A UDML mod that has UM5 self-upgrading industry structures?

[ElimGarak]

I <3 Thunderchero's UDM, and also <3 Dafedz's UM5, but I want the 'Best of Both Worlds' (sorry, couldn't help myself...) in that I want structures that upgrade themselves (UM5), and the sheer flexibility of ship choices and galaxy size (UDM)...

Any plans on a UM5 with gigantic galaxy capability, or a UDM with self-upgrading structures? If not, Dafedz, how did you make it so that your structures updated themselves?

[thunderchero]

UM5 was not the first mod to have no upgrades of structures, and it will not be the last.

first mod was a prototype mod "no building upgrade mod"
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2187
and in production "UnCivil Wars"
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2637

As for UDM I thought about it, but adding this feature would require many other changes to keep balance.

I have considered about adding "up to date colonies" (current tech level building are given when colonized) and all building types given when colonized (food, industry, energy, intel and research).

thunderchero

[ElimGarak]

Well, I for one would like to eliminate the grind of upgrading....

FWIW, I vote for a UDM ver. 4.0

BTW, how is the auto-upgrade feature done?

[thunderchero]

BTW, how is the auto-upgrade feature done?

they do not auto-upgrade....

they use a tech bonus increase per level.
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=238

but after adding code from that link all of the main buildings must be edited (except tech 1) so they are no longer used.

thunderchero

[ElimGarak]

I would like to see a future UDM mod with this included (and "up-to-date" colonies), but since I fail at hex editing , I guess I'll have to wait. I suppose you have lots of other projects that you are working on.

BTW, you do excellent work...thank you for your innovation, and helping to make an old game still feel 'current'.