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Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-04-28T18:22:11+02:00

^ credit SpoCk0nd0pe

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Statistics: Posted by keyser — 28 Apr 2019, 18:22

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-04-28T18:20:42+02:00

just got a nice suggestion from keyser regarding the on click mex upgrade feature in combination with the assist to build mex feature

Code:: function upgradeMexById(id) local units = Units.Get() for k, u in units do if u:IsDead() then units[k] = nil end end if not units then return end local all_mexes = EntityCategoryFilterDown(categories.MASSEXTRACTION * categories.STRUCTURE, units) for _, m in all_mexes do if m:GetEntityId() == id then if not m:GetFocus() then local data = Units.Data(m) if (EntityCategoryContains(categories.TECH1, m) or data['bonus'] >= 1.5) then upgradeMexes({m}) end end return end end end

this code inside the mexes.lua inside the modules folder improves that aspect of the game
attached the edited file to this post so users can just replace it with the one they have in the mod folder

Statistics: Posted by PhilipJFry — 28 Apr 2019, 18:20

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-02-15T02:13:45+02:00

AgedGouda wrote:
Hi, I was wondering where I can download this mod since I can't find it in the vault.

Thanks

Yes, me neither.

Also I wanted to ask if this mod isn't considered cheating as the way I understand it it takes a lot of actions away from the player (thus reducing the management efforts). Just searching for it as apparently it's standard but honestly I'm not a fan of mods that are that intrusive (autothrottling, autosharing...), unless they are part of the official release.

Statistics: Posted by Broco — 15 Feb 2019, 02:13

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-02-10T18:22:10+02:00

Hi, I was wondering where I can download this mod since I can't find it in the vault.

Thanks

Statistics: Posted by AgedGouda — 10 Feb 2019, 18:22

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-01-24T01:28:34+02:00

i'm using the same stuff, although people need to be careful the T3 mexx won't start if there is 2 or more factory adjacent.

Statistics: Posted by keyser — 24 Jan 2019, 01:28

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2019-01-23T22:34:42+02:00

So I was interested in the functionality that allowed queing of mex upgrades upon assist with an engineer (part of EM On Click functionality), but this was incompatible with FAFs ring T2 mex with storage functionality (available in FAF options). I looked through this thread for an answer and couldn't find the exact code changes required so did it myself. See attached mexes.lua file (this is modified from Strogo's version on p20).

Oh and I've changed the mex bonus to 1.3 from 1.5 meaning you can upgrade T2 mexes to T3 if ringed by at least 3 mass storages.

Statistics: Posted by R_Charger — 23 Jan 2019, 22:34

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-12-26T09:50:13+02:00

What is the command for Turning the mass throttle on and off. looks like /t only affects energy. Thanks

Statistics: Posted by Ratchet — 26 Dec 2018, 09:50

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-08T04:06:32+02:00

Okay, I have EcoManager V 11 and the Command UI thingy. I enabled both mods in sandbox for testing. Only change I notice is some letters on my click-command display. Is there a way to call up a menu for settings? I must admit, I really cannot figure out how this mod works.

Update: I have loaded UI Party. This mod is easy to use. I like the interface and can set my preference. It doesn't help manage eco the way EcoManager does but there seems a fair bit of opinion that EcoManager is unfair unless all agree to use it, say in a hosted multiplayer.

Statistics: Posted by Crazy Cossack — 08 Oct 2018, 04:06

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-08T02:35:01+02:00

I went to the Vaults tab, selected Mods and found EcoManager V11. I guess that's it. I'll try it anyway, thanks.

Statistics: Posted by Crazy Cossack — 08 Oct 2018, 02:35

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-07T06:52:01+02:00

In the far client there is a Vaults tab where u can search for mods and maps. Eco manager also requires Common Mod Tools or something

Statistics: Posted by nine2 — 07 Oct 2018, 06:52

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-07T06:14:09+02:00

Silly question, I know, but where do I find a link to this mod (and to any other mod it needs to run)?

Statistics: Posted by Crazy Cossack — 07 Oct 2018, 06:14

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-07T00:04:43+02:00

Any good ancillary mod (which adds control functions but does not otherwise change the game) should be incorporated into FAF itself, IMHO. Thus EcoManager and the new UI should be incorporated with set-up buttons to allow or disallow them in custom games. For the ladder 1v1, I would like to see the EcoManager enabled as part of standard FAF but it should be an upgrade. ACU's should be able to run an EcoManager upgrade which enables eco management. It would have to be decided what this upgrade should cost and which slot it would go in.

The general principle is this. Early in the game a player has time to micro eco BUT later in the game it would be good to relieve the player of eco micro to concentrate more on battles. That's just my humble opinion as a low rated player.

Statistics: Posted by Crazy Cossack — 07 Oct 2018, 00:04

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-06T07:20:26+02:00

no they aren't cheating or disabled. it was a joke. there has been a lot of debate about if it is ok or not.

Statistics: Posted by nine2 — 06 Oct 2018, 07:20

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-06T07:10:25+02:00

Are the UI and EcoManager mods legal for 1v1 ladder play or are they cheating? Or maybe, does ladder 1v1 disable such mods?

Statistics: Posted by Crazy Cossack — 06 Oct 2018, 07:10

Re: EcoManager [v7 for 3641]

2018-10-05T08:04:36+02:00

I'd fix it but that would be condoning cheating

Statistics: Posted by nine2 — 05 Oct 2018, 08:04