posts split from XTM .7 NEWS thread

jerp · Post by **jerp** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 20:48

happy happy joy!!!

Since this mod is signed by Egosoft, will my game be considered "modified" like I installed Roguey's mod, or more like vanilla + bonus pack?

Icelord666 · Post by **Icelord666** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 21:21

well i tried to download this mod but then it said i had to look online to find a file to help me download the mod, and it gave me the choices of either "RARLAB WinRAR" or "WinAce", i dont know anything about either one of these programs, not to mention the fact that you have to buy RARLAB WinRAR and WinAce so how the heck am i supposed to download this thing if it wont let me?

Dark_Sun · Post by **Dark_Sun** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 21:43

All I can say is WOW

. A very very good mod I like it. Is a german version planned?

Adlantis · Post by **Adlantis** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 21:56

Icelord666 wrote:well i tried to download this mod but then it said i had to look online to find a file to help me download the mod, and it gave me the choices of either "RARLAB WinRAR" or "WinAce", i dont know anything about either one of these programs, not to mention the fact that you have to buy RARLAB WinRAR and WinAce so how the heck am i supposed to download this thing if it wont let me?

You could use 7zip: http://www.7-zip.org/ It is able to unpack .rar and .7z
and it's free

Dark_Sun wrote:All I can say is WOW . A very very good mod I like it. Is a german version planned?

Currently they're working on a german version.

Post by **Cycrow** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 22:32

jerp wrote:happy happy joy!!!

Since this mod is signed by Egosoft, will my game be considered "modified" like I installed Roguey's mod, or more like vanilla + bonus pack?

the mod isn't actually signed by egosoft, its still an unoffical, unsigned mod.

and you will still have a modified game if you use it

The Space Pope · Post by **The Space Pope** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 23:09

Wow, I tohught I'd stick with my vanilla game because I've done so much, but with a decent starting position (UTs set up) and so much on offer, how can I refuse?
Fantastic, and I'm not the sort of person to put mods in!

EDIT: Sorry, but I've never installed a mod before and the (unRARed) mod package isn't showing up when I try to install it, only .spk files will show. The guide just stops and says 'repeat previous step but with mod package'. How do I do that?
Is there an option on the script installer?
I might be being thick but I just don't get what the manual is saying there.

On second thoughts, this might be better asked in the modding forum.

=VipeR= · Post by **=VipeR=** » Thu, 14. Jun 07, 23:16

Hi,

Thats great news, and this looks like a great mod.

Can someone please tell me if this mod is or will be, compatible with the Linux version of X3?

Thank you.

ThommoHawk · Post by **ThommoHawk** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 00:37

Holy Argnu Cows!

I'm away from the forum for a few days, and all this stuff is here when I come back.

I am downloading everything.

Does using the mod mean we need to start a new game - or does it instal over an existing game?

Post by **Xenon_Slayer** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 01:04

This is the site for WinRar. Enjoy.

Syndrome · Post by **Syndrome** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 02:59

Wow

This is the first time I've actually seen Ego advertise a mod. I think the devs should learn from what XTM has added and add even more in the next epansion or game.

surferx · Post by **surferx** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 03:12

ThommoHawk wrote: Holy Argnu Cows! I'm away from the forum for a few days, and all this stuff is here when I come back.

I am downloading everything.

Does using the mod mean we need to start a new game - or does it instal over an existing game?

Saves are not compatible; but you really want to start out from Day 1 on this mod anyway. It just increases the fun factor.

YBnorml · Post by **YBnorml** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 03:42

One question here that I didn't see asked or answered how does this mod work with the Bala Gi upgrade?

moggy2 · Post by **moggy2** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 04:48

YBnorml wrote:One question here that I didn't see asked or answered how does this mod work with the Bala Gi upgrade?

It requires the latest version of X3, aka Bala Gi.

Gus man B · Post by **Gus man B** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 05:17

How do I install this mod?
I have never installed one before.
Where does the XtendedModScripts-V0.71b-28.05.2007.spk file go
and the large 337.3 MB file go?

Also, about saved games:

I have A very nice size Empire going with many UT freighters and I have gathered almost all the types of stations in the game, including factories, Weapons forges an I Even have a Trading Station to accompany my HQ, so I would like to know how i can backup my saved Game files before i install.
I would also like to know if My saves will work with this or will I loose all my hard work and high rankings with the 5 races?

Thanks
Gustav

ChristensenCT · Post by **ChristensenCT** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 07:20

I downloaded and unzipped the large, 300+ meg file, but it is not the correct format. It is simply a folder with a dat file in it; it needs to be in .spk format to be installed with the Plugin Manager. Is there a way to convert this file?

Stevio · Post by **Stevio** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 08:24

the *.cat and *.dat file are the mod files
.spk is a format used by the plugin manager much like winrar uses a .rar file
it is just a way of carrying the contents in one compressed package

if you download the rar package you need to extract the *.cat and *.dat yourself

jlehtone · Post by **jlehtone** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 08:47

Syndrome wrote:Wow This is the first time I've actually seen Ego advertise a mod.

Then you missed the advert for the cockpit mod.

Icelord666 · Post by **Icelord666** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 08:47

sweeeet thanks man, well i gotta say i give props to "Adlantis" you're my new hero dude haha

shaub100 · Post by **shaub100** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 11:52

I'm having a problem installing this. I can install the XTM mod scripts fine with cycrows installer but not the actual mod (xtm 7a). I've unzipped the download but in the folder there is no spk file. There is a DAT file and some others. Should I manually place these files in a folder?

jaeshaw · Post by **jaeshaw** » Fri, 15. Jun 07, 12:22

looks good but I have a question can I play both my present game and this new mod on the same machine (can i switch of the mod so I can play my old game save)

if not any suggestions how I can still play both with only one PC

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posts split from XTM .7 NEWS thread

Installation and Saved games.