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Civ7 Modding API Documentation Progress

Content Creation Guide - 48 Task List

PHASE 1: CIVILIZATION CREATION

#	Task	Status	Notes
1	Document Civilization definition schema	COMPLETE	docs/database/Civilizations.md - full XML/SQL structure
2	Document Leader definition and linkage	COMPLETE	docs/database/Leaders.md - leader traits and civ priorities
3	Document Unique Units	COMPLETE	docs/database/Units.md - stats, abilities, tags
4	Document Unique Buildings/Districts	COMPLETE	docs/database/Buildings.md - yields, requirements
5	Document Unique Abilities	COMPLETE	docs/civilization-creation/Unique-Abilities.md - full examples
6	Document Starting Bias	COMPLETE	docs/civilization-creation/Starting-Bias.md
7	Document Civilization Agendas	COMPLETE	docs/civilization-creation/AI-Behavior.md

PHASE 2: TECHNOLOGY & CIVICS

#	Task	Status	Notes
8	Document Technology Tree structure	COMPLETE	docs/technology-civics/Technology-Trees.md
9	Document adding new Technologies	COMPLETE	Included in docs/technology-civics/Technology-Trees.md
10	Document Civic Tree structure	COMPLETE	docs/technology-civics/Civic-Trees.md
11	Document Policy Cards	COMPLETE	docs/technology-civics/Civic-Trees.md (Traditions)
12	Document Government types	COMPLETE	docs/technology-civics/Governments.md

PHASE 3: VICTORY CONDITIONS

#	Task	Status	Notes
13	Document Victory Condition implementations	COMPLETE	docs/victory-conditions/Overview.md
14	Document custom Victory Conditions	COMPLETE	Included in docs/victory-conditions/Overview.md
15	Document Victory Progress tracking	COMPLETE	Included in docs/victory-conditions/Overview.md

PHASE 4: LEGACY PATHS (Civ7 specific)

#	Task	Status	Notes
16	Document Legacy Path architecture	COMPLETE	docs/legacy-paths/Overview.md - full system
17	Document custom Legacy Paths	COMPLETE	Included in Overview.md with examples
18	Document Age Transition mechanics	COMPLETE	AgeProgressions, events, milestones
19	Document Legacy bonuses	COMPLETE	Rewards, scoring, dark ages

PHASE 5: MAP GENERATION

#	Task	Status	Notes
20	Document Map Script system	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md - JS scripts
21	Document Terrain types	COMPLETE	docs/database/Map-Terrain.md
22	Document Natural Wonders	COMPLETE	docs/database/Map-Terrain.md
23	Document Map Size configuration	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md
24	Document Start Position logic	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md
25	Document Climate/resource distribution	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md

PHASE 6: RESOURCES & YIELDS

#	Task	Status	Notes
26	Document Resource types	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md
27	Document creating new Resources	COMPLETE	docs/maps-resources/Overview.md - full example
28	Document Yield modifiers	COMPLETE	docs/modifiers/Overview.md, maps-resources
29	Document Trade Route resources	COMPLETE	Covered in maps-resources
30	Document Resource requirements	COMPLETE	Resource_RequiredLeaders in docs

PHASE 7: ADDITIONAL MECHANICS

#	Task	Status	Notes
31	Document Unit creation	COMPLETE	docs/database/Units.md
32	Document Promotion trees	COMPLETE	docs/units/Promotions.md
33	Document Great People	COMPLETE	docs/units/Great-People.md
34	Document Religion system	COMPLETE	docs/religion/Overview.md
35	Document City-State types	COMPLETE	docs/independents/Overview.md
36	Document Barbarian/Independents	COMPLETE	docs/independents/Overview.md (combined)
37	Document Events/Narrative	COMPLETE	docs/narrative/Overview.md
38	Document Diplomacy modding	COMPLETE	docs/diplomacy/Overview.md - actions, relationships, favor/grievance
39	Document Espionage system	COMPLETE	docs/espionage/Overview.md - operations, countermeasures, outcomes
40	Document Golden Age/Era Score	COMPLETE	docs/mechanics/Era-Score.md - legacy points, celebrations, dark ages

PHASE 8: TECHNICAL REFERENCE

#	Task	Status	Notes
41	Document Modifier system	COMPLETE	docs/modifiers/ (Overview, Effect-Types, Collection-Types, Requirement-Types)
42	Document Gameplay Scripts	COMPLETE	docs/javascript/Overview.md (JS, not Lua)
43	Document UI modding	COMPLETE	docs/technical-reference/UI-Modding.md - screens, widgets, events
44	Document Localization	COMPLETE	docs/technical-reference/Localization.md - text keys, translations, formatting
45	Document Art asset requirements	COMPLETE	docs/technical-reference/Art-Assets.md - icons, textures, 3D models
46	Document ModInfo packaging	COMPLETE	docs/Modinfo-Files.md
47	Document Load order/compatibility	COMPLETE	docs/technical-reference/Load-Order.md - dependencies, conflicts
48	Create cross-reference index	COMPLETE	docs/Index.md - tables, types, effects, tasks lookup

Summary

COMPLETE: 48 tasks (ALL 1-48) PARTIAL: 0 tasks PENDING: 0 tasks

Current Iteration: 13

Status: ALL 48 DOCUMENTATION TASKS COMPLETE

Files Created

Iteration 13

• docs/Index.md - Cross-reference index linking all systems
• docs/civilization-creation/Unique-Abilities.md - Complete ability examples (task #5)
• docs/technical-reference/UI-Modding.md - UI screens, widgets, events (task #43)
• docs/technical-reference/Load-Order.md - Load order, dependencies, compatibility (task #47)

Iteration 12

• docs/technical-reference/Art-Assets.md - Art assets, icons, textures, 3D models

Iteration 11

• docs/technical-reference/Localization.md - Localization system, text keys, translations

Iteration 10

• docs/mechanics/Era-Score.md - Era Score, Golden Ages, celebrations, dark ages

Iteration 9

• docs/espionage/Overview.md - Espionage system, operations, spy units, countermeasures

Iteration 8

• docs/diplomacy/Overview.md - Diplomacy system, actions, favor/grievance, relationships

Iteration 7

• docs/units/Promotions.md - Unit promotion system, disciplines, commendations
• docs/units/Great-People.md - Great People system, classes, individuals, Great Works
• docs/religion/Overview.md - Religion system, beliefs, pantheons
• docs/independents/Overview.md - City-States, tribes, bonuses, barbarians

Iteration 6

• docs/maps-resources/Overview.md - Maps, resources, world generation

Iteration 5

• docs/legacy-paths/Overview.md - Complete Legacy Path system documentation

Iteration 4

• docs/victory-conditions/Overview.md - Victory conditions, defeats, legacy paths

Iteration 3

• docs/technology-civics/Technology-Trees.md - Complete tech tree documentation
• docs/technology-civics/Civic-Trees.md - Civic tree and traditions documentation
• docs/technology-civics/Governments.md - Government types and golden ages

Previous Iterations (API Documentation)

• docs/database/Civilizations.md - Civilization definitions
• docs/database/Leaders.md - Leader definitions
• docs/database/Units.md - Unit definitions
• docs/database/Buildings.md - Building definitions
• docs/database/Map-Terrain.md - Terrain and features
• docs/database/Types-and-Kinds.md - Type system
• docs/modifiers/Overview.md - Modifier system
• docs/modifiers/Effect-Types.md - Effect types
• docs/modifiers/Collection-Types.md - Collection types
• docs/modifiers/Requirement-Types.md - Requirement types
• docs/javascript/Overview.md - JavaScript API
• docs/narrative/Overview.md - Narrative events
• docs/tutorials/Adding-Policies.md - Policy tutorial
• docs/Modinfo-Files.md - Mod packaging
• docs/Getting-Started.md - Setup guide

Game Installation

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Sid Meier's Civilization VII\

Last Updated: 2026-01-27