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Version 1.5.1

Date: 22/3/09

File Size 16MB

NOTE: BetterSpore 1.5.1 was made for Spore Patch 1.3 with no GA. If you install it on Galactic Adventures or a more recent patch (or older) then any problems are at your own risk as it was not made for those versions.

BetterSpore 1.5.1 Full Changelog

Latest News:

(2nd June) BetterSpore Milestone: 10,000 downloads – Parts Pack on its way

(22nd March) BetterSpore v1.5.1 Release

(16th March) BetterSpore Contents

(14th March) BetterSpore 1.5 Release

(2oth Feb) Better Spore Trailer 1.5

(14th Feb) 12 new BetterSpore screenshots

(2nd Feb) BetterSpore update 2-2-09

(31st Jan) Preview of New Parts in BetterSpore

What is BetterSpore?

BetterSpore is a community made mod which improves many aspects of Spore. There are many features in this mod all of which are optional. This is not a Maxis made mod, it is made by the community using SporeMaster, and will be used at your own risk, we describe later on how to minimize problems. We have extensively tested BetterSpore on a variety of spore gaming platforms, and we have reduced out many of the problems. Go to the Bugs page to see all the current know bugs, and to post new ones.

With 1.5.1, just replace your old package files with the new ones. Read the readme for more info.

DOWNLOAD BETTER SPORE

(READ THIS PAGE BEFORE DOWNLOADING)

NOTE: If the download does not work, we will be getting a Mirror download tomorrow, so just wait and be patient.

What is unique about BetterSpore?

So there are over 100 mods out there and why does BetterSpore stand out? It stands out due to its combination of the best mods to create a smooth change to a more enjoyable version of Spore. Not only that, but BetterSpore is customizable. Don’t want the new tools? Don’t use the tools package. Only want the parts? Use only the parts package. You get to choose what you want. Download and read the Readme for more information.

Features

- 46 New Parts

- Over 20 new space tools

- Overhaul of the Creature and Space stages

- Changes to the Tribal and Civilization stage

- A complete GUI (Graphics User Interface) change

For more on these features download and read the Readme.

How to Install Mods for Spore – XP/Vista/Mac/Steam

How to Install BetterSpore safely

First of all, make sure you back up your saves, and your creatures. This is only precautionary, and will mean nothing happens if you have to reinstall Spore.

The next step is to install the mod as explained in the “How to Install Mods” section. Start up your game and start a new game. Make sure when using the mod you only use save games which you started when you had BetterSpore, and you remove the mod when playing any other saves.

FAQ

Q: There were parts advertised in the trailer which never made it in, why so?

A: We removed the parts we made because it did not live up to our standards, and are not yet ready to be used. We decided not to delay BetterSpore to get these parts working. We will try to create an updated version of the BetterSpore_parts.package in the coming weeks for you to use these new parts.

Q: Why aren’t my creatures saving?

A: For some reason, some of the parts do not save. This is why we included the Spore Editor Hack (Made by RamonNZ), which allows you to “Force Save” your creations, for more on how to do it please read the Readme.

Q: What is Maxis’s position on mods, and will my online experience be affected?

A: Maxis is fine with the modding community existing, and we have talked a few times, however they do not provide support for mods. The only effect on your online experience is that all creatures which use the complexity packages or the new parts (grox/cell included) will not upload.

Q: I’m not to sure about using this mod, it could be dangerous, or contain viruses.

A: Wait a few days, come back on and see what the comments are (also look through the BetterSpore forum).

Mod Links

- SporeMods – The community for modding
- How to install mods
- Sporemaster – Start your own mod today
- The Spore Mod Index – With over 80 mods!
- How to mod spore – basics
- Other modding tutorials
- Better Spore Preview: New Parts
- Better Spore 1.5 Trailer

Credits

- Ball Lightning (Better Spore Team Leader)
- Virakotxa (Lead Part Developer)
- Mettra (Part Developer/Part Code)
- Xerox262 (Space Tools Code)
- Dark Dragon (Editors Coder)
- Nineballfool (Creature Coder)
- Odistant (Civilization Coder/Artifact Coder))
- God (General Programmer)
- Ahvena (Team Member)
- Rotto (Team Member)
- BoyMac (Alpha Tester)

Regards

Ball Lightning/FutureFilms