[UI] Show All Trade Route Paths
A treat for scenery enthusiasts.
You have built an empire that will last for eternity and fostered a civilization of magnificent wonders. But how do you best showcase the might of your empire and the splendor of your civilization?
Here, we offer a new feature focused on trade routes. With the newly added Trade Route Path UI, you can visualize all trade routes connecting to your cities—both those established by your own civilization and those arriving from other civilizations. This mod works especially well when combined with Suk’s Simple UI Adjustments. While the effect becomes most noticeable in the mid-to-late game, if your civilization is thriving and your cities are flourishing at that stage, you may witness a vast commercial network spanning nearly half the map (see screenshots). This expansive web stands as a powerful testament to your empire’s strength and the pinnacle of your civilization’s glory.
In terms of operation: left-clicking the "Trade Route Path" button in the left-top of the screen will immediately display all domestic trade routes and international trade routes originating from your civilization. Right-clicking the button opens the "Trade Route Panel" , allowing for detailed customization. This includes options to show incoming international trade routes (disabled by default) and to toggle between enhanced, colorful route paths or revert to the original white path style.
Of course, this could very well be just the first step toward larger changes to the trade route mechanics in the future. I’ve prioritized releasing this UI mod early to take advantage of its key benefit: compatibility with existing save files, allowing you to add it mid-game and see immediate effects. In future updates to the trade route system, managing your own trade operations and attracting other civilizations to send trade routes to your cities may become a core gameplay element. At that point, the Trade Route Path UI could play an even more significant and integrated role in the overall gameplay experience.
Thanks to Better Trade Screen and Sukritact’s Simple UI Adjustments for the code reference.
Upon reaching over 40 likes, an expand mod will be unlocked in a future: a cheat-enabled expansion pack that allows the Trade Route Panel to display *global* trade routes—including those between other civilizations that do not involve the player. This feature helps players better understand the position and influence of their own trade network within the broader world context. As with the base mod, this enhancement will also be usable mid-game and take effect immediately upon activation.
【UI】Show Trade Routes Between Other Civilizations is now live, welcome to subscribe.
