A modification (commonly referred to simply as a "Mod" for short) is a file or any set of files that will alter or modify the way Spore works or add or eliminate content. Spore handles mods as a "Package" file, similar to the Sims 2. Many major mods such as BetterSpore, Platinum spore, ForgottenSpore, and Orbit Spore bring in sweeping changes to Spore.
SporeMaster
Key Features:
- You can make your own modification in it.
- Unpacking and packing of .package files, with automatic conversion of .prop files to and from .xml. files.xml is no longer necessary.
- Packing of .rw4 (RenderWare 4) model and texture files (from OGRE3D XML format and DDS format respectively) with packages, making part creation possible for the first time.
- XML property files are more user-friendly than in previous mod tools, using names instead of hashes where possible. XML files are order-independent.
- Full text indexing of .xml and .locale files in the unpacked package, to permit very fast incremental search. Search for keywords separated by spaces or “literal phrases”.
- Side-by-side comparison of file tree in Spore and the mod under development. One-click execution of WinMerge to see and edit changes in an individual file.
- Built in syntax highlighting editor.
- Image and model viewers.
- Tools for guessing the original names for hashes and for creating friendly aliases for hashes that can’t be guessed (or that were randomly generated by EA).
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Another tool that can be used for XML file editing is Notepad ++.
Popular mods
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Platinum spore
Platinum spore is a mod[1] made by the modder vexx32. It has a wide range of features and includes many new space stage weapons and technology. Platinum spore also incorporates many of BallLightning's BetterSpore Tools, as well as over a hundred other changes. The Current version is 2.0. The site is dedicated to modding of all Spore, it is free to join, but still a small forum.
Major Features
- In Cell stage Platinum Spore changes the normal cell editor with a 3D editor allowing for advanced modifications such as spine tweaking.
- In Creature stage it adds and changes many features such as packs of rogues.
- In Tribal Stage it adds features such as the amount of tribe members you can have and the number of spots available for tool sheds.
- In Civilization Stage no major modifications are made just the names of the nations are changed.
- In Space stage many new features and weapons are added such as the ion cannon.
Links
BetterSpore
Better Spore
BetterSpore is a usermade Expansion modification by BallLightning. Version 1.5.1 was released on March 13th 2009 and version 1.6 was going to be released after Spore Galactic Adventures, however development ceased before BetterSpore 1.6 was created.
Parts
50 parts which were already in the official game are added to the Creature Creator. 40 cell parts and 10 Grox parts. Originally there were 10 new custom parts coming but they were scrapped due to bugs.
Other Features
It also includes over 20 new space tools, an overhaul of the Creature and Space stages, changes to the Tribal and Civilization stage and a complete GUI (Graphics User Interface) change.
Links
OrbitSpore
OrbitSpore is a mod that makes huge changes to the Spore interface, even more so than Platinum Spore. Currently, version 1.1 is the newest version and it is unlikely that 1.2 will be completed as it appears to have been scrapped. (Mod creators note: Orbit Spore 1.2 was released at some point.)
Parts
Orbit spore adds all the parts from all the stages into the creature editor allowing Creature-machine hybrids to be created.
Other Features
OrbitSpore also adds a ton of new tools and weapons to the Space Stage.
Links
(Mod creators note:Mod download)
Spore 2013 Mods can be found here
Dark Injection
A mod created by a user named "Davo" that add parts from Darkspore into the creature creator, and aims to remove restrictions on editors. Creatures with the Darkspore parts cannot be shared, but they can be placed in adventures and viewed by others, though they will not appear in the Sporepedia. However, creatures with the Darkspore parts can be seen in-game when players are playing in any stage.
In the current version, players also can use all outfitter, captain, and even Grox parts. In addition to this, there are even silicon-like limbs that do not appear in game, making the creation of floating creatures much easier.
The mod also allows creatures to be edited in space stage, and removes the complexity limit allowing for infinitely complex creatures.
If the files are not added properly, all Darkspore parts will have their textures corrupted as well as all parts being completely devoid of animations.
The latest version of Dark Injection includes these features:
- Plasma, Bio, Quantum, Cyber, and Necro-based limbs.
- Heads, weapons, and body parts from the ingame characters, and ones that aren't used ingame at all.
- Armor parts
- Crogenitor masks.
- Invisible limbs.
- Invisible feet and graspers
- Special abilities such as "Dual Blade Spin" and "Plasma Blast".
- Mouths that makes sound.
- Parts unlockable in Creature Stage.
- Parts from all stages.
- Parts do not use DNA points, nor do they take up complexity in the creature or cell creator.
- In the building editor, roofs and main parts can be rotated in any direction if the player presses TAB.
- Special effects taken throughout the Spore creators (including effects from Captain parts, building parts, Adventure special effects, and vehicle effects.)
- 3D cell editor
- Additional part handles to some creature parts.
- Additional paint options.
- Multiple additional charge abilities that can damage and stun.
- Grox parts.
- Genetic modifier, which allows the creatures themselves to be edited in the tribal, civilization, and space stages.
- Additional parts found on cells, but normally cannot be acquired.
- Creatures have unlimited height.
Forgotten Spore
CELL STAGE
More DNA for Eating Quicker Cell Stage Better AI Cell Stage Spine
Cell Stage Ideas for Later Versions (Delete this Entire Stage and Create the impossible Water Stage)
The Goal for this stage is to add Sea creatures and make this more like the water stage. Cell stage is the only stage that does not connect with the other stages and seems like its a side mini game. Not much can be done with this stage but we're taking ideas...
AQUATIC STAGE
The Only known development of the Aquatic stage or editor is being done by the Forgotten Spore team. The Editor seems more loose, has more space and feels much better. To access the editor you can download the Mod and go to the normal creature editor. The Mod features the Creature Creator and the Early Creator mixed along with cell parts and a Brand New GUI. Link is currently in the Youtube Description. You can find out more about its development at ForgottenSpore.com.
Spore Mod 2014 Aquatic Stage Editor v2
CREATURE STAGE
Pick up Smaller Animals New UI Ally Epics Bigger Planet More Detail Planet Creature Nest Increased Better AI Sea creature gone Adjustments To Creature Attacks More Creatures In creature stage More DNA for Kills 2 DNA for Eating meat 2 DNA for eating Fruit 30 DNA for eating Eggs Camera Fix All Core Spore Parts in Editor Abilities Adjusted Graphics Update Weather Effects Day/ Night times Increase Regeneration health Health Recovery for resting Ai Flying Player Glide Increased Dramatic Epics Travel in packs Epics Health Decreased to 500 Ponds and Lakes Map Fix
Creature Stage Ideas for Later Versions (Blood) (Need More Ideas)
Wild life animal survival and evolution is fasinating but when you tone it down making it Super kid friendly that kills the Experience.The goal for this stage is to make it less kid friendly and more realistic.Taking all ideas.......
TRIBAL STAGE
New Village Names Place Tribal Buildings Anywhere Food Start at 5 Baby Growth Faster Buildings Health Increase New Tribal Animations Graphics Update Real Tribes More Tribe Members Dificulty Adjusted Tribal Tools Updated Day/ Night times
Tribal stage Ideas for later versions (Trading) (wooden walls for advanced tribes)
Once trading and tribal walls is set tribal stage will be complete but where still taking ideas...
CIVILIZATION STAGE
Day/ Night times Prices Adjusted Buy All Vehicle Types Can buy more Vehicles
Civil Stage Ideas for Later Versions (Need Ideas)
Civil stage is pretty much complete theres not much we can do with this stage all ideas are welcome
SPACE STAGE
Graphics Update 200+ New Tools All Tools Infinite 5 million start Can Use Any tool on Any Planet Wild Life Planets Increased to 150 (Default is 30) Space Cocain added Genetic Modifier (Edit Creature) Can Choose City Walls Bigger Star Systems (1-21 planets) Special Tech Tree added Can Buy all Archetype Specials 50+ added Buildings (Can be Placed Anywhere on Any Planet) Infinite Colonies (Upgraded Now uses No ammo) Bigger Planets New Scrolls Added New Rare Objects Player Planets Get Grox Voices (Will be Taken Out I agree that 1 voice is to Limited) Planets Have Fleets of ships on it Instead of default 2-8 Smart AI adjusted 20% Less Empires in space (For real time Space) Monolith Any Planet Infinite Trade Routs Lots Of New Spices Staff Of Grox Staff Of Spode Staff Of Gravity camra fix UFO health increase 10 Planet Edit Tools Alot More Badges New Starter Money No Joker Badge Pirate Raids Decreased War Raids Decreased Bio Problems Decrease Eco Problems Decreased Planet Sizes Adjusted Day/Night Features on planets Grox more of a threat Near Center Grox Color change Grox Reinjusted to 1000 Systems (Default is 2400) Grox Raids Decreased Grox Own More Planets within there Systems 20+ Corperations Forgotten Spore Corperation
(Space Stage Ideas For Later Versions (Earth Story) (Gliese 582 story) (Grob Story) (More Weapons) (More Planet Decorations) (More Planet edit tools) (More End Game Content) (More Achetypes) Idea by Дарт Маврак
[Forgotten Spore V2] {Future}
(Editors) Creature Editor: All Parts from All other Editors added to the creature Editor Adventure Editor:Increased Complexity All Editors: Graphics/UI Update Cell Editor: Water stage Editor UI Updated Black and Green More Tools 40+ Corperations
(Compatibility) V1 This Mod is Not Compatible with Most Mods.Its Only Compatible with Creature Part Mods and Any Editor Mods.This Mod is made for Patch 1.04 and Higher
V2 Not compatible with 95% of Mods Do to Size (95% percent of Spore was Modded/50 MB was added to Spore)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3HRkgHZlAk
Fixed Spore Mod
A mod created by user named "GPStudio" on YouTube. This mod includes a lots of fixes for Creature Stage, Civilization Stage and Space Stage.
Fixes includes in Creature Stage:
- Added 0.2 DNA Point per Fruit
- Decreased DNA Points per Egg from 25 to 20 **
- Decreased Large DNA Points from 10 to 7 **
- Decreased Medium DNA Points from 5 to 3 **
- Decreased XL DNA Points from 20 to 15 **
- Added 200 DNA Points required to reach Brain Lv.1 **
- Added 400 DNA Points required to reach Brain Lv.2 **
- Added 600 DNA Points required to reach Brain Lv.3 **
- Added 800 DNA Points required to reach Brain Lv.4 **
** - This modification increase lenght Creature Stage from min 30 min to max 2 h or more.
Fixes includes in Civilization Stage:
- Decreased required money for build Factory (from 1200$ to 900$)
- Decreased required money for build House (from 1600$ to 1300$)
- Decreased required money for build Entertainment (from 800$ to 650$)
- Decreased required money for build Turret (from 2000$ to 1600$)
- Increased Economy Turret damage from 15 to 18
- Increased Military Turret damage from 25 to 30
- Increased Religious Turret amage from 20 to 24
Fixed includes in Space Stage:
- Decreased required money for build Colony Entertainment (from 12800$ to 10000$)
- Decreased required money for build Colony Factory (from 19200$ to 16500$)
Decreased required money for build Colony House (from 25000$ to 21000$)
- Decreased required money for build Colony Turret (from 16000$ to 13000$)
- Increased chance for drop money from Bomber (from 50% to 80%), Defender (from 40% to 60%)
and Interceptor (from 20% to 40%)
- Fixed Space Relationship (in Dyplomacy option)
- Fixed Missions Rewards
- Fixed Weapons Properties
- Fixed Potions Properties
- Fixed Tools Properties
- Fixed Trading
Other fixes you can find into file Changelog Fixed Spore.txt in RAR.
Links:
Download : http://adf.ly/o5B90
YT Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZ9ezpRSKpZ5ihUJ-vFmFg