Mythological Age Scenario

[kobayashi]

This third transparent colour you guys are talking about, it applies to TOT only right?

[Catfish]

Yes. In earlier versions transparency is determined by palette index: #253 and #255.

[Uncle Dead Bird]

I've been playtesting this scenario as virtually every civilization now, and I have two problems.

First, techs I mean to be unique to one or two civilizations are universally available. I've followed the rules in the Test of Time manual for the Leaders2 and Civilize2 sections of the rules file, but no! Can anyone help?

Second, how do I set it so the units I want are used by randomly generated barbarians?

UDB

[curtsibling]

Now the cities for Tech are done - My next task is to make the icons for the Mythological Age Scenario.

I recall you wanted people too?

Or have I done those already?

[Palaiologos]

Originally posted by Uncle Dead Bird
First, techs I mean to be unique to one or two civilizations are universally available. I've followed the rules in the Test of Time manual for the Leaders2 and Civilize2 sections of the rules file, but no! Can anyone help?

The ToT game keeps in memory the rules file(where tech trees are concerned) that was loaded the first time. That means that the creator must have laid out the tech branches beforehand. I think.

[AGRICOLA]

Originally posted by Palaiologos
The ToT game keeps in memory the rules file(where tech trees are concerned) that was loaded the first time. That means that the creator must have laid out the tech branches beforehand. I think.

The tech tree is actually dynamic and not cast in stone.

While playtesting Werd100's WWII Europa, after quite a few turns there developed a problem with freight payoffs because the tech tree unintentionally happened to go through the Invention and Flight slots. Both of these techs reduce freight bonuses. I saved the game, re-routed the tech tree in Rules to avoid the two slots and loaded the save. The altered tech tree worked correctly.

[Boco]

To allow EnableTechnology to work, the @LEADERS2 table is embedded in the SAV/SCN file (see Saved Game File Format for Test of Time 1.1). As Agricola mentions, the other Rules sections on techs (@CIVILIZE, @LEADERS) are read by Civ2 when a file is loaded.

It's not too hard to hex-edit the @LEADERS2 information in your file. If you need it, just post or PM. I've done it before, and I'm sure Agricola has the know-how, too.

[Uncle Dead Bird]

@curtsibling - You've already done the people, and they're great!

Icons are much looked forward to, though.

@Boco - If you can make it work through hex editing, which I'm unfamiliar with, please try. I'd be ever grateful!

UDB

[curtsibling]

Working away on the icons, only about 5 wonders to go!

PS
Are any of the wonders buildable, or are the already placed?

[Uncle Dead Bird]

Most of them are actually buildable, though some require a tech only available to one or another civilization.

UDB

[Uncle Dead Bird]

@curtsibling - How progress those icons?

UDB

[curtsibling]

Very soon, dude!

Been a busy bee this week - I work as a tutor at a University.
I am in there all day except for a Wednesday, so I will finish
the entire lot and the large improvement icons tomorrow.

In the meantime, here are the building icons.

[curtsibling]

Still working on a 'Wealth' Icon, so I will add that tomorrow.

Also, I hope you do not mind the use of some Bitterfrost icons,
as I felt they were appropriate in places, and fitted the mood.

[Uncle Dead Bird]

These look excellent, curtsibling!

Can't wait for the Wealth and Wonders!

UDB

[EZRhino]

Curt, UDB, would it be alright with you gents if I borrowed some of those terrific icons for my wip?