Expanded Drones v1.xx for X4 Foundations Version 3.1

By Arronicus (Kiarra#5691 on discord (Sometimes Arronicus#5691...))

Language support:
Drone and engine names: Localized to all base-game languages
Descriptions: English only

Installation instructions:

Extract contents into Extenstions folder in X4 folder where your X4.exe file is. (Not in documents/egosoft)


Permissions:

Modders wishing to use this mod or any portion of it in their own packs or mods must credit Arronicus, but otherwise have consent to use


What this mod does:

- Adds mk2 variants of vanilla drones with improved stats/weaponry
- Mk2 repair drones will not repair faster at this time. They are quicker and less likely to die to stray fire.
- Mk2 construction drones will not build faster at this time. They are quicker and less likely to die to stray fire.


Possible conflicts:

Possible naming conflict with mods seeking to add mk2 variants of vanilla drones
Mods that remove/rename entries in Loadoutrules.xml
Gateoverhaul mod by Deadair, may work if you put it after Expanded Drones in the load order.


Savegame safety:

This mod adds new drones with new engines. Users may encounter errors continuing to play a save after removing this mod. Backing up save files before playing with new mods is always reccomended.


Troubleshooting tips:

Q. Will Expanded Drones make my game lag?
A. No scripts are presently added. Aside from some drones that move a bit faster, users should not experience further lag

Q. Will this mod affect storage levels at wharves/docks/shipyards?
A. Drone construction costs are very small, any effect on storage levels should be very minimal

Q. My game doesn't start up with your extension enabled!
A. Disable Expanded Drones in your extensions list and nothing else. Does your game now load? If no, then Expanded Drones is likely not the problem.
If yes, you may be running another extension that conflicts with mine.

Q. Expanded Drones is definitely making my game lag!
A. Is it though? Please send me your debug log if so, and time permitting, I'll try to identify the issue.

Credits:

A big thank you to the members of the x4_modding channel on the unofficial egosoft discord: https://discord.gg/J8u6Kdc
Especially SirNukes, for troubleshooting his X4 Customizer tool with me, without which I might have died of frustration making this mod trying to
troubleshoot errors. Also, Mewosmith for helping me with diffing.