machine modded portraits are having this issue

the machine portrait won't allow pops to grow they all die.

@Korvi
The issue was that I forgot to update 00_portrait_sets with the changes from Biogenesis, so the mod did remove the entire biogenesis category of portraits.

I also added the file 15_biogenesis_species_traits from traits to the mod to add phenotype traits to dragons.

Hi @Ixal, I'd love to include the update in my expanded space dragons mod as I'm likely going to have the same issues that was experienced before you fixed it.

Could you tell what specific file(s) you updated so I can properly/safely override existing? It would mean a lot! This is the mod that inspired all my efforts so I'd really appreciate any insight ^^

Ok, stupid mistake. It should be fixed now.

Thanks, I will investigate that.

FYI, when this mod is running, the new "Djunnetic Dominion" prescripted empire from Biogenesis is removed. Not sure why that would happen, but I wanted to let you know.

Hi @Korvi
I can see what I can do, but I am not an artist so I have little ability to make more color variants outside of pushing sliders around. I wanted to keep some difference between males and females but you are right, just black is a bit boring.

Huge adoring love to this mod as a 'new player' to Stellaris, Space Dragons is hands-down my only choice of empire race! Thank you so much for the hard work, Ixal and Selter!

Because of my admiration for this mod, I have made an 'expanded' addition to this basically with what I could do to make more color variety: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3472673518

It would be amazing if possible for a Stellaris 4.0 update if the original mod author(s) could consider a more authentic color variety and not limit females to just black dragons, just as a hopeful suggestion! Space Dragons rule the galaxy thanks to this! <3

Cool.

Now make the other types of dragon

Awesome! Are the robotic dragons finished with animation or just base dragons?

Well, you are in luck.
Selter [DRG] has indeed been animating the portraits. Its not quite finished yet, but I thought I release a work in progress version.

I really hope to see these animated. I have a race of Geckos who are fascinated with dragons, and seek to become dragons through Synthetic Ascension. I REALLY want the robotic dragons when they're animated!

If you could animate them that would be awesome (and of course you will be credited).
I do not have layers unfortunately as originally those were a art commission for something else that I repurposed later for Stellaris.

Hi! Those portraits are absolutely amazing, so amazing in fact, that they inspired me to animate them. Do you happen to have the original image files without any cut-out parts? Or better yet, image files that have body parts like legs and ears on a separate layer.

The latest update changed the way portraits are stored, so it took a but longer to update the mod to the new version.
Its not 100% perfect yet, but its playable without issues. Only the window positioning is off from time to time which I need to check further.

Hey, I just subbed to this and I don't think it's working with the 3.12 update. I've noticed all the custom portrait mods aren't working with the most recent update for some reason. Just thought I'd let you know so you can fix it when you get the chance :)

No worries, take your time! I just hope you're able to get it up and working again, since this is one of my favorite portrait packs.

@Leviticus
Yes, something has changed with portraits. I thought I could quickly update the mod for 3.9 before going on a lengthy leave, but didn't manage it in time.
I only came back now and need to figure out what I need to change.

There is currently an issue with this mod in 3.9.1 which causes the portraits to be invisible. The portrait category "space dragon" can still be selected, but the 6 portrait slots are empty. Selecting them makes the species preview window appear empty.

Species created using these portraits prior to 3.9 that have been updated to 3.9 will have the ruler portrait still visible from the civ select screen but when editing ruler appearance the ruler becomes invisible with all customization options showing 0/0.

Small warning, not sure how well this will work with the announced council feature in the next DLC as not only is the art style different but also because of there are several people in a single picture and also they are not on the left side of the border.

The picture of dragons are a lot larger than what is normally allowed and I do not know how Stellaris will handle this case.

Is the mod ever going to get updated?

Hey, could you please update the mod for the newest version? :)

Hey, that's Spyro!

Sorry about that. I added 2 names quickly so people can play (I know, not the most creative ones and the adjective for one does not work very well).
I might add some more later when I can think of some more names (which I am very bad at).

I have managed to fix it by doing some save game editing. Its a bit of a pain in the ass, but if you do it right, it names the species whatever you set it as, and fixes the crash when interacting with the species. Hit me up if you don't know how to do it and you really want to keep a save going.

I'm noticing the same problem of the race not generating a species name.

AI seems to pick this species from time to time but is nameless. Occasionally this causes crashes when interacting with the nameless AI species in the edit species template UI or the planetary pop growth species selector.

thx
you are doing good

I have updated it now for the new patch.
Sorry, I know that I am rather bad about keeping it updated.

Is the mod going to get another update? I can't use it with the current version of stellaris.

nice

CAN YOU UPDATE IT

love your work ,quick question, is there an option to prevent AI from using this portrait yet?

Could you make the robot dragons a selectable choice for robots? I'd love for my tiny Geckos to become robot dragons when they become synthetic.

And updated.
Again, I am sorry for neglecting the mod for so long.

thankee

I am very sorry, I was kinda burned out with Stellaris.
Will update them when the next patch comes out

yes, plz update. havin them animated would be awesome too

update2.7 plz

It would be nice to see them animated. Moreover, this would be the only mod that has built-in appearance changes depending on the"ascension". Maybe there is someone who can help with the animation?

Updated it to 2.6.1

Random AI empires now also might use those portraits. I will see if I can make a game option to allow or disallow that, not sure if it will work though.

I lost the original files in a drive crash. But its possible that I can reconstruct the pictures. If yes I will look into making some changes so that the full dragons are visible and don't look so cut off on the left side on some screens.
No promises though as even when I can reconstruct the images, I would need to do some "dirty hacks"

Maybe get together with the R27 protrait maker? Or the Alien Suns maker?
Maybe they can help. ^^

It would be nice, sadly I lack both the skills and the tools to do so.

can they be animated? :D That would be awesome

Hello again i would like to say yes it is updated thank you also don't worry about the delay it's understandable
p.s yours is the first of my mods to update which means your the fastest in updating

Hi, sorry for the delay. I was travelling for some time.
I hope it is updated now. The new mod launcher is complicated to the max and I have no idea if it worked or not.

I also do not have the Lithoids DLC and can't check if they integrate correctly.

Hi i love this mod and would like to know when or if your going to update it thanks

Hm, strange. It doesn't work for me either, but I do not know what in the mod could cause it.