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@@coopclauson I mostly mod through the Stellaris Launcher and steam workshop, so I can’t exactly help you install from GitHub. (I can take a look when I get more time, though) However, you are correct that mods have a similar folder structure to the base game. Stellaris mods are built using new files, rather than modifying existing ones, so the identical file structure helps organize the files everything by categories (especially in the Common folder).

I could do that, but it will likely have to wait until next month. Right now I have other projects and videos I am working on, but I will add it to the List of things to do.

You could copy and modify the Origin, its origin event, and "spawn_habitat_effect" scripted effect to overwrite It. However, that would modify all habitats in-game (not sure if that is what you want or just the first habitat to be larger). I would suggest just having an event fire in the "on_game_start_country" on action that increases the capital size if it is a Habitat.

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@ezraneilsonYeah just to increase habitat size, but I think if I use this video as a reference; since your doing a similar thing. But it will be a separate origin. So like planet_size 30 or capital_size = 30.

Ah yes, OneDrive. I have not had any problems in the last few years, nor with modding, but it gave me such a headache during high school. It would randomly save my papers in the OneDrive folder, and I could never find them. I don't remember how I fixed it, but I believe there is a setting somewhere. Either that or I filled it up with enough stuff to stop saving everything. I am happy that people find the tutorials helpful, so thank you for the feedback!

@@xray5006 If you are talking localization, make sure the keys you set are identical in the Origin and Localization files. One common problem with Localization is that either the wrong file type and encoding (Most Stellaris files are .TXT with UTF 8, but localization files are .YML with UTF 8 BOM encoding.) If you are using VSCode, you should have an option on the lower right hand side of the screen to change the encoding. It’s one of those nuances that is modding Stellaris.

Interesting. I did not see anything about the size multiplier giving damage for weapons slots, but It makes sense. I will have to test this out, then. Thanks!

​@@ezraneilsonIts only for weapons that deal extra dmg based on ship size, so rails etc wont care about size but torps do, and some other modded weapons deal more dmg with size too. Its always noted in the weapon discription, and its even explained there. Found it out cuz I wanted a strat against planetcraft and bigger ships so I dug up their size modifier. Nothing beats using mediocre weapons to oneshot attack moons

@@mariahuber1438 Oh, intereesting. Thanks for the clarification, you meant that certain slots on bigger ships will give more damage (an s slot on a battleship does more damage than an s slot on a corvette, for example), not receive more damage (Which would explain why juggernauts have few weapons relative to their damage output, but it must be something else) That makes less sense in my mind than what I was thinking, but it's still interesting nonetheless. Thanks again!

I do not think so. If you don't set an initializer, the game will spawn random systems and connect them through hyperlanes.

I have never delved too far into ringworlds. My guess is that either 1) your orbit angles are all set to the same thing (Thus they all face the same way) 2) they are not set in the "Star = {}" field, or 3) the GFX models are stuck to always point at (0,0) in the .Asset file. I do know there is a mod that does what you are looking for, so perhaps you can reverse-engineer it: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1777233334&searchtext=trinary+ringworlds

And I appreciate this comment! This is one of my older videos and was just before I discovered the joys of USB mics and Audio settings in OBS. Oh well, you live, you learn.

I dont know of anything that does that exactly, and it makes sense that Stellaris wouldnt allow something like that. However, in the main system, instead of distance, you can use: hyperlane_jumps = { min = 2 max = 2} (or whatever number you want. It will still be a bit random, but at least you can garuntee that the neighbor's neighbors will spawn.

@@ezraneilson Yeah, I got it to work that way partially. The only problem is that the neighbor system mechanic is limited to the existing stars created during galaxy generation, as it doesn't actually generate a star system, it only converts one that's already there. Which means your neighbor won't be created if there aren't any planets left. I managed to get it to work though. You can put a 'spawn_system' event directly in the init_effect part: init_effect = { spawn_system = { min_distance = 5 max_distance = 10 initializer = "neighbor1_t2" } spawn_system = { min_distance = 5 max_distance = 10 initializer = "neighbor2_t2" } } This will actually spawn new systems. It takes a minute to figure out the correct distances to avoid them spawning in other stars, and it only generates one hyperlane to the system it's spawned from...

@@Shade01982 where do you put the init effect? within the neighbor system you want to force spawn?

@@LeonardBMCcCoy No, you put it in the system you want the other to spawn from. The initializer mentioned under spawn_system refers to the name of the next system you want spawned.

Thanks for the Comment! Modding can be difficult and frustrating at times, especialy if the examples dont have good documentation, but when you stick with it, it can be a fun hobby. Stick with it. I am glad you find my tutorials throrough, as that was one of the goals for the tutorials when I first started. I will say though, in my oppinion, adding portraits can be one of the more difficult things to do as GFX modding is one of the more difficult than modding something from the common folder. (I did it once, and I just remember how long it took). I would suggest this channel here, as it documents the creation of species much better than I ever could: www.youtube.com/@crimsonbeowulf/videos Good luck with your mod!

Great question. Through megastructures alone, no. However, you could use the on_build_complete section in your megastructure text file to spawn a ship/station at the megastructure's location, which can be designed through code. This is actualy how the current habitat system works, and the smaller outposts are actualy stations, which is why they can be attacked.

@@ezraneilson So I would have it spawn in a ship with no movement and w/e weapons I want? I didn't think of that, but I can see how it would work. I'll start by having it spawn in an existing vanilla ship and then if that works I'll go from there. Then I'd have to make sure the ownership works properly.

I'm having trouble finding how they do that. the on_build_complete section doesn't have anything that looks like a spawn command. Is there a specific file that just handles that?

​@@jono3952 You could call an event but it might be simpler to code what you want the game to do in the on_build_complete effect. I think stellaris uses a custom scripted effect, but something like this should work: on_build_complete = { starbase = { create_fleet = { effect = { create_ship = { design = <Your Ship Design> name = <Whatever you want it to be named> } set_owner = FROM } } } }

on_build_complete = { from = { country_event = { id = cybernetics.1020 } } fromfrom.planet = { set_planet_flag = has_megastructure if = { limit = { has_orbital_station = yes } orbital_station = { dismantle = yes } } starbase = { create_fleet = { effect = { create_ship = { design = stellarite name = Archimedes } set_owner = FROM } } } } I know I'm missing something but I can't tell what.

I have thought about it, and on paper it is not a bad Idea. I actualy wanted to look at some of the Gigastructures Code because there are some cool things going on in the code. However, there are a few roadblocks: 1) I dont know how I would go about reviewing the code, both from a practical and editing standpoint. 2) My mod showcases were more inspiried by Sir Tristans old Mod reviews from back when stellaris released, and doing so might break the formula. (Even though I am considering some longer, single mod reviews.) 3) I feel like showing off someone else's hard work falls into the grey area between acceptable and theft. Even if it is ok, I think it is beter for someone to show off their own work. 4) I dont think it would make for an interesitng video. When I did the Modjam in January, I actualy started production on a video where I spent about half the time talking about code, and when I watched it back, it was realy boring, so I scraped it. Sorry for the long answer, but thats why I have not and probably will not review code.

@@ezraneilson na fam I appreciate the long answer cause it shows you've had thoughts on it. The thing about code is that it is creative when next to a visual aid. Something I've been dabling with, is going through visually what some code represents from a visual perspective (like looking at the UI) An example is like a *user* empire that's made. I've stepped through it to understand how some things work visually. In regards to code review, maybe not in the technical sense, but reviewing the code at a high level how some things work. Honestly your right in regards to how this would work to be entertaining.

I can hear him perfectly fine!

Like if I put it on minimum volume, I can't but if I put him on half volume its fine. All good on this front (still trying to finish your leviathan vid Ezra)

Of course, I try to help as much as I can, and you tried your best, but sometimes things just dont work, but at least you tried. Best of luck to you.

common/solar_system_initializers/<your_initializer_file>.txt

@@ezraneilson Sorry for asking these dumb questions, but one crucial question, do you need the Paradox paradox launcher to make this work? Also sorry for taking up your time.

@@ezraneilson This my code: @base_moon_distance=10 new_system_initializer = { name = New Star class = "sc_g" } usage = custom_empire init_effect = { every_neighbor_system = { set_star_flag = empire cluster every_neighbor_system = { set_star_flag = empire cluster } } generate_home_system_resources = yes } planet = { name = "New Star" class = star orbit_distance = 0 orbit_angle = 1 size = 30 has_ring = no } planet = { name = "New Planet Prime" class = "ideal_planet_class" orbit_distance = 35 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 30 has_ring = yes starting_planet = yes title_blockers = none modifiers = none init_effect = { prevent_anomaly = yes } init_effect = { generate_start_buildings_and_blockers = yes } moon = { name = "New Moon" class = "pc_barren_cold" size = 5 orbit_distance = 12 orbit_angle = 40 has_ring = no } } planet = { class = "pc_molten" orbit_distance = 15 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 15 has_ring = no } planet = { class = "pc_barren" orbit_distance = 15 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 13 has_ring = no } planet = { class = "pc_gas_giant" orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 27 has_ring = yes }

My Code: @base_moon_distance=10 new_system_initializer = { name = "New Star" class = "sc_g" } usage = custom_empire init_effect = { every_neighbor_system = { set_star_flag = empire cluster every_neighbor_system = { set_star_flag = empire cluster } } generate_home_system_resources = yes } planet = { name = "New Star" class = star orbit_distance = 0 orbit_angle = 1 size = 30 has_ring = no } planet = { name = "New Planet Prime" class = "ideal_planet_class" orbit_distance = 35 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 30 has_ring = yes starting_planet = yes title_blockers = none modifiers = none init_effect = { prevent_anomaly = yes } init_effect = { generate_start_buildings_and_blockers = yes } moon = { name = "New Moon" class = "pc_barren_cold" size = 5 orbit_distance = 12 orbit_angle = 40 has_ring = no } } planet = { class = "pc_molten" orbit_distance = 15 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 15 has_ring = no } planet = { class = "pc_barren" orbit_distance = 15 orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 13 has_ring = no } planet = { class = "pc_gas_giant" orbit_angle = (min = 90 max = 270) size = 27 has_ring = yes }

I placed the common, Localization and descriptor.mod folders in this place: Documents/Paradox Interactive/Stellaris/mod/newstartingsystem

Basically I'm trying to make a trinary system appear but it doesn't work!

I also don't understand what the "initializer" and "event_target" means in this command

@@franciscowillam2411 Event targets allow for the game to be "Scoped" into the correct thing so that code can be properly executed. (for example, code for fleets does not apply to planets, and would just cause errors.) Event targets are a way to quickly jump to a saved scope. Initializers are the blocks of code that tell the game how you want a system to look, and I am guessing you have one already. Is this the exact code you are using? If so you need to change "spawn_random_system" to a valid initializer. Other than that it looks simmilar to the in-game systems. You might also need to replace "Effect" with "immediate" if this code isnt part of an option. Hopefully this helps.

@@danielott8106 Yeah, that’s the one thing I wish I had done better. This was recorded almost a year ago with a crappy mic I had lying around. I did upgrade to a better USB one, but can’t do much about it now.

I thought it was a great mod to review. Its straight forward, looks cool, and I like the way you cleverly reused some game assets. From one Modder to another, great job.

@@ezraneilson appreciate it, it was mostly a private mod that I ended up making public in the end. Regrettably the secondary and tertiary starbases had to be axed from the mod due to some complex bugs around crisis and total war interactions.

@@Easy_Pete_ I'm actually working on a mod along this vein. Mind if I ask what those bugs were?

Great Question, the live streams are mostly me working (and failing) on making some custom ships, so I don't know if they are going to be the best help for you. To be honest, I have not really figured how I am going to spawn my Crisis, but I know how the game does it. There is an event (crisis_trigger.1) that is triggered every five years through an on action (on_five_year_pulse), so every five years it sees if you are past the set endgame year, if so it runs a random list, which 2/3 of the time will do nothing, but the other 1/3 of the time it picks a crisis to spawn after 200-800 days. This is why sometimes you have to wait 25 years after the end game year for the crisis to spawn.

@@ezraneilson Thanks so much for the detailed explanation! I'll definitely look into on_actions. I appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.

Like could you have it replace one of the base building?

@@neuseieiahn5164 yup

Its kind of hard to diagnose the problem with that one sentence. Do you have enough open and closing curly brackets and are they in the correct place? Is everything spelled correctly?

@@ezraneilson checking it rn, should the brackets for the initializer have the first planet in it?

@@neuseieiahn5164 Planet "Functions" (I'm not sure if that is what they are really called, but its the best I can do) have an opening and closing bracket, and will all fall within an open and close bracket for the entire initializer. I made an example and added some notes: Example_initializer = { #Open Initializer name = "star_ name" class = "sc_black_hole" usage = misc_system_init planet = { #Opening Star function name = "Astra" class = "pc_black_hole" orbit_distance = 0 orbit_angle = 1 size = 45 has_ring = no } #Closing planet = { #Your Planet here. class = #Whatever You want the class to be. orbit_distance = 75 orbit_angle = { min = 90 max = 270 } size = 12 has_ring = yes change_orbit = 5 modifiers = none init_effect = { prevent_anomaly = yes } } #End Planet }#End of Initializer

@@ezraneilson it was the initializer bracket thanks, but they’re really close can I go over the 50 orbital distance?

@@neuseieiahn5164 Glad you have it figured out. I don’t see why you couldn’t go over 50 orbital distance, I’m not sure what the upper limit is, actually.

Yeah, I think that is just how it is with the Lost Colony Origin, the "Home Empire" is always an advanced start.

@@ezraneilson It is, but my idea for the "Common Wealth" Origin is a group of Vets who left earth, before it incinerated itself in one of its inevitable wars. That's kind of Phase I; after I get that worked out, I'm going to see if I can force Sol to spawn as a Post Apocalyptic Empire. I think it might prove interesting. Some cool story telling/ role play potential at least. I do find it interesting that the "Warrior Society" start is closed to players. I think History informs us we are a Warrior species no Klingons required.

@@trlavalley9909 But the Klingons are an interesting bunch! That aside, I think it would make an interesting Mod, and I like the storytelling and roleplay potential. Best of luck!

@@ezraneilson TY.

I thought so too, and I liked how it reused in-game assets. I think I originally saw it in a E3PO video, but could not find it.

@@ezraneilson Yeah it definitely seems quite unique, is it very popular? I've never heard of it.

@@CrusherCallen I mean it has about 6k Subscribers on the workshop, so not the most popular, but not completely unknown either.

Great Question, and the answer is yes. In the "potential" section you could do something like this: potential = { species_archetype = { value = MACHINE } } All "Archetypes" should be full caps, so that should help make things easier. I would suggest digging through the Origins file at: common/governments/civics/origins.txt as there are some species specific origins you could look at.

@@ezraneilson Thank you that worked!

That's actually a great Idea, I have not tried that before, so I will see what I can do.

@@ezraneilson well I started learn how to make mods, slowly made few simple things and now I discovered that archeological sites are really tricky. And then also situations are interesting …. can be another great tutorial video by you 😁✌️.This learning content is not very available on internet so I cannot wait for more videos 😁…I working with ChatGPT - it helps a lot but still need work with code. 😁😊

Ah, your right, sorry about that. Unfortunately, the whole series is like this. If I ever do another series, Ill make sure to bump up the resolution.