Zimoo's Questions

First of all let me just thank all the great modders here who have taken the time to write tutorials, they are very helpful :)

I have recently (meaning the last few days) been learning how to mod RTW and I have some questions. It's nothing too basic (i.e. adding units) as I already have a good modding experience from other games, it's more just a general wondering of what is possible with RTW (using BI for mod).

1) Is it possible to have female generals? I know I could make a recruitable general unit which is female, but I'd like to have the females in my family tree become generals. Is this possible or am I just dreaming?

2) I came across some code that allows units to change appearance based on which faction recruited them. Would it be possible to implement this for stats, or would I need a new unit?

3) Can units get a different texture when upgraded with armour? I believe I saw this while playing M2:TW. Is it available in RTW:BI?

4) Is there a limit to the amount of traits/ancillaries in the game?

5) Is there a limit to the amount of hidden resources?

That's all for now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1. Nope. Your general model is defined and that model is the default. The only way(s) you could have a female model is:
- Use RTW: Alexander as base, where you can have unique model for generals, but this is limited to generals at the start of the campaign. New generals will use the default model.
- Use an androgynous model, like someone in complete armor.

Female family members cannot become generals.

2. You'll need a new unit entry. The appearance by the faction is also limited to texture, so their model must remain the same.

3. Nope.

4. Yes, but I don't remember the cap.

5. Yes, I don't remember but it's pretty high.

4)

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export_descr_ancillaries.txt
ExcludedAncillaries: Min 0, max 3. Default usage, experimentation. Extras cause CTD.
Effects: Min 0, max 8. Assumption, experimentation. Extras make it impossible to gain ancillary through a trigger and cause erratic effects if an existing ancillary is transferred.

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5)

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export_descr_buildings.txt
Hidden resources: Min 1?, max 63 or 64 (not sure which). Extras cause a CTD, not including rome causes a CTD (I think), not including italy prevents Marian reforms (I think). Experimentation, experimentation. But see here for a way to overcome the limitation.

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look in hard coded limits for further answers
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=42905

Ok thanks, that's pretty much what I expected the answer to be, I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for the limits. Regarding the traits/ancillaries, does that simply mean there is no limit to the amount, but there are limits on the effects and ExcludedAncillaries? If so that is great.

Another question:

6) The phalanx formation has been removed in BI. Is there any way to bring it back, whilst still keeping the new formations (mainly shield wall...which I guess is suitable to phalanx anyway)?

I knew about the 8 ancillaries-limit.
I don't remember reading about a limit to traits, although because of anti traits, you can't have all traits in the trait list.


6) I know the opposite is possible, you can implement BI features in RTW.
but I have no clue about implementing RTW features into BI, sorry.

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The phalanx formation has been removed in BI. Is there any way to bring it back, whilst still keeping the new formations (mainly shield wall...which I guess is suitable to phalanx anyway)?

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I don't think that actually requires any specialised modding. BI export_descr_unit.txt will accept phalanx as an attribute same as RTW and it certainly gets game dominating advantages if flanking is prevented in battle - just look at it close up to make sure animation is doing what you want it to (I tend to play zoomed out so haven't paid a lot of attention to that)

I think there may be limit to number of traits per general but it is definitely a lot higher than for ancillaries.

Ok I'll try that when I get around to coding the Greeks, thanks for the help :)