A Great Suggestion for the map editor on TA

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After playing around with the map editor on TA for quite a while I noticed something. It seems that the map editor only allows ONE custom race per map which I thought was really annoying since I want to have more then one custom races on my created maps.

I thought that this would be a good suggestion for a future update patch for TA. Im sure im not alone on this matter.

If it is possible to have more then one custom race on the map editor can someone please tell me lol i have looked everywhere and cant seem to figure it out.

If there is a mod or anything that allows this then please direct me lol

i just really REALLY REALLY want more then one custom race on the map editor

thanks all
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yes you can, BUT it involves editing the race file in notepad or text editor. Create your race and save it. Decide which races you want in the game and then edit the custom race to 'take the place' of any unwanted race.
Ex. Terrans are race ID #0. If you change the custom race file from ID#12 (which is custom race ID number) to 0 they will be put in the Terran slot. You can only have one of each race ID so you will not be able to use the terrans in any game that you choose your custom race for. The races are listed in their order in the map drop down menu, starting with the Terrans at #0 and all the way to #13 which are the drealords.

This is a good way to get rid of any races you don't think are "good enough" to get conquered by you!!!  :LOL: 
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
thanks for the reply :D but can i just say ...where is the race file so that i can perform all these modifications that you talk about

much thanks
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
They are in the /(YOUR FILE NAME)/My Games/GC2TwilightArnor folder. Just double click on My Computer and your file will be listed in the widow along with your drives. OR just search for the folder "My Games" and that is where you will find all the saved race files and save games.

I should also mention that you should probably not use ID#13 as that is for the Dreadlords and the game will use their files. (I haven't checked it out, but if you want to, you can try it and let us know if it works)