Can there be some kind of new patch?

[Iustinus]

I haven't been modding much lately, (due to school work, etc.) but I'm beginning to wish for some kind of patch that would cure some problems in modding MTW and add some things.

1. It would be nice if there could be a column in the unit_prod for creating a default unit standing setting (so, for example, you could set missile units to NOT be on skirmish mode constantly- which would be great for certain mods, particularly those involving gunpowder.)

2. Cavalry has a disadvantage in the woods. It would be great to have a column that would give certain infantry an advantage in the woods.

3. It would be nice to actually be able to mod the weather in the game, not mod it and it return back to the original settings because it's hardcoded.

4. I wish artillery would use sfx when models aren't used. So that artillery in NTW, HTW, and other mods would have sound.

5. It would be great to have another few folders for custom unit graphics, and to be able to create custom missiles in projectilestats (however, I don't think this one is possible.)

6. This may not be possible, but I wish years could be modded into seasons.

7. Last of all, it would be cool to have an option for missile units to fire at will (especially good for cavalry archers) rather than always firing volleys.

Just some thoughts...

[Aenarion]

Yeah good Idea Iustinus. I would like all those interested in modding MTW, to form a group and work on this patch ... would be great!

[Iustinus]

Definately.
Hopefully some of these problems can be worked around/solved!

[Aenarion]

Yeah. Why not create a team ourselves and collect any modders willing to help?

[The Blind King of Bohemia]

Well some of those things are surely hardcoded so it could prove difficult. I'd love to see some extra modding flexibility though.

[Aenarion]

Yes me too and I would also like to form a group for these thing aswell.

[Aenarion]

Anyone Interested?

[Iustinus]

I think the only way most (if not all) of these problems could be fixed would be by somehow going around the hardcoded parts of the game- and I don't know if this is possible or if it can be done. :(

[Aenarion]

by somehow going around the hardcoded parts of the game You mean arranging the hardcoded parts? cos those cant be modded ... or else I didnt understand u well.

[Iustinus]

I was just wondering if there was any possible way the creators of the game could release a patch such for extra modding flexibility- which I highly doubt (first a letter of some sort would have to be written...)
I am finding, though, some new things.
You can creator winter ground tile sets for arid, and the game will use them.
Also, apparently you can put in as many sfx as you want, as long as you write them down in the appropriate places in the sound file.
Wawulamallessikw (Fare ye well)
Justin

[Aenarion]

Hmmm .... i c. Though I like the Idea of writing a letter and sending it to CA as to create the patch.