johnennion Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi! I'm really enjoying the game so far, but I don't see any instructions for mod creation. Will there be some published shortly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Vanan; We're not sure yet- we have a tool that originally we planned to give to the community, but the problem is that the tool works on a different file than what the game client uses, and that file is about 340MB. You can imagine the size of the logistical problem involved in getting that to would-be modders! We've tossed around a few ideas about how best to do this, but none are particular clean or user-friendly. We'll have to see. Otherwise, you will be using the 'mod' area of the New Game screen to choose content patches and DLC soon-ish. I think we have the first free-of-charge set slated for release at the end of September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnennion Posted August 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Vanan; We're not sure yet- we have a tool that originally we planned to give to the community, but the problem is that the tool works on a different file than what the game client uses, and that file is about 340MB. You can imagine the size of the logistical problem involved in getting that to would-be modders! We've tossed around a few ideas about how best to do this, but none are particular clean or user-friendly. We'll have to see. Otherwise, you will be using the 'mod' area of the New Game screen to choose content patches and DLC soon-ish. I think we have the first free-of-charge set slated for release at the end of September. Thanks for the quick response, I'd love to see some modability or overrides allowed in the future, or even documentation of file architecture. If the file size for distribution is a problem perhaps running a torrent of it or using third parties such a Mediafire would help. Of course from your description it sounds like there is much more involved then just the distribution of the file. Perhaps it can just be on the "someday" list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 15, 2010 Report Share Posted August 15, 2010 Vanan; Heh! I am sure we will work something out. We're too interested to see what the modders come up with not too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightav Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Just wanted to keep this discussion going.... The modding community has the potential to be a "force multiplier" for Black Chicken. There are a lot more modders than there are of you and they work for free. In the ideal case, you can actually pick and choose mod content to fold into the actual product where appropriate. Fixing content bugs or attempting major content tweaks are definitely within the realm of possibility. Here are a few of the immediate mod ideas that come to mind: - Typo correction - Disable/remove adventures/events that depend on bugged features, skills, locations, or other problems - Establish some new pre-requisites for some of the random events The pre-requisites in particular may not be desirable in your vision of the game, but having a mod available allows you to evaluate the changes without committing resources to it. Chances are that somebody will find it useful in tuning their own experience, even if in the end it doesn't become a part of the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Knightav; We definitely want to give the tools out to the community, but as I mentioned there are a few logistical concerns. We'll come up with a solution and pass them out- no ETA yet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The James Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Will the mod tools that are eventually released be the same tools that were used during development (I was an editor for a bit last year)? I may just have to some modding of my own eventually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 James; Yes, the very same ones. Maybe a *slightly* different version to help the players better control the AMO. And, since you were a writer, you already know the logistical problem I am referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The James Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yep...it was the first thing I thought of when I saw there was plans for mod support. I hope you can sort something out, the possibilities for modders on this game would be pretty grand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reiji Kido Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I really hope the mod tools are released, I'd love it if this game had a strong modding community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Reiji Kido; So would I. I can't wait to see what you guys will come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegejor Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I am terribly sorry, but what is the problem? Would downloading a file that big really that much trouble? If so, why not contact gamersgate (which sells your game) and ask them to upload it? They often host patches that are larger then your file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzbart Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I think this is aktuall a good Idea to put the Moding Tool up in a Update that is spread over the distributers. As long there are only digital download sells this sould be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Vegejor; The problem is not just the size of the file, but also how mods are created. I think we will put the Tools out in September, right after Content Patch 1, or in early October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laclongquan Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Is there any way to add custom portraits into this game? And if not, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 Is there any way to add custom portraits into this game? And if not, why not? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhv3 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 I hope mod tools are September now that CP 1 is out. Or are they pushed to October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 mhv3; The Mod Tools will be out late September, early October. We can't fix a date yet, because the doubling problem has to be overcome for modders as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranielle Limeleaf Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Oh yes! I love Autumn. My favorite band will release a new album on October as well, I couldn't be happier if I tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebmono Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Out of pure curiosity, what band would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranielle Limeleaf Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 the band? Frank the Baptist. Mod tools for the Mod god! Mods for the Mod throne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhv3 Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 I know you guys are working on it, but does it still look like late sept/early oct for mod tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legate of Mineta Posted September 21, 2010 Report Share Posted September 21, 2010 mhv3; The caching issue (mostly) solved the major problem in releasing the Mod Tools, but there are still a few lingering changes we need to make so that it's reasonably user friendly to create/disseminate/use Mods. I'd say we are on track for release with DLC 2, towards the end of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Because I love to tease...here is a screenshot of the mod tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightguard Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 O_O ... Why must you taunt us so?!? Seriously, though, I'm sure there are several people chomping at the bit to get their hands on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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