How do I make a mod

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I tried for the first time yesturday. What I did I copied files from downloaded mods and the example mod. It didn't work. I have the ultimate edition. I have no idea on how to make one. I need steps. I need to know the minimum folders and files I need. What are the recommended files and folders. How to lay them out. Where to put them. Can I use paint and wordpad I don't have anything. What can I do. What files and folders not to have. All I have is windows. How do I access html language. What free programs I can download from the internet. Also maybe you can make a supermod that can have all the stuff in it. Please explain how to do this. I know nothing. Shultz

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

You should be more specific, as "mods" cover a great deal of ground.

Firstly, what parts of the game do you plan to mod?

  • Xml files, such as RaceConfig, can be opened and edited in Notepad; there are certainly better editors out there but it does work for me.
  • I don't know how to edit graphics, but if you ask around I'm sure another modder can help.
  • You don't need any folders or files in your mod except for those you've edited.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

There are stickied threads at the top of the Modding forum. Read them.

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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

What do you recommend. What does the different folders do. I could use some examples. Changing the races, abilities, starbases, Increasing the number of races and stars on the game, adding more alians, making the AI better with my tactics. Instead of giving arbitrary economic bonuses. making a better AI for higher difficulty. making a 31 major and 25 minor race mod with more stars. Giving back the drath their dread lords abilities. Bringing back the krynn and iconians espianoge.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

What do you recommend.
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That you read the many tutorials and guides that are already available.

Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Thank you that should help me with some of the basics