Battle map speed reduced 50% mod

[SteveUK]

Hi everyone,

This is just a simple mod that changes the actual speed the units move during battle by 50%. This means you have plenty of time to make tactical changes without the need to use the slow button.

Most mods upto now have changed the terrain cost to slow things down but this one changes the unit speed not terrain.

Unrar the pack file into your Data directory and add the following to user.empire_script

mod "mod_SB_battle_movement_speed.pack";

If you are using other mods I would put this in last but be aware that if you are running a mod that has used "unit_movement_modifiers" to slow the battles down, then this mod will run slower than designed.

Any problems/ideas just let me know

Thanks to Jams79 for pointing me in the right direction

EDIT: Hi Skullman....sorry about that but I changed it to mod and it should be ok now. I'm still new to this pack lark!!! I hope you sort your problem out.

UPDATE: 6/4/09

I have combined my slower movement speed mod with re-done terrain effects so it can be used with any of the major mods i.e. Darth's, I.S. etc
This increases battlemap movement speed slightly over my original but is still slow enough to allow plenty of time for making those crucial decisions
Just make sure that my mod is loaded last to overwrite any terrain changes made by the above mods.
I have also increased Light and Medium cavalry charge speed slightly and increased the effect of moving through woods.

Installation: Unrar file and place in the Empire Data folder,
Remove my previous mod; mod_SB_battle_movement_speed.pack, if installed.
Add: mod "mod_SB_move_combinedV1.0.pack";
to user.empire_script file or alternatively use LT Chambers excellent mod manager here.http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=240335


UPDATE: 9/4/09

I have added a third file which now reduces speed to 2/3 of the original as requested. I also added to cavalry charge speed slightly and increased movement cost for all units through woods.

Installation: Unrar file and place in the Empire Data folder.
Remove any of my previous mods;
Add: mod "mod_SB_movement_66.pack";
to user.empire_script file or use mod manager as above.


UPDATE: 10/4/09

By request I have increased horse drawn artillery speed slightly.
Name of file is: mod_SB_battle_movement_speed_Art.rar

This is based on my original speed reduction mod. Please follow advice at top of page regarding usage with other mods.


Important: Please make sure my mod is listed last in the script file and only one version (of my speed mods) are present at any time.

Any issues, suggestions etc just post here.

I will leave my original speed reduction mod here for anyone who just wants the slower speed when not using any other mods.

FILENAME...................................................... EFFECT ON UNITS....................................................................... USAGE

mod_SB_battle_movement_speed...........Reduces unit speed by 50%..............................................................Use this if not using any other major mod.
mod_SB_move_combinedV1.0................Reduces unit speed by 50% with terrain adjustments.............................Use this if using other mods that may change the terrain effect tables.
mod_SB_movement_66.........................Reduces unit speed to 66% of normal. Normal terrain effects included......Use this if using other mods that may change the terrain effect tables.
mod_SB_battle_movement_speed_Art.....Reduces unit speed by 50% but increases artillery move speed slightly......Use this if not using any other major mod.
mod_SB_50_combined..........................Reduces unit speed by 50%. Normal terrain included..............................Use this with the new CA patch and any other mods.
mod_SB_speed_terrain.........................Doubles terrain movement cost to simulate 50% speed reduction..............Use with the new patch and any other mods.
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UPDATE: All my mods still work with the new patch released on the 29/04/09 by CA but the speed has changed due to CA implementing early/late movement modifiers. I am working on a solution but this could take time due to work considerations.

UPDATE: 5/5/09

I have added another file which is a compromise until I get the time to look at the new changes in detail. I would recommend using this file for the time being; mod_SB_50_combined

UPDATE #2: 5/5/09

Because of the now numerous variables involved in unit movement and time constraints to mod them effectively. I have decided to release this last and final mod for the foreseeable future (or until CA stop patching) . This will reduce unit speed by altering the terrain movement cost's and not the units actual movement allowance. This will stop the speed-ups that are currently occuring and enable a more uniform speed for all unit types.
This may effect fatigue levels as I have not had time to test completely, so keep an eye open.
As usual, make sure this mod is listed last in your Empire script file. Filename: mod_SB_speed_terrain
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