Let's say I want to make a mod that gives you the option to create a shaft "underground" through a ton of research and mining...
The "underground" part I am getting is pretty much a new tile, not viewed on the world map, which has pretty much 100% minerals, rocks (depending on the biome you're in), and ancient dangers, and will have 0 sunlight, with very few groves with sunlight in the upper levels and a 3x3 opening where you'r colonists land when they use the shaft (or lift possibly). The rarity depends on how low underground you dug and researched about.
I looked and searched through the core files of rimworld, and even found the XML files used to generate maps (MainMapGenerator and MapGeneration files I think they're called). I looked for any files that actually put that information to use and I found none. For this reason, I have no idea how to even start working on the mod, or if it's possible (that would be my first mod if it works).
So I am asking: Is it possible to do?
If it is, where do I find more info about how to actually do it? (pretty much info about how map generation works, and where I can find the files that will help me to figure it out).
I know there could be many balance problems with the mods, and performance issues, but I have a few ideas on how to fix them ... So please answer the questions above if possible. Thanks
P.S: Yes I searched through google and past threads. Found nothing. Then again I am known for being a "blind" person which has a hard time spotting details
The "underground" part I am getting is pretty much a new tile, not viewed on the world map, which has pretty much 100% minerals, rocks (depending on the biome you're in), and ancient dangers, and will have 0 sunlight, with very few groves with sunlight in the upper levels and a 3x3 opening where you'r colonists land when they use the shaft (or lift possibly). The rarity depends on how low underground you dug and researched about.
I looked and searched through the core files of rimworld, and even found the XML files used to generate maps (MainMapGenerator and MapGeneration files I think they're called). I looked for any files that actually put that information to use and I found none. For this reason, I have no idea how to even start working on the mod, or if it's possible (that would be my first mod if it works).
So I am asking: Is it possible to do?
If it is, where do I find more info about how to actually do it? (pretty much info about how map generation works, and where I can find the files that will help me to figure it out).
I know there could be many balance problems with the mods, and performance issues, but I have a few ideas on how to fix them ... So please answer the questions above if possible. Thanks
P.S: Yes I searched through google and past threads. Found nothing. Then again I am known for being a "blind" person which has a hard time spotting details