trying to create a new mod for Civ. revolution (single player)

willing to try i just need some information on what tools i would need to make some of these simple things below happen

i love the 360revolution Civ mod, but i want to create a new one, more creative aspect meaning you can adjust simple things as if

-set your inventions for your saved file

-creating units

-unit strength, defense, movement

-cities population, science, production, gold and etc.

little brand new at the mod creation any advice how i should start this off?

 

might want to move this post to another topic hh: