[C4:AC] Everything you wanted to know but you were afraid to ask about C4:AC

[Illuminatus]

Project memberlist

Special member: MarkG
Providing support for C4:AC project and hosting it
Contact: markg at apolyton dot net

Special member: DanQ
Providing support for C4:AC project and hosting it
Contact: danq at apoylton dot net

1. Senethro
Asssignments: Project leader
Contact: senethro at gmail dot com

2. Illuminatus
Assignments: Project leader, SMAC section moderator
Contact: Illuminatus at apolyton dot net

3. Darsnan
Assignments: Programming, Feedback, identification of game files, CMN Responsibilities
Contact: dnandal AT twcny DOT rr DOT com

4. PJayTycy
Assignments: Programming
Contact: pieterjan dot busschaert at gmail dot com

5. Maniac
Assignments: Feedback, Game mechanics
Contact:

6. Gavin Berchler
Assignments: wiki
Contact: [unavailable]

7. Cataphract887
Assignments: Feedback, wiki
Contact: william at pembrook dot net

8. Chaos Theory
Assignments: Programming, Feedback, Game Mechanics
Contact:

9. binTravkin
Assignments: Identification of game files, Programming, Game Mechanics, Organising, Feedback
Contact: bintravkin at gmail dot com

10. Mart7x5
Assignments: Feedback
Contact: marcin777 TA gmail TOD com

11. Fosse
Assignments: Datalinks and manual editor/author, Thread research
Contact: kylebenanderson AT gmail DOT com

12. Xian
Assignments: Feedback
Contact:

13. GFC
Assignments: 2D graphics, Proofreading text, 3D graphics
Contact: girlfight_club at myway dot com / girlfight.club at gmail dot com

14. Blake
Assignments: Game Mechanics, Feedback
Contact: grater at gmail dot com

15. Kinjiru
Assignments: Programming
Contact: jonathonwood at gmail dot com

16. wgabrie
Assignments: 2D/3D art
Contact: wgabrie at yahoo dot com.

17. Platypus Rex
Assignments: semi decent photo chopper
Contact: platrex at gmail dot com

18. #endgame
Assignments: Coding, wiki
Contact: weldingmaskman [at] hotmail [dot] com

19. laurentius
Assignments: Feedback
Contact:

20. Lord Nword
Assignments: Proofreading, feedback, 2D graphics, python coding
Contact: eric aT osagesoftware doT com/gertlex aT gmail doT com

21. gnool
Assignments: Coding
Contact: gnool[at]necrobation[dot]org

22. Vev
Assignments: Coding, writer
Contact: vevaphonic at hotmail dot com

23. sid1
Assignments: Video and text editing, digital photography
Contact: s_starr at bigpond dot com

24. Neophius
Assignments: Proofreading, Creative writing, Programming
Contact: foreversax at hotmail dot com

25. Mellian
Assignments: 2D graphics, XML editing, Feedback
Contact:

26. OctavianX
Assignments: Proofreading/Writing or Playtesting.
Contact: octavianx at gmail dot com

27. rikperni
Assignments: Sound engineer
Contact: riccardo AT plutone DOT biz

28. whitehat
Assignments: Scripting, Debugging, Reviewing .
Contact: netlor at gmail dot com

29. Googlie
Assignments: Writing/Proofreading
Contact: linfrew at aol dot com

30. Itisatrap
Assignments: Basic XML/Python
Contact:

30. gkclarkson
Assignments: Graphics
Contact:gkclarkson at yahoo dot com

31. HeWhoDarez
Assignments: Graphics, Programming
Contact:gkclarkson at yahoo dot com

32. Rubin
Assignments: Programming
Contact:

33. Impaler[WrG]
Assignments: Programming
Contact:

34. EmperorJay
Assignments: Programming
Contact:

35. wattro
Assignments: Feedback
Contact: jwatt3000 at hotmail dot com

36. ForesterSOF
Assignments:
Contact:

37. Geomodder
Assignments: Feedback
Contact:

38. Zoid
Assignments: Feedback, Photoshopping
Contact:

39. Nightlifter
Assignments: Feedback, Photoshopping
Contact:

40. Corvi #6
Assignments: Feedback, Photoshopping
Contact:

41. Padmewan
Assignments: Writing, Editing, Legal Advice
Contact:

42. MMC
Assignments: Programming
Contact: Primary: stewart[at]evogame[dot]co[dot]uk (MSN); stewart[dot]rice[at]btinternet[dot]com (MSN)(YIM)

Secondary:mmcalahoun[at]hotmail[dot]com (MSN only - no important email)ewart[dot]rice[at]gmail[dot]com (MSN - I think);harikaridriver (AIM only - no email whatsoever)(Xfire)(Skype)

43. mdbill
Assignments: Software architect. SDK, Python, XML
Contact: mdbill (at) users.sourceforge (dt) net

[Illuminatus]

Mission statement

We, the project members agree to use all our talents and resources in order to create a modification of the Firaxis game Sid Meier's Civilization 4 which will attempt to emulate as accurately as possible all the aspects, the gameplay, the appearance and the atmosphere, of a previous Firaxis game, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. We shall not infringe on the Firaxis copyright while doing so and we will consult with Firaxis with the assistance of the Apolyton Civilization Site regarding the legal matters. We intend to call this project Civilization 4: Alpha Centauri.

Our goal is make an clone of the original game Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri, and its expansion, Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire without changing or adding any gameplay elements. Our second goal is to correct the most obvious bugs in the original game and the expansion like social engineering rollover bugs.

We do not intend to make a SMAC 2 or make major changes to game mechanics of Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri. When completed, Civilization 4: Alpha Centauri will be the starting ground for user made SMAC sequels and remakes. When the project is completed, we intend to devote our time towards balancing and tuning of game mechanics.

As we believe this is the first total conversion for Sid Meier's Civilization 4, our progress will be documented to help any other Civilization 4 modders to follow our footsteps.

We will gladly accept help from the Civilization 4 modding community and we hope to coordinate our efforts with discoveries made by other modders in the Civilization 4 modding community.

Our project will be public, and we shall gladly recieve input from others, although the developers reserve the right not to be bound by popular opinion.

[Illuminatus]

Index to main threads

Doctine: Initiative

SDK Readiness pack 0.01

SDK Readiness pack

Taskgroup threads:

[Art and Graphics Main]

[Programming Main]

[Sounds main]

[Support]

[Wiki Main]

[Writing]


Art and graphics threads:

Interface graphics (possible with the SDK?)

Detail on the Map, such as Wonders.

New title screen

Pyramids replacing Secret Projects?

Some 3D Graphics research

Terrain textures

Programming threads:

Tech Tree

Sea Cities

Subversion / sourceforge project info

Social Enginering

Adding a Terraformer

Adding Factions, or replacing Civ's?

Combat Units

C4 Directory Layout

Faction Traits

Files being worked on

First try: harvester

Implementing Peacekeepers

Mod in Peacekeepers

Name your skills!

Python, Widgets and Buttons

Pyramids replacing Secret Projects?

Reference for internal XML tags.

Resources for the Python Language

Technology Tree

Terrain textures

Sounds threads:

List of sounds in SMAC

Support threads:

Impressions on CIV4?

Writing threads:

Changes in Mission Statement?

Defining mission statement

Flavour texts

Proposal for the Mission Statement and the development process

Important Threads:

Legal updates

Screenshot thread

Official C4-->SMAC Thread - Prelude to a Mod (closed)

Non-Members Comments/Questions/Encouragement/Spam Thread.

Group Unity, aka encouragment thread

Using SMAC media, legal and technical issues dicussion.


Keeping Civ4 changes?

The indomitable funness of stripping out the Civ4 stuff.

Whats our template - SMAC or SMACX?

Taking the Initiative - Some Short-Term Goals

Brainstorming the Design Document - The Question Thread

Sign up for the project here!

Civgroup

Poll: The Civgroup icon

Civgroup Access

Second part of the civgroup icon

Interesting threads in Civ4 Creation and CivFanatics

Factions as Civ4 Religons

What resources make sense in the SMAC universe?

Is this possible, an extension of epic games?

Airbase mod

Forestry mod v2

Terraform Mod


Monument mod (includes coast improvements)

A sort of a workshop mod...

UN flag?

[Illuminatus]

1. Q: What is this mod about?

A: This is a Total Conversion for CiV4. It's intention is to fully recreate Sid Mier's Alpha Centauri, refered to as SMAC on the forums.

2. Q: Do i need Alpha Centauri to play?

A: Yes. SMAC will definitely be a requirement to play. If you own Civilization IV but not SMAC you won't be able to run it. You can see the offical site here and check your favourite online ordering place for a copy.

3. Q: What is Alpha Centauri?

A: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is a turn-based strategy 4X computer game created by Brian Reynolds and Sid Meier under the auspices of Firaxis Games in 1999. It is based on a hypothetical attempt by human beings to colonize a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system. It picks up where the games Sid Meier's Civilization I & II left off. An expansion pack, Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire was later released. Both -- the original Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri and the Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire expansion pack -- were later released in a combined edition called a "Planetary Pack."


4. Q: When will it be out?

A:We expect a playable release in roughly a year, working up to a 1.0 version in steps. Alpha's may be available at regular intervals intuil then.

5. Q: Where can I go for forums and contact info?

A: The action is all going down at Apolyton.net, in the C4:AC forum. This forum contains everything to do with C4AC. See the Sign Up Thread here. The group leaders are Illuminatus and Senethro

6. Q: Is this the right place for SMAC style Civ4 modifications?

A: No. This forum is for C4:AC project alone. All threads that aren't related to C4:AC project or SMAC modding will be moved.

7. Q: I have ideas for SMAC 2! Can I contribute?

A: Sadly, we are not making a sequel but a fan remake in Civ4 engine. Please do not post your ideas for SMAC 2 over the forum. They will moved to trash bin thread if the situation gets out of control.

8. Q: Is the sourcecode going to be free?

A: We are still discussing this with our programmers, but we lean towards the stance you would be free to use it if you give us credit.

9. Q: Are you going to have a special website?

A: You are on the project website. Apolyton Civilization Site provides us with forun, file and wikibook hosting and civgroup to post our news.

10. Q: Can I get your civgroup icon?

A: Only if you participate in the project. Signed up members are the only ones authorised for the civgroup.

11. Q: What is the word with Firaxis about this?

A: See this thread for information.

[Illuminatus]

Chat channel of C4:AC is #c4ac and is located on Apolyton server. Just type in /join #c4ac after you get in to #apolyton.