Modifyability

[merlin2199]

I am curious, how modifiable is the game?

Being an age of sail history buff, I am looking forward to this game. Variety being the spice of life, would we be able to model, texture, and add new ships to the game? Could we edit existing textures if new ships are not possible? Haven't seen any information on this topic anywhere.

Thanks.

 

[unmerged(137986)]

Interesting question.
I hope it allows modding without too much trouble. A moddable game would likely expand the lifetime and create an even more involved community.

 

[briny_norman]

I'm afraid I heard Kim say the game isn't that moddable.
Definitely not as moddable as we would want it - don't expect POTC-like mods with this game.
As I remember it, it won't be possible to, for example, add new ship types.
Which would have been really cool...!

 

[merlin2199]

I'm afraid I heard Kim say the game isn't that moddable.
Definitely not as moddable as we would want it - don't expect POTC-like mods with this game.
As I remember it, it won't be possible to, for example, add new ship types.
Which would have been really cool...!

Bugger... Well, could we edit textures at least? Those I've seen look worse than the Akella ones, and those leave much to be desired

 

[Tunch Khan]

On the same topic, would we be able to mod in new nations, either user created or historic? Byzantie, er.. Ottoman Empire would be a different touch. What about new ports, resources, flags, unit textures, etc.?

I'd like to find "Societé Commerciale Ottoman" (Şirket-i Ticariye-i Osmânîyye) in India.

 

[unmerged(141022)]

Tunch Khan, I think those ideas fall at the 'not moddable' fence. It is a pity, most games that enjoy a long lifespan and big fan-following these days do so because of user mods.

 

[unmerged(131989)]

I too would like to know how easily this game could be modified. Hopefully Kim will come by some time soon and answer these questions!

 

[unmerged(142989)]

One of the nice features of Port Royale and its successor was the ability to place a banner on the ship, or the sails. Nothing like sailing into battle with the Japanese Rising Sun war flag!

The original East India Companies had their own flags, even currencies. Will we see this in the mods?