Debug Mode

[[Shane Hodgson]]

I read in the help files of the Conquests Editor that you can play the Scenarios in Debug Mode or something? I can't seem to figure out how to active this, though. Can someone please walk me through the process?

[[Shane Hodgson]]

Nevermind, I figured it out.

[[Shane Hodgson]]

Actually, I have it enabled; as per the editor, but cannot figure out why the cheats described in the help file won't work.

[[Shane Hodgson]]

Apparently, after setting the debug mode to on in my own scenario, it worked. For some reason, it won't in the Conquests like Mesopotamia and such.

[Jaybe]

Good monologue, Shane!

From what I have read, the "Conquests" are not really editable. When you play a Conquest you can only get the original, unmodified file. The Hall of Fame therefore refers to the unaltered scenarios.

Do a Save As to a different name with your modifications and it should work out better. Try it with a simple change first, since I do not know what ramifications there are with changed file names and the referenced folder art, etc.

[MrWhereItsAt]

Originally posted by Jaybe

Do a Save As to a different name with your modifications and it should work out better.

Are you sure 'Save As' will work? I thought you needed to Export the scenario data to a new file completely rather than resaving it, which is akin to just renaming the scenario.

[Jaybe]

Are you sure 'Save As' will work?

Absolutely NOT sure.
I have never been aware of "Export" in the file menu.

I have always used Save As to create new epic-game mods.

[TheArsenal]

You can use “Save As” after modifying a Conquest. It does not seem to affect the Conquest in any adverse way.

[Jaybe]

Originally posted by MrWhereItsAt
Are you sure 'Save As' will work? I thought you needed to Export the scenario data to a new file completely rather than resaving it, which is akin to just renaming the scenario.

Now I understand why I was not aware of an "Export" feature -- there ISN'T one!
There IS an "Import" in the file menu, but not an "Export". It changes the file to .bic format.

[MrWhereItsAt]

That would be what I meant then.

[Brundlefly]

Can someone tell me how to start a game in debug mode? Thanks.

[vmxa1]

You have to use the editor. Gen a map and select Scenario Properties. There is a check box for debug on that screen.

[Aqualung71]

Excuse my ignorance, but what does debug mode actually do?

[TheArsenal]

It removes the fog of war and it allows you to see all AI unit movement.

[vmxa1]

It is very painful on high levels. They have so many units out looking for barbs, it will drive you nuts.