What tools are required most by modders?

GCIII Tech Tree Editor is nearing the end of Alpha, so should go in Beta soon.

Which means I will be free (less busy) to look at the possibility of developing other tools, unless Stardock release some tools first.

A star system creator for homesystems would be extremely helpful. 

A simple series of drop down menus that allow one to create all XML entries needed for a custom star system.

Choice 1) # of Stars.

Choice 2) Type of Star #1, Type of Star #2

Orbit Layer #1) "Click to add object" 

Orbit Layer #2) "Click to add object" 

Orbit Layer #3) "Click to add object" 

Click Export to Create XML Entries

Etc.

Having looked at the files needed for a Star System Creation tool, there's a few things I am not clear on.

What's the difference between <LaneType>DeadZone</LaneType> and <LaneType>NoRandom</LaneType>

Looking at the default StarSystemDefs.xml, some systems start with a lane type of DeadZone and others start with NoRandom.

Swapping them around or changing all lanes types to one particular type doesn't seem to have an effect.

Also I assume that 3 orbit lanes is a general rule of thumb for max # lanes?

I just need to be clear on what rules to enforce in the tool.

Thanks, makes sense.

Treborblue can you link your random starsystem creator.

Star System Creator Tool

https://forums.galciv3.com/483783