This particular mod is no longer being updated, you'll have to get a different mod that includes this one already in it, like the on myfist and harpo pointed out.
I have some updated Sins Plus mods here http://ricksgalaxy.homestead.com/links.html
does it work with dip 1.011?
rjhughes67 keeps much of what he has up to date
I use a version of this I've adapted for OS. I could release it if anyone wants it. It's kinda stripped down, however. I liked the planets and bonuses and adapted them for my own modding. Great work here.
Hello,
I have sins v1.191. This mod looks fantastic and I really would like to use it for that version of Sins. I read this extensive forum thread and tried several different methods to try and get this to work. All have failed. Let me apologize in advance if this question has been answered in a previous post and I just missed it. (My eyes started to cross after reading for a while).
Any help would be greatly apreciated!
Thanks!!!
go here
Thanks for the quick reply!
I did go there and downloaded the "SinsPlusEntr1.051RG" file. Put it in the "Mods-v1.191" folder and went into the game and activated it and it caused the game to crash. Should I not be treating this like a mod and just override/add to the original game files?
Thanks!
EDIT: I should clarify that I do not have any expansions... I have vanilla sins v1.191.
yeah, I think that maybe for Entrenchment at 1.051
highly recommend getting the expansions, well worth the money
hmmm, I think you might have to go and use Harpo99999's tools that update these things
Yeah, I figured that was my best bet as well... I've been messing around with those all day and can't get it to work, i.e. keep getting run time errors or "sorry wrong folder NO conversion instructions available"
I'm so confused... I suppose the expansions are only $10 a pop, but I'm a really cheap bastard! LOL
yeah, I think the issue is that harpo's tools don't go back far enough to update this
but yeah I understand the wanting to pinch pennies,
ryat you are correct, the mod updater can ONLY work with mods & expansions that have version numbers in the mod folder name( ie sins 1.15,entrenchment 1.00,diplomacy 1.00), and do not have any instructions for earlier versions of sins, and also from 1.09 and earlier there is also the textures channel function change that happened with 1.1 as well as the entity changes, so is beyond the capability of the mod updater which only alters entity files.
harpo
I imported by hand and it works fine. The planet entities need a few parts added for diplomacy and the planetIndustrial.entity has an error. Getting CB in now but it has a lot of waste and I am giving it a major trim.
Thanks for all the help guys! Well I ended up getting Entrenchment (!) Now I'm trying to get Galaxy Forge to be able to make maps... For some reason it is not working with Entrenchment. I DL'd GF3 from sins' website and then applied the "fix" mentioned on the top of this page to try and build some maps with these purdy new planets, but when I save them in the Galaxy folder, they don't show up.... =/ Ugh, I can't win.
Do you guys have any ideas? I'll keep messing with it and update if I figure it out.
I think I got it to work... But it's a little bit of a clunky process. Apparently I'm not the only one that is having issues with Galaxy Forge maps not showing up for Entrenchment. I went to This link: https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/?aid=341528 and followed the instructions listed there and it works now!
To be frank, it seems that Ironclad should have a smoother process for this... Maybe there is and I don't know about it...
Either way, Great MOD!!!
P.S. Just a thought: Have you considered adding a "Pressure Cooker" planet, (read Venus)? I suppose a Volcanic planet is similar, but, not to sound too geeky here, Venus is actually geologically inactive. It's just really frickin' hot and has a massive amount of pressure, i.e. "Pressure Cooker." If I can figure out how to make 3D planets (which I really would like to do) I'll make that one and let you guys know about it. I love 3D rendering, and I'm assuming 3ds max would be the choice program to make a planet, but I just don't really know the program all too well.
Anyway, Thanks for everything!
Creating a planet is 1% mesh (model) and 99% texture. You can use any existing planet mesh (copy and rename) and apply the new -cl.dds and -da.dds textures made with photoshop or Gimp (free). Then add the new planet to the GalaxyScenarioDef.galaxyScenarioDef in the mods GameInfo folder. Use a model program to enlarge or shrink the sphere or a community made tool to enlarge and shrink meshes. Get the tools at http://soase.weebly.com/modeling-tools.html.
To find the new location for maps look at harpos info here https://forums.sinsofasolarempire.com/174739/get;2718352
Cool, Thanks for all the help. You guys rock!
And FYI. myfist0, you have one of the creepiest forum avatars I've seen. I like it! =P
I get that a lot .
There are a few more steps to creating a planet but that will get you well on your way. Just ask when you need more help or I might add a page to my http://soase.weebly.com/
I have downloaded a version of Sins Plus for Diplomacy from here:
http://ricksgalaxy.homestead.com/links.html
Where can I find some good maps containing all of the new planet types?
It's easier to dl the Uzii galaxy forge editor files, most of the maps people made and posted are either super large or incredibly tiny. Besides, map making's fun, and you can make YOUR galaxy personally I like 4 factions split by a huge magnetic cloud/nebula around the sun, plenty of pirates, gas giants and set up so that refineries and trade ports are maximized in their efficiency if you want that map I could send it, but the version it is now is for Distant stars
I have downlaoded the version available at RicksGalaxy, bt everytime I play the tech tree and abilities icons are all skewed and showing the wrong pictures...
Can anyone help?
I'm having trouble following the modpath described in the Readme.
I do not see any Mod folder at all when I go into the AppData folder.
Is my problem because I don't have the disc or something?
I should also mention that I do not have an "Ironclad Games" folder, rather I have a "Stardock Games" folder.
I appreciate any help.
Check here...
http://soase.weebly.com/placing-mods.html
Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate the help!
Is there any readme file which lists the changes in the Diplomacy 1.2 compatable Sins Plus mod? I've seen the basic descriptions, but I'd like a little more information on what's been done! If not, I'll just have to live with it
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