For Mod Users

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Guide	How to Manually Install a Mod	Youtube video showing how to install Mods without using Steam.	Marbozir
Guide	How to Enable Logging	Guide on how to enable logging. Logs should be provided when reporting bugs to modders.	whoward69
Guide	Select, Subscribe, Enable and Play a Mod	Step-by-step guide on how to select, subscribe, enable and play a mod from in-game.	whoward69
Guide	Getting Mods to Work in Linux	Guide on how to install/use Mods on Linux.	flamesfault
Guide	Installing Mods on Civ5 for Mac	Guide on how to install/use Mods on Mac.	AlanH
Guide	Common Checklist for Playing Mods	Lists several points players need to check for when using a mod.	Thalassicus
Guide	MPMPM - Converting Mods to DLC Format for Multiplayer Use	Guide describing a way to have mods be treated as DLC, allowing for players to use them in multiplayer.	Gedemon
Utility	MP Mod Manager	Software for using mods in multiplayer. Does not support mods with SQL.	Jaii der Herr

For Mod Authors

Modding Tools

Steam Workshop: Sid Meier's Civilization V. A bunch of awesome mods for Civ 5. Don't use all at the same time, some mods dot work with others and will crash your game. Just a quick video showing how to install Civilization 5 mods manually (without Steam) as well as how to fix a common problem of mods you subscribed to on th. Civ5 - Modpacks. Modpack creators can post their completed creations here. Please don't open a new thread if you don't have file to post! This rule also applies to ALL other files forums below. Use the main Civ5 Creation forum for questions & requests. For larger mod projects, visit this link.

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Tool	Nexus Buddy 2	Nexus Buddy 2 is a tool for importing and altering 3D Graphics in Civ 5 and Beyond Earth.	Deliverator
Tool	DDS Converter	A Java™ Web Start utility for converting PNG, JPEG and GIF images into the DDS format required by Civilization 5 mods.	whoward69
Tool	DDS Unpacker for InterfaceTextures	Tool for unpacking 2D textures of the game.	Sterkhov

Lua

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Guide	Basic/Beginner Lua Guide for Civ5	A beginner guide to basic Civ5 Lua modding, specifically designed for modders with no basic Lua knowledge.	bane_
Guide	Optimizing your Lua Code for Speed	Some tips on how to optimise your Lua code to make it work faster/more efficient, making it less demanding.	Pazyryk
Guide	Data Driven Code Technique	Guide on adding tables for efficiency.	whoward69
Guide	Why to Use 'elseif'	Guide explaining why one should use 'elseif' in Lua modding.	whoward69
Guide	Adding XML Tags that Work Through Lua	Guide on adding XML tags that work through Lua.	Pazyryk
Guide	Lua Tips (Common Beginner Scripting Mistakes)	Post explaining some beginner Lua mistakes.	whoward69
Reference	BNW Lua API Reference (Methods, GameEvents & LuaEvents)	A more complete reference for Lua methods and GameEvents.	whoward69
Utility	Unit Spawn Handler Lua	A utility that handles all the logic for placing a unit on the world map.	LeeS
Utility	Snippets for Mod Makers	A number of Lua snippets that can be used to implement a wide range of effects.	Machiavelli24
Utility	UniqueDiplomacyUtils	Utility allowing for changes in diplomatic lines under certain conditions.	Typhlomence
Utility	Strict.lua - for finding Typos in Lua	Utility for notifying the modder of typos not marked as errors.	Pazyryk
Utility	SaveUtils.lua	Allows for storing/saving data per target object over time.	Whys
Utility	PlotIterators.lua	Lua iterator that will efficiently return plots in order around the perimeter.	whoward69
Utility	TableSaveLoader	Another utility for storing data over turns/time.	Pazyryk

XML

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Guide	Adding a Dummy Technology	Thread on the best way to add a dummy technology to use their associated XML tags (read: effects) for exclusivity (such as a civilization trait).	LeeS
Guide	XML (Advanced) Guide to Adding Buildings and Wonders to Brave New World	Guide on adding Buildings/Wonder to Brave New World with XML.	LeeS
Reference	XML Data Files for Standard Civilizations (inc DLC)	Contains comprehensive data XML files of the game.	whoward69
Reference	Unified Firaxis XML Tags	Lists of the various properly-formatted XML tags for Firaxis-supplied game-elements	LeeS

SQL

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Guide	SQL modding for dummies!	Introduction to SQL modding for Civ5.	Leugi
Guide	Circumventing Mod Load Order Issues With Database Triggers	Guide on how to circumvent mod load order issues through the use of SQL database triggers.	whoward69
Guide	Loops in SQL	Thread on tips for writing loops in SQL.	Thalassicus & whoward69

Art Assets (2D)

Type	Name	Description	Author(s)
Guide	DDS Texture (Image File) Creation and Usage for Beginners	Guide on creating and using DDS texture files.	whoward69
Guide	Sukritact's Cartography Outline	Guide on how to create the Map Image displayed on the civilization selection screen.	Sukritact
Guide	Irkalla's 'Firaxis-Like' Civilization Icon Tutorial	Guide on how to create the Civilization Icon.	Irkalla
Guide	Civilization V-style Icons with Gimp	Guide on how to create Building/Unit/Leader icons with Gimp 2.	DJSHenninger
Guide	Photoshop Icon Tutorial	Guide on how to create Building/Unit/Leader Icons with Photoshop.	Firebug
Guide	Leugi's 2D Leaderscene Collage Hints	Guide on how to create 2D leaderscenes.	Leugi
Guide	Improvement, Policy & Unit Action Icons (Firaxis-style)	Guide on how to create Improvement, Policy & Unit Action Icons with Blender.	Lord Tirian
Utility	Civilization Icon Template	Template for creating Civilization Icons (with Photoshop).	Sukritact
Utility	Font Icon - Resource Template	Template for creating Font Icons.	Horem
Utility	Dynamic 2D Leaderscenes	Allows for a leader scene to be changed dynamically depending on the disposition of the AI.	Vicevirtuoso
Source	Hiram's Civ Icons	A collection of Civilization Icons.	Hiram
Source	Keniisu's Graphical Freebies! (_Workshop)	A number of misc 2D Graphics. May also request at the workshop.	Keniisu
Source	Firebug's Leaderscreens to Go	A number of leaderscreens ready for use (most are reserved, however).	Firebug
Source	Klisz's Civ Icons	A collection of Civilization Icons.

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