Please recommend some mods :)

newbie123 · #1 March 21st, 2004, 05:35 AM

Hey guys, I'm getting the game in a few days, and while I haven't even played the normal Version yet, one of the main reasons I bought this game was because of its modability. Unfortunately, the amount of mods for this game leaves me at a loss at which ones to try and which combinations of mods lead to an enjoyable game. So, if you guys could post some of the mods you enjoy, I'd appreciate it. New game types, ship sets, races, anything. THe only ones I have downloaded right now are the star trek mod and the star wars mods. So any other must trys

THanks

Suicide Junkie · #2 March 21st, 2004, 05:40 AM

Pirates & Nomads! (http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/newup...1065972137.zip)

Play as a "normal" race at first, then try a Nomad or Pirate race for a real challenge.

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Be sure to download the TDM AIs, too.
Its not a mod, per se, but better AIs can't be beat!

Taz-in-Space · #3 March 21st, 2004, 06:09 AM

I like Devnull Mod and Deathstalkers Mount Mod.

Devnull Mod has the Infamous Space Monsters.

Deathstalkers Mount Mod, while not a full mod, GREATLY enhances the game. (Lots of new mounts to use!)

You can (and I have) even combine those two for even more fun...

Fyron · #4 March 21st, 2004, 06:11 AM

Some people enjoy Fyron's Quadrant Mod. You can even use the "Standard" Version to make maps that can be used in stock SE4 or other mods.

Slick · #5 March 21st, 2004, 06:13 AM

I would have to say that TDM Modpack should be among the first you try. You should learn the basic game at least a little before going off with an involved mod. TDM only enhances and adds new races so none of the other aspects of the game are changed under this mod. Basically it is like playing the unmodded game with more of a challenge against the AI.

Slick.

newbie123 · #6 March 21st, 2004, 07:04 AM

cool thanks for the recommendations

Atrocities · #7 March 21st, 2004, 08:33 AM

TDM to start for base games addes a lot of challenge

FQM and any mod that use it for expanded systems and maps.

Pirates & Nomads for a good romp
Proportions for a slower more indepth game
Adamant (Under Development) for a challenge
AST for joyous journey to the undiscovered country
Star Trek Mod to go Boldly Where No Gamer has gone before.

And many many more.

oleg · #8 March 21st, 2004, 12:37 PM

AIC (AI compain by JLS) is a great mod too. Toughest AI yet because of specialised AI tech.
Just remember to use latest Versions of all mods !

newbie123 · #9 March 21st, 2004, 09:45 PM

thanks for the replies guys. I have downloaded most of them.

One other question. If you have absolutely no programming or graphical experience whatsoever, how hard is it to mod the game. The reason I ask is because eventually, I want to put some wing commander ships and races into the game and I would like to know if it is hopeless for me to do so unless I'm a programming guru. Sorry for all the questions.

edit: I have seen the current mod, which is nicely done, but I wanted to expand on it more, if I can figure out how to do it. Thanks

[ March 21, 2004, 19:46: Message edited by: newbie123 ]

Atrocities · #10 March 21st, 2004, 10:02 PM

There are already two superb wing commander sets available.

Adding them to the game, or a mod is as simple as downloading them and unzipping them into your space empires Iv / Pictures/ Race folder.

Taking the included Design Name file (Normally named after the race) and placing it into the Design Names Folder located in your Space Empires Base Directory.

Taking any included EMP files and placing them into the Empires Folder located in your Space Empires Base Directory.