New version of Genesis SE5 map editor |
After several months of laziness I've updated my map editor. Version 1.05 includes the following changes:
New feature: Create warps
This command will create warp points between two or more selected systems. You may specify a minimum angle between warp points and a maximum number of warp points per system.
New feature: Delete warps
This command deletes all warp points from the selected systems.
New feature: Create ring
This command creates a perfect ring of systems (well, as close to perfect as possible with integer system coordinates). You may specify the number of systems to create and the distance between adjacent systems.
New feature: Copy & paste on the quadrant map
You can now use copy & paste on the quadrant map. The selected systems be duplicated except for the warp points.
Download Genesis V1.05
Required: You must have Microsoft .NET Framework version 2 installed
Required: You must have Space Empires 5 installed
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Cool.
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How well does this work with mods? *points at Asteroid mod and FQM*
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FQM: Works fine
Asteroids Mod: Doesn't work at all
The problem with the Asteroids mod is that Genesis does not currently handle custom planet types and atmospheres. Anything other than rock, ice, and gas planets will cause issues because the names of the planet compositions are currently hard-coded. I'll make that my next project.
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Update: I found a bug in 1.05 with the Create Ring command. All the new systems created would have empty names, causing mass confusion with warp points among other problems. I've now posted an update.
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I would appreciate this also as I have custom types of planets and atmospheres.
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I've also been experimenting with custom types and atmospheres. 
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Hi,
I've been trying to create a map, but I'm running into trouble.
When I use mapcompile, the generator only creates empty solar systems? There are no planets there.
I'm building it with Standard SE5?
Any clue what could be causing this ?
~Myrath
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It would nice to have a good map decompiler...
(Sorry Capt. Kwok )
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Hello again,
I thought i'd show my problem with a picture. I cannot get a map to compile. I'm trying to build a standard SE map. See the pic.
This system holds 8 warppoints for example...
Added to that; Only 1 homeworld always is visible for players. No more than that. The rest is invisilble. The objects appear to be there, because I can select them with the mouse. The images are just ALL missing?
~Myrath
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Myrath,
What regional settings is Windows configured to use? I've heard reports that the map compiler doesn't work properly if you are not using "English (United States)" as your regional setting. That's the first thing I would check.
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Works like a charm! Thanks!!
~Myrath
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This is best map creator! Thanks.
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Whats upcoming for Genesis?
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Any updates yet?
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I have custom planet types working now, and I plan to release an update once I finish with the custom atmospheres. The amount of work to be done is small, but I won't have much free time for a couple days due to Christmas. Look for an update some time this weekend.
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Thanks again RogerN!
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YAY! does it work with custom sizes too?
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I've just posted another update.
Download Genesis v1.07
v1.07
* Fixed: Mods with custom planet compositions are supported.
* Fixed: Mods with custom atmospheres are supported.
* New feature: The File menu now has Import Layout and Export Layout commands. These commands can be used to port a map to a different mod. The solar system positions and warps are saved to the file. All system contents (planets, storms, etc...) are NOT saved, so you may still need to tweak individual systems. When importing a layout, the contents of each system are randomized according to the selected quadrant type.
Custom planet sizes should already be supported. I've also included a few sample layout files to play with. They are all designed for 8 players.
EDIT: Here's a screenshot of the sample layout Gears. The system types are not part of the layout, so you'll have to manually create black holes and nebula systems if you want them in the correct places.
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*applauds* now to fix my computer....
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It is great Editor, thanks.