To do this I think I need to add two or three more layers to fields to represent these values, in a similar way to how the game already handles fertility, growth stages, and periodic ploughing indicators. I've got all kinds of wacky ideas of the numerical way of implementing this but that's the easiest part from my point of view and not the pertinent part of this discussion; my limitation right now is I don't know where to even start looking in files for the right code to modify to accommodate an idea like this. So I have a couple questions to get me started, for anyone whose modding experience has led them to know the answers:
1) where in the game files do I find the descriptions or code that controls field characteristics such as fertility and growth stage?
2) is it even possible to add more layers like this to represent other characteristics?
Alternately (and ideally), if someone knows how to code something like this but has been held back by what the numbers and factors should be to make such a system realistic, I would be super happy to pass on my work about the simulation aspects if someone else enjoys the coding. The agronomy and mechanical parts I am very experienced with, the coding not at all. So a partner would be super if anyone is interested.
