Mod doesn't work

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I downloaded the forge tools and used the refernce data to make a mod. The mod is simple: change the stats of capitalships so you could build them as if they were frigates. I changed the power of the weapons so that they were weaker. I changed the capitlalship cap research too. I put all the files I changed into a folder and moved the folder to the mods folder. It showed up with other mods on the option screen and I clicked enable mod. When I started a game, nothing I changed was changed.

?????? 

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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
You need all the GameInfo files in your mod folder, not just the ones you changed.

Try that, see if it works :)
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
did you use the version 1.02 mod tool stuff or 1.03?
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Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
1.03
Reply #4 from Sins Forums Top
*Clears throat* You didn't answer Annatar's question.

Best thing I can suggest, and to any new modder, is to change one thing, load and test. If successful; add another. If it fails; tweak and adjust and/or ask on the forum. You have changed a lot, and to just 'hope' it will work first time was very naive of you.

I have done the Capital ship -> Frigate conversion you speak of, and had no problems. I use 'Compare It!' which is a free file comparer and merger, I strongly recommend that. Then you can see exactly what is different in the 2 file types.
Reply #5 from Sins Forums Top
I think I was missing a file. I re-downloaded the forge tools and used the reference data to make a small mod that added more squadrons to the carriers. It worked. a couple minutes ago I finished the mod I originally tried creating. It also works.

Thanks :)