Detailed Militaries in Space 4X Games

[Kushan]

Try running in XP compatibility mode and running as administrator. It takes forever for it to launch for me. Also, don't click on anything once you launch it - just let it run.

This worked!  Thanks, bbmike.  Now I just need to get the mods installed and figure out how to run it in a proper resolution. :)

Found a few resources that may help:

New version for the tropico mod (v1.38): http://www.mediafire.com/?bab6i5ezwj6u1

Step by Step guide on how to mod MOO3 over on the GOG forums: http://www.gog.com/forum/master_of_orion_series/tutorial_master_of_orion_3_tropical_mod_patched_confirmed_windows_7_x64

[vyshka]

Thanks for the link to 1.38. It looks like the mods have put a bunch of guides into the encyclopedia, which is nice since I don't remember much about dev plans. Starting up a game as the Klackons.

[Huw the Poo]

Thanks Kushan.  I plan to have a proper look at this sometime this weekend, if I get a chance.  I'm quite excited now; I'm absolutely loving my game of Endless Space that I have going with Geek, but it has put me in the mood for something mega-deep.

[mikeck]

Try running in XP compatibility mode and running as administrator. It takes forever for it to launch for me. Also, don't click on anything once you launch it - just let it run.

This worked!  Thanks, bbmike.  Now I just need to get the mods installed and figure out how to run it in a proper resolution. :)

Found a few resources that may help:

New version for the tropico mod (v1.38): http://www.mediafire.com/?bab6i5ezwj6u1

Step by Step guide on how to mod MOO3 over on the GOG forums: http://www.gog.com/forum/master_of_orion_series/tutorial_master_of_orion_3_tropical_mod_patched_confirmed_windows_7_x64

I had though 1.3.11 was the most recent

[solops]

I just updated to 138. This game still plays pretty well.

[vyshka]

Has anyone else had no ships when starting a new game? I thought you used to have a couple of scouts to begin with, but there is nothing and no current designs at the start. Wondering if this is an intentional thing on the part of the tropical mod, or if I screwed something up.

[Jarhead0331]

^It is intentional.  Design and build.

[mikeck]

Is there a way to tell that you are running the tropical mod? I have never played the vanilla version so I can tell what's what. I'm looking for "your galaxy will rotate" or "of you click on planets you will see ...." Something like that easily recognizable.

[Huw the Poo]

Well, if you're launching the game with the replacement .exe that came with the mod, you're surely doing it right...?  Or is there more to it than that?  Some documentation with these mods would've been nice...

[mikeck]

I thought the instructions said not to use the replacement "Moo3.exe". I used the one that I got form GG, copy/pasted/replaced the folders,, ran the patcher and then manually ran the 10 or so other mods that were included. I don't know. Too bad there is not a "Tropical mod" load screen or something

[Huw the Poo]

Ah - I'm not using the GoG version.  Ignore me. :D

[mikeck]

Ah - I'm not using the GoG version.  Ignore me. :D
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Here are the instructions I used...if anyone else needs them
#0: Download Moo3 from Gog and the mod of your choice from the mod site, above.
#1: Install Moo3.

#2: Back it up! Just copy the whole install directory and paste it right back into the gog directory. It'll back up everything into "Master of Orion 3 - Copy" - this is much easier to restore than from the install.

#3: Extract the mod package to its own directory and DELETE moo3.exe - we won't be using it, but rather the GOG (drm-free) moo3.exe. THIS IS IMPORTANT. If you don't delete the pre-modded executable you will be starting over.

#4: Copy the contents of the mod directory into your Moo3 directory. All of it. Make sure you click "yes" to the copy confirmation and to REPLACE the original files.

#5: Run Moo3Patcher.exe - this is what will apply the patches to the GOG moo3.exe.

- this next step is critical -

#6: Underneith the patch window is a window That says "Moo3DLL.dll" - there's an install button next to it. press it. If it can't find the file, browse to the Moo3DLL.dll file in the moo3 directory. This is from the mod files. You want this.

[mikeck]

Well, my game is screwed all to hell now. Got the "directx surface error" so had to reinstall. Of course I got it again, reinstalled again, applied the mod and now the exe won't even start. Can play vanilla but not modded *sigh*

[Huw the Poo]

Sorry to hear it, Mike.  I wish I could help.  Try this forum which seems to be fairly active and knowledgable.

For my part, the game seems to be running fine and I can only assume the Tropical mod is working.  However, I'd forgotten just how deep the game is!  I've retrieved my manual and will have to have a bit of a read before attempting to play.

[mikeck]

Got it working do long as I don't use the patcher to install the optional patches. If I do, I get the directx error..oh we'll, none are necessary I don't think. In the backup folder of the 1.13.11mod there are some patches I can manually install so I think that should cover everything I need.

Have you been speeding through tech? Seem like every turn I am discovering some type of tech???

Seems to be a very complex game...especially when it comes to managing the industry and building