new formations

[vlad_demstra]

hello all,

I was wondering if it is possible to great new formations?

[Metal Storm]

I assume you mean new formations for the units in the 3d battles. My guess would be it's hard coded into the game. I would seriously doubt it to be possible but I could be wrong. As far as I know there is not a way to make new ones. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-wall.gif

[vlad_demstra]

that kinda sucks cuz im sick of doing it my self.. would be nice to have one click and it be done..

[kiwitt]

I generally use the scorpion in attack as it puts the Calvary on the sides.

But, I agree you should be able to setup a custom formation. e.g. Breakthrough

C
C C
I I I
S S S S
A A A A A

or similar custom formation

[vlad_demstra]

minw usaully look some thing like this


CCC
III
C S S S S C
C G C

I found this works well with muslims and chraging down hill. :) well it works with me anyway.. got a 4 star gen to 7 stars by using this method.

[kiwitt]

Yours would be good if you do breakthrough the line.

I am not really a formation "man" in combat. I usually assign each unit a unique enemy unit in attack.

I suppose selecting all units in a formation including the General and attacking will give the General stars.

If you don't put the General in a group do you still get stars.

[vlad_demstra]

it breaks through.. scares the crap out of low class units :)

[Lord Of Storms]

Quote[/b] (vlad_demstra @ Jan. 20 2004,09:19)]hello all,

I was wondering if it is possible to great new formations?
Greetings Vlad, to answer your question is it possible to make new formations I say yes it is, I have gone over the formation files many times myself, and also CA has graciously provided there own Formation data files, which have some good info as to file structure, keywords, and formation template structure,with these files(available in the downloads section) what is needed is to understand a basic formation template's layout and structure, I think modifying an existing one is a good step to learn and experiment with effects, I was able to take the Historical formation Templates and use them in the AI bsaic and special formations file, giving the AI some historical formation options such as square(which we have been trying to perfect some for the NTW Mod)So in a word it is possible, the key is in being able to understand the formation templates structure, and making one that combines the keyword elements and parameters comparable to an existing template, once someone can grasp that I would say the possibilties are good for many new formations.(Still tinkering)...LOS

[TW_GenghisKhan]

hi m8,
I have a simple question to ask..
When I mod my formation data.
I have problem determine how many units will be allocated to one slot.
I started with 16 units on hand and when cutom battle begins, I press CTRL-A, then CTRL-P, to activate formation selection.
I've mod the first formation which I believe it is the simple line.
Then I rewrite the 1st simpleline formation to a 4-slot formation which will look like underneath depict, although, I never be able to form my troop as planned.
my ideal formatioon
Mi. Mi. Mi.
AI. Inf. Inf. Inf. AI.
lcav.
hcav. hcav. Gen. hcav.
Mi:Crossbows/pavs
AI:AssaultInfantry
lcav:light cavalry
hcav:heavy cavalry
Gen: General

How the game determine the number of units will be allocated to one slot???? refer to the above depict, one row represent one slot to me.(Maybe I have wrong concept about one row is one slot)

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