TDM Modpack

Daynarr · #1 May 22nd, 2002, 04:26 PM

Hi guys.

After Mephisto has posted new Version of TDM Modpack I noticed there was lots of responses.
So, I got curious and decided to make this poll to see just how many people ARE using Modpack (and how often).

Most likely lots of people will be interested to see the results of this poll as well.

[ May 27, 2002, 23:51: Message edited by: Daynarr ]

oleg · #2 May 22nd, 2002, 04:34 PM

Since TDM is not really a mod but an addon to standard SEIV, question should be changed to
Are you using TDM when you do not play other mods ?

It is unfare to compare TDM with say P&N.
What is really interesting are there still persons playing un-modded SE IV WITHOUT TDM.

[ May 22, 2002, 15:35: Message edited by: oleg ]

dogscoff · #3 May 22nd, 2002, 04:45 PM

That's a very good point, oleg. I voted "some of the time" because I play Proportions and devnull a lot. However, I wouldn't dream of playing without TDM mod if I wasn't using a mod like those.

mottlee · #4 May 22nd, 2002, 05:01 PM

Gee I see some others like the same ones I do

you mean there is an UN-Modded game?

Grandpa Kim · #5 May 22nd, 2002, 05:11 PM

Believe it or not, most of the games on PBW are unmodded. Who needs a mod when you have real people for opponents?

PDF · #6 May 22nd, 2002, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grandpakim:
Believe it or not, most of the games on PBW are unmodded. Who needs a mod when you have real people for opponents?

Me !! That's why I don't use TDM much : I like mods that *change* game mechanics/add stuff, such as Proportions, B5, Devnull, P&N, ...
Ok, I don't have the time to play all

And for having modded PBW, just host one !

Daynarr · #7 May 23rd, 2002, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oleg:
Since TDM is not really a mod but an addon to standard SEIV, question should be changed to
Are you using TDM when you do not play other mods ?

It is unfare to compare TDM with say P&N.
What is really interesting are there still persons playing un-modded SE IV WITHOUT TDM.

I think you missunderstood me.

The purpose of this poll is not to compare TDM with other mods; it is just to get some approximation on how many people are using TDM with or without other mods.

Believe it or not TDM is a mod as well, just like P&N and others and not all people use it. It doesn't just add new races with improved AI but mods the AI of the original races as well. However, when we started making this mod we decided to focus on moding AI only to ensure maximum possible compatibility with other mods out there. That allows people to use TDM with other mods at the same time.

So, the question in this pool covers both people that use TDM as a standalone mod or in combo with other mods.

oleg · #8 May 23rd, 2002, 04:12 PM

Unfortunately, TDM can NOT be used with other mods. For example, I play Proportions now and I would like to have TDM' AI in my game, but alas, it is impossible. There are too many changes in facilities, components and tech area that make unadopted AI a dead meat. Same goes for Derek's mod. I am less familiar with P&N and Devnull mod but I suspect that Pseudo-Newtonian propulsion alone will make TDM AI to choke.

Whatever was the intended purpose of TDM, I personally consider it as a default replacement of the standard, unmoded SEIV AI.

oleg · #9 May 23rd, 2002, 04:17 PM

Actually, after checking the vote, I realised that my fear that some people would vote "no" because even though they like TDM very much but play other mods was unfounded.

mac5732 · #10 May 23rd, 2002, 04:23 PM

I for one, really am enjoying the TDM-Modpack, Even tho I'm only playing my lst TDM game, I throughly enjoy it. I do attempt to play the other mods as well for diversity. The modders have done wonders with SE4 and have made it to the point where with their mods they diversify the game to various tastes in play for each gamer.
This is what makes this game stand out.

just some ideas mac