Causing desync in multiplayer :( how remove and reload save with this mod removed?
*tried adding does <AffectsSavedGames>0</AffectsSavedGames> to the modinfo file, but it still loads with it when im subscribed, and refuses to load with unsubscribed.

Me watching as Korea basically gave me a really good city due to it losing loyalty only for it to become a city state the turn before it becomes mine

I like the idea of this but some Free Cities changed its name to something like HongKong in the middle of Africa. Can't it just retain the former name of the city?

This is a really good idea for a mod, and I've enjoyed several games with it.

The thing is, between the Barbarian Clans mode and the Dramatic Ages mode, I paradoxically end up with tons of city states popping up from barbarian encampments, and yet (even with this mod active) the "free cities" that have result from the (often complete) collapse of a civ almost never become city states, possibly due to the "influence" of other "free cities", which really shouldn't exist, right?

What SHOULD happen, is barbarian camps become FREE CITIES, and then a free city that is stable enough for however long enough would have a higher chance of becoming a city state.

It seems that should be a doable mod, but I have no coding skills. Maybe the idea will spark a plan in someone else.

Thanks.

This still works yeah? So cool

please comeback ㅠㅠ

please update!

Does this work anymore?

Alternative mod?

This mod may be bugging with the new NFP patch, it keeps low-loyalty cities rebelling "in 0 turns".

Thank you for this mod, it's great! Is there any chance you could increase the max number of city states? Now that there's more added in recent DLC

Hi, i think there might be a bug with City-State names. I added picture. Not sure if it is intended or not.

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2264552182

Would love to see it have a chance to spawn a culturally linked new civ, as well.

So if i add 0 city states in to the game, then this mod also wont work?

I suggest this mod: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2164194796
It makes barbarians to form free cities when they encounter tribal village in the wilderness. I played a standard, small, 10civs, 10cs not to give barbarians too much free space. Spread the word :) Since free cities are very passive in general therefore i am looking for any mods bringing them alive.

Here is my collection of mods what i am using currently:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2258628783

I wonder how this will play out with the dramatic ages. I'm almost thinking this could make the dramatic ages even more "dramatic".

does it need both gs and raf

Once subscribed, this becomes one of my favorite mods

Excellent. But is there any way to make it work better on multiplayer?
I've noticed that all players get a different chance to spawn the city state.
But the only real one is the host; the other have to resync every time a city state spawns.

Great mod, the only problem is it happens way too quickly. I can't tinker with this since I'm too dumb, but I think ideally the cities should gain state status after a LONG time.

Flactine - I would love the same thing

Can Free city create New civilization?

Nice mod, but my games start with all city states, and there is many, it don't seem to save any in "a pool" as announced.

It doesnt seem like this mod is updated anymore but rebelling cities flip to city states way too fast. I was trying to conquer one and it flipped to a CS in about 3 turns.

This is a great concept, but it may need some tweaking. But really, great idea and thanks for the effort!

It seems to work sometimes even with it disabled

I played 2 whole games with this and none of the rebelled cities turned to city states

does not work with new terra map

Do you have a rise and fall only compatiblity? Really hate the new expansion

Would it be possible to spawn the new citystate in with a trader and builder? It would help them get on their feet faster and not lose their free city units due to bankruptcy as much.

Can it still work with R&F only? The mod is set to GS required.
It looks awesome and would love to try it. I just don't care for GS at the moment.
Thx

Hi! I really enjoy this mod, it adds a layer of strategic decision to the game and that's always good. The only problem I have is that three times now a free city has become a City State while I was attacking it, forcing me to conquer them and gaining grievances woth other players. Now I know that could happen but it has happened to me every time I attack a free city. Maybe you could decrase the likehood of converting if they're being attacked some more, or make it that if it's been attacked it cancels the possibility (although I don't know if the AI can handle it). Anyway, thank you for the mod!

no

When it turns into a city state, will you still be at war with them?

No, if the free city has a damaged garrison the probability decreases.

So like the free city after a few turns can possibly actually just be fully replaced by an actual city state, regardless of player interaction with that free city?

There is a chance that city states pop out of a free city.

I'm still somewhat confused as to the process of how the free city becomes the city state. Do I or another civ have to take it over? Does it just become one over time? I've played a few games now and I still havent had one pop up and I'm not sure what I need to do to create or just see a city state out of a free city.

It would be really cool (and difficult to program, likely) if the city-states could change based on what type of district is in them, and if you had two districts it picked 50/50 which one to be. But overall really cool mod nevertheless!

Let me know if you still have some problems with the update.

UPDATE

- Added compatibility for Gathering Storm.
- Conversion probability is now dependent on the ratio between start loyalty and maximum loyalty loss per turn. For unmodded loyalties probability is now 12% instead of 7%, so you can get a higher chance of converting city states. (See the lua log, if you want to know the exact value of the conversion probability.)
- Conversion probability does not depend on game pace any more.

GS update soon ?

Any news on an update?

thank you, @Tiramisu

I am working on an update already. Dont worry!

update?

I absolutely love this concept. I wonder if it would be possible to, instead of destroying the city and replacing it with a new city-state, have the city essentially become a new city-state with the same name, borders, buildings and all, but gain a random city-state ability from a city-state notpresent in game?

This mod seems to prevent the Starting Free Cities mod from spawning any free cities at the start of the game. :sadface:

it broke for me
everytime a free city becomes a city state it crashes my game

Because rebellion is a rise and fall addition to the game oneofseven