Mod Packs

[Smythen]

Hey there all!

I was wondering where I could get information on what is included in the TDM Modpack -- there seems to be a lot of talk about it and I would like to download it. I would also like to know what it changes and what additions are made. And when I install it, should I use a seperate folder or what?

Also what is the status of the Ultimate Mod? Will that be available soon.

Please -- I am somewhat of a newbie and need a little handholding through the process of using either of these mods.

Thanx in advance,
Smythen

[Tampa_Gamer]

Hold off a little bit on the ModPack, a new one is coming out very soon (i.e. less than 24 hours hopefully). As to what is included, here is a list of the old (1.80) ModPack contents:

VERSION 1.80 Acquilaeian race added, Klingon, Romulan, Shadows races updated and ModLauncher info file added.

Compiled file contains the following:
(1) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Earth Alliance" - Version 2.10 (with shipset by Randy Stuce and other artists and AI/speech files by K126 Mephisto).

(2) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Narn Regime" - Version 2.10 (with shipset by Randy Stuce and other artists and AI/speech files by K126 Mephisto).

(3) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Toron Confederation" - Version 2.10 (with shipset by Klaus Lehtonen and AI/speech files by K126 Mephisto).

(4) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Darlok" - Version 1.70 (with shipset by Don Phillips a/k/a Voidhawk, AI files by Tampa_Gamer and speech file by John Zamarra).

(5) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Sergetti" - Version 1.71 (with default shipset from Malfador Machinations, AI files by Daynarr).

(6) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Xi'Chung" - Version 1.32 (with default shipset from Malfador Machinations, AI files by Daynarr).

(7) Revised default AI_Planet_Types file to tweak planet selection for AI (by Daynarr).

(8) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Piundon - Version 1.15 (with default shipset from Malfador Machinations, AI files by Tampa_Gamer, speech file by John Zamarra)

(9) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Rage Collective" - Version 2.1 (with shipset and AI files by Alpha Kodiak)

(10) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Battle Star Galactica - Colonials" - Version 1.15 (with shipset by Dracus and AI files by Tampa_Gamer)

(11) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Norak" - Version 1.11 (with default shipset from Malfador Machinations, AI files by Daynarr).

(12) New formations.txt file that includes 9 new formations (contributions by Tampa_Gamer, Daynarr and Master Belisarius)

(13) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Pyrochette" - Version 1.4 (with shipset by Grand Mausic Yith Saulkar and AI files by Master Belisarius).

(14) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Klingon" - Version 1.41a (with shipset by Atrocities and others, AI files by God Emperor and speech file by Dracus).

(15) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Romulan" - Version 1.41a (with shipset by Atrocities and others and AI files by God Emperor).

(16) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Shadows" - Version 1.41a (with shipset by Atrocities and others and AI files by God Emperor).

(17) Settings.txt modified to make "Quick Start" option available for all races.

(18) "Modlauncher" info file added (created by Mephisto).

(19) Complete AI Race files and Shipset for "Acquilaeian" - Version 1.15 (with shipset by Klaus Lehtonen a/k/a Zarix and AI files by Master Belisarius).

[Smythen]

Wow -- thanx for the quick reply!

Will I be able to find the new Modpack here or somewhere else?

S

[Tampa_Gamer]

Look for a thread here. As for installing it, there are instructions in the readme.txt but basically you unzip the files to the Space Empires IV (or whatever your main directory is) using the "use folders option" in winzip. This will automatically put all of the files into the correct subdirectories and setup the game to use the "TDM-ModPack" to play the game. Then you just add the races you want in your game and make sure to place them under computer control using the "Edit Button" when setting up the game.

[This message has been edited by Tampa_Gamer (edited 06 November 2001).]