[Combined mod] DDRS V2.4.2a and XXL fabs V2.3

[Armegeddon]

I have combined the DDRS mod and the XXL fab mod into a single mod that can be played without having to resort to false patches.

I have prepared both .spk and .rar versions of both the Leveled DDRS mod and the Rebalanced DDRS mod. As far as I have been able to test the combined mod works perfectly, barring any problems from the individual mods themselves.

I ask that if you use these combined mods and encounter a problem/bug, that is not obviously caused by either the DDRS or XXL fab mod, you post the problem in this thread so as not to clutter the DDRS or XXL fab threads with items that may not be caused by those two mods.
I would even suggest posting ANY problems you have with the combined mod into this thread and I will forward the item to the respective mod team after ensuring the problem was not caused by the combining of the two mods by myself.

The upkeep of this combined mod is not the responsibility of the DDRS team, nor the XXL fab mod team (ignoring the fact that I'm part of the XXL fab team). As such, it is not the responsibility of those two groups to update this mod when a new version of DDRS or XXL fabs comes available. When a new version of either DDRS branch, or the XXL fabs, come about, I will attempt to update the combined mod as soon as I am able to do so, but there may be a couple of days delay before it is made available for download due to my only having a dialup internet connection and prefering to upload the files from work.

Without further delay, here are the download links:

For the time being I am not maintaining the combined mod due to RL issues. neumanf15 was kind enough to combine the latest versions while I was away, so I am providing links to his files. When/if a new version of DDRS or XXL fabs comes out, we'll see what happens then.


Combined DDRS V2.4.2a Leveled with XXL fabs V2.3 .zip Provided by neumanf15.

Combined DDRS V2.4.2a Rebalanced with XXL fabs V2.3 .zip Provided by neumanf15.

[endo]

ahem, typo in the date released in the subject... It's not 07 just yet... I don't think...

[Armegeddon]

ahem, typo in the date released in the subject... It's not 07 just yet... I don't think...

I was so tired last night I thought I had slept for a full year, so got confused. Thanks for noticing.

[Puruco]

Hi Armageddon: Rigth now I'm playing the leveled version with 4/5 additional ships installed with Cycrow installer. Can I install this over the regular version and my save gave will work?

[Armegeddon]

I really don't know much about how Cycrow's ship installer does things. As far as replacing the Leveled DDRS with one of these, all the files are completely identical to what is in the standard mod except for the TFactories, so you should be able to just install one of these and select the new mod in the launcher and it should work fine. You will probably have to do whatever you did to add the addtional ships in again, but that should be about it I think.

[Cycrow]

what u'll need to do is change the base mod in the Ship Installer to use this mod instead of the DDRS one, it should be a simple enough change, and shoudln't effect the save game

[Red Spot]

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[dragonsblade71uk]

OUCH!

Best Dl it while it`s HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!!

And out of interest, why is this XXL fabs V2.0, when the official XXL fabs topic says v1.38?

[plawolf]

Hi there, really love your mod and have been using it for a long time. However, I recently rant into a snag with the new upgrade to 2.02. None of the new ship models promised in the patch are showing up properly, just DDRS ships instead, so I have the cotton tender as the new M3+ and the hulk as the M7 etc.

I have downloaded the newest verson of DDRS and followed all the intructions on how to upgrade and has tried pretty much everything short of re-installing the game, and was hoping that someone might have some answers that might help me to get my game working properly.

Cheers.

[Armegeddon]

OUCH!

Best Dl it while it`s HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!!

And out of interest, why is this XXL fabs V2.0, when the official XXL fabs topic says v1.38?

That would be due to SaintAshley not having updeated the XXL fabs topic or first post with the new version yet.

Hi there, really love your mod and have been using it for a long time. However, I recently rant into a snag with the new upgrade to 2.02. None of the new ship models promised in the patch are showing up properly, just DDRS ships instead, so I have the cotton tender as the new M3+ and the hulk as the M7 etc.

I have downloaded the newest verson of DDRS and followed all the intructions on how to upgrade and has tried pretty much everything short of re-installing the game, and was hoping that someone might have some answers that might help me to get my game working properly.

Cheers.

It sounds to me like the version of DDRS you were using didn't have any empty spaces to provide for additional ES ships prior to Bala Gi. I know the latest version does have a couple of empty slots to prevent conflicts. Make sure you selected the correct mod files in the X3 launcher. If that still doesn't work, you will probably end up having to start a new game. You can also try asking in the DDRS thread for the version of the mod you are using, since this thread is mostly dealing with any problems that come up from the combining of the two mods.

[Armegeddon]

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[Armegeddon]

Updated XXL fabs to version 2.1. Download from link in first post and install on top of the combined mod.

[neumanf15]

Armageddon,
Great idea. Thanks for making it happen.

One question: How tough is it going to be to update DDRS when DeadlyDa releases subsequent versions?

Thanks!

[Armegeddon]

Armageddon,
Great idea. Thanks for making it happen.

One question: How tough is it going to be to update DDRS when DeadlyDa releases subsequent versions?

Thanks!

Let's just say it will take me longer to upload the new combined versions than it will take me to actually combine the mods.
I will only be uploading from work, since I'm on dialup at home and it would take about a hour to upload each file, while from work it takes me maybe 30 minutes to upload all 4 files.
Once a new version of DDRS is released, I will download it (takes about an hour from when I notice the release), and make the new combined version. Then depending on when I work next, could take anywhere from a couple hours to a couple days to release the new version.

[neumanf15]

Thanks! When I finish my current round and restart, I'll porbably start in with this combo mod in place.

Again, great idea and thanks!

[endo]

Hi, once I install the ashlys xxl update the combined ddrs / xxl mod disappears from the mod selection list of the launcher (?).

[Kilrathi Avenger]

Re: Endo mine doing the same thing! is this disabling the DDR mod as I haven't seen any of his stuff now...

[Armegeddon]

Hi, once I install the ashlys xxl update the combined ddrs / xxl mod disappears from the mod selection list of the launcher (?).

That would be due to the script manager being set to only use one mod at a time, and automatically setting the first mod to disabled when installing the second one. Go into the Settings->Configure Installer menu and uncheck the box for "Only allow one mod at a time" and click save. Now find the entries for both the Combined mod and "Ashleys factories and extended hubs", one of them will be disabled. Enable that one and everything should work again.

[Kilrathi Avenger]

Thanks Armegeddon that worked a treat.

[Armegeddon]

Released links to combined mod with XXL Fabs V2.2. See first post.

Version History:

Added in XL/XXL mines
Updated scripts to check that mod is correctly installed (this may not be working correctly from some reports)