Intro to ZooMod
ZooMod Launcher
A Custom Launcher for Zoo Tycoon 2
By Costanzee
What is ZooMod?
ZooMod is a launcher designed specifically for use with Zoo Tycoon 2. The idea is to allow mod management to become much easier, and allow the user to modify specific values (graphics settings, persistent unlocks) without the need for XML swapping, modification or launching zt.exe
How does ZooMod’s Mod Manager work?
The ZooMod mod manager works via symbolic linking of Z2F files (the file format used to store and distribute mods) to the Zoo Tycoon 2 directory. The idea is to have a Zoo Tycoon 2 directory that looks and feels vanilla for ease-of-access, but will still load all of your custom content into the game as if it were installed into the main directory.
Where can I download ZooMod?
ZooMod is still under development and will not be available for download until a functional version has been created. At that time, a webpage logging release notes and patches will be posted, along with a download link.
How can I help?
Right now, I’d love any and all suggestions regarding what I should do with ZooMod and the direction it should take. I will make it clear that just because something is suggested, does not mean I will do it. These things take time and effort, and some suggestions may simply be out of my reach as a hobby programmer. In the future, I may take on other people to help me with various aspects of the project, but as of right now, this is not necessary. (As an aside, if you have a better name than ZooMod, PLEASE suggest it to me, I’m not a fan of the name as it stands, I’m just not creative enough)
How did you make ZooMod?
Lots of time, effort, sweat, tears and screaming at my computer. As far as software goes, GIMP 2.0 was used for all image-editing and Visual Studio 2015 was used for the IDE. The language being used is C#. If you’d like to learn how to use Visual Studio and write your own applications, check out MSDN or Stack Overflow.
A Custom Launcher for Zoo Tycoon 2
By Costanzee
What is ZooMod?
ZooMod is a launcher designed specifically for use with Zoo Tycoon 2. The idea is to allow mod management to become much easier, and allow the user to modify specific values (graphics settings, persistent unlocks) without the need for XML swapping, modification or launching zt.exe
How does ZooMod’s Mod Manager work?
The ZooMod mod manager works via symbolic linking of Z2F files (the file format used to store and distribute mods) to the Zoo Tycoon 2 directory. The idea is to have a Zoo Tycoon 2 directory that looks and feels vanilla for ease-of-access, but will still load all of your custom content into the game as if it were installed into the main directory.
Where can I download ZooMod?
ZooMod is still under development and will not be available for download until a functional version has been created. At that time, a webpage logging release notes and patches will be posted, along with a download link.
How can I help?
Right now, I’d love any and all suggestions regarding what I should do with ZooMod and the direction it should take. I will make it clear that just because something is suggested, does not mean I will do it. These things take time and effort, and some suggestions may simply be out of my reach as a hobby programmer. In the future, I may take on other people to help me with various aspects of the project, but as of right now, this is not necessary. (As an aside, if you have a better name than ZooMod, PLEASE suggest it to me, I’m not a fan of the name as it stands, I’m just not creative enough)
How did you make ZooMod?
Lots of time, effort, sweat, tears and screaming at my computer. As far as software goes, GIMP 2.0 was used for all image-editing and Visual Studio 2015 was used for the IDE. The language being used is C#. If you’d like to learn how to use Visual Studio and write your own applications, check out MSDN or Stack Overflow.
This seems like a very interesting idea but you know I don't think a lot of people know about this, you could extend your blog over on The ZT2 Round Table and you'll get loads of support =D
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