Source Code Question

[erasmus]

Hi,

I'm new to the CTPII code and am trying to figure out how a few things work.

I'd like to be able to alter the beginning of custom scenarios in such a way that I can start out with each civilization having any number cities and units at map locations that I specify.

So, I was wondering: are there function(s) in the code I can use to place a particular city or a unit at a specified location on the map?

Thanks.

[Ekmek]

No I don't see any functions that specifically do that BUT I don't think it'll be too hard (especially if you have C++ experience). Essentially you can do these things:

Make difficulty option StartingCities (followed by integer)
then create a function that checks for a "good spot" and a set number of spaces away (there is a city spacing thing in Const.txt)

then have thecreate city function.

Adding roads and population might be a bit tougher but you could just give a high starting PW to offset that.

The one thing I don't know is how to change start data so the startof the game autoatically knows to place cities. I haven't dug around there. But another option would be to d o it in BeginTurn and set a bool flag as to whether or not it was placed but I think its better to find how game start and placing settlers is done.

oh and welcome!