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Better Spectator Mod (BSM)
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Type: Mod
Mod: Gameplay, UI, Gathering Storm, Game Setup
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Nov 19, 2019 @ 9:47am
Feb 28, 2023 @ 12:31am
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Better Spectator Mod (BSM)

Description
Better Spectator Mod:
v1.2.6 - Tournament Loading Screen

Originally built for Civilization esports event (e.g. CWC, ZLAN tournaments), this mod is intended for casters to follow and comment MP games. It is also a good way to simulate AI battle royale in SP.

In-game improvements:
  • Allow up to 4 players to play the game as observers
  • Click on the player's portrait in the HUD to jump to a player's POV
  • In a player's POV you can see his Tech Tree choice, Cards and more
  • Use the button in the Spectator bar in order to access more infos on each players' stats

How to be an observer:
  • In single player select the "Spectator" leader
  • In MP the top 4 slots are able to select the "Spectator" leader

Note: You need to select Spectator as a Leader to access those features. In Multiplayer this function is restricted to the top 4 slots. Using Multiplayer Helper is not compulsory but if Multiplayer Helper is installed you will have access to more functions (e.g. preventing random players to play as spectators)

CPL is a league of players who love civ6 and would do anything for one more turn.
Come join the fun if you are up for the challenge. New players are always welcome.

Discord : https://discord.gg/N9wZ45GK6V

Support Development: Paypal link[paypal.me]

(Everything is done for free, but if you put anything in the jar it will go toward a pizza night with the kids and help support family acceptance ;-) )

Join our Steam chat here : steam://friends/joinchat/103582791431089902

Compatible with other Community mods:
Better Balanced Starts
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1958135962
Better Balanced Game
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2312050357
Multiplayer Helper
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2357532056

Troubleshooting:

You are out-of-sync with the rest of the players? Most likely that's due to you having a different version of the mod. Unfortunately the auto-download isn't reliable.

Please follow the excellent guide from Zaty, a CPL admin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suGHHnSEMDk

Any other issues: please comment below or better log on the discord server and reach out. Ideally a savefile and a lua.log would help tackle the issue.

Farewell
I left the mod development, iElden is now taking the lead. It was fun!
Best,
D. / Jack
Popular Discussions View All (7)
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Aug 23, 2020 @ 11:24am
Problem with this mod on Civ6 with Epic Games
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Dec 7, 2020 @ 11:18am
Civ 6 Epic Games
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Jun 8, 2020 @ 12:58am
Bug
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171 Comments
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Keplaris Aug 26 @ 7:44am 
Is there any way to pause / stop the game? The turn just immidiately ends
chuaxzn2006 Jun 10 @ 7:47pm 
How to select spectator I dont see it
josearte777 May 31 @ 11:03am 
hello, this mod needs also the other mod version 1.2.6 plus?
号码菌 Mar 4 @ 2:04am 
Better Spectator Mod Plus

I fixed some wrong string cut-offs, and added a boost meter. This will help optimize the live stream of matches and see more accurately if a player's research has boosted
GeoChonker Jan 18 @ 3:42pm 
So we can't use these on true start location maps because it requires a leader that wont be on it right? or can we
号码菌 Dec 15, 2023 @ 3:02am 
I took inspiration from your mod and made this mod.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3041524474

This is a mod for PVP that replaces the Diplomacy Ribbon.

It allows regular players to toggle stats to show other players' food, productivity, population, etc.

Special optimization: I've centered the part that shows the player's name and used a scrollbar to show the name that is too long.

Normal players can also left-click and right-click to display the Tech and Civic that their teammates are researching. This is useful for PVP team communication.I combined the " Tech Civic Progress Plus " Mod to show the correct boost ratio.
whhatstheTEAson Oct 20, 2023 @ 10:37pm 
KJ0944 is correct not working
kj0944 Oct 16, 2023 @ 1:12am 
BSM mod does not work when choosing civilization and spectators do not appear
D. / Jack The Narrator  [author] Oct 8, 2023 @ 6:38am 
I am not checking that page regularly:
Yes you shift-enter at congress.
You can get a lua error if you are using other mods (especially the one messing with the UI) - it is compatible with BBS, BBG, MPH of course.
You can use it alone basically you d be watching an AI battle royale in that case.
Doc_Furtado Sep 14, 2023 @ 4:08am 
Can i use your mod playing a game?