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

Kristoffer O · #1 September 26th, 2003, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by MStavros:

More Diversity = More Fun

The motto of Illwinter. More units, more spells, more stuff = more fun. I assume you have to include diversity as well.

Kristoffer O · #2 September 26th, 2003, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by Bard of Prey:
I also understand your fears about what people might do to your 'baby'.

All I can say is, give us the tools and we'll be gentle... we may even surprise you...

That remark earned you five stars!

Mortifer · #3 September 26th, 2003, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by Kristoffer O:

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Originally posted by Bard of Prey:
I also understand your fears about what people might do to your 'baby'.

All I can say is, give us the tools and we'll be gentle... we may even surprise you...

That remark earned you five stars!

Aye. Im with him in that of course.

Aristoteles · #4 September 26th, 2003, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by Mortifer:
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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.

YAY!

A site with Phpnuke would be excellent! You can rate everything in it, posting comments directly, etc. etc.

Mortifer · #5 September 26th, 2003, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by Aristoteles:

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Originally posted by Mortifer:
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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.

YAY!
A site with Phpnuke would be excellent! You can rate everything in it, posting comments directly, etc. etc.

Hrm, that sounds like a good idea. I have no idea that how to setup PhpNuke, but my host supports PhP + MySQL as well, so that shouldnt be a problem.
Er but first, let us wait for DOM II, and the mod tools.

Bard of Prey · #6 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 · #7 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!