The Rise of Archeus
"Rise of Archeus" has been released!
Newest Version: 1.0 *Compressed using 7zip*
http://www.mediafire.com/?vek64rkvrujrxw2Install Instructions: 1) Download file
2) Unzip using 7zip
3) Open directory
4) Open "mods" directory in Starfarer main directory
5) Drag "Rise of Archeus" directory into "mods" directory *
6) Run Starfarer and click "mods" on pop up window.
7) Activate Rise of Archeus
Enjoy!
**Note that there must only be
one directory for "Rise of Archeus" - 7zip unfortunately automatically creates another directory of the same name on top of it and so you must remove it from that one so Starfarer will recognize it as a mod. To be sure, opening the "Rise of Archeus" directory should give you the "data" "graphics" and .json file
not another directory of the same name. I will look into trying to do something about this in the future to avoid installation issues.**
A mod featuring 2 new factions with over 15 new ships and more than a dozen new weapons designed to fit into the balance of the vanilla Starfarer factions! While early release will feature the new ships, factions and fleets, future enhancements planned are:
1) A dense story driven single player experience that follows the tale of Archeus and his rise to power within the Corvus system. Players choose to support either Archeus and his Alliance in their goal to drive out the ruling powers of the sector, or the Hegemony and Tri-Tachyons under Lucian Corvus: the most talented scientist and CEO of the corporation. Bad blood between Archeus and Lucian stems from past betrayals and their differing vision of mankind's future.
2) Campaign missions and fleet operations based off of the current political conditions of the Corvus system.
3) Multiple A.I controlled player fleets and assets.
4) An explorable system with secrets that can unlock new technologies or dangerous enemies.
5) Ground units, planetary invasions and exploration in real time combat.
*Note planned enhancements are mostly dependent upon the flexibility of the modding options given to players and rely on future versions of Starfarer.*
Ships: Alliance
F32 Viper - Interceptor
F24 Vanguard - Heavy Fighter
Hunter - Frigate
Pathfinder - Carrier
Raptor - Cruiser
Executor - Battlecarrier
Ships: Archeus
Blade - Interceptor
Nightmare - Heavy Fighter
Krakken - Heavy Bomber
Scythe - Gunship
Striker - Frigate
Lancer - Missile Destroyer
Templar - Carrier
Justicar - Cruiser
Paladin - Battlecruiser
Omega - Command Battleship
Credits:
Dante80: Hunter and F32 Viper models from "Lotus" Pirates mod
Medikohl and Spiral Arms: Pelican and High Tech Eagle used as a basic template for the design behind the Templar and Paladin
and of course
Alex: For making this game and allowing it to be modded!