Guide: Running AutoCiv Mod on 0 A.D. Alpha 27 (Temporary Workaround)

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Introduction

This guide provides a temporary solution to make the AutoCiv mod work with 0 A.D. Alpha 27 until an official update is released. This is an unofficial workaround that maintains basic functionality while disabling some features that cause compatibility issues.

Installation Steps

1. Locate Mods Directory

Find your 0 A.D. mods folder based on your operating system:

• Windows (Vista+): C:\Users\{name_of_user}\Documents\My Games\0ad\mods\
• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/0ad/mods/
• Linux: ~/.local/share/0ad/mods/

2. Install Mod Files

1. Extract autociv.zip directly into the mods directory (do not create an additional autociv folder during extraction).

3. Update Dependency Version

Edit mod.json:

• Find line 7 and change it to:

"dependencies": ["0ad=0.27.0"],

4. Restructure Data Directory

1. Locate the autociv_data folder
2. Move it into the gui folder

5. Update File Paths

Add gui/ before autociv_data/ in these files:

 

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autociv/gui/autociv_readme/autociv_readme.js (line 11) autociv/gui/common/botmanager.js (line 417) autociv/gui/options/options~autociv.js (line 93) autociv/gui/options/pregame/mainmenu~autociv.js (line 29)

6. Update Font Path

In autociv/gui/options/options~autociv.js:

• Change line 85 to: return Engine.ListDirectoryFiles("gui/fonts/", "*").

7. Modify Team Settings

In autociv/simulation/components/GuiInterface~autociv.js, update:

 

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Line 214: "team": 1, Line 215: "hasSharedLos": true,

8. Disable Password Confirmation

In gui/gamesetup_mp/gamesetup_mp~autociv.js, comment out:

 

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Line 11: //input.onPress = () => confirmPassword() Line 19: //input.onPress = () => confirmSetup()

9. Disable Hotkey Saving

In gui/hotkeys/HotkeysPage~autociv.js, comment out:

 

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Line 18: //Engine.ConfigDB_WriteFile("user", "config/user.cfg");

Known Limitations

• Hotkey changes cannot be saved
• Some multiplayer setup features are disabled
• This is a temporary solution until an official update is released

Technical Notes

• The workaround primarily addresses engine restrictions on file access by relocating resources to the gui/ directory
• Changes to team settings follow community-suggested improvements
• Some features are disabled rather than fixed to maintain basic compatibility

Remember that this is an unofficial modification and may not provide full functionality. It's recommended to update to the official version when it becomes available.