from:
https://forums.galciv3.com/498419/page/1/#3772908

I don't know if this info be any help. Weather any serious changes to modding are actually made I don't know. But maybe wait at least until 4.0 release?

 

PS. only thing I need for GC3 modding is notepad++ with compare plugin.

I do not believe here is any one modding GC3.

What is the system editor. I might use the improvement editor.

I, for one, have made only a few small append-style mods for GC3 and don't anticipate doing any more.  But I would have liked having your tools available at the time.

That is something Frogboy could use

I would definitly be interessted in Mod-tools. The Tech-Tree-Mod sounds most interesting. It would be nice if it could help combine aspects from different techtrees. Or add an extra (4th) epoch (?) to the game. I play mostly longterm games on ludicruis maps and an larger tech tree would be nice. (and no, slowing down research rate is not an option )

Also, can the behavior of hyper tunels be moded? I don't like that every species can use everbody elses hyper tunnel. It is unrealistic imo.

How about a mod that turns diplomacy off? Or sets the state of each relation to a certain level (friendly, at war etc.).

Can you add more types of relics? Or more types of artifacts? Or make an editor that does that?

 

Hi treborblue,

So, we are now at GalCiv3 version 4.1 and there will be no more Expansions or DLCs, and no major changes I think.
Do you plan to finish your tools and maybe add more for improvements, tech tree, ship components, ships, citizens, resources, artifacts, mercenaries, ideologies, starbases, treaties, United Planets resolutions, governments, etc.?

Hi treborblue,

I would say that for a modder more interested in the creation side than in the "technical exploit" side, GalCiv3 is a real nightmare with its "organization" of the data in different folders according to the Expansions and DLCs present in the game.
And even without taking into account the "mess" of GalCiv3 on this point, a graphical interface for modding brings a comfort and a considerable time saving for creators of this type.

For my part, I preferred to have everything in place and "definitive" in GalCiv3 before starting to make the desired changes, just to start on a stable and solid basis.

Now that GalCiv3 won't have major changes anymore, I think it's time to modify it to better fit my expectations.
On the other hand, just the thought of researching, modifying and testing with all these different files makes it a bit overwhelming.

I understand that you would like a strong demand to continue working on your tools and I hope that there will be enough demand to make this happen.

So, people, if you want tools for modding GalCiv3, let it be known.
And even if you don't plan on modding GalCiv3 anytime soon, you might want to do it later.
And when that happens you'll be glad that the tools are available to do it.
Or even if you just want to see new mods appear to extend the life of the game before GalCiv4 is released, and even after.
So don't hesitate, flood this thread.
In any case, thank you treborblue for your contribution to the GalCiv3 modding.

@treborblue,

Very good news.
This seems like a good start.
Count on me for the testing.

Maybe also ask the players what they would like to be able to change, within the limits of what you consider simple to achieve at first.
This would also allow to get feedback.

 

Need to fix a couple of bugs before I send it you for testing. Will PM you link.

Have implemented 'Tweaks' tool.  Options so far.

Map Size - Starting Admins, and pretty much everything to with Map Size, 

Government - only colony limit is exposed for editing atm , editing other options may require its own tool as it relies on other files.

Is there anything else you can think of to add that would fit the 'Tweaks' definition. 

@treborblue,

Okay, nice.

So far, I have briefly tested two changes:

The separation distance between two starbases:
In GalCiv3GlobalDefs.xml
Changed:
<RequiredStarbaseSpacing>3</RequiredStarbaseSpacing>
To:
<RequiredStarbaseSpacing>2</RequiredStarbaseSpacing>

The cost to rush buy:
In GalCiv3GlobalDefs.xml
Changed:
<RushCostMultiplier>20</RushCostMultiplier>
To:
<RushCostMultiplier>2</RushCostMultiplier>

I think that falls into the category of simple changes.

Another thing I would also like to be able to change is the way citizens are transferred to the planets.

From the pool of citizens to the capital, the transfer is instantaneous.
For the other planets, the transfer takes a certain amount of time depending on the distance of the destination planet from the capital.
(It is as if the citizen is first transferred from the citizen pool to the capital and then in a ship to the destination planet.)
I would like that in any case, the citizen is transferred instantaneously, so no ship and no delay.

Thank you

Yes we do, some of us would love the tools.