INSTALLING/CHANGING MODS

[fleetp]

[Pirate]

Likely a weak connection time out or something of that nature. I double post other places as well especially if it appears like it didn’t go through the first time.

[fd1972uk]

New here just a question on mods.

Noticed there are things like barmaids and stuff.

If you download them do they overwrite existing or all current ones?

TIA


FD

[corsair91]

Add texture mods to the Custom override folder
in the game installation folder

The game will use the added Custom content
instead of the regular default in the Assets Folder PAK archives

For example say
C:\Sid Meier's Pirates!\custom

where C:\Sid Meier's Pirates!\ is the game install folder


No longer recommended to install any Windows games
to Program Files as this is a Windows OS protected location
with restricted access rights
(admin rights - run as admin to override this)

Instead install games to a folder with full access rights


Check any mods included readme file if any,
as some mods may require content be added to the game Assets
Folder, which should be stated if so in the readme file

Certain mods may include an Assets or Custom folder
indicating where the included folder content is intended for.


For example, because Barmaids or each of the 2 Governor Daughters
for each nation category, use specific DDS texture filenames
you only can install effectively one such mod for each nation category

i.e.
1 French, 1 Spanish, 1 English or 1 Dutch Barmaid
(there is also a Pirate Faction Barmaid)

2 beautiful daughters, 2 attractive Daughters, 2 plain Daughters
for each nation

For say plain French daughters textures
daug_plain_f1.dds
daug_plain_f2.dds


For say plain English daughters textures
daug_plain_e1.dds
daug_plain_e2.dds

and so on

Essentially, avoid duplicating the individual texture filenames
as there can only be one.


Default Content List
Sid Meier's Pirates FPK Assets File Contents
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8516


Further Info here

FAQ/Strategy Guide by Sashanan
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7907

Sid Meier's Pirates! - Resources Links
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8336

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Mods
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/mods/index.php
(hosted files)

Mods Preview Pics (updated kbob Mods links)
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7784


Reserved for Game MODS
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=24
(recent mods, cloud storage Links)

https://www.nexusmods.com/sidmeierspirates/mods/
(nexus account required for downloads)

[fleetp]

Wonderful and very thorough explanation, Corsair!

[Pirate]

I prefer making a mod folder inside of my Assets folder instead of sticking them in customs. Customs is best for flag and sail emblem mods that you can change around while playing the game. If you have a million flags in customs then good luck finding the one you want in a reasonable amount of time.

[fleetp]

@pirate, Good point. I've started placing my mod folders inside the assets folder, too

[CutePsychologistLibra]

[Pirate]

The game itself is already there but a mod is the reworking and adding things to it by hobbyist or other People who weren’t on the games design team. Just like buying a car then painting it pink and adding Chrome wheels it’s still a car but it’s been modified from the original version that the dealer sold when it was new.

[corsair91]

@ CutePsychologistLibra

You may be confusing official game Service packs
(some may included additional content such as say map levels etc)
or official game DLC expansions available to purchase, with 3rd party mods

the last official Retail Disk Pirate! patch v1.02
(also included in the GOG or Steam Pirates! game release versions)
is more a bug fix pack rather than additional content according to the
service pack release notes
Pirates! patch v1.02 is recommended for Windows 10/11.

3rd party mods typically have to be manually downloaded & installed
and are not included in the game by default.
Mods are often produced by game fans who have no connection
with the Game developers, available for free, as is with no warranty
other than their best efforts.
(See the included mod readme file for further details)

The only official Addon for the SM pirates game is the
Bonus theme Pack
(included on the limited Edition Bonus Disk and later made
available separately)

Sid Meier's Pirates! (2004) - bonus theme pack
http://www.hookedonpirates.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8636