Grox Replacer Mod

[Snaid1]

ok, does anyone know of a mod that would let me replace the grox with another creature? or if it's even possible? I'm curious.

thanks

[Kaos]

Oh it's possible, but I'm not sure if we've figured it out yet. A member on SporeBase (due to a conflict of two mods) actually had this happen accidentally, so it MUST be possible.

[Dooweep]

It IS possible.

How?

Unpack the Spore_Game.package
Go to --> gametuning~ folder --> find the file spacesolarsystem.prop.xml

In this file we change the line -->
<key name="grobSpecies" groupid="#40626200" instanceid="#06577404" typeid="crt" />

Changing the instanceid gives a random creature to become grox empire.
#06577404 is the code name for the grox creature

Selected creature

Go to --> C:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\SPORE --> Pollination.package

Unpack it and look for the #40626200 folder. It's the one that have stored the creatures files.
Find your selected creature.
You need 3 files -->
- #0B06532B.crt
- #0B06532B.png
- #0B06532B.pollen_metadata

#0B06532B is the code name for the creature I've selected.

Now we only have to change the instanceid code -->
<key name="grobSpecies" groupid="#40626200" instanceid="#0B06532B" typeid="crt" />

To complete the process we must include in the mod the folders:
- gametuning~ --> including the modified file spacesolarsystem.prop.xml
- #40626200 --> including the files #CODE.crt, #CODE.png and #CODE.pollen_metadata

This will make the grob species to be the creature we selected.
This doesn't change the dialog boxes but change the Grox Empire name to the one of the creature selected.
To make it work it's needed to erase your actual galaxy and began with a new one.

To do this go to --> C:\Documents and Settings\<UserName>\Application Data\SPORE\Games
Erase the Game0 and Game0.old folders. Now you have a brand new galaxy.

I've created this test mod with a creature named Kreeborg.

0_GROX_REPLACE.package

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You have to copy the mod package to the SPORE_EP1\Data folder

[Snaid1]

Fantastic! Thanks Dooweep! now in theory, I could download your package and modify it following these directions for my own creation, right?

(now to use Dark injection to create the most awesome Grox Replacement ever!)

[Davo]

Fantastic! Thanks Dooweep! now in theory, I could download your package and modify it following these directions for my own creation, right?

(now to use Dark injection to create the most awesome Grox Replacement ever!)

make sure they are tough looking, but still look similar to the grox(in my opinion)

[Snaid1]

I agree. I'm planning on using several of the DI & grox parts on it while still keeping the spore feel.

If you're interested, here is my first draft. I'm still working on it(specifically color and name).

[p.d]

So it looks like you can change the species pretty easily, but does the species name in the dialog change, or do they refer to themselves as "grox"?

[Dooweep]

This doesn't change the dialog boxes but change the Grox Empire name to the one of the creature selected.

They refer to themselves as the grox. Only the empire name display is changed.

[Davo]

dooweep, you seem to know your modding. are you interested in some of my unfinished products of spore modding?

oneof my favorite is playing the tribal stage with captains.

[Dooweep]

dooweep, you seem to know your modding. are you interested in some of my unfinished products of spore modding?

oneof my favorite is playing the tribal stage with captains.

I can take a look at some of them. To include in future updates of DarkInjection.
Is this one you mention related to uber-evoadvantage cheat?

[TheXorgEmpire]

But this method is hard, we need a easier method to do this. I will do a lot of mess and will probably end up corrupting my Spore AGAIN.

[Dooweep]

But this method is hard, we need a easier method to do this. I will do a lot of mess and will probably end up corrupting my Spore AGAIN.

This is the only method you will find.
It´s not so hard, only takes time to do it.
You only have to follow the directions gived.
If you feel that you can´t handle it, don´t do it.

[94Connor949]

Is it possible to use this method to replace The Grox Empire's spaceships, vehicles, and buildings too? That'd be cool.

[Vallachan]

if i try to make water stage, i'm replacing the grox w/ a cyber seamonster.

[FrostieBunny]

I did this, but it replaced a random spore creature instead of what I wanted.

[coook11]

Is it possible to use this method to replace The Grox Empire's spaceships, vehicles, and buildings too? That'd be cool.

Actually it is, I think