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[Xantalos]

Is it possible to just replace everything with a modern style and have it be a Sentient AI instead of a Demon lord?

I would not recommend trying to undertake such a massive modding project.

You underestimate the lengths people on the internet will do if they're given the tools to do it.

[KingDinosaurGames]

But is it... Pooossiible?

You could certainly redo the map easily to make things look modern, and make a "Rogue AI" Old One with flavorful abilities.  You could then disable all fantasy and eldritch events which would relatively ground your campaign in a "realistic" feel, but the problem is that the game actions and mechanics are all firmly rooted in "medieval" attempts at subterfuge and war.  If you wanted a truly thematic overhaul you'd need to modify all of those to not just make sense thematically but also function more appropriately for the modern (or futuristic) era.

Hmm, How easy is it to mod in new ability's and such? because to me all it would take would be a re-sprite of all the things, change music, change some ability's around and instead of hero's you get Hacker's and instead of Foodmills and such you'd probably get internet streams.

New abilities are very easy to add in, and you could certainly do what you mentioned above with relative ease.  However I think you would be underwhelmed with the final product unless you overhauled the fundamental mechanics of the game - though if you do pull it off I'll be the first in line to play your mod.

When does this hit Steam?

We would like to launch this summer but we won't be releasing until the beta backers give the game the all-clear.  We are fortunate enough to have funding for the foreseeable future so we're going to make sure that the game, which has seen substantial changes in the last 4 months, is as polished as it can be.

Is it possible to just replace everything with a modern style and have it be a Sentient AI instead of a Demon lord?

I would not recommend trying to undertake such a massive modding project.

You underestimate the lengths people on the internet will do if they're given the tools to do it.

haha, true enough and I would never discourage someone from a passionate project.  It is just my personal opinion that the game won't translate well to the modern era without modification verging on building a new game.

[Xantalos]

After some Skyrim mods I've seen, I wouldn't even be surprised.

[Xgamer4]

So what I'm hearing is that it's theoretically possible, and the provided modding tools support it, but it's an insane undertaking?

I'm sure someone out there's crazy enough to try it.

[Zangi]

Well, as long as the base game is good enough to attract and keep people around... You'll get a modder of that tier out of that...

[gimli]

Well, as long as the base game is good enough to attract and keep people around... You'll get a modder of that tier out of that...

Indeed. [PS. We need to dispel Stardock's charm person spell, which has been casted @ Kael. ]

[hops]

Problem is that those kind of mods tend to break when update happens, then the modder can't be arsed to update.

[dennislp3]

I am guessing you don't follow the Crusader King II modding community? EVERY update breaks every mod...yet most, especially the bigger ones...keep at it...and if the original team doesn't they almost always hand it off

[hops]

I guess I'm just kind of jaded from the Minecraft modding community.

[gimli]

I am guessing you don't follow the Crusader King II modding community? EVERY update breaks every mod...yet most, especially the bigger ones...keep at it...and if the original team doesn't they almost always hand it off

Yeah, the Paradox modding community was always decent imho, and I play Paradox games [+mods of course] since many years..

[gimli]

Project Update 3/8/2015

http://www.kingdinosaurgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9&start=60#p5860

[Lapoleon]

For those who haven't backed, the update says the following:

- Scenario Editor is nearly done and modding videos will be released in a couple of days.
- POI's will now have sublevels. These can be districts (Noble quarters, Market, Docks, etc.) which influence each others and regions (Outskirts, Mine, Forest), which are more independent of one another.
- There's going to be an overhaul of the ritual system. Ley lines will be added which make rituals stronger but if too many ley lines cross things might go kaboom. Ley lines can be moved and even corrupted.
- TWS is also upgrading to Unity 5 which for some technowizardy reasons is a good thing apparently. 

The Dino's are also answering all sorts of questions in the beta backer forums so their level of feedback is still amazing.

[gimli]

The new PoI & ritual system sounds awesome btw. Diversity & complexity = the more the better! 

Also, the new screenshot looks decent! [Side note: Perhaps the font type should be changed to a "fantasy/medieval font" type. The numbers are looking excellent.]

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

[forsaken1111]

Excitement level upgraded to moderate. pls send help. Hype train is on schedule.

[Poltifar]

The FAQ on their website says closed beta begins this month, is this still on schedule? And if I buy it from their website now, do I get access to this closed beta?