Doesn't Work

Thanks CrazyScotsman for the info

Doesn't seem to work. Probably too old?

Any chance you could do the same mod, but so you start with an extra settler?

If anyone is having trouble with this mod, here's some instructions on how to modify your game files so that you start with a worker without having to download the mod - very easy, and you won't mess up your game (as long as you don't deviate from the instructions).

In your XML folder (for those with BNW, it's located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v\Assets\DLC\Expansion2\Gameplay\XML\GameInfo) open up the CIV5Eras XML file.

Under "ERA_ANCIENT", which should be the first era settings entry, find this line:

<StartingWorkerUnits>0</StartingWorkerUnits>

Change it to

<StartingWorkerUnits>1</StartingWorkerUnits>

Save and exit the file, and your game should now give you a starting worker by default when you start in the Ancient era. Keep in mind that this will break multiplayer compatibility.

PART 2:

FYI - if you want to change any of your "starting loadout", you can modify each of these lines:

<StartingDefenseUnits>1</StartingDefenseUnits>...this is your starting warrior
<StartingWorkerUnits>0</StartingWorkerUnits>...self explanatory
<StartingExploreUnits>0</StartingExploreUnits>...this would be your scout
<StartingGold>0</StartingGold>...you can start with gold!
<StartingCulture>0</StartingCulture>...you can start with culture!

Hope it helps! One last piece of advice... if you ever do modify the game's base files, make a copy of the original before you do so just in case you need to revert back quickly.

This completely stopped working for me. Uninstall and reinstall failed to bring it back. Any ideas?

In that case: Thank you, crazy Scotsman!

Didn't work for me. I'm on Vanilla with the Ghengis Khan DLC.

It should provide a starting worker to all civs in play.

Just the mod I was looking for. Or is it?

This has been asked before, alas, no answer has been given, so I'll ask again: Does this mod provide a starting worker to the player ONLY, or to ALL CIVS in play?

I love the idea of not having to build your 1st worker, but I hate the idea of cheating on the AI.

Is this a joke?

Doesn't work

is this mod incompatible with anything?

"Can I have some shoes?"

Does this also give the AI a free worker?

Thanks! I'll give it a go and see if that works.

@Nuka-Social - Try opening the file with Notepad, or even better download Notepad++ and use that to modify the xml files.

I came here to see if this was the cause behind my game crashes on every second turn I made, and according to the comments it most likely is the reason behind it. So I went and did what you said right down below, and for me it just brings up a page from Internet Explorer. The page seems to be everything I outta be modifing down below, but I can only view it, and the few things I can click on are just extensions and junk, which only shows more stuff I can't click on. I run on Windows 8, on a pretty laptop that is apprantly amazing. Care to solve this mystery for me? :P

I don't know why this mod would cause your game to crash. However, if anyone is having trouble with installing it, here's some instructions on how to modify your game files so that you start with a worker without having to download the mod - very easy, and you won't mess up your game (as long as you don't deviate from the instructions).

In your XML folder (for those with BNW, it's located here: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\sid meier's civilization v\Assets\DLC\Expansion2\Gameplay\XML\GameInfo) open up the CIV5Eras XML file.

Under "ERA_ANCIENT", which should be the first era settings entry, find this line:

<StartingWorkerUnits>0</StartingWorkerUnits>

Change it to

<StartingWorkerUnits>1</StartingWorkerUnits>

Save and exit the file, and your game should now give you a starting worker by default when you start in the Ancient era. Keep in mind that this will break multiplayer compatibility.

PART 2:

FYI - if you want to change any of your "starting loadout", you can modify each of these lines:

<StartingDefenseUnits>1</StartingDefenseUnits>...this is your starting warrior
<StartingWorkerUnits>0</StartingWorkerUnits>...self explanatory
<StartingExploreUnits>0</StartingExploreUnits>...this would be your scout
<StartingGold>0</StartingGold>...you can start with gold!
<StartingCulture>0</StartingCulture>...you can start with culture!

Hope it helps! One last piece of advice... if you ever do modify the game's base files, make a copy of the original before you do so just in case you need to revert back quickly.

CTD!!!! doesnt work!

Very helpful, and frees up a different social policy in the early game. Endorsed!

it worked then nothing, i am un-subscribed 2 others to see if it fixed. You make some the best MODs in the game.


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for large and giant maps

If you could I want speed. I want a +2 Movement to every army , even the civ ones if that is possible. and a +2 or +4 movement to embark would be good as well.

and give 250% to 300% movement to ships, and civ ships, in another mod.

How do I download?

Kana, what if you want to start in the Ancient age where you don't get a worker? So no, not pointless. Only thing pointless is most of your asinine comments.

Just start with an advanced start instead. Pointless mod.

Brilliant!!!!!

I followed all the instructions and it shows in the mod folder and all but I cant get it to work. I am using the dirx 11 client.

yo, ive just subscribed to.... all of your mods, i was wondering if i need to load them in a specific order or not, i saw the granary mod need to be loaded AFTER another one, so i was wondering if there is any order for the whole list of mods xD

Thx m8!

Pr0Gr3Zz

now i dont have to waste the culture on citizenship and spend 30 turns building it

bro, i literally just came on here to look for this ... perfect

I have all DLC

@Sloth Games Inc. and KHCloud - what version of the game are you running?

Doesn't work, started new game after enabling this mod, settler and warrior

Excellent. Would love a mod that gave you the option of a worker, warrior, or scout. Build, fight, or explore?

now i dont have to waste points in the liberty tree

doesnt work

This is what the game needs and I CRAVE for a starting worker SWEET :)

:O I just realized what I've been missing in all my games

I honestly can't imagine why this isn't part of the base game.