A utility for running repeated iterations of civ 5 games
Install python3+ (tested with 3.9), and the following packages:
pywinauto
pandas
numpy
VP is ran with a modpack so that the Civ 5 CLI automation can be used.
Use a provided modpack (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nRFx276ZaUyccGBICBQigW6wDNBnZfpS) or follow the steps at https://civ-5-cbp.fandom.com/wiki/Creating_a_Modpack to create one (be sure to include the autoplay mod in this repo) and place it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\Assets\DLC (or your DLC location)
Copy RunAutoplayGame.lua from the root of this repo to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\Assets\Automation
Copy Community_79a.lua to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\Assets\Maps
Properties -> General -> Launch Options must be set to
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\CivilizationV.exe" %command% -Automation RunAutoplayGame.lua
(or your executable location)
The following options must be set in-game:
Game Options:
- Skip Intro Video Enabled
- Optional: Turns Between Autosaves:1 and max autosaves kept:999
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\config.ini:
EnableTuner = 1
...
MessageLog = 1
AILog = 1
AIPerfLog = 1
BuilderAILog = 1
PlayerAndCityAILogSplit = 1
LoggingEnabled = 1
...
[GAME]
...
; Force quick combat animations
QuickCombat = 1
...
; Worldsize options are WORLDSIZE_DUEL/WORLDSIZE_TINY/WORLDSIZE_SMALL/WORLDSIZE_STANDARD/WORLDSIZE_LARGE/WORLDSIZE_HUGE
WorldSize = WORLDSIZE_STANDARD
...
; Map Script file name
Map = Assets\Maps\Communitu_79a.lua
...
; Handicap for quick play
QuickHandicap = HANDICAP_EMPEROR
Fill out config.py downloaded from this repo with your install and local files locations
python3 main.py
from the root of the repo.
Will save completed games to the complete directory in the civ 5 documents location (adjacent to MODS)