Community Balance/Bugfix Patch (CBP)

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Authors: MHLoppy, HnZ88

Last revision: 29 Jun at 15:33 UTC (1)

File size: 27.75 MB

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Description:

Alpha 9c should solve compatibility with the recent RoN patch

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IMPORTANT: The patch needs to be installed after you subscribe. See below.



CBP includes:
1) A fix for a major damage bug in the Extended Edition which affects ~28,677 damage modifiers. Without the fix, ALL units in RoN:EE deal or receive the wrong amount of damage.
2) Over 70 more bugfixes, mostly from Misc Fixes.
3) Balance tweaks based on data, testing, and consensus, advised by high-skill players. We try to balance across most game modes and skill levels.
4) A custom-made, open-source launcher to patch (and unpatch) the game.[github.com]
5) Full transparency about all changes made, and why.[docs.google.com]

Check here for more information about what CBP is and who’s helped to make it.


⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀T&P
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀EE
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀CBP

Damage bugs in unit matchups
~1,000 damage bugs
~1,000 + 28,677 EE-only damage bugs (ALL UNITS AFFECTED)
None known (all patched)

Additional bugfixes
70+, mostly from Misc Fixes

Multiplayer compatibility
T&P only
EE only
CBP only (Steam EE), but quick and easy to switch EE <-> CBP

Replay compatibility
T&P only
EE and CBP
EE and CBP

Balance changes
Last patch in 2004/2005
Worse than 2004/2005 patch; bugs actually break intended balance
Bugs fixed, further tweaks based on data, testing, and consensus

Skill vs RNG
Ruins / rares often decide games
Ruins / rares often decide games
Lower ruins bonus; some rares nerfed/buffed

Launcher
Basically just DRM
Basic launcher, no useful features
[OPTIONAL] Open source CBP Launcher with extra features

Transparency
Somewhat documented
Limited documentation; game balance completely changed due to bugs but never mentioned
Full transparency about all changes made and why

Modding
Decent, but buggy
Decent, but buggy
CBP Launcher’s plugin system can add functionality and bypass buggy modding systems

Networking
Poor by modern standards
Still poor
Still sucks (sorry)

Multiplayer compatibility

All players in a CBP game lobby need the patch when playing patched multiplayer.
To play with unpatched players, simply unload CBP before starting RoN.

Windows 7/8.1: You may need to update .NET Framework Runtime.[dotnet.microsoft.com]

1) Subscribe to the mod and check that Steam has finished downloading the files.
2) In RoN, go to Tools & Extras -> Steam Workshop. Select this mod and press Open Directory.
3) Close RoN.
4) Run CBPSetupGUI.exe, and press yes when asked if you want to start CBP Launcher.

ALSO AVAILABLE: INSTALLATION GUIDE WITH PICTURES.


Using CBP Launcher, loading and unloading CBP can be done quickly and easily.


Discussion and feedback is both welcomed and encouraged to help make the mod better. If you have any problems or have anything to say about any part of the mod:
Balance discussion
Technical feedback / problems – launcher problems can also go on GitHub[github.com]
Rise of Nations Discord[discord.gg]

If you find any bugs, please report them so that they can be fixed!

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