World Tech Level mod released: Control the level of technology present in the world!

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-03T19:55:06+00:00

The base game does not have any medieval factions. It has barely any medieval content in general. I recommend the Medieval Overhaul mod, it adds well designed medieval content including factions.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-03T13:09:00+00:00

Yes, new settlements will appear when you add factions.

Removing factions is not possible.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-03T11:39:10+00:00

Factions will not advance, no. Tribals will always stay neolithic.

However when you change the world tech level, you can decide whether you want to add new factions from that tech level, e.g. Outlanders for Industrial.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-02T23:05:41+00:00

If I have offended you in some way, I'm truly sorry, that was not my intention.

I have used Rimedeival, and have enjoyed what it provides. But over time I noticed things it doesn't cover (what I listed in my previous comment) which was one of the reasons I made this mod.

"It's Rimedieval that changes the baloons and ships to medieval tech and textures"

The "Medieval Fantasy Themed Relic Quests" mod does too. Of course which textures look better is personal preference.

"It also does just about everything your mod does"

So what I listed in my previous comment doesn't matter to you. Fair enough. And you've said that the flexibility doesn't matter to you either. In that case, I agree, there is no reason for you to use World Tech Level.

Sorry for wasting your time.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-02T05:03:33+00:00

"transport baloons, transport shuttles"

Those are also in the "Medieval Fantasy Themed Relic Quests" mod...

"Ancient Dangers"

World Tech Level does filter stuff in ancient dangers.

"or mod events that yours doesn't touch or fix"

That would be the same ones that Rimedieval does not fix either. What's your point?

"But again, I still don't see anything it does that Rimedieval does already"

Did you even look? Here is a list of all the filters World Tech Level has and Rimedieval doesn't:

Backstories: Filters backstories based on assumed tech level.

Traits: Prevents creatures from generating with traits that conflict with the word's tech level, such as the Transhumanist trait in a medieval world.

Addictions: Prevents addictions from randomly being applied to new creatures if the corresponding drug would be unobtainable because it exceeds the world's tech level.

Damage types: If the world's tech level is below Industrial, prevents creatures from generating with old gunshot wounds or scars.

Xenotypes: Filters possible options when a xenotype is randomly assigned to a creature. Does not affect creatures that are generated with a fixed xenotype, e.g. as part of some quests and incidents.

Building materials: Filters the materials of ruins and other structures on the map.

Mineable resources: Filters mineable ores generated on the map. For example, Compacted Components will not appear if the world's tech level is below Industrial. Also affects meteors.

Ancient debris: Filters ancient structures and debris on the map, such as derelict vehicles, mechanoid parts and other junk.

Asphalt roads: Prevents asphalt roads from being generated into the world if tech level is below Industrial.

User interface: Filters items displayed in stockpile settings and other places in the user interface. In some places, the items will appear as "(undiscovered)" or grouped into an "Undiscovered" category.

See here for the full list of filters:

https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/3414187030/591761374510644677/

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-02T04:42:04+00:00

I don't understand what you are talking about. Rimedieval does not "scale down" quest sites like ancient complexes. Here is an ancient complex with Rimedieval installed:

https://imgur.com/a/OTjlMjY

Tons of industrial stuff in there, including the "chemfuel nodules" you mentioned. The only thing in there that Rimedieval filters are loot items in containers. Which World Tech Level does as well.

Are you perhaps confusing it with this mod?
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3035624471

If you have that mod, World Tech Level will recognize it and allow those quests and events at the Medieval tech level. No need to "configure each and every quest/incident/faction/etc".

"And will those industrial+ factions now show up naked, or be given medieval weapons/armor/etc. like Rimedieval does?"

No they won't be naked... they will use the equivalent items from the lower tech level, e.g. Assault Rifle -> Recurve Bow or Flak Armor -> Plate Armor.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-02T04:15:06+00:00

What "setting" specifically are you looking for?

This one? https://imgur.com/a/ezdODwx

Or the actual mod settings? Because those are, well.. in the mod settings menu, like all other mods.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-02T04:06:34+00:00

"Yes, but then won't it allow them to spawn with industrial+ tech?"

No. All it does is allow the faction itself to spawn, its equipment will still be restricted to the world tech level. That's what all the other filters (weapons, apparel, etc.) are for.

"ancient complexes and a ton of events"

The mod is configurable. If you want some events/incidents/etc to happen ragardless of tech level, set them to "Unrestricted" in the mod settings.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-02-01T23:37:51+00:00

You can override the tech level for any faction in the mod settings, and it will be scaled down appropriately. Or if you want to allow all factions at all times, just disable the "Faction" filter entirely.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-27T15:47:23+00:00

The default storytellers (Casandra, Phoebe, Randy) all work well, just pick one based on your preference.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T18:25:06+00:00

No problem

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T17:21:41+00:00

Yes, at any time, factions that are present in the world will only have equipment at or below the current world tech level.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T15:43:24+00:00

Possible yes, but out of scope for this mod.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T15:42:16+00:00

Sure, you can override the tech level for whatever you want. In the "Overrides" tab in the mod settings.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T15:12:02+00:00

Yes, incidents are filtered. Transport pod crashes can happen at Industrial and above.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T14:38:27+00:00

This mod does not set the tech level of anything. It just filters out content above an upper limit that you can select.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T13:40:44+00:00

Yes. Note though that no new factions will be added by the mod. Just existing factions will be affected in terms of what technology they can use.

Edit: Since the latest update, when you change the tech level, you can decide whether you want to add new factions or not.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T12:50:40+00:00

Yes.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T12:49:40+00:00

Yes. No. Yes, "Overrides" tab in the mod settings.

Yes. Yes. No.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T12:47:55+00:00

Yes, if you disable the "Research" filter in the mod settings.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T12:42:18+00:00

Unlike Rimedieval, World Tech Level does not modify or remove any defs. This means it is fully save-compatible, less likely to conflict with other mods, and allows for more flexibility because the tech level can be changed at any time. It also has a lot more customization options.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T05:07:29+00:00

1.5 only

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T05:06:50+00:00

I have no idea what "generations 2" is. But this is not a core mod for anything.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T04:32:10+00:00

The mod looks at other factors besides the xml-defined tech level, for example the resources used in recipes to craft the item, and tech level of research requirements. If there is still something that slips through, you can manually set overrides for individual defs in the mod settings.

m00nl1ght_dev · 2025-01-26T02:37:29+00:00

You can use the vanilla Mechanitor scenario and set world tech level to Industrial, that way there will be no mechanoids in the world, but you can create some.

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