Civilization 6 tutorial update#
The most important thing to update is the GUID you see in the second line of the code.So let's get started customizing our mod. This is very handy and just part of why Notepad++ is so helpful to modders. The main thing to note here is that Notepad++ color codes for us the various parts of the XML. modinfo by right clicking it and selecting "Edit with Notepad++" This may work a little differently on your machine. sql file that will contain the actual code that edits the game. This is the first document read by the game upon loading our mod, and the "road map" it follows when deciding what assets to load and in what order.
Civilization 6 tutorial mod#
modinfo file that will tell the game what files our mod contains. Our mod will ultimately contain two files. The structure of a mod can be very complex, but with the tutorial folder I have made it as simple as possible. Scenario: Let's write a mod that makes a simple edit to the Iron resource, so that players are able to see the resource once they reach the Craftsmanship civic, instead of researching the Bronze Working tech. Unzip Tutorial Mod Structure (attached to this post) and have a look.īut before we do that, let's use a scenario to help us orient the discussion. Now that you've got your tools installed, let's take a look at a super basic mod structure. You will also need to download and unzip the tutorial mod file I have attached to this post. To complete this tutorial you will need to download the latest versions of SQLLite Studio and Notepad++. Notepad++ is a free tool that is similar to Windows' default Notepad application, but which is "smarter" and is able to format SQL code and XML code intelligently. I like this one because it requires no install, is relatively fast, and has a number of useful features. There are many tools out there that you can use for this task. SQLite Studio is a free tool that allows you to connect to SQLLite databases and write queries to gather or change the data they contain.
Civilization 6 tutorial how to#
How to test to make sure your code is working.How to edit your SQL file to update the database.How to use the SQLite database to query data.Here's what to expect in part 2 (currently being written as a follow up to this post): I ran out of ability to upload photos to this post and so it has to happen in a followup. I will be following this tutorial up with more in a follow up post. Connect SQLite Studio to the Civilization 6 debug database.modinfo file that includes references to the elements of your mod This is just a way to show what my process is and what has worked for me.īy the end of this tutorial you will be able to: Keep in mind I may not be the best person to do this, and other modders may have other techniques that are just as or more successful. The intent of this tutorial is to provide a hands on look at my precise process for editing mods. I'm aware there are some tutorials on using SQL out there, but I didn't see anything grounded in using a particular toolset. I've relied on the community a lot for help over the past few weeks and wanted to give back with a quick tutorial to help other people along.
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