1.5 Modifying Defines.txt

[PhoebusRevenio]

It looks like in 1.5, Defines is now a .txt file.

How can I modify Defines without completely replacing the file?

For example: NDefines.NEconomy.START_MINERALS = 500

This line is in a text file named 00_sm_start_resource_defines.txt

It was originally a .lua

It doesn't work as either file type after the 1.5 update. Does anyone know how to modify Defines properly?

 

[Bruter]

In your file named "00_sm_start_resource_defines.txt"

NEconomy = {
START_MINERALS = 500
}

It requires 1.5.1 though as modding defines in 1.5 was broken.

 

[Guilliman88]

like this

    NEconomy = {
        START_MINERALS = 500
    }

edit

It requires 1.5.1 though as modding defines in 1.5 was broken.

1.5.1 is now official patch so everyone should be on it

 

[PhoebusRevenio]

Do I need to do:

NDefines = {
NEconomy = { START_MINERALS = 500 }
}

Or just the NEconomy part, and the other part is handled in the background? Just double checking.

And yeah, I think 1.5.1 is live for everyone now or something.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Bruter]

Do I need to do:

NDefines = {
NEconomy = { START_MINERALS = 500 }
}

Or just the NEconomy part, and the other part is handled in the background? Just double checking.

And yeah, I think 1.5.1 is live for everyone now or something.

Thanks for the help.

Just the NEconomy part.

 

[Guilliman88]

Exactly like we wrote, no need for {} or the ndefines part

For multiple values it's still the same, just list them underneath like so:

    NEconomy = {
        START_MINERALS = 500
        START_ENERGY = 500
    }

 

[PhoebusRevenio]

No commas in between multiple items?

And what language do all of these files use? I know Lua and the basics of a few other languages, but modding Stellaris is kinda weird.

 

[Guilliman88]

No need for commas no. I think they use their own script engine. I'm not sure tho.

For reference, this is the full ndefines I use as personal mod. No commas or brackets. Incase you don't know how to add more of the defines section (ngraphics, ngameplay, etc)

Spoiler: bigger defines example

    NGraphics = {
        DEAD_SHIP_DRAG = 8.0   
        MISSILE_HEIGHT_OFFSET = 12.0   
        MISSILE_ROTATION_RATE = 12.0
        MISSILE_RANDOM_OFFSET_MIN_RADIUS = 25.0       
        MISSILE_RANDOM_OFFSET_MAX_RADIUS = 50.0
        SHIELD_EFFECT_TIME_SCALE = 0.4
        SHIELD_EFFECT_LOOP_INTERVAL = 0.4
        SHIELD_DISTANCE_FROM_SHIP = { 2.0 0.0 2.0 }
        SHIELD_DISTANCE_FROM_SHIP_MULT = { 1.0 1.0 1.0 }
        SHIP_RANDOM_HEIGHT_OFFSET = 80.0   
        MAX_GFX_PROJECTILES = 2000
        MAX_GFX_PRIO_PROJECTILES = 500
        MAX_GFX_MISSILES = 500
        MUZZLE_FLASH_LIMIT = 500
        MUZZLE_FLASH_DURATION = 2.0
    }


    NGameplay = {
        START_YEAR = 2050
        SCIENCE_SHIP_WORK_SPEED_MULT = 1.75   
        BASE_SURVEY_TIME = 90.0       
        LEADER_AGE_DEATH_CHANCE_AGE    = 82
        DEBRIS_ANALYZED_AREA_POINTS = 50
        DEBRIS_RESEARCH_TIME = 60
        NUM_TECH_ALTERNATIVES = 1
        PEACE_OFFER_DECLINE_COST = 10.0
        NAVY_SIZE_POP_MULT = 0.05
    }

    NSpecies = {
        MAX_TRAIT_POINTS = 5
        MAX_TRAITS = 9
        MAX_TRAIT_POINTS_LEADER = 3
        MAX_TRAIT_POINTS_RULER = 3
    }

    NShip = {
        FLEET_MOVE_MAX_DIST_SHIPS = 40.0
        FLEET_BASE_FORMATION_SCALE = 3.0
        FLEET_BASE_FORMATION_DIV = 10
    }

 

[PhoebusRevenio]

Thank you, looks good.