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"The Mines" Tweaks - JSON Mod Example

Example mod of how to use JSON in Barony version V3.3.4+ to add in monster variants for existing monsters, as well as control some map events within the Mines levels.

Created to assist with the new JSON modding guide: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2113716893

Check out the JSON files in the workshop steam installation directory, e.g C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\workshop\content\371970\2117902771

In general, dungeon floor level 1 is pretty tame, while dungeon levels 2/3/4 all escalate with new variations of monsters. Is it balanced? You tell me!


gameplaymodifiers.json:

• XP range global for multiplayer
  
• XP from monsters and gold dropped is 50% normal value
  
• Minimap is shared in multiplayer
  
• Maximum player speed reduced a bit by around 15%
  
• Minimap disabled on floors 2 and 4, as well as Gnomish Mines
  
• Minotaur only spawns on floor 4

monstercurve.json:

• Rat variants - Rats that spawn in 2 or 3s that occasionally speed boost, as well as a rat that explodes into a lot of cheese when killed.
  • Files: rat_pack_2.json, rat_pack_3.json, pack_rat.json.
• Skeleton variants - Skeletons with basic magicstaffs or ranged weaponry.
  • Files: skeleton_magic.json, skeleton_ranged.json.
• Spider variants - Spiders that shoot poison or spray web between attacks.
  • Files: spider_web.json, spider_poison.json.
• Troll variants - What happens if you get screamed at by a troll?
  • Files: troll_fear.json.
• All the Minetown citizens turned into ghouls!
  • Files: ghoul_shopkeeper_magic.json, ghoul_shopkeeper_food.json, ghoul_shopkeeper_equipment.json