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Multiplayer Mods Workaround

Workaround to convince Civ 5 to allow multiplayer games with mods. This is NOT user-friendly, but it's what we've got.

Potential User Friendly Tool: https://forums.civfanatics.com/threads/mppatch-easy-modded-multiplayer.617806/ . It's a bit glitchy and doesn't support DLL mods, but it may work for you. Otherwise, keep reading.

Requires BOTH Gods and King and Brave New World.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: this download only enables you try to make your own multiplayer mods pack. It does NOT automatically make multiplayer mods work. Once you have downloaded, read the instructions at: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=533238 (or check out the pictures above).

Note: If you are using a mod with custom DLL, trying to make a multilanguage mod, or are just having problems, the civfanatics link has more comprehensive instructions and troubleshooting. Or, post a comment below and I may answer.

[I am getting a LOT of questions about an issue where the error message "attempt to call field 'DeleteMPMP' (a nil value)" appears. If this is a problem for you, please click the thread above and read through the directions for DLL files (and possibly take the step advised in Troubleshooting Step 3. I know it's a pain, but I can't do much about it...

There is a known bug involving certain mods with : in their name. I will try to fix it when I can.]

Based on preliminary work from Gedemon. I DID NOT start this (though I and others have made improvements).

Making a pack requires PC, but using a made pack tolerates any mixture of PCs and Macs. [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=361391109 is the version you want if you want non-English and multilanguage support; I will update the steam workshop version when I next get on the right computer]

Alternatively, try out the pre-made mod packs list below:

Everyone who wants to join a multiplayer mod game must do the following, and use the same pack. The pack must be removed again to play regular civ 5. When starting a game with fake dlc pack, use the normal multiplayer menu (NOT the mods menu).

Windows:
1. Copy paste the folder into Steam\SteamApps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\assets\DLC.

MAC:
You will probably have to use command+shift+period to reveal hidden files.
1. Navigate to Macintosh HD/Users/{Username}/Libraries/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/Sid Meier's Civilization V
2. Right_click > Civlization V > Show Package Contents
3. Place dlc folder in Contents/Home/Assets/DLC

Linux: As pointed out by a commenter:

"Also, the Mod Packs do work on Linux, you have to convert filenames to all lowercase (as Linux is case sensitive). See https://github.com/Gedemon/Civ5-MultiPlayer-ModsPack-Maker/issues/1"
(I have not personally tried this, though)

Lynnes: Community Balance Patch for Multiplayer: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=553187

cicero225's Anime Pack: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13882609&postcount=499

Haken Browning's Wish for a World-centered Anime Pack http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13431034&postcount=2

Emeralis Wish for the World centric modpack (various anime civs) http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.phpp=13473053#post13473053.

Athaboros Quality of Life modpack
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13536932&postcount=102

Gothic Empire's Light Pack
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13750841&postcount=271
(Working link: {LINK REMOVED}

Serp's Multiplayer Improved Experience pack
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13779673&postcount=315

CivAddiction’s Multiplayer Modpack – CP+CSD+C4DF+Serp’s+And More! (BETA)
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13790439&postcount=358

Bacon Bomb's Ultimate Civ Modded MP Experience: http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13650481&postcount=172 Link in post is dead, though, so use https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_QtChYZXeeDcjF6Yk9HdDhQTXM/view?usp=sharing for downloads.

DoctorRoosterMD's UPDATED JFD Civs pack
https://mega.nz/#!2YpHHAwC!S5P-ALvIDYq71fFFEDe9mxNko213GdLLvKFKb-k9Cdw

darkchaos452 Pack (experimental)
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showpost.php?p=14129689&postcount=696

ptr1ck's steampunk pack
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=14256056#post14256056

Reisen's Touhou + Community Balance Patch (tested). This is a DIRECT LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3g1ujn9sgyWRmZ1TkNDdXN0LVk/view?usp=sharing

Maybe working Neptunia Pack:
https://mega.nz/#!Q15kGRbK!TxGN6TPykaR97GA3wyvrJLeP3plLl9pmtNt_cWXCUUM

Superpower: Clash of Civilizations Pack (mostly untested):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_QtChYZXeeDUHpuNFJiYVFmdDQ/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-tMNkirvrN4ClbKYkBmvKDw

(I encourage anyone who has successfully made a working, tested modpack to share a link for others)