Status: Beta/Abandoned
Game: Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
Language: Visual Basic 6
Platform: Win9x, WinNT, Win2000/XP
Downloads: 230

This app allows you to select two or more of your RoN mods and merge them together. This only works with mods that are qualified to be selected in the RoN Mods option in game setups (i.e. they have a subdirectory in .\mods and an info.xml file in that). At this time, whether or not the merge works ...

This app allows you to select two or more of your RoN mods and merge them together. This only works with mods that are qualified to be selected in the RoN Mods option in game setups (i.e. they have a subdirectory in .\mods and an info.xml file in that). At this time, whether or not the merge works correctly is still hit or miss. Also, it only works with RoN:TP for the time being.

It features...
-Merging of two or more qualified mods.
-Merged mod is also qualified and selectable in the RoN game setup.
-Outputs a log file for every merge that shows errors and comparison inequalities.
-Easy-to-use GUI.

Rise of Nations Mod Merge 230 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Abandoned
Game: Rise of Nations: Thrones and Patriots
Downloads: 192

The original purpose of this mod was to make the rare resources worth fighting for by doubling their usefulness. The bonus effects have been balanced to make all rares equally useful. Merchants also got a stat increase to make them more robust given that the rares are more desireable. In the second version of this mod, I added the rares from the T&P Expansion CTW Campaigns. However, those rares ...

The original purpose of this mod was to make the rare resources worth fighting for by doubling their usefulness. The bonus effects have been balanced to make all rares equally useful. Merchants also got a stat increase to make them more robust given that the rares are more desireable. In the second version of this mod, I added the rares from the T&P Expansion CTW Campaigns. However, those rares were all missing 3D art. I made my own art for some of them, but others either look like vanilla rares or just an icon.

Here's the full list of what this mod does:

• adds "elite merchant"
  • pack 50% faster
  • deploy 25% faster
  • move 33% faster
  • +1 to los
  • create 25% faster
  • 33% more hp
  • groovy colors ;)
• adds T&P CTW Rares
  • (Cattle), (Huskies), (Olive Oil), Gypsum, (Beaver Pelts), Gold, Rum, (Coffee), Bananas, Iron Ore, (Maize), and (Incense)
• changes to nubian nation powers and wonders
  • nubian merchant hitpoints, rare bonuses, and merchant cost nerfed by half
  • porcelain tower rare income also reduced by half
• rare resource bonuses
  • bonus effects have been increased and better balanced to make all rares worth fighting for
• resource availability
  • rare resource availability spread out between the ages to prevent huge rare war at the beginning of a game
  • oil and oil wells available in enlightenment age to prevent sudden onset of oil in upgrade costs, refineries still require industrial age
• rare resource bonus resources
  • most rares have increased production by 200%
  • some have changed bonus resource type

Uber Resources T&P v2 192 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Abandoned
Game: Unreal Tournament
Downloads: 148

In my first attempt to get into UT mapping, I thought I'd convert a familar favorite of mine to the engine and give it a new style of my own. Obviously, that favorite was 2fort (Two Fortresses) from TFC. I was making good progress and probably would have finished if it weren't for a comment I read in PCG about everybody making 2fort over again in UT. I never thought to look if someone had ...

In my first attempt to get into UT mapping, I thought I'd convert a familar favorite of mine to the engine and give it a new style of my own. Obviously, that favorite was 2fort (Two Fortresses) from TFC. I was making good progress and probably would have finished if it weren't for a comment I read in PCG about everybody making 2fort over again in UT. I never thought to look if someone had already done it, but I stopped working on it nonetheless. But here it is at about 40% completion. The bridge, battlements, and battlement respawns are all done. The flag has been placed in the little entry area for testing. I spent a lot of time doing the bot pathing, so that works really well, except if they go in the water with the flag (didn't do a water exit). And like I'd wanted, the style is sorta unique while maintaining the layout closely.

CTF-2fort 148 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Abandoned
Game: The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
Downloads: 221

This mod will add set items to Oblivion like the ones in games such as Dungeon Siege 2 and Diablo 2: the more of a set you've got equiped, the more bonus effects you receive. See the included document for a complete item and bonus listing.

So far, this mod includes two sets, one designed for Thieves and the other for Mages. I did this mod because I find the items in Oblivion to be ...

This mod will add set items to Oblivion like the ones in games such as Dungeon Siege 2 and Diablo 2: the more of a set you've got equiped, the more bonus effects you receive. See the included document for a complete item and bonus listing.

So far, this mod includes two sets, one designed for Thieves and the other for Mages. I did this mod because I find the items in Oblivion to be a bit bland compared to other RPGs. The two main item factors missing are prefixes and sets. Since prefixes/suffixes are essentially impossible to add, I started this set item mod. Nothing makes me more excited in an RPG than finding that set item loot. And nothing requires more decision than choosing to break a set. But hopefully, my items and bonuses are so unique and powerful (though not godly) that you won't have to go through those decisions. This mod is best suited for new characters.

0.7 - Beta2:
-Added Mage Set Quest with redecorated dungeon and new bosses.
-Added Mage (Brilliant) Set with new robe, gloves and hood texture; spells and powers; and scripted enchantments.
-Added hidden "cheat chest" for testing.
-Added universal set chests.
-Removed some thief set chests.
-Added golden particle effect on chests containing set items.
-Fixed the shadow set NPC follow package. she doesn't follow out of the city now.
-Changed the gauntlets mesh for the thief set.
-Improved forget minor crimes effect. it's now an ability.
-Fixed forget minor crimes effect not ending when hood unequipped. (may need additional hotfix for upgrades?)
-Improved item randomization.
-Added a ton of other new content.

0.6 - Initial Beta Release: Thief Set Only

Snake's Set Items 221 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Abandoned
Language: Visual Basic .NET
Platform: Win2000/XP
Downloads: 271

This is a 3D sound demonstration app that was originally a DirectX 9 SDK sample. However, all Microsoft's example did was open one sound and spin it around the listener. I added the abiltiy to have multiple sounds placed anywhere in a 2D soundscape. It also allows the user to move the listener around in the soundscape as they would a video game. ...

This is a 3D sound demonstration app that was originally a DirectX 9 SDK sample. However, all Microsoft's example did was open one sound and spin it around the listener. I added the abiltiy to have multiple sounds placed anywhere in a 2D soundscape. It also allows the user to move the listener around in the soundscape as they would a video game. My greatest ambition for this program was to make it a sound engine for a video game set completely in the dark (hence the name), except for a scanner remniscent of the one from Aliens. However, that's far off from what I have now. For the final version, I just want to have ogg/mp3 file support and a DirectX effects editor for every loaded sound.

The source and some starter sounds are included in this release. The program is probably good for testing surround sound speakers, as well.

Dark 271 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Abandoned
Game: Doom 2
Downloads: 178

Marines was my own expansion on the original PWAD (by Mr Pink and Sergeant Daniel G. Snyder) that became something of a mish-mash but amusing nonetheless. Since I was designing the new content with a more evolved Doom port (Legacy), this PWAD pushes the limits in terms of what the engine can handle. As such, it's only confirmed to work with jDoom and Legacy ports.

The game itself tries ...

Marines was my own expansion on the original PWAD (by Mr Pink and Sergeant Daniel G. Snyder) that became something of a mish-mash but amusing nonetheless. Since I was designing the new content with a more evolved Doom port (Legacy), this PWAD pushes the limits in terms of what the engine can handle. As such, it's only confirmed to work with jDoom and Legacy ports.

The game itself tries to emulate more wide-open, realistic environments rather than the confined spaces of Doom 2. Thus the number of enemies firing at the player can be overwhelming at times, making for really challenging gameplay. But this also makes Marines a blast for coop and deathmatch play. In my amatuer modding, some of the sprites and sounds I replaced add to the enjoyment, such as the Mancubus' reply of "Thank you, sir. May I have another?" (Animal House) when hit.

Despite not being complete, this PWAD is still great fun. A config file for Legacy is included, but not required, as is a DeHacked file.

Marines PWAD 178 Downloads	Download

Status: Release/Abandoned
Game: Doom
Downloads: 379

This is a pack of 37 redone, high-resolution flats (floor and ceiling textures) I did for the jDoom port. It's mostly just for the first (shareware) episode of Doom, though. The pack also contains a mod that provides custom, per-level fog settings and another that emites fumes from nukage barrels and pools. Kickstart addon files are included.

jDoom Texture/Mod Pack 379 Downloads	Download

Status: Release/Abandoned
Game: Delta Force 3
Downloads: 166

These are a couple of missions I did back in 2002, but never officially released. They use a custom terrain based off of the standard GI1 (Grass Island) terrain, hence my version is called GiS. There's not really any story to these two missions (none that I can remember anyways). I was just interested in creating some intense helicopter and jungle combat scenarios, and I think it shows. At the ...

These are a couple of missions I did back in 2002, but never officially released. They use a custom terrain based off of the standard GI1 (Grass Island) terrain, hence my version is called GiS. There's not really any story to these two missions (none that I can remember anyways). I was just interested in creating some intense helicopter and jungle combat scenarios, and I think it shows. At the time, I was certainly planning to make some missions in between these two, but this is all that got done. However, they're both well-polished regardless.

In the first mission (Insertion), you start in the middle of a firefight, fleeing by chopper. While en route to a nearby firebase, you'll have to deal with an array of difficult threats. The second mission (Alamo) takes place in the firebase, where it is being attacked at night from all sides. These missions are fairly difficult; however, they're also short, so you'll be able to work out a strategy without too much replaying. Cooperative play is supported, but not specifically balanced for.

GiS Delta Force 3 Missions 166 Downloads	Download

Status: Beta/Final
Media Format: Music (MOD)
Downloads: 173

This was an alternate version of Revealing Bounds that was going to be an intro for Terra Instabile. It's only the first part of the original track that fades into Terra Instabile and is generally considered by me to be complete.

revealing "Bounds" 173 Downloads	Download

Status: Release/Final
Game: Rise of Nations
Language: Visual Basic 6
Platform: Win9x, WinNT, Win2000/XP
Downloads: 1334

Requires: VB6 Runtimes, MS Common Controls 6, and MSXML 4.0. These are available in the Full Version if needed.

This is probably the last major release of this program besides any necessary bug fixes, minor additions, and scrippets. RSM is now able to check the internet for these small ...

Requires: VB6 Runtimes, MS Common Controls 6, and MSXML 4.0. These are available in the Full Version if needed.

This is probably the last major release of this program besides any necessary bug fixes, minor additions, and scrippets. RSM is now able to check the internet for these small updates.

Description:
RoN Script Maker is a tool for use with Rise of Nations and its expansion (Thrones and Patriots) that seeks to make implementing scripts in games of RON simple and intuitive. It's worth mentioning that this program was designed for making scripts to be used in Quick Matches and Multiplayer, and not scenario building. So, basically, this is all for fun, giving you more control over your game setups while adding some spice at the same time.

It features...

• The ability to easily disable all units, buildings, and techs available in RON and RON:TP.
  
• Preresearching of units, buildings, and techs.
  
• Editing of unit and building stats. (RoN: Health and Build Time. TP: Armor, Attack, Min/Max Range, Line-of-Sight, Speed, and Max Craft.)
  
• Additionally, you can disable AI, plunder, attrition (TP only), costs, completion bonuses, etc.
• You can change amount of plunder (TP only) and citizen idle times.
  
• 'Scrippet' implementation. Easily allows you to load multiple dynamic script snippets. Scrippets follow a simple format that is friendly to other RoN script developers. They add new gameplay elements such as smashing units with tanks, Generals healing, and capturing artillery.
  
• Scrippets also have options that users can manipulate to suit their taste.
  
• Changing from RON to RON:TP game mode takes only one click.
  
• Saves scripts in both Big Huge Script (bhs) format and a native file format that is easy to reload.
  
• Program can organize (delete, rename, save as) all scripts created by it.
  
• Compact and intuitive graphical user interface. Statusbar that displays essential information.
  
• The program will find your RON and RON:TP script path automatically.
  
• Launching of RON on exit (user preference).
  
• After saving a script, you only need to select it in the RON game setup to use.

Changed in 1.0:
-updated tabstops.
-updated included saves.
-updated scrippet documentation.
-added internet checking for updates and option to check automatically.
-statusbar pops up on click to show last 25 messages.
-removed functions that weren't needed anymore.
-added help messages for new elements.
-added scrippet options editor.
-added routine to parse the code for scrippet option variable tags: <<VarName>>
-added saving/loading of scrippet options to internal save file and scrippet xml file.
-added internal store for holding scrippet options.
-fixed updowns for objectstat editing not using the default values.
-added set_preq() trick. sets prerequisites for researched techs and upgrades to a lowlevel library tech that is preresearched.
-fixed Continental Marines type; was listed just as Marines.
-if the game mode is T&P, then research and tech loops use num_players() instead of 8 as the max number of players. may save a little load time.
-objectstat and research lists are checked for disabled types. if a type is disabled, it is shown in red.
-added some new context-menu functions for the type, research, and objectstat lists to cross-reference the same type on other lists.
-updated the Types.csv to reflect research list additions.
-added colors to types and research lists to prevent confusing the two.
-added research tab and list. user can select techs and upgrades to be preresearched.
-fixed a crash when minimizing.
-removed victory/defeat messages cause they never worked anyways. moved plunder and autopeasant to the toggles tab and removed game settings tab. renamed toggles tag to game settings. phew.
-added option to edit scrippets in new scrippet builder or notepad.
-added option to save app position, size, and state on exit.
-updated scrippets and added code to take advantage of code parsing capabilities.
-cleaned up error formatting. added version number to error log output.
-finished coding support app for easily making XML scrippets.
-recoded entire scrippet implementation to use pure xml. scrippets have an entirely new format based on the change to xml and will need to be updated.
-new command buttons in scrippet tab to edit the selected scrippet in notepad and open code parsing options.
-automatic column adjustments to lists option.
-maximizing and resizing above default size now works.
-performance impact rating (PIR) added to scrippets.
-max craft added to object stat editing. this is only usable by particular units--generals, aircraft, scouts, etc.
-code for scrippet dynamicsaver won't be compiled if there's no scrippets that use it being compiled.
-object stat editor will always open on double-click now. double-click doesn't toggle enabling the edited object stats unless it is disabled.
-RSM won't ask to run ron or run ron automatically if it's already running.
-added some error checking when finding ron path in registry.

Changed in 0.9.29:
-added debug mode for scrippets: displays special debug messages during script runtime if this option is enabled. updated development documentation to reflect changes.
-fixed the loaded script status and selection after saving as a new script.

Changed in 0.9.27:
-fixed a little annoyance when setting up the script list after a save causing the loaded script to be unselected.
-fixed a bug where the object stats in the RSM save file were not cleared before saving again. this caused changes to be appended and unremovable.
-email links in the about tab now get my current email address from s--l.com. should still open your default email app (tested with outlook), but also leaves a blank browser window open (tested with ie).

Changed in 0.9:
-new installer for "full release version". it includes all the redistributable elements that RSM needs. it also has the nifty installshield interface and makes shortcuts and (gasp!) uninstallation possible.
-did some finishing touches: help messages, tab stops, and changed all string references of RON to RoN.
-added a view button next to load that will attempt to open the bhs file in notepad.
-adding the about tab stuff with release version info and a crap-load of links to mail, download, view included texts, and even IM Snake.
-compiling of objects stats implemented (test compiles within RoN successful).
-more bugs ironed out of stats editor. added reset to defaults command.
-saving and loading of object stats finally implemented.
-options to remove comments from scrippets when compiling and to run ron on exit.
-prompt to run ron on exit window added.
-removed some old includes code that was floating around from v0.8.
-updown buttons in the object stats editor now automatically increase/decrease when held down for 500ms. also recoded the way the editor loads values.
-buildingrules.xml also loads to be edited in the object stats. can edit everything but speed (obviously).
-added help messages for new elements. disabled a paranoid help system fix from last release.
-fixed all the tabstops.
-popup menu for various functions added on right-click of the object stat list. also added a simple way to switch between the same unit on the types and object stat list.
-changes to the tabs. added RSM Options and About tabs. some tabs give focus to their listbox on click.
-object stats editor coded with percent and value fields and updowns.
-progress shown while loading the list setups (after the app initializes and when changing game modes). load time was getting long with the addition of XML reading the unitrules.
-did a debug on WinME. no errors found once MSXML 4.0 was installed.
-XML reader added with MSXML DOM for getting unit stats from unitrules.xml. initially uses MSXML 4.0, may change to 1.0 for compatibility.

Changed in 0.8.16:
-added auto peasant time to game settings
-more changes to the help message system. now it doesn't display when the main window loses focus. less CPU usage in some circumstances.
-changes to the types list. consolidated the two lists for ron and t&p into one list; added ages (in case one wants to put a cap on end age?); and fixed some issues with subgroups.

Changed in 0.8:
-errorlog.txt created for keeping log of all errors.
-gui changed around again because the script directory text boxes weren't needed anymore. tabstrip and script list are now taller.
-reading of registry to find out if ron and rontp are installed and to where. overriding these is possible via editing of ronscript.ini.
-removed code module for "browse for folder" dialog, because it isn't needed anymore.
-compiler will remove any comments or commented lines in scrippets.
-compiler will skip empty tags in scrippets.
-removed includes because they weren't worth using.
-changes to the help display; less CPU usage now.

Changed in 0.7:
-changed gui around some. script list is now wider and types list is included in the tabstrip. no more funky resize button.
-saved scripts and scrippets now have their own subdirectories.
-initial scrippet support for compiling, loading available, and saving/loading from native save files
-statusbar for displaying info, help, and warning messages. also shows loaded script and version.
-error checking setup throughout the compile process to display any errors that occur as warning messages without the program crashing.
-help messages added on mouseover.
-info messages added on end of processing with time it took to process.
-included new scrippets: interrogation and artillery capture
-included scrippet documentation for developers

RoN Script Maker 1.0 Full 947 Downloads	Download

RoN Script Maker 1.0 Lite 387 Downloads	Download