modding

[keller]

This just a general question about modding for the game. To what extent is modding planned ? I have noticed that in the race folder there is a readme that says "this game takes exactly 13 races" so was curious.

I am honestly looking forward to playing some of the races that are currently not playable as well as making a few ( I had something like the borg from star trek in mind on this)

[Xyquas]

I would like a MOO2 mod where I can play with the Orion races

Don't know if there is any legal / copyright issue but I think it would make a great mod.

[Bansheedragon]

I would like a MOO2 mod where I can play with the Orion races

Don't know if there is any legal / copyright issue but I think it would make a great mod.

If you make the mod for personal use then its not an issue, since nobody else would know.
And as long as you share it freely and dont make money off it, I doubt anyone is going to bother with it.

Worst case I can see is you getting a cease and desist though I consider it highly unlikely.
I doubt its worth the time and money for the license holder to deal with something they would not lose money on in the first place.

Best case, it contributes to more sales of the MOO 1+2 games which would only make the license holder happy, as it means more money for them.

[Zaimat]

This just a general question about modding for the game. To what extent is modding planned ? I have noticed that in the race folder there is a readme that says "this game takes exactly 13 races" so was curious.

There are 11 (major) races in the game so they could all be moddable, that's what the text says if I recall correctly.

If things go well, we plan to have modding in the next major update. The extent of it I can't confirm just yet but things like custom races, custom assets (all text/descriptions/graphics), scripted events could be possible.