Change XML Start Bias Values for Dutch

Question

I would like to modify the start bias values for the Dutch in Civilization 5 Gods and Kings however I cannot find the path to the XML file that determines the start bias.

Usually the XML file for each civ would be located at:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\sid meier's civilization v\assets\DLC\DLC_02\Gameplay\XML\CIV5Civilization_ ...

however I cannot seem to find the dutch XML file! I understand the risks inherent to modding so I will create a copy of any modded files in case my game becomes erratic.

I would like to change the start bias values so that I can spawn next to the ocean, and next to flood plains so that I can construct polders and a large navy. xD

Answer 1

The folder should be:

<steam installation folder>\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization V\Assets\DLC\Expansion\Gameplay\XML\Civilizations\

And the particular file you're looking for is CIV5Civilizations_Expansion.xml. The dutch are actually already there:

<Civilization_Start_Region_Priority>
    <Row>
        <CivilizationType>CIVILIZATION_CELTS</CivilizationType>
        <RegionType>REGION_FOREST</RegionType>
    </Row>
    <Row>
        <CivilizationType>CIVILIZATION_NETHERLANDS</CivilizationType>
        <RegionType>REGION_GRASS</RegionType>
    </Row>
</Civilization_Start_Region_Priority>

But remember that to enable them to start next to the ocean you want to add them under the Civilization_Start_Along_Ocean table, not under Civilization_Start_Region_Priority. I'm pretty sure you can't actually specify flood plains, though, only things such as grasslands / hills / mountains etc..