FALLOUT'S DOOMSDAY MOD
Current Version: 1.1.5
Release Date: 28/04/2011
Compatibility: HOI2 Doomsday Armageddon v.1.2 English only
Supported Game Mode: Single player and Multiplayer. This mod is designed to be used with sprites but also has counters.
Version 1.1 Released
The mod has an installer. It is currently available as a torrent or as a download from FileFront. In the installation documentation I mention it would be inside a rar file but I forgot to do that. Anyway, the installer is already compressed, so there is not much point in compressing it again.
Here is the torrent magnet URI. You can use this with a torrent program like the excellent uTorrent. http://www.utorrent.com/
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:9EF459A3ECCB9E3D35FE430DE8C946D6E37FBAD6
Here is the FileFront location: http://www.gamefront.com/files/20209699/FODD_1.1.exe
Version 1.1 Installation Procedure
Make a clean installation of HOI2 DD:A ver 1.2. Copy it somewhere and give a new name (e.g. D:\Games\FODD). Run the installer. Choose the path to your prepared game folder. The installer places an icon on your desktop. You will have to go to Properties on that icon and fill in the correct paths according to where you installed the mod.
Patch 1.1.5
Just extract the rar over the top of your FODD installation. You should get a message about replacing existing files.
http://www.gamefront.com/files/20272344/FODD_1.1.5.rar
This patch is cumulative with previous patches. In other words, you only need to install the latest patch and not the previous ones.
1). New counters.
2). Flags for Barbarians and Far Away Land.
3). A fix for Kurtz's Camp wiping out Broken Hills very early.
4). I temporarily reinstated the old province control and rebellion events so people can get on with a stable, fun game. Some of the newest nations don't have province control events yet, like Vault 10 nation. See point 25.
5). Fix the trigger date for a new event which explains about conquering the Wastelands to the player.
6). Some of the new sounds are not the latest version I have created.
7). Forgot to fix initial trade deals according to new economic values.
8). Added missing ship sprites!
9). Fixed bug in Glow discovery events that allowed multiple treasure finds. See point 26.
10). I added a trigger in the Enclave event about getting prisoners from Den to check if Den still exists.
11). Removed the alliance code in the Enclave event New World Order and the FUSA event Manifest Destiny. They will now stay in the hard coded alliances. Thanks, Shogo.
12). I reduced the dissent for NROM event Corruption in High Places from 3 to 2 based on Elitech's feedback.
13). Reduced MP loss from 4 to 3 for NROM slaver raid event.
14). Raised NROM starting manpower pool from 2 to 32.
15). Created a more accurate icon for Data Centers which replace rocket test facilities in normal HOI2.
16). Updated the Secret tech Data Centers to allow Robots to gain it. Amended the corresponding Secret tech activation event to match.
17). Added one level of Data Center to Unimak Island for the Enclave.
18). Fixed a bug where Vault 10 had wrong name of Saigon Cartel.
19). Added an event for FUSA that detects if Caesar's Legion no longer exists and cancels the effects of the Deal With the Devil event.
20). Added the missing Vault 10 leader and minister pictures.
21). Searched every game text file and replaced rocket with data center.
22). Fixed a bug in the Tragic events on Conqueror and Vault 10 which meant the nation would not spawn in some situations.
23). Added Helicopters to boni to the events dealing with Military Technocracy government type.
24). I had forgotten to update the Gecko events for Ghoul Union to the new province ID of Necropolis which was given in the map update.
25). Replaced the province control events with new, corrected ones made using Vlad's Excel macro.
26). I had not fully fixed the Glow events as the outcome events would keep firing. Now fixed.
27). Used the wrong province event control file in the release. Now added correct one. Thanks Piotr.
Playing the Mod
IMPORTANT NOTE! There is an error displayed during loading of the scenario. Just click to ignore it. There is no gameplay effect that I can spot. This got introduced somehow when I did a mass update of mod content but it is very difficult to track down.
Also, there are some rivers not represented on the map. I've noticed it in the east. I will fix this in 2.0.
Optional Files:
Note: music and movie files are included. You can choose not to install them if you are short on hard drive space, but they are very good.
Other Links
Official Forum: http://terranova.dk/viewforum.php?f=15
Paradox Forum Thread: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=311272&page=1
Sword's Notes on 1.1:
My God, it's finally done! Nearly a year in the making, version 1.1 is a real step up for this mod. You will find a very polished game with so much new and updated content, fantastic sounds and graphics, and enhanced gameplay since the last release. Many bugs have been hunted down and killed!
I couldn't have done this mod without the many contributors. As always, I have to single out Brother Vladimir for his outstanding contributions, including the recent writing of an Excel macro to generate the hundreds of Wastelands province control events automatically. No more blistered hands typing wildly on a keyboard to copy-paste-edit hundreds of such events! This poor Mod-Slave thanks him from the bottom of his heart. *gollum*
Of course, there have been many others I should thank: Messenger, Gukan, Elitech, TheAmazingJex, Serban, JRHINDO and others. Thank you all for making this mod possible.
Summary of Mod Features
Changes Since Release 1.0.1
There is a lot more detail on what has been done since the last release, but you can review that in the change log file. I hope you enjoy the latest release of this sci-fi mod as much as I do.
Cheers,
Sword
Images used without permission. No challenge to copyright intended, used purely for fan purposes without profit.
Current Version: 1.1.5
Release Date: 28/04/2011
Compatibility: HOI2 Doomsday Armageddon v.1.2 English only
Supported Game Mode: Single player and Multiplayer. This mod is designed to be used with sprites but also has counters.
Version 1.1 Released
The mod has an installer. It is currently available as a torrent or as a download from FileFront. In the installation documentation I mention it would be inside a rar file but I forgot to do that. Anyway, the installer is already compressed, so there is not much point in compressing it again.
Here is the torrent magnet URI. You can use this with a torrent program like the excellent uTorrent. http://www.utorrent.com/
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:9EF459A3ECCB9E3D35FE430DE8C946D6E37FBAD6
Here is the FileFront location: http://www.gamefront.com/files/20209699/FODD_1.1.exe
Version 1.1 Installation Procedure
Make a clean installation of HOI2 DD:A ver 1.2. Copy it somewhere and give a new name (e.g. D:\Games\FODD). Run the installer. Choose the path to your prepared game folder. The installer places an icon on your desktop. You will have to go to Properties on that icon and fill in the correct paths according to where you installed the mod.
Patch 1.1.5
Just extract the rar over the top of your FODD installation. You should get a message about replacing existing files.
http://www.gamefront.com/files/20272344/FODD_1.1.5.rar
This patch is cumulative with previous patches. In other words, you only need to install the latest patch and not the previous ones.
1). New counters.
2). Flags for Barbarians and Far Away Land.
3). A fix for Kurtz's Camp wiping out Broken Hills very early.
4). I temporarily reinstated the old province control and rebellion events so people can get on with a stable, fun game. Some of the newest nations don't have province control events yet, like Vault 10 nation. See point 25.
5). Fix the trigger date for a new event which explains about conquering the Wastelands to the player.
6). Some of the new sounds are not the latest version I have created.
7). Forgot to fix initial trade deals according to new economic values.
8). Added missing ship sprites!
9). Fixed bug in Glow discovery events that allowed multiple treasure finds. See point 26.
10). I added a trigger in the Enclave event about getting prisoners from Den to check if Den still exists.
11). Removed the alliance code in the Enclave event New World Order and the FUSA event Manifest Destiny. They will now stay in the hard coded alliances. Thanks, Shogo.
12). I reduced the dissent for NROM event Corruption in High Places from 3 to 2 based on Elitech's feedback.
13). Reduced MP loss from 4 to 3 for NROM slaver raid event.
14). Raised NROM starting manpower pool from 2 to 32.
15). Created a more accurate icon for Data Centers which replace rocket test facilities in normal HOI2.
16). Updated the Secret tech Data Centers to allow Robots to gain it. Amended the corresponding Secret tech activation event to match.
17). Added one level of Data Center to Unimak Island for the Enclave.
18). Fixed a bug where Vault 10 had wrong name of Saigon Cartel.
19). Added an event for FUSA that detects if Caesar's Legion no longer exists and cancels the effects of the Deal With the Devil event.
20). Added the missing Vault 10 leader and minister pictures.
21). Searched every game text file and replaced rocket with data center.
22). Fixed a bug in the Tragic events on Conqueror and Vault 10 which meant the nation would not spawn in some situations.
23). Added Helicopters to boni to the events dealing with Military Technocracy government type.
24). I had forgotten to update the Gecko events for Ghoul Union to the new province ID of Necropolis which was given in the map update.
25). Replaced the province control events with new, corrected ones made using Vlad's Excel macro.
26). I had not fully fixed the Glow events as the outcome events would keep firing. Now fixed.
27). Used the wrong province event control file in the release. Now added correct one. Thanks Piotr.
Playing the Mod
IMPORTANT NOTE! There is an error displayed during loading of the scenario. Just click to ignore it. There is no gameplay effect that I can spot. This got introduced somehow when I did a mass update of mod content but it is very difficult to track down.
Also, there are some rivers not represented on the map. I've noticed it in the east. I will fix this in 2.0.
Optional Files:
Note: music and movie files are included. You can choose not to install them if you are short on hard drive space, but they are very good.
Other Links
Official Forum: http://terranova.dk/viewforum.php?f=15
Paradox Forum Thread: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=311272&page=1
Sword's Notes on 1.1:
My God, it's finally done! Nearly a year in the making, version 1.1 is a real step up for this mod. You will find a very polished game with so much new and updated content, fantastic sounds and graphics, and enhanced gameplay since the last release. Many bugs have been hunted down and killed!
I couldn't have done this mod without the many contributors. As always, I have to single out Brother Vladimir for his outstanding contributions, including the recent writing of an Excel macro to generate the hundreds of Wastelands province control events automatically. No more blistered hands typing wildly on a keyboard to copy-paste-edit hundreds of such events! This poor Mod-Slave thanks him from the bottom of his heart. *gollum*
Of course, there have been many others I should thank: Messenger, Gukan, Elitech, TheAmazingJex, Serban, JRHINDO and others. Thank you all for making this mod possible.
Summary of Mod Features
Code:
- Post apocalyptic science fiction setting set in the world of the Fallout computer games.
- 41 playable nations, set in post Apocalyptic North America.
- Stable game play. It's possible to complete an entire game without a crash (though it can crash rarely, must be space-time eddies).
- New political matrix and domestic sliders with supporting event pool.
- 400+ techs in all new tech tree, with awesome pictures containing pertinent and funny quotes.
- All new units and brigades. Each line has been extensively tested and play balanced, with each unit and attachment type having a gameplay niche.
- Primitive starting technology for units combined with low infrastructure makes for new war dynamics.
- High combat values for all units, meaning fights are bloody and hard.
- Five races, each with custom techs and units.
- Modified economic system, suited to the Wastelands, with technologies playing a key part in providing resources.
- Thousands of events, including events for each nation and over 100 random events.
- Modified leader and minister traits.
- Nearly all the text from the original game has been altered to suit the Wastelands setting.
- Very nearly complete graphic replacement: user interface, all screens, all sprites and nearly all icons.
- Functional AI settings for AI wars, diplomacy, trade and espionage.
- End game alliance event chain and scripted final war.
- Event chains to bring the Wastelands world to life like the Great Western Caravan Trail.
- Unique *player* traits to further customise a human player's play style.
- Content and storyline from all the Fallout games: Fallout 1, Fallout 2, Fallout Tactics, Van Buren (never released). There are even some light connections to Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas canon, though Fallout 3 happens in the future in the mod timeline.
- Unique Wastelands conquest mechanic, supported by hundreds of events. Defeat the waves of Marauders to slowly pacify the Wastelands.
- Fun pop culture references like the X-files random event chain depicting the descendants of the first two FBI agents on the X-files.
- One role playing event chain for anyone who plays the Former USA.
- Extensive play balance refinements and bug fixes.Changes Since Release 1.0.1
Code:
- Many bug fixes.
- New combat model done by Messenger. Tough, slow, bloody combats. Air forces really help breakthroughs and high tech units are powerful.
- Fixed end game final war. The end game events are more staggered now and the game engine copes better.
- New tech screen backgrounds and graphics done in a Fallout style.
- New terrain graphics and some new urban provinces. All urban provinces are special Fallout locations with atmospheric pictures.
- New map! Several provinces added to the west, representing Fallout 2's map better and allowing for more interesting wars. New province names showing on the map now.
- New sprites. The sprites that were in the game have been overhauled slightly and several new ones have been added.
- Updated sounds. Some new battle and interface sounds added.
- Refinements to existing events, making them better. Like if the Huns are at war with Broken Hills, they will try to seek passage through the Under-Nation.
- Nation set ups revised. Some majors now have starting air and naval forces, and major nations are generally stronger.
- Play balance between certain nations adjusted based on test games. For example, the New Church has more IC now to give it more of a chance against the resurgent Manitou Tribes.
- Fantastic new unit detail pictures for many units, including custom ones for most nations. Model pictures for many units also updated.
- New counters made by JRHINDO.
- New flags and shields made by Brother Vladimir. Some of the previous flags had green outlines showing.
- A new introductory movie. I quite like it, but will make the timing at the end better in release 2.0.
- Adjustments to some tech teams.
- A fun event chain for the Fallout game of Tragic the Garnering. Can you find and collect all the special Tragic cards? These exist ingame with an explanation within the mod world. They do not have magical powers but they will give your nation unique benefits. Some have risks as well, of course.There is a lot more detail on what has been done since the last release, but you can review that in the change log file. I hope you enjoy the latest release of this sci-fi mod as much as I do.
Cheers,
Sword
Images used without permission. No challenge to copyright intended, used purely for fan purposes without profit.
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