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X-UNIVERSE3 - Modular Mod Now With 15 Addons (Latest: XU3 Update)

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Post by SS_T » Thu, 6. Aug 09, 12:00

Introduction of the X-UNIVERSE.

"Welcome to the modular mod for X3: Terran Conflict, the mod has been in the works since early August 2009 when it started out as an experiment for the X1: past and future mod. It quickly out grown that and now has been a popular addition to the game for many modders. I have designed the mod so that you can install the features that you want with one requirement of have the main mod which supplies the base files but it does not change any game play aspects.

I am constantly build to the various aspects of the mod and always looking for new unique additions so if you have an idea please tell me."




Goals of the mod.
  • Smaller Universe
  • More Battles.
  • Smoother.
  • Easy to install
  • Much more difficult for experienced players.
  • Graphics which I think looks best.
  • New game starts.
  • I believe simplicity is best!


Possible Future Goals of the mod.
  • New Ships.
  • New Quest.
  • New Music.



Credits for the mod.
Thanks to...
  • .. Anon Loyalist for the music
  • .. Moddb for hosting, advertising, publicity
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Post by SS_T » Thu, 6. Aug 09, 12:01

Downloads:

Core Mods
-> v2.0.0.4 X-UNIVERSE 2
--> v3.0.0.1 X-UNIVERSE 3 the next step {Still needs X-UNIVERSE 2 to be installed!}

Vital Updates/Hotfixes
----> v0.0.0.2 Mod Update 1 for X-UNIVERSE 2
----> v0.0.0.1 Mod Update for X-UNIVERSE 3

Addon mods for x-universe 2
----> v0.0.0.6 Graphics addon
-------------> v0.0.0.6 Planet Improvement plugin
-------------> v0.0.0.7 Alternative Asteroid Texture Mod
----> v0.0.0.6 Smaller Map addon
----> v0.0.0.3 Music addon
----> v0.0.0.2 X2 Style Bullet Mod
----> v0.0.0.3 Transparent HUD Mod
----> v0.0.0.3 Red HUD Mod
----> v0.0.0.5 HUD Mod
----> v0.0.0.2 Reduced Space Particles


Addon mods for x-universe 3
----> v0.0.0.3 HUD Mod Gold
----> v0.0.0.1 Directional Jet Upgrade
----> v0.0.0.3 Shield Effect Mod

Experimental mods
----> v0.0.0.3 Armor Mod



Multi Packs Was mainly for moddb users
Multi Pack Version 1 (X-UNIVERSE 2.0.0.2)
Multi Pack Version 2 (X-UNIVERSE 2.0.0.3)
Multi Pack Version 2 to 3 Update (X-UNIVERSE 2.0.0.3)
Multi Pack Version 2 to 4 Update (X-UNIVERSE 3.0.0.0)
Multi Pack Version 3 to 4 Update (X-UNIVERSE 3.0.0.0)
Multi Pack Version 4 (X-UNIVERSE 3.0.0.0)

Guide:
The mod is split up into several bits, this allows you to have what you want in the mod.

1. You need the Terran Conflict Plugin Manager.
2. You need to download and install the main mod.
3. Then download and install the addons.
4. When updating you need to uninstall either the main mod or the addon which needs upgrading before installing as some files may have been removed.

I would have thought this mod is save game compatible, except for the smaller map addon.
Change Log:

-> 16/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.6] Graphics Mod ---> Added Updated Effects file
-> 16/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Shield Effect Mod ---> Removed Effects file
-> 16/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Update Mod for X-UNIVERSE 3

-> 14/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Shield Effect Mod ---> More editing of the effects

-> 13/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Shield Effect Mod

-> 13/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Directional Jet Mod

-> 13/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Armor Mod ---> More editing of the text file

-> 11/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Armor Mod ---> More editing of TBullets

-> 11/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Armor Mod ---> Experimental Mod

-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Gold HUD Mod ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 3.0.0.1] X-UNIVERSE 3 ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] X-UNIVERSE vital update ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] X2 Bullets ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Music Mod ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.5] Smaller Map ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Reduced Space Particles (RSP) ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Music Mod ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Red HUD addon ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Transparent HUD addon ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.5] HUD addon ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Alternative Asteroid mod ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.6] Planet Enhancement ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.5] Graphics Addon ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager
-> 10/02/11: [Builds 2.0.0.4] X-UNIVERSE 2 ---> Updated SPK to allow updating via plugin manager

-> 09/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Gold HUD Mod ---> fixed spk file

-> 09/02/11: [Builds 0.0.0.1] New HUD mod variation - Gold for X-UNIVERSE 3

-> 17/07/10: [Builds 3.0.0.0] Update Core Mod, new load screen, sound effects and files for future addons. Now X-UNIVERSE 3

-> 16/07/10: [Builds 0.0.0.2] ALL MODS ---> fixed links due to a SEF url program stopped working

-> 15/07/10: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Transparent HUD mod. ---> fixed text in the installer

-> 15/07/10: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Added RED HUD mod.

-> 02/07/10: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Transparent HUD mod.

-> 30/06/10: [Builds 0.0.0.3] HUD Mod ---> Small Tweaks to make it a little better

-> 04/05/10: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Reduced Space Particles Mod.

-> 19/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Alternative Asteroid Texture Mod.

-> 15/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.3] More work to the HUD.

-> 13/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added vital update to fix the space suit and turret cockpit problem.

-> 10/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added x2 bullet mod

-> 09/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Update Music Addon

-> 09/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.5] Planet improvement plugin ---> Removed planet surface alteration, and it is now compatible with the main mod.

-> 09/04/10: [Builds 0.0.0.4] Graphics Addon ---> Removed files relating to the bullets, as they might cause incompatibility. This addon will now work with the new main mod.

-> 09/04/10: [Builds 2.0.0.3] Main Mod ---> I have re-worked the files in the mod, there will be no conflicts with x3tc now as there is only the model files for the ships and bullets. Only things you will notice is there there is a different menu screen and splash screen. As before this is a building block of the mod and nothing else. Just to be clear, the addons won't work with this new version of the main mod, you will have to wait until I update them. Also you would need to remove the previous version of the main mod.

-> 25/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.4] Planets plugin ---> Reworked planet surface as it was too bright before;

-> 24/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added No Trails plugin

-> 21/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.3] Planets plugin ---> Improved planet surface as well;

-> 11/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.2] HUD addon ---> Changed the colour to a darker blue, much better!

-> 08/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.2] X2 Addon ---> All argon ships replaced!

-> 06/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Planet improvement addon for the graphics addon ---> Improved clouds depth
-> 06/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Planet improvement addon for the graphics addon ---> Enhanced the planets so they look more 'real'
-> 06/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added X3TC Map addon for the X2 Ship addon
-> 06/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added X2 Ship addon

-> 05/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Graphics addon ---> Removed planet glow

-> 04/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.2] Smaller Map addon ---> Fixed installation destination
-> 04/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Smaller Map addon
-> 04/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Graphics addon
-> 04/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added Music addon
-> 04/10/09: [Builds 0.0.0.1] Added HUD addon
-> 04/10/09: [Builds 2.0.0.0] Change in mod objectives, total rebuild {Now X-UNIVERSE 2}

-> 06/08/09 - 03/08/09: [Beta 1.0 to Beta 1.2] Initial test beta releases, and announcements on egosoft. {Now X-UNIVERSE}
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Post by Lancefighter » Thu, 6. Aug 09, 12:50

This reply seems wildly out of place now.
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Post by SS_T » Tue, 1. Sep 09, 15:38

Due to this being smaller than the x1: past and future mod I have been trying to use the plugin manager again. Its not exactly what I want as it is not very stable. But it does give some good features.

Download the beta 1.1 version in .spk form here: http://[blocked due to google malware warning]/xu/XUNIVERSE.spk

The other .spk updates ect can be downloaded here: http://[blocked due to google malware warning]/xu/

you can also try the update mod package in the plugin manager, but it might not work and there is a beta 1.2 on the server which is not finished and doesn't work.
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Post by KNT79 » Sat, 12. Sep 09, 18:24

SS_T, can you tell me what have I do to remove plot completely?
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Post by SS_T » Sat, 12. Sep 09, 22:30

I don't know how to remove them if you have already started, but if you starting a new game. This file may work (haven't tried):

http://www.x1tp.com/download/start.xml

Just download it and create new directory called 'director' in the x3tc directory. (so for example it should be C:\Program Files (x86)\EGOSOFT\X3 Terran Conflict\director\start.xml

Its a modified egosoft start file, and is not the same one in this mod so some of the starts won't work. I will deactivating the plots for this mod in the next update as the universe is incompatible.

Other than that, I can't see an easy way around it. Until the next update of the mod.
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Post by SS_T » Mon, 21. Sep 09, 23:43

I have had some success at last with the mod, found out why it was crashing every time I add a specific ship. So I can now get on with it (when i'm not working).

For those of you who want to do some testing for me, can you see if the new 1.2 version (in its current state) is an improvement and more stable.
You can download it here, its the one under the unfinished header.

This is an update, so you need the previous version installed!


Changes so far:
-> Quicker menu
-> New load screen
-> New text files
-> Added split M2
-> Added new argon ferrous (m3) {not in shipyards yet}
-> change in graphics

What I don't know:
-> how compatible with saves it is
-> other mods
-> stability over a long time

What I would like to know:
-> Bugs
-> Suggestions
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Post by SS_T » Sun, 4. Oct 09, 18:19

I'm trying to iron out the bugs of the mod, so i'm putting version 1.2 on hold and going to sort the mod out.

What I am going to do:
-> Remove the ships for now
-> Remove anything that is causing a problem
-> Re-build the mod's base so it is stable, quick and enjoyable without any ships atm.

EDIT: Updated first couple of posts

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Post by SS_T » Mon, 5. Oct 09, 00:19

Downloads and change log added and updated:
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php? ... 07#2994207
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Post by corhen » Mon, 5. Oct 09, 21:13

anychance of a screenshot of the HUD addon?

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Post by SS_T » Mon, 5. Oct 09, 21:48

corhen wrote:anychance of a screenshot of the HUD addon?
yep, it is the hud from the x1: past and future mod. It needs a lot of work which I will be doing later:

see the radar here: http://media.moddb.com/images/mods/1/12 ... n00173.jpg

and the rest:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/x1-the-pirate ... k#imagebox

EDIT: new graphics addon uploaded see third post for change log and download!
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Post by SS_T » Tue, 6. Oct 09, 18:02

Uploaded the beginning of the X2 Ship Replacement mod, this mod will replace the x3 ships with x2 ones. Only the argon ts and tl changed atm, just as a test. version 0.0.0.2 will have all the argon ships changed.

Due to the x2 addon mod having a changed universe to the x2 one, I have experienced some problems such as terran ships starting around you when you start, don't know what causes it :? . Also it freezes a couple of minutes later. So I created a x3tc map addon for that addon to temporally fix the problem.

see change log and downloads here:
http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php? ... 07#2994207

If you already got part of the mod installed you could always go to UPDATE -> Find new scripts in the plugin manger. :)



EDIT: updated the planets plugin with greater depth of the clouds. Still needs a bit of work:
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00071.jpg
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Post by SS_T » Thu, 8. Oct 09, 17:15

Uploaded the X2 Addon v0.0.0.2 -

This time all the x3 ships (which existed in x2) have now been replaced with x2 ships. They should all be working perfectly just some minor points:

- The bigger ships are not using 125 mw shields because they don't exist anymore, so I tried to make them use a similar amount of 200 mj shields for now.

- Docking on the m6 doesn't work.

- Have not implemented the cockpit yet / it doesn't seem to be working.

Download and change log in the third post or just simply download by this link: http://www. [blocked due to google malware warning]/xu/XU_X2.spk

Screenshots
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00074.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00077.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00079.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00080.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00081.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00078.jpg
http:// [blocked due to google malware warning]/images/x3screen00075.jpg
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Post by SS_T » Sun, 11. Oct 09, 16:53

New upload -> hud addon v0.0.0.2
New better colour
Sreenshot: Click here
Download: Click here

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Post by jacare » Sun, 11. Oct 09, 20:16

Hi SS_T
I installed this mod and it worked perfectly until now.
But there's a problem.
I'm trying to fly through the gate of Xenon Sector 347.
After I step through the gate the game crashes(CTD). And show me the message:
The X-3 have a problem and needs to be close.
This seems a bug.

Waiting a solution
Thanks

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Post by SS_T » Sun, 11. Oct 09, 23:30

Which of the add-ons have you installed?
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Post by jacare » Sun, 11. Oct 09, 23:50

Hi SS_T

I have installed these addons:
v2.0.0.2 Main Mod
----> v0.0.0.2 Graphics addon
--------> v0.0.0.2 Planets Improvement addon
----> v0.0.0.2 Smaller Map addon
----> v0.0.0.1 Music addon
----> v0.0.0.2 HUD addon This I have installed today<-------
----> v0.0.0.2 X2 Ship addon
--------> v0.0.0.1 X3TC MAP addon for the X2 Ship addon
The problem of CTD began in Home of Light when I had not done any upgrade, only installed all the addons.
When I accepted the mission to Omicron Lyrae, the CTD happens once in Light of Heart, but now I can not pass through the Xenon sector.
I installed today the new HUD, it had not installed yet.
It was very good .
Sorry for my english
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Post by SS_T » Mon, 12. Oct 09, 14:52

jacare wrote:Hi SS_T

I have installed these addons:
v2.0.0.2 Main Mod
----> v0.0.0.2 Graphics addon
--------> v0.0.0.2 Planets Improvement addon
----> v0.0.0.2 Smaller Map addon
----> v0.0.0.1 Music addon
----> v0.0.0.2 HUD addon This I have installed today<-------
----> v0.0.0.2 X2 Ship addon
--------> v0.0.0.1 X3TC MAP addon for the X2 Ship addon
The problem of CTD began in Home of Light when I had not done any upgrade, only installed all the addons.
When I accepted the mission to Omicron Lyrae, the CTD happens once in Light of Heart, but now I can not pass through the Xenon sector.
I installed today the new HUD, it had not installed yet.
It was very good .
Sorry for my english
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The one add-on which possibly is the cause is the smaller map addon, I've had some issues with it. However if you installed the v0.0.0.1 X3TC MAP after it *should* fix that. But I would uninstall it. other than that I haven't had any troubles with the others. Also it might be worth uninstalling the addon before upgrading it.

Notes:
-> Smaller map addon is NOT save game compatible.
-> Smaller map addon is not fully stable.
-> X2 Addon WITHOUT the X3TC MAP addon is not save game compatible.
-> ALWAYS Backup saves before trying new mods.





Play Test 12/10/09

Scripts:
  • Graphics Addon 0.0.0.2
  • HUD Addon 0.0.0.2
  • Music Addon 0.0.0.1
  • Planet Enhancement Addon 0.0.0.2
  • X-UNIVERSE (2.0 Beta) 2.0.0.2
  • X2 Addon 0.0.0.2
  • X2+X3TC Map Addon 0.0.0.1

Screenshots:

[ external image ] [ external image ] [ external image ] [ external image ] [ external image ] [ external image ]

Bugs:
None that I can see :grin:.


Purpose:
Play test before changing the borons to x2 ships for the x2 add-on.

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Post by jacare » Mon, 12. Oct 09, 22:02

Hi SS_T.

You were right.
The problem seems that it was the smaller map.
I uninstalled it and no more CTD
I made a new game in Argon Patriot, made many missions, flew to Oort Cloud without problems
I started in Humble Merchant, flew up to Kingdom End and Menelaus Frontier smoothly.

Are you change Boron Orca to Boron Shark :?

Thanks again

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