Moons ??

[alien2]

I've seen references to planets having moons on this site, but all I've ever encountered are what are described as "Tiny Planets" in the same orbit. Is that what people mean ??
If so, then maybe the description of them in the game needs altering.

Cheers.

[Suicide Junkie]

Is it really that critical? It would involve creating a whole new class of objects, and changing the system design files.

The end result of all that work, is an altered decription for moons. Not really worth the time & effort required.

On the other hand, if you're really want good descriptions, save the map, and edit the ones you don't like.

[alien2]

I take your point. It is not a major issue.

How would I go about editing a saved map ??
Forgive my ignorance but I've never tried this before.

[Suicide Junkie]

Assuming you've got a saved map already, look in your SE4 directory, and run "SE4MAP.EXE"

It's got a classic SE3 looking interface, and is pretty easy to figure out.
Just click a sector, and then the ADD/EDIT/DELETE button on the related window.

[Baron Munchausen]

Not that big a deal, but yes you could fix it by adding a new type 'moon' and making entries with descriptions more appropriate to a moon. Then use them in the systemtypes file and you've got what you want. Once you try to invent several dozen original descriptions for moons, though, you'll realize why MM's descriptions are so quirky. It's not easy to come up with many short, original descriptions

[alien2]

Thanks. In the Last few hours I've undertaken a crash course in map editing ! There are several things I would like to mention:

1) I added a solar system and noticed that you cannot play from an Earth starting point with finite resources enabled. I tried this and all my solar system planets had resources of minerals 1kt organics 0kt and radioactives 1kt. This is a shame as I enjoy the added realism of playing with finite resources.

2) I didn't dare delete any systems as I read in the archives of this forum that the planet names get re-distributed amongst the remaining systems which can of course cause problems. Does anyone know whether this particular issue has been fixed ??

3) Is there a Definitive guide anywhere to using the Map Editor ?? Some guidance from MM would have been appreciated.

4) I had to have Saturn as a Tiny planet just to get the rings displayed. It's a pity there are no graphics of the larger size planets with rings. Unless I'm wrong of course.

5) I set Earth as my starting point (Race number 1) then I added a moon in the same orbit. Funny thing was, when I commenced the game, my Terran Race Homeworld was the moon and not the Earth !? Very strange.

6) Can anyone shed light on using the Abilities text box in the editor ?? And also the Description Box and Value Boxes ??

Best wishes to all members

Cheers