veiw the Zip File you will see that both DevNull and AIC just write to their own folder, and NO other: however, I would think you would know this, so please forgive my imprudence.
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I am unsure of TDM: because it has its own installer and I can not preview the file before hand or before it is installed; however, yes I think TDM is safe to install, I have played many memorable TDM games.

[ July 05, 2004, 19:19: Message edited by: JLS ]