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Blacknek
03-05-2005, 01:26
...but using the Google-style search-engine of thise site and searching the "forum index"-threat for the tons of mods I still can't find it :embarassed: .

And since I've played MTW for the past weeks I'm not up to date to RTW.

So here's the question:

How do I adjust the range of javelins ?

There ist a superb tool for changing weapon-settings in MTW. Is there anything similar for Rome? If not, how do I alter it manualy?

If it is possible to change the range, what range would you suggest for good gameplaybalance ? :duel:

Thx for any :help: ,
Blacknek

Epistolary Richard
03-05-2005, 01:57
Don't worry, I've lost countless bits of useful information somewhere in these forums (if only someone could point me back in the direction of that site with the unit stats and the cool interface with pictures of troops from all the different factions on the front page *sigh*).

The range of javelins is set in each individual unit's stat description in export_descr_unit.txt:

type roman velite
dictionary roman_velite ; Velites
category infantry
class missile
voice_type Light_1
soldier roman_velite, 40, 0, 0.8
mount_effect elephant +6, chariot +6
attributes sea_faring, hide_improved_forest, hide_long_grass, can_sap
formation 1.6, 2, 3.2, 4, 3, square
stat_health 1, 0
stat_pri 7, 2, javelin, 50, 6, thrown, archery, piercing, spear, 25 ,1

That '50' in the bottom line is the range.

Now you can go through the .txt file making changes to every javelin-equipped unit (a find and replace for javelin, 50 should do it), or you could explore the possibilities of GodsPetMonkey's Caligula unit editor programme about which you can find out more here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=38858&page=1&pp=30).

drone
03-05-2005, 02:08
As far as gameplay is concerned, Red Harvest has been doing a lot of missile investigation. Here are a few threads if you feel up to it:

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=43654
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=43722
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=43140
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=43469

Probably more than you want, but it's good reading!

therother
03-05-2005, 02:11
Don't worry, I've lost countless bits of useful information somewhere in these forums (if only someone could point me back in the direction of that site with the unit stats and the cool interface with pictures of troops from all the different factions on the front page *sigh*) Was it this one: http://www.totalwar.co.kr/rome/

Proletariat
03-05-2005, 02:21
Or this one? (http://www.stratcommandcenter.com/rtw/units/stats/)

Blacknek
03-05-2005, 02:31
Fast and accurate answers.

I love this forum ! Thx guys.

I'm gonna try out some settings as soon as I can.

So what's your values ? Which range do you use by yourself ?

Epistolary Richard
03-05-2005, 02:38
Wow, that's posting board karma for you. :)
My thanks, therother, it's now safely bookmarked. Thanks also, Proletariat, I know SCC keep promising images but they're always broken when I look there...