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Editors

Editors Overview

The Editors section provides powerful in-game tools for customizing every aspect of your interactive chat experience. Access these editors through the Game Events & Cooldowns tab or directly from the mod settings menu.

📋 Available Editors

🛒 Store Editor

Manage purchasable items, weapons, apparel, and resources

  • Purpose: Control what viewers can buy from the store
  • Access: Prices, availability, categories, and restrictions
  • Use Case: Create custom item shops, balance economy

🧬 Traits Editor

Customize available traits and their properties

  • Purpose: Configure which traits viewers can acquire
  • Access: Trait prices, karma requirements, availability
  • Use Case: Balance trait acquisition, create themed trait sets

🌤️ Weather Editor

Control weather events and climate manipulation

  • Purpose: Manage available weather types and their effects
  • Access: Weather prices, cooldowns, and impact settings
  • Use Case: Control climate events, set weather restrictions

⚡ Events Editor

Configure game events viewers can trigger

  • Purpose: Manage raid events, incidents, and game occurrences
  • Access: Event prices, karma requirements, cooldowns
  • Use Case: Balance event frequency, control game impact

👥 Viewer Management

Handle viewer data, permissions, and statistics

  • Purpose: Manage individual viewer settings and history
  • Access: Coin balances, karma, purchase history, bans
  • Use Case: Moderate viewers, reset data, troubleshoot issues

⌨️ Command Editor

Customize chat commands and their behavior

  • Purpose: Modify existing commands or create new ones
  • Access: Command triggers, cooldowns, permissions
  • Use Case: Create custom commands, adjust command behavior

🧬 Pawn Races

Configure pawn types and Xenotypes (DLC required)

  • Purpose: Manage available pawn races and genetic types
  • Access: Race availability, Xenotype settings, restrictions
  • Use Case: Theme-appropriate pawns, DLC content management

📋 Pawn Queue Management

Manage viewer pawn assignments and queue system

  • Purpose: Control how viewers get pawns and join the colony
  • Access: Queue settings, pawn offers, timeout durations
  • Use Case: Balance colony growth, manage pawn distribution

🔬 Quality and Research Settings

Balance game progression and quality systems

  • Purpose: Configure research availability and item quality
  • Access: Research requirements, quality restrictions
  • Use Case: Control game progression, balance tech levels

🎯 Quick Access

From Menu Bar (Recommended)

  1. Load your RimWorld save game
  2. Look for the RICS button in the bottom-right menu bar
  3. Click the button and select any editor or tool from the menu

From Game Events Tab

  1. Load your RimWorld save game
  2. Open Mod Settings → RICS → Game Events & Cooldowns
  3. Click any editor button in the "Event Management" section

Direct Access

  • Menu Bar: Click RICS button in bottom-right corner
  • Main Menu: Mod Settings → RICS → [Specific Editor]
  • In-Game: Options → Mod Settings → RICS → [Specific Editor]

💡 Editor Best Practices

General Tips

  1. Backup First: Save your game before making major editor changes
  2. Test Gradually: Make small changes and test their impact
  3. Balance Economy: Ensure prices match your coin reward settings
  4. Consider Karma: Use karma requirements to gate powerful items/events

Stream-Specific Recommendations

For New Streams

  • Start with basic store items and events
  • Enable common traits only
  • Use moderate prices and cooldowns
  • Gradually expand as community grows

For Roleplay Streams

  • Curate themed items and events
  • Use karma requirements for alignment
  • Set appropriate cooldowns for balance
  • Consider story-appropriate restrictions

For Chaos Streams

  • Enable most events and items
  • Lower prices and cooldowns
  • Minimal restrictions
  • Prepare for colony impact!

🔧 Technical Notes

Settings Persistence

  • Per-Save: Editor changes are saved with each colony
  • Global Defaults: New colonies use mod defaults
  • Backup: Always backup saves before major edits

Performance Considerations

  • Large store/item lists may impact performance
  • Complex event chains can affect game speed
  • Monitor frame rate after significant changes

🆘 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Editors not appearing: Ensure you have a game loaded
  • Changes not saving: Check if you have write permissions
  • Performance drops: Reduce number of enabled items/events
  • Missing DLC content: Verify DLC is installed and enabled

Reset Options

  • Individual editors can typically be reset to defaults
  • Full mod reset available in Global Settings
  • Backup saves before resetting

📚 Related Documentation

Next: Explore each editor in detail using the links above, or start with the Store Editor to set up your viewer marketplace.

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