Balanced System Mod - 2.0

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Finally finished.

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This version of the Balanced System Mod is for use with version 1.94 Deluxe. Maps created using this mod will work with Version 1.91, and the mod should function with version 1.91, however, due to a bug with the 1.91 map editor, you will not be able to create maps in the map editor. You can create maps in new game quadrant screen and edit them in the map editor. This bug does not affect version 1.94 and the mod can be used either in the map editor or in game using deluxe version 1.94.

Produces random, balanced and equal systems for use in competative games such as KOTH.
This is a "host only" mod. Files are only used when first turn is created. Games started using this mod are perfectly compatible with stock Se4.

For both Balanced and Equal quadrant types, the planet values will range between 80 and 120.

Notes for the Balanced Mod types:
There are 14 planets in each system. One for each combination of physical type and atmosphere.
There are no nebulae, asteroid or black hole systems.
Each system is balanced so that there are anywhere from 19 to 37 facility spots available. The exact number in each system will depend on the players choice of atmosphere/planet type and will be randomly dispersed through out the quadrant. The average number of facility spots per quadrant for Rock and Ice players is approximatly 27(minimum 19, maximum 35), while the average for Gas Giant players is 32(Minimum 27, maximum 37). This greater number of facility spots for Gas Giant players is offset by the fact that there will only be four useable planets per system while the rock and ice players will have 5.

The decision on which atmosphere/planet type a player chooses depends on whether they want an average of more facility spots (Gas Giant) or more space yards(Rock/Ice), whether they want more planets(Rock/Ice) or a fewer number of larger planets(Gas Giant)

The Balance quadrants do have moons, but they are not all none atmosphere moons. Any planet type can have a moon but only Medium and larger planets can have moons. Only small and tiny worlds can be moons, therefore there are no Gas Moons. There can only be one moon per sector, so there will be no planets with two moons.

Occasionally, your homewolrd may have a moon.

There are two asteroids and two storms per system.

Equal system types from Balance Mod 1.2 are still included in the mod. They work the same as before, only the planet values range between 80 and 120.