Complexity of Assembly modding

[Nitrodev]

Hi there, i'm an aspiring modder and a wiki contributor and since i bought the game and started modding it (only 2 days ago), there has been one question on my mind: How complex can Assembly modding get? so far i've only modded with XML and it's been quite nice and easy, but since i (at some point) would like to learn more complex modding (Assembly) i want to know exactly how far i could get with it.

Thanks for any answers i get and sorry for any typos.

[1000101]

With no dependencies, your C# can be fairly complex within certain constraints.

If you make use of CCL and it's classes, extention methods and detours, it can be as complex as you can pull off.

[RawCode]

stay away from unsafe and native and you will be fine.

[Fluffy (l2032)]

Nitro, your only limit is the amount of time you're willing to spend.

More realistically, you're limited by what is available in Mono/C# 3.5*. You can make use of the entire C# 3.5 spec, which basically means everything is possible. I've done force directed graphs, I know of someone doing an ingame chat client, and another trying to add multiplayer aspects.

You can add any system or dependency you want. Go mad!

*: Realistically, larger projects that add for example chat or multiplayer will need to use premade libraries. This is sometimes an issue, as many will only be available in different (newer) C# specs, or depend on proprietary Microsoft additions to the spec (so not in Mono).