Customizing heroes

[Necrokhan]

Hi,

I'm new at the forum and I have a question (sorry if this has already been asked...): is it possible to customize the heroes? I mean, where and when they appear, their statistics (command, acumen etc) and their virtues?
If it is possible, how can I do it? I don't intend to make a real mod, just some little changes.

Thanks

[Sternness]

Well, the file you want is in the campmap/names folder -- DEFAULT_HEROES.txt (there's also a VIKING_HEROES.txt fileif you have VI). Scroll down past the Kings, and you'll find the default heroes for each faction. You can edit these to your hearts content.

A couple things to keep in mind:
1. The number after the faction name (ie. FAMOUS_HEROES:: FN_REBEL 18) is the number of heroes in the faction, so if you add or remove a hero, change this accordingly.
2. The date listed is the hero's birthdate I believe. They will not appear until about 16 years after that date.
3. ID_LIMBO means that they can appear in any of their faction's provinces. ID_*region name* means that they'll only appear as a high-end unit trained in that region.
4. The next number is their portrait number. -1 means they'll have a default, random portrait.
5. If you scroll down past the heros, you'll find a list of first and last names that each faction can use. If you pick a name that's not on this list, your hero's name will be gibberish. Adding/replacing a name also doesn't seem to work.

Back up the files and have fun

[Lord Of Storms]

Heres a copy of a post I put in the Dungeons FAQ,
You can edit and add new heroes names without erors if you follow the info correctly.


Quote[/b] ]How to add Heores to VI, I have added customized heroes to VI for The Lords upcoming Napoleonic Mod, you can see the screenshots of Napoleon and The Duke Of Wellington in the Nap Mod thread in the dungeon. The process is quite simple if you go to Campmap/Names you will see 2 folders The Heroes Default and Vikings Heroes files read the headings they contain some useful info as to the files structure. It starts with the Heroes Name,(you must add heroes name to the Names txt under Hero forenames/surnames using a label[Hero Name ] then {Hero Name }) then date he will appear
(I found if you set the date 20 yrs prior to your campaign hero will show in the 1st year of play)then stats for Command,Dread,Piety,Accumen,Loyalty then a vice or virtue then type of hero anything can be added ,General,Inquisitor,Spy,Emissary etc.
Then you will see a refrence ID_LIMBO this means the hero will show in a random province belonging to the heroes faction. This can be changed to a specific province if desired as can all the other data listed and lastly you will see usually a -1 this points to the heroes portrait a -1 being random.
But you can specify a portrait also as you will see with the screenies of Napoleon and Wellington.(Portraits must go into your Heores Faction/Religions folder i.e. Catholic/Misc and given an appropriate #) Thats about it if I can help any further just ask P.S. The process seems more stable when overwriting an existing hero and changing the stats to suit your need also at the top of each factions heading you will see a number, example FRENCH {20} this is the maximum allowance of heroes for that faction.

...LOS

[Necrokhan]

Well, thanks for your help (both of you)
I'm gone try it...

See ya