ARRM 1.0 The Almost Realistic Research Mod
This Mod simply adds 91 new researches divided in all different game development fields.
Here’s the list:
Graphics
- Sprites
- Shading
- Digitized Sprites
- Mode 7
- Pre-Rendered Backgrounds
- Anti-Aliasing
- 3D Models
- Normal Mapping
- Bloom
- Volumetric Pixels
- Parallax Mapping
- Depth Of Field
- Ambient Occlusion
- Motion Blur
- Photorealistic Textures
- Realistic 3D Holograms
- Nano Pixels
Sound
- 8 Bit Music
- 16 Bit Music
- General MIDI
- Pre-Recorded Music
- Environmental Sounds
- Synthetic Voices
- Surround Sound 10.2
- Realistic Orchestral Soundtrack
- Perfect Sound Reproduction
- Realistic Synthetic Voices
Story/Quests
- Simple Quests
- Game Modes
- Random Quests
- Sandbox Game
- Multiple Endings
- Neverending Story
- Unlimited Choices
Engine
- Configurable Controls
- Quick Save
- HD Support
- Ultra HD Support
- Cloud Gaming
Gameplay
- QTE
- Cheat Codes
- First Person View
- Perks
- Motion Controller
- Computer Headset
- Advanced Motion Controller
- Smelling Screen
- Simulated Reality
Dialogue
- Dialogue Window
- Static NPC
- Digitized Voices
- Dynamic NPC
- Hypertext System
- Lipsync
- Performance Capture
- Fully Dynamic Dialogues
- Natural Interactions
Level Design
- Procedural Generation
- Bonus Stages
- Bosses
- Fog Of War
- Traps
- 3D Level Editor
- Complex Puzzles
- Destructible Environment
- Terraforming
- Fully Interactive Environment
- Infinite Environment
World Design
- Simple Backstory
- Closed World
- Interactive Books
- Justice System
- Ecosystem Diversity
- Dynamic Backstory
- Volumetric Lighting
- Realistic Particles System
- Realistic Ecosystem
- Autonomous World
A.I.
- Difficulty Levels
- Basic Patterns
- Pathfinding
- Tactical Systems
- Emergent A.I.
- Better Pathfinding
- Dynamic Game Difficulty
- Hunting A.I.
- Gesture Recognition
- Daily Tasks
- Voice Recognition
- Creative A.I.
- Conscious A.I.
I tried to allocate the different technologies by order of appearance in Video Game’s History and I’ve added some “extra future stuff” too. I hope you’ll enjoy this Mod! And let me know if you have some ideas to improve it or if you experiment some bugs or other issues!
Installation:
- Download the Mod here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/mpuu8m55yd0sal5/ARRM+1.0.zip
- Extract the archive to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Game Dev Tycoon\mods
- Start the game
- Activate the Mod
- Close the game
- Restart & enjoy!
Requirements:
- GDT Mod API
- UltimateLib: [REL] [Tools] UltimateSuite - UltimateLib [1.3.4]
Compatibilities:
- Camelot Expansion Pack: -https://forum.greenheartgames.com/t/wip-camelot-expansion-pack-0-2-5-2b/9585-
- Every other Mod except the research mods
Incompatibilities:
- Expansion Pack for Game Dev Tycoon: -https://forum.greenheartgames.com/t/rel-expansion-pack-for-game-dev-tycoon/8634-
Tools:
- The Game Dev Tycoon mod API
- The Ultimate Suite for GameDevTycoon: -https://forum.greenheartgames.com/t/rel-tools-ultimatesuite-ultimatelib-1-3-4/9855-
References:
- Pixel Pioneers: A Brief History of Graphics (I strongly recommend this videos!): -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzN2pgL0zeg-
- How To Create A World: Skyrim’s Director On Building A Never-Ending Fantasy: -http://www.fastcocreate.com/1679118/how-to-create-a-world-skyrims-director-on-building-a-never-ending-fantasy-
- Glossary of video game terms: -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_video_game_terms#Level-
- Le futur du jeu vidéo (In french): -http://www.jeuxvideo.com/dossiers/00014217/le-futur-du-jeu-video.htm-
- Educational Feature: A History and Analysis of Level Design in 3D Computer Games: -http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/131083/educational_feature_a_history_and_.php?page=2-
- Game Dev Tycoon Wiki: -http://gamedevtycoon.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page-
- Wikipedia articles
- Funny website I’ve found while searching informations on sound: -http://www.soundsnap.com/tags/video_game-
Thanks:
- Greenheart Games for this awesome game of course!!!
- The modder’s team
- The forum’s constructive commentaries about bugs when you’re doing a mod and you’re a noob like me…
- The Ultimate Suite for GameDevTycoon’s Team
Edit: Added Requirements