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  AI.xml (Size: 170.53 KB / Downloads: 879) ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3726 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:02:39 -0500 Siberian]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3726 After some new updates a new calculation for spec_cargo and cargo rating was implemented.
I have started a game long time ago, so I don't want to start a new party.
I would like to modify these parameters. How can I do this?
Which files should i modify?
Or, at least, could i restore the parameters for previous version?]]> After some new updates a new calculation for spec_cargo and cargo rating was implemented.
I have started a game long time ago, so I don't want to start a new party.
I would like to modify these parameters. How can I do this?
Which files should i modify?
Or, at least, could i restore the parameters for previous version?]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3708 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 05:11:57 -0500 plotz]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3708
Update 2018/04/15:
1.) Amended Name file - more than 3000 real car model names from all eras added.
2.) Second set of AIs: Same companies, less starting money (some will go bankrupt) and the tendency to import designs for e.g. SAIC, SAIPA, Tata and similar brands. Kann be selected in the AI selection dropdown ("Less Cash AIs").
3.) Troubleshooting: Some racing series glitches removed. If you find any more, tell me.
4.) Logo fix: Fiat logo is correctly displayed now

Update 2018/01/28:
1.) Total overhaul of the Racing Series file, adding
a) realistic names for most racing series
b) added realism for big racing series: restrictions for engine induction, displacement, fuel...
c) changing rule sets over time, e.g. for the Indy 500, DTM, WTCC/WTCR and the Formula 1. These now consider the major eras of the sport. Formula 1 racing will change from N/A rules to the first turbo era, via 3500cc n/a engines and 3000cc V10 engines until today's V6 single turbos.
d) New racing series such as the Formula E are added.
find the download link below, enjoy!

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Update:
1.) New marques Humber, Delahaye, Locomobile, Sunbeam and ERO Car Company.
2.) Quality updates: All logos now have correct transparencies. Minor glitches have been improved, too.

This mod is a modified AI25.xml with real world logos, adding the following manufacturers and marques:
Abadal
Acura
Adler
Alfa
AMC
AMG
Auto-Union
BAIC
Bentley
Bmw
Bugatti
Buick
Cadillac
Chang'An
Chery
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Daimler
Datsun
Dodge
Dongfeng
Duesenberg
FAW
Ferrari
Fiat
Ford
Geely
GM
GreatWall
Holden
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lancia
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Maserati
Mazda
Mercedes
Mercury
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Plymouth
Porsche
Renault
Rolls Royce
Rover
SAIC
SAIPA
SEAT
Skoda
Smart
Suzuki
Tata
Toyota
VW

They all come with logos, HQ locations and starting dates. Some of the brands are child marques of other manufacturers. For the sake of an alternate history, many younger takeovers are not taken into account.

Known issues: FIAT Logo has a white spot in the "A", FAW logo has a jagged border. Will correct this sooner or later.

This is version 0.4.

For version 0.5 and above I will strive to add a few more brands that shaped automobile history (e.g. Hispano Suiza, Panhard, Tesla, Oldsmobile, the different Auto Union brands, Subaru, Volvo and Saab).

Installation:
1.) Extract the file contents to your GearCity/media/Mods folder
2.) Activate in the Configuration tool, sheet "Modifications".
3.) Play! (Mod is for Base City Map)

Download link:
v0.4 (current): http://filehorst.de/d/cbIureBB]]>
Update 2018/04/15:
1.) Amended Name file - more than 3000 real car model names from all eras added.
2.) Second set of AIs: Same companies, less starting money (some will go bankrupt) and the tendency to import designs for e.g. SAIC, SAIPA, Tata and similar brands. Kann be selected in the AI selection dropdown ("Less Cash AIs").
3.) Troubleshooting: Some racing series glitches removed. If you find any more, tell me.
4.) Logo fix: Fiat logo is correctly displayed now

Update 2018/01/28:
1.) Total overhaul of the Racing Series file, adding
a) realistic names for most racing series
b) added realism for big racing series: restrictions for engine induction, displacement, fuel...
c) changing rule sets over time, e.g. for the Indy 500, DTM, WTCC/WTCR and the Formula 1. These now consider the major eras of the sport. Formula 1 racing will change from N/A rules to the first turbo era, via 3500cc n/a engines and 3000cc V10 engines until today's V6 single turbos.
d) New racing series such as the Formula E are added.
find the download link below, enjoy!

---
Update:
1.) New marques Humber, Delahaye, Locomobile, Sunbeam and ERO Car Company.
2.) Quality updates: All logos now have correct transparencies. Minor glitches have been improved, too.

This mod is a modified AI25.xml with real world logos, adding the following manufacturers and marques:
Abadal
Acura
Adler
Alfa
AMC
AMG
Auto-Union
BAIC
Bentley
Bmw
Bugatti
Buick
Cadillac
Chang'An
Chery
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Daimler
Datsun
Dodge
Dongfeng
Duesenberg
FAW
Ferrari
Fiat
Ford
Geely
GM
GreatWall
Holden
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Lancia
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Maserati
Mazda
Mercedes
Mercury
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Plymouth
Porsche
Renault
Rolls Royce
Rover
SAIC
SAIPA
SEAT
Skoda
Smart
Suzuki
Tata
Toyota
VW

They all come with logos, HQ locations and starting dates. Some of the brands are child marques of other manufacturers. For the sake of an alternate history, many younger takeovers are not taken into account.

Known issues: FIAT Logo has a white spot in the "A", FAW logo has a jagged border. Will correct this sooner or later.

This is version 0.4.

For version 0.5 and above I will strive to add a few more brands that shaped automobile history (e.g. Hispano Suiza, Panhard, Tesla, Oldsmobile, the different Auto Union brands, Subaru, Volvo and Saab).

Installation:
1.) Extract the file contents to your GearCity/media/Mods folder
2.) Activate in the Configuration tool, sheet "Modifications".
3.) Play! (Mod is for Base City Map)

Download link:
v0.4 (current): http://filehorst.de/d/cbIureBB]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3352 Sat, 20 May 2017 01:18:37 -0400 Siberian]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3352 It looks like the cities DB is quite strange. In-game world is REALLY unrealistic, and with the new cities distribution it becomes even more strange. Why do you ignore even the most populated areas of the world? India, Indonesia, China? I've missed even some strategically important areas in Europe and US. For example, Nordrhein - Westfalen and Ruhr areas in Germany or NOVA aglomeration in the US. Even more, there is no such place as Washington DC. Russia now is just a Great Wasteland. I don't mention about my beloved Siberia - there are no settlements there at all. And with new version Baku is gone. Well done, all those backward azerbaijani still don't use cars. They prefer donkeys and camels. But is it good for your game? 
Of course, with the new Base Map you implemented a possibility to add new cities, and I've already added a bunch of them (about 100) to the game. But I getting tired of permanent map modding. But without it, the game looks unplayable.]]> It looks like the cities DB is quite strange. In-game world is REALLY unrealistic, and with the new cities distribution it becomes even more strange. Why do you ignore even the most populated areas of the world? India, Indonesia, China? I've missed even some strategically important areas in Europe and US. For example, Nordrhein - Westfalen and Ruhr areas in Germany or NOVA aglomeration in the US. Even more, there is no such place as Washington DC. Russia now is just a Great Wasteland. I don't mention about my beloved Siberia - there are no settlements there at all. And with new version Baku is gone. Well done, all those backward azerbaijani still don't use cars. They prefer donkeys and camels. But is it good for your game? 
Of course, with the new Base Map you implemented a possibility to add new cities, and I've already added a bunch of them (about 100) to the game. But I getting tired of permanent map modding. But without it, the game looks unplayable.]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3273 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:11:38 -0500 Eric.B]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3273

First an overview of the map/mod system.

The editable parts of the game are broken down into two systems.
-The "Map" files which consists of map specific artwork, city artwork, news artwork, AI artwork, and scripts that use city ID's. These include the City information files, AI files, and the Turn Events file.
-The "Mod" Flies consist of scripts not specifically tied to the map files. Although components.xml and turnevents files do share some linkage. The mod files can also override files, such as turnevents, on specific map.

Currently on the Map files are implemented.

Map Tools
You can find maps in the game in the "install location/media/Maps" folder. Each map has it's own folder, two xml files, one for use in game, the other for the editor, and a number of folders and scripts in specific locations.

You may want to back up the map folder before changing anything there. You can break the game. Deleting the map folder then verifying game cache would also fix any issues if you break something.

To open a map in the editor, click "Map Data Tools", "Open Map Data", then navigate to the folder with your map data and select the "MapFileForModTools.xml" (Please note, if you are currently working on a map and it is not completed, you should save it in a different location outside of the game. You can then load the xml files that file. This is to prevent the game from crashing on load.)

The Test Dot City map is probably the best to play around with.

You will notice on the left hand side various locations and folders. The exporter will look for specific files in these locations. So when you edit AI files, or City Data, please save those files in these folders.

If you're editing an existing map and do not want to overwrite it. Be sure to rename the map under "Map Name" before exporting.

All artwork must be saved in zip files and have unique names, and may not contain folders in the zip files.

To export the map, click export. Navigate to the /media/maps folder. A new folder will be saved with the name of the map and all files will be moved to that location.

City Tools
The city script files are located in the "install location/media/Maps/Map Name/scripts" folder. The tools are pretty self explanatory. Using a dot city map, such as Test Dot City map, you can add remove cities from the game using these files. Go ahead and open Test Dot City map's city xml file and add a city. Be sure to fill out all the information, then save it over the old xml file. You should see your new city in the game.
(Two points, First, the world coordinates will place the dot on the map, so be sure these are correct! Second point, removing cities will not automatically adjust turnevents or AI HQ locations city information at this time. So if you remove a city, you will have to adjust both of those files as well. I'll be adding a automated solution to this in the near future.)

You can also interpolate data between multiple points. For instance, in the "Classic Map" you'll see city files for 1980, 1950, 1930, and 1900. The mod tools will automatically adjust growth rates for you between the files if you load them. If you're making/editing something form scratch, it is best to start on the last year first and work your way backwards.


AI and Turn Events
Both of these files use other files. For instance the AI files use the city files for HQ locations of companies. The Turn Events link multiple files to world events as well. It can alter city's as well components.

In short, you'll find a couple of file loaders for both of these tools. Load the appropriate files, and modifying things such as HQ city locations for AI companies will become much more easy.

(Note, with the turn events files, unless you plan on re-translating the entire game to multiple languages, it is probably best to avoid the "Localization" checkboxes for news events. )

As I said, a nice quick overview. I'll have a better one with pictures in about a month or two. (Will make it while I work on the new map system.)]]>

First an overview of the map/mod system.

The editable parts of the game are broken down into two systems.
-The "Map" files which consists of map specific artwork, city artwork, news artwork, AI artwork, and scripts that use city ID's. These include the City information files, AI files, and the Turn Events file.
-The "Mod" Flies consist of scripts not specifically tied to the map files. Although components.xml and turnevents files do share some linkage. The mod files can also override files, such as turnevents, on specific map.

Currently on the Map files are implemented.

Map Tools
You can find maps in the game in the "install location/media/Maps" folder. Each map has it's own folder, two xml files, one for use in game, the other for the editor, and a number of folders and scripts in specific locations.

You may want to back up the map folder before changing anything there. You can break the game. Deleting the map folder then verifying game cache would also fix any issues if you break something.

To open a map in the editor, click "Map Data Tools", "Open Map Data", then navigate to the folder with your map data and select the "MapFileForModTools.xml" (Please note, if you are currently working on a map and it is not completed, you should save it in a different location outside of the game. You can then load the xml files that file. This is to prevent the game from crashing on load.)

The Test Dot City map is probably the best to play around with.

You will notice on the left hand side various locations and folders. The exporter will look for specific files in these locations. So when you edit AI files, or City Data, please save those files in these folders.

If you're editing an existing map and do not want to overwrite it. Be sure to rename the map under "Map Name" before exporting.

All artwork must be saved in zip files and have unique names, and may not contain folders in the zip files.

To export the map, click export. Navigate to the /media/maps folder. A new folder will be saved with the name of the map and all files will be moved to that location.

City Tools
The city script files are located in the "install location/media/Maps/Map Name/scripts" folder. The tools are pretty self explanatory. Using a dot city map, such as Test Dot City map, you can add remove cities from the game using these files. Go ahead and open Test Dot City map's city xml file and add a city. Be sure to fill out all the information, then save it over the old xml file. You should see your new city in the game.
(Two points, First, the world coordinates will place the dot on the map, so be sure these are correct! Second point, removing cities will not automatically adjust turnevents or AI HQ locations city information at this time. So if you remove a city, you will have to adjust both of those files as well. I'll be adding a automated solution to this in the near future.)

You can also interpolate data between multiple points. For instance, in the "Classic Map" you'll see city files for 1980, 1950, 1930, and 1900. The mod tools will automatically adjust growth rates for you between the files if you load them. If you're making/editing something form scratch, it is best to start on the last year first and work your way backwards.


AI and Turn Events
Both of these files use other files. For instance the AI files use the city files for HQ locations of companies. The Turn Events link multiple files to world events as well. It can alter city's as well components.

In short, you'll find a couple of file loaders for both of these tools. Load the appropriate files, and modifying things such as HQ city locations for AI companies will become much more easy.

(Note, with the turn events files, unless you plan on re-translating the entire game to multiple languages, it is probably best to avoid the "Localization" checkboxes for news events. )

As I said, a nice quick overview. I'll have a better one with pictures in about a month or two. (Will make it while I work on the new map system.)]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2923 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:47:50 -0400 mistreated]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2923

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Sorry, false alarm, I quickly advanced the game until 1911 and the stock page has now other companies too. So it looks like the 10 first years the companies don't go public. I also tested to go public and verified that the other companies bought shares of my company and in whole the stock market is much more interesting now. I also want to congratulate you for the HUGE improvement in the past crash issues especially during the design of the car and during the use of districts and world map. 8 game years now without any problem at all! Thank you and sorry again for the false alarm!]]>

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Sorry, false alarm, I quickly advanced the game until 1911 and the stock page has now other companies too. So it looks like the 10 first years the companies don't go public. I also tested to go public and verified that the other companies bought shares of my company and in whole the stock market is much more interesting now. I also want to congratulate you for the HUGE improvement in the past crash issues especially during the design of the car and during the use of districts and world map. 8 game years now without any problem at all! Thank you and sorry again for the false alarm!]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2877 Sun, 01 May 2016 09:30:05 -0400 mistreated]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2877 https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2854 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 01:41:03 -0500 WolveNZ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2854
I know where the logo files go and where the AI is to use them. Bug I cannot for the life of me find where the user ones are...]]>
I know where the logo files go and where the AI is to use them. Bug I cannot for the life of me find where the user ones are...]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2853 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 03:50:00 -0500 WolveNZ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2853
Pictures!!


Custom engine layout to allow for custom valves.

Fuel Types

I have descriptions for everything, It just happened that the last think I clicked on were the pistons.

Comparable to a similar sized 4 Stroke in power.

Stuff added-
- New engine layout for straight 2-strokes
- Two fuels setup for new 2-strokes
- Six 'Valve' types setup
- Placeholder pictures for all
- Basic descriptions for all
- Very little balancing what-so-ever
- Absolutely no testing

If anyone's interested in mucking with the mess Ive been making this afternoon, I can zip up the files and upload.]]>
Pictures!!


Custom engine layout to allow for custom valves.

Fuel Types

I have descriptions for everything, It just happened that the last think I clicked on were the pistons.

Comparable to a similar sized 4 Stroke in power.

Stuff added-
- New engine layout for straight 2-strokes
- Two fuels setup for new 2-strokes
- Six 'Valve' types setup
- Placeholder pictures for all
- Basic descriptions for all
- Very little balancing what-so-ever
- Absolutely no testing

If anyone's interested in mucking with the mess Ive been making this afternoon, I can zip up the files and upload.]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2851 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:19:53 -0500 WolveNZ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2851 So, I was drinking the other night and decided to have some fun.

So, I fired up Excel...


Jokes aside, here is a tool thing for making engine layouts, you input the stats you want, compatible cylinders, induction, fuels, next of kin, length, width etc..

and you get a string of text that you can plonk into the components.xml and use.

Just don't edit the stuff in red, and edit the stuff in green... if anyone finds a use for this.

If you do find a use for this, then go for it.

WHAT IT DOSNT DO:
- Magically add it into the game.
- Automatically add in your custom stuff.
- Automatically edit your localization.

NOTE:
If I knew where/how to find out the formulas to calculate the in-game stats, then I *might* be able to make a simulator to compare two layouts of common settings.

  Excel Required.zip (Size: 29.99 KB / Downloads: 1182) ]]> So, I was drinking the other night and decided to have some fun.

So, I fired up Excel...


Jokes aside, here is a tool thing for making engine layouts, you input the stats you want, compatible cylinders, induction, fuels, next of kin, length, width etc..

and you get a string of text that you can plonk into the components.xml and use.

Just don't edit the stuff in red, and edit the stuff in green... if anyone finds a use for this.

If you do find a use for this, then go for it.

WHAT IT DOSNT DO:
- Magically add it into the game.
- Automatically add in your custom stuff.
- Automatically edit your localization.

NOTE:
If I knew where/how to find out the formulas to calculate the in-game stats, then I *might* be able to make a simulator to compare two layouts of common settings.

  Excel Required.zip (Size: 29.99 KB / Downloads: 1182) ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2845 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 09:44:12 -0500 touner]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2845 Axial Engines
Free pistons engines
Propulsion engines
Nuclear engines (for fans of Ford Nucleon )
Thorium engines (for sci-fi fans)
Paut Engines
Laser as fuel

New drivetrains:
-Experimental
-Hybrid

Tatra frametype (just because I am a fan of Tatra cars)

and 4 new vehicle types:
- Kit-car
- Speedster
- Threewheeler
- Experimental car

Unfortunately I have no meshes so I used for these vehicle types some few already existing meshes.

If are you interested, I can upload it here, but I am still testing this mod. I also didnt finished design of new components yet, co I use pictures of another components.

Sorry for my english, I am a czech guy.....]]> Axial Engines
Free pistons engines
Propulsion engines
Nuclear engines (for fans of Ford Nucleon )
Thorium engines (for sci-fi fans)
Paut Engines
Laser as fuel

New drivetrains:
-Experimental
-Hybrid

Tatra frametype (just because I am a fan of Tatra cars)

and 4 new vehicle types:
- Kit-car
- Speedster
- Threewheeler
- Experimental car

Unfortunately I have no meshes so I used for these vehicle types some few already existing meshes.

If are you interested, I can upload it here, but I am still testing this mod. I also didnt finished design of new components yet, co I use pictures of another components.

Sorry for my english, I am a czech guy.....]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2843 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:11:37 -0500 WolveNZ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2843
but, I must be blind (or going nuts) because I cant find any information regarding the fleet contracts (Ie. Taxi's etc.)

Where (if editable)?]]>
but, I must be blind (or going nuts) because I cant find any information regarding the fleet contracts (Ie. Taxi's etc.)

Where (if editable)?]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2823 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 04:53:07 -0500 WolveNZ]]> https://www.ventdev.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2823
Phew, an hour or so's work, still missing some logo's from some time periods and some variations.

uses potentially copyrighted material taken from various websites, so donno if I can upload it.

Also some translate into the game pretty shoddily, the dds's are clear but some details are a bit small - so might have to de-detail the logo's...



all fully mirrorable, sizeable and using the Hood Scoop category until I find out how to setup new ones...]]>
Phew, an hour or so's work, still missing some logo's from some time periods and some variations.

uses potentially copyrighted material taken from various websites, so donno if I can upload it.

Also some translate into the game pretty shoddily, the dds's are clear but some details are a bit small - so might have to de-detail the logo's...



all fully mirrorable, sizeable and using the Hood Scoop category until I find out how to setup new ones...]]>