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Downloadable Canidates.

September 12, 2008 9:40:51 PM from PoliticalMachine ForumsPoliticalMachine Forums

Are there any places i can download canidates?

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Reply #1 September 13, 2008 7:48:59 AM
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Yes, as long as you've updated to 1.5 you can use our new Candidate Library...

https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=74

Just download the candiddate and open the file - the game does the rest!

And feel free to upload your own creations. We'll keep uploading what we make, but the ball will really start rolling if players join in the fun

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Reply #2 September 13, 2008 3:13:21 PM
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Two things.... One, somebody should make stephen colbert, yes I know he is in the game already but as a canidate seeing as he was at one point running in the election. (i am not very good at making custom canidates)

Two, is there a way you can get more points to add to your custom canidates stances on the issues or whatever.


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Reply #3 September 13, 2008 6:47:17 PM
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1. I have one we'll be uploading on Monday

2. Yeah, you should be able to go into the .CANDIDATES file and manually update those stats, though I dont know if they'll work over multiplayer if they break the points limits.

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Reply #4 September 13, 2008 9:14:04 PM
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How do you upload your own candidates? I have a multitude of West Wing characters to add!!

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Reply #5 September 13, 2008 9:21:02 PM
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If you're logged in over on Wincustomize.com, you simply...

1. Click the 'Submit to Gallery' link below your screename

2. Select the 'Poitical Candidates' library from the dropdown list

3. Fill in all the fields: Skin name is the name of the candidate, the image is just the picture the galaxy uses, and the candidate file is located in the candidates/packages directory (and does not need to be in a zip file).

Pending approval (I'll be moderating and help you as necessary) your candidates will be available for other players to download, rate, and comment on.

I'll try to get a more in-depth tutorial on the Candidates Library on monday.

Hope this helps in the meantime! 

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Reply #6 September 14, 2008 9:58:54 PM
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I wish this were more widely advertised, and that there were an appropriate forum for custom candidates, but I do praise the  beginning of this library.  It was sorely needed.

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Reply #7 September 20, 2008 6:12:01 PM
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My uploads are not working.

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Reply #8 September 20, 2008 7:49:56 PM
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Quoting tarheelsunc,
reply 7
My uploads are not working.
They are in moderation.

I'll try to get to them tonight.

You might want to put a little (some/any) detail in the description.  Be imaginative.  List their strengths and weaknesses.  Remember that not everyone that plays the game will know who American Politicians are.

I'd like to see some foriegn candidates created!  Anyone wuith any ideas?

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Reply #9 September 21, 2008 8:39:31 PM
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I've been thinking some for the Europa scenario would be cool, in the style of that scenario and might play with some once I'm done playing with my 1860 candidates.

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Reply #10 September 22, 2008 4:25:50 PM
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Well there is still no stephen colbert but... all the canidates created and added so far are really good! i think this topic should be stickied or a link for the custom canidates should be included in the downloads section, there is only and update thing... and also is there a place to download custom scenarios? (i am guessing no...) but it would be cool to have a way to create some or have some new ones added in the future i.e. the 1968, or presidents running for election durin great depression

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Reply #11 September 30, 2008 1:56:14 PM
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I cannot find my candidate files within my game folder for the game

I want to upload one of my canddidates, any sort of direst step by step way to find correct candidate files would be greatly appreciated (i can find files i have downloaded but not those which i have created myself outside of the game)

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Reply #12 September 30, 2008 3:14:52 PM
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This post should help: https://forums.politicalmachine.com/326064

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Reply #13 October 2, 2008 7:20:05 PM
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I just added a Stephen Colbert, hopefully it will show up in a couple of days.

 

[edit] Apparently my submission was rejected, I'm not really sure why.  Either I somehow uploaded it wrong or Stephen Colbert falls outside of fair use?

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Reply #14 October 4, 2008 2:43:53 PM
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Apparently my submission was rejected, I'm not really sure why. Either I somehow uploaded it wrong or Stephen Colbert falls outside of fair use?
You should have gotten an email telling you why.

 

Comon issues:

  • Preview too small.
  • *.candidatexml file instead of *.candidate
  • no description
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Reply #15 October 7, 2008 6:13:13 PM
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Hey liberalismwithagrenadelauncher, do you still have those West Wing characters that you wanted to get up. I've been trying to create some of my own but I can't seem to get Bartlet quite right. Any tips?

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Reply #16 October 8, 2008 9:50:32 PM
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Hello all.  I have made several characters  which I woud love to post.  Only problem is they work  fine but I can only give them the stock points they arent powerful at all.  As far as money, fund raising and so forth can someone please tell me which file  I can  edit to  boost their rating,,I have tried but it doesnt show up in the game.  All help would be appreicated.

 

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Reply #17 October 9, 2008 3:48:27 PM
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I'd love to see some fictional candidates.

I think when I get home, I'm going to do some Heroes characters - Nathan Petrelli, Tracy Strauss, Linderman..  it could be fun

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Reply #18 October 9, 2008 4:29:05 PM
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Hey liberalismwithagrenadelauncher, do you still have those West Wing characters that you wanted to get up. I've been trying to create some of my own but I can't seem to get Bartlet quite right. Any tips?
There are eight in queue now . . I'll work on getting them released over the next day or two

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Reply #19 October 11, 2008 12:20:28 AM
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Excellent!!!

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Reply #20 October 11, 2008 1:58:45 PM
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How would I go about adding a Ronald Reagan or Elizabeth Dole to the candidate list?

 

I'm also not all that talented when creating candidates.  Is there a way to find candidates like on Google and convert them into PM08?

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Reply #21 October 11, 2008 5:20:22 PM
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Reagan is already in the game.

You can download candidates at https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=74

You can upload candidates at https://www.wincustomize.com/upload2.aspx?libid=74

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Reply #22 October 11, 2008 6:04:41 PM
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Complete instructions on uploading candidates here

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Reply #23 October 13, 2008 5:18:26 PM
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Hey Zubaz, or others who are running the candidate share program. I just tried submitting to candidates, I am not sure if they went through. they are- Democrat- Arugala Elitist and Republican- Christian Cowboy. thanks, great set up guys.

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Reply #24 October 13, 2008 5:44:52 PM
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Christian Cowboy was in the queue (but has been rejected due to a tiny picture).  Look for an email and reupload with a bigger head shot.

Great description though!

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Reply #25 October 14, 2008 11:27:23 PM
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Is there a way to receive an e-mail to remind me when a new candidate has been uploaded?

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