03-28-2017, 06:46 PM
I've been focusing on finishing the mod tools. The mod tools are needed for me to finish all non artwork related content.
I've completed the Mod Format and implemented it in the game. The Mod Format is an xml file generated from the mod tools that allows you to override game and map files without altering the main game files. Any files you don't choose to alter will use the default game or map files. Mods are selectable using the external settings editor.
The mod format supports modding of:
Name Generator Lists -- All Maps
Random Newspaper Articles -- All Maps
Reviews -- All Maps
Components -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Component Artwork -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Vehicle/Accessory Artwork -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Miscellaneous Artwork -- All Maps
Components AI Use -- All Maps
Racing Series -- All Maps
Contract Info (current only for engines) -- All Maps
AI Files -- Specific Maps
City Files -- Specific Maps
Turn Events -- Specific Maps
As for individual editors, I've completed the Name Generator List editor and the Newspaper Article editor. I'm currently halfway done with the Reviews Editor, and will continue working on editors for the next couple of days.
Finally I've fixed a couple bugs in the Employee Benefits system. I've also reduced the morale decreases due to lower than average benefits and adjust the formula for striking to hopefully reduce it somewhat.
I've completed the Mod Format and implemented it in the game. The Mod Format is an xml file generated from the mod tools that allows you to override game and map files without altering the main game files. Any files you don't choose to alter will use the default game or map files. Mods are selectable using the external settings editor.
The mod format supports modding of:
Name Generator Lists -- All Maps
Random Newspaper Articles -- All Maps
Reviews -- All Maps
Components -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Component Artwork -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Vehicle/Accessory Artwork -- All Maps
Additional (Doesn't override default files) Miscellaneous Artwork -- All Maps
Components AI Use -- All Maps
Racing Series -- All Maps
Contract Info (current only for engines) -- All Maps
AI Files -- Specific Maps
City Files -- Specific Maps
Turn Events -- Specific Maps
As for individual editors, I've completed the Name Generator List editor and the Newspaper Article editor. I'm currently halfway done with the Reviews Editor, and will continue working on editors for the next couple of days.
Finally I've fixed a couple bugs in the Employee Benefits system. I've also reduced the morale decreases due to lower than average benefits and adjust the formula for striking to hopefully reduce it somewhat.
"great writers are indecent people, they live unfairly, saving the best part for paper.
good human beings save the world, so that bastards like me can keep creating art, become immortal.
if you read this after I am dead it means I made it." ― Charles Bukowski
good human beings save the world, so that bastards like me can keep creating art, become immortal.
if you read this after I am dead it means I made it." ― Charles Bukowski