New tool: EU2 Technology Effects Editor

Moctezuma · 07-02-2003, 12:00

The new EU2 patch has been released so after long absence in the forums I'm back and I bring you my new tool: Europa Universalis 2 Technology Effects Editor.

FEATURES
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Technologies in EU2 are partly editable using text files (land.csv...). However some technology effects, e.g. technology necessary to construct artillery, to do assaults, to build manufactories and so on, are hardcoded in the executable. This tool allows you to modify also these values.

Editor was tested with English EU2 1.05 and 1.06 but it should work with any language version.

WARNING: This utility modifies eu2.exe. Backup copy of original file is automatically stored as eu2.backup.exe.

USAGE
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1. Copy TechEffectsEditor.exe to the game directory.
2. Run editor.
3. Change any setting you wish.
4. Press "Apply settings".
5. Play!

Note: Tooltips in the game are not updated because they depend on text.csv and not real values in the executable.

Download page.

Here is screenshot.

Lars · 07-02-2003, 12:13

YEAH!!!
this is a supergreat thing, especially for the ones who wish to make scenarios of other timeframes then the EU2 one... My MDS-mates will love it

Languish · 07-02-2003, 13:45

Very nice.

Kasperus · 08-02-2003, 17:22

This tool is great

Now I can finally get the same advantage as the ai already has: no naval attrition

Finally my Portugal will be able to actually colonize something farther south africa.
Though I wonder if it entirely impossible to edit the level 1 fortifications and cavalry. Especially for earlier scenarios that would be handy...?

Gen. Wolfe · 08-02-2003, 19:23

Kasperus, this could solve a lot of problems for the Mongolian Empire Scenario...

My hat's off to you Monteczuma.

Kasperus · 08-02-2003, 20:51

Quote:

Originally posted by Gen. Wolfe
Kasperus, this could solve a lot of problems for the Mongolian Empire Scenario...

My hat's off to you Monteczuma.

I posted already some things about it in our forum. Though the only not-editable thing is the techlevel for level1 forts, and that`s actually our biggest problem.

Kaigon · 08-02-2003, 23:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Kasperus
I posted already some things about it in our forum. Though the only not-editable thing is the techlevel for level1 forts, and that`s actually our biggest problem.

Why is that impossible?
Is there a real reason for it?

(BTW, thank you Moctezuma, for this hopefully great tool (for historical mods))

Kasperus · 09-02-2003, 00:21

Quote:

Originally posted by Kaigon
Why is that impossible?
Is there a real reason for it?

that`s what I`m asking myself as well

he did not include it in the tool though.

Moctezuma · 10-02-2003, 10:55

Thanks for all your responses!

Quote:

Though the only not-editable thing is the techlevel for level1 forts, and that’s actually our biggest problem.

Unfortunately all level 0 tech effects: i.e. infantry, cavalry, level 1 forts, warships, galleys and colonists are not checked in the executable, so I can't do anything about it.

Timur Lang · 10-02-2003, 12:49

This is great. You are a genius

. I was looking the changes in a hex editor. I imagine that it was very difficult to find the code.

Oleg · 10-02-2003, 16:58

Incredible, man. Finally, I can allow assaults at any tech level.

Moctezuma · 10-02-2003, 17:23

Quote:

This is great. You are a genius . I was looking the changes in a hex editor. I imagine that it was very difficult to find the code.

I'm using good old HIEW editor. It is not so difficult if your hex editor supports disassembling...

Gen. Wolfe · 10-02-2003, 20:56

Quote:

Originally posted by Moctezuma
Thanks for all your responses!

Unfortunately all level 0 tech effects: i.e. infantry, cavalry, level 1 forts, warships, galleys and colonists are not checked in the executable, so I can't do anything about it.

That sucks, if you find a way to edit that be sure to let us know though.

Can forts be limited by whiteman values though?

The Captain · 10-02-2003, 21:39

Now it is possible to add pre-medieval technology, so the Aztecs (for example) don't start out with late medieval tech like Europe (which is ridiculous).

Timur Lang · 10-02-2003, 21:42

Quote:

Originally posted by Moctezuma
I'm using good old HIEW editor. It is not so difficult if your hex editor supports disassembling...

I also use the hiew, but I try to search for the reference (with f6 datref) of the labels type TRADELEVEL, INFLEVEL, etc and I didn't arrive to the positions where you changed

(I only look your changes to see if there is some another possible useful change. And to learn, I could create the hoi no time limit extrapolating your changes in eu2.exe to the HOI.exe)

Gen. Wolfe · 10-02-2003, 22:00

Am I the only one who thinks that exploration with all units, assaults and artillery should be available earlier?

Havard · 10-02-2003, 22:29

Quote:

Originally posted by Gen. Wolfe
That sucks, if you find a way to edit that be sure to let us know though.

Can forts be limited by whiteman values though?

Whiteman does not affect fort sizes. Only tech (and money)...

Kasperus · 11-02-2003, 00:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Gen. Wolfe
Am I the only one who thinks that exploration with all units, assaults and artillery should be available earlier?

yes

I think that only no-naval attrition should be allowed earlier (aka level 0) as the ai is cheating it anyway

Havard · 11-02-2003, 00:16

Quote:

Originally posted by Kasperus
yes I think that only no-naval attrition should be allowed earlier (aka level 0) as the ai is cheating it anyway

They're doing that for a reason...

Kasperus · 11-02-2003, 00:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Havard
They're doing that for a reason...

to have brazil fully colonized in 1430 you mean?

07-02-2003, 12:00	#1
Moctezuma Second Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 143	New tool: EU2 Technology Effects Editor The new EU2 patch has been released so after long absence in the forums I'm back and I bring you my new tool: Europa Universalis 2 Technology Effects Editor. FEATURES ------------ Technologies in EU2 are partly editable using text files (land.csv...). However some technology effects, e.g. technology necessary to construct artillery, to do assaults, to build manufactories and so on, are hardcoded in the executable. This tool allows you to modify also these values. Editor was tested with English EU2 1.05 and 1.06 but it should work with any language version. WARNING: This utility modifies eu2.exe. Backup copy of original file is automatically stored as eu2.backup.exe. USAGE -------- 1. Copy TechEffectsEditor.exe to the game directory. 2. Run editor. 3. Change any setting you wish. 4. Press "Apply settings". 5. Play! Note: Tooltips in the game are not updated because they depend on text.csv and not real values in the executable. Download page. Here is screenshot. __________________ Visit http://www.geocities.com/moctezumaiam/EU2.html to download my EU2 Scenario Utilities.

07-02-2003, 12:13	#2
Lars mongols in pommern? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Umeå, Sweden Posts: 3,070	YEAH!!! this is a supergreat thing, especially for the ones who wish to make scenarios of other timeframes then the EU2 one... My MDS-mates will love it __________________ http://www.geocities.com/runegamegod...vikingbash.gif

07-02-2003, 13:45	#3
Languish Fighting the Boredom Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 3,588	Very nice. __________________ France (EU1) - Vinland (EU1) - Burgundy (EU2)

08-02-2003, 17:22	#4
Kasperus Field Marshmallow Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Nieuw Vennep, the Netherlands Posts: 4,332 Blog Entries: 1	This tool is great Now I can finally get the same advantage as the ai already has: no naval attrition Finally my Portugal will be able to actually colonize something farther south africa. Though I wonder if it entirely impossible to edit the level 1 fortifications and cavalry. Especially for earlier scenarios that would be handy...? __________________ my FTG projects: World According to Kasperus - EU2 project updated to FTG, currently working on watk 4 map. my EU2 projects: World According to Kasperus - Old thread & links repository for watk 3.x Medieval World According to Kasperus - aka MWATK, medieval map, originally designed for MES (4 feb. 2009 version - map only!) Mongol Empire Scenario - old thread (mod for 1.08) - Atm no download links

08-02-2003, 19:23	#5
Gen. Wolfe General Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,482	Kasperus, this could solve a lot of problems for the Mongolian Empire Scenario... My hat's off to you Monteczuma. __________________ 15 Kain Points!

10-02-2003, 12:49	#10
Timur Lang Fremen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Estadio Tó Madeira Posts: 652	This is great. You are a genius . I was looking the changes in a hex editor. I imagine that it was very difficult to find the code. __________________ DiegoV from EU Latino, Victoria Latino

10-02-2003, 16:58	#11
Oleg Regained interest Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Härmösand, Sweden Posts: 3,205	Incredible, man. Finally, I can allow assaults at any tech level.

10-02-2003, 21:39	#14
The Captain Troll Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,756	Now it is possible to add pre-medieval technology, so the Aztecs (for example) don't start out with late medieval tech like Europe (which is ridiculous).

10-02-2003, 22:00	#16
Gen. Wolfe General Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,482	Am I the only one who thinks that exploration with all units, assaults and artillery should be available earlier? __________________ 15 Kain Points!