KOTF mod

[_Tristan_]

In keeping with what existed in the previous installments of the Throne Room PBMs, it seems we will certainly need to add our own mod above/over the vanilla LTC mod.

Therefore, I propose we list here the different things we may need to change so that we can get the ball rolling that much faster :

1- making RGB availables (along the lines of LotR for the costs but with lower availability)
2- reviewing of the name file for France for added flavour

That is all I can see for now but you're welcome to add to the list.

As for point #2, could someone please upload the name file so that I may start reviewing it ?

[Zim]

Did you catch this post of Cecil's, Tristan?

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showp...05&postcount=8

I don't suppose anyone can make the minimod for the game? I can figure it out if needed although that may delay things a couple days...

[Rowan]

I don't have enough time at home to make the mini-mod but looking at LotR-mod it seems that one would have to first reduce the upkeep of bodyguards in export_desc_unit.txt file. Maybe copy the generic North European entry to make a new entry for French bodyguards so that only we get the cheap BGs. Otherwise AI might spam them.

Also add rows to file export_descr_building.txt so that you can recruit the aforementioned BGs from all of the settlement walls / castles.

Edit: For both riding and walking bodyguards.

[_Tristan_]

I'd volunteer for the minimod but I lack the expertise required

[AussieGiant]

Ask FactionHeir. He's a bloody genius with that stuff.

Maybe he will help.

[_Tristan_]

PM sent to FH.

Thx AG, (why didn't I think of this ? )

[_Tristan_]

Hereunder is the changelog to the different files :

1.0 :

Descr_strat.txt :

- Renamed Rheims to Reims
- Changed King Philip to Philippe
- Changed Bertrada de Montfort to Bertrade de Montfort
- Changed the heirs' names : Henry to Henri and Michiel to Charles
- Changed the order of the heirs (historically exact)
- Renamed Perrin Gassou as Alain de Rohan (Rennes)
- Renamed Guillemont de Lyon as Raymond de Provence (Dijon)
- Renamed Raoulet poitevin as Hugues de Champagne (Reims)

- Changed the king's purse for all AI factions (per Zim's request)

The three last were contemporaries of King Philippe and could be considered Duke in their own rights (particularly the first two)

Descr_names.txt :

- Deleted all surnames that didn't sound French enough
- Added some real French nobles and bourgeois surnames from the XIIth up to XVth century.
- Revised the firstnames list
- Added more than 170 references (first- and surnames)

2.0 :

- Changed the king's purse for all AI factions (per Zim's request)

[TinCow]

Excellent! Many thanks Tristan!

[_Tristan_]

Now I have to check if it works....

[Cecil XIX]

Sounds pretty nifty Tristan, good job.

[_Tristan_]

Finally, i've managed to create all the files needed for the French Names Project...

I've only to playtest it but I see no reason why it wouldn't work...



EDIT : Have to wait until tonight when I get home...

[_Tristan_]

OK, I've successfully modded the game to allow for recruitment of 9 RBGs per settlement on France's 1st turn...

So if Zim is OK, I hold the save at his disposal for general release. If I can manage to find time, I can also take screenshots ans upload them here to help people in getting accointed with France noblemen.


EDIT : Only problem that remains to be solved is that the English diplomat comes forward in the AI turn with a proposal for trade rights. I cannot take screenshots of the avatars without either accepting/refusing the offer. What should I do ?

[TinCow]

OK, I've successfully modded the game to allow for recruitment of 9 RBGs per settlement on France's 1st turn...

So if Zim is OK, I hold the save at his disposal for general release. If I can manage to find time, I can also take screenshots ans upload them here to help people in getting accointed with France noblemen.


EDIT : Only problem that remains to be solved is that the English diplomat comes forward in the AI turn with a proposal for trade rights. I cannot take screenshots of the avatars without either accepting/refusing the offer. What should I do ?

I say go ahead and accept it. We'll be breaking it soon enough anyway.

[Ignoramus]

I would laugh if the English managed to take Paris.

[_Tristan_]

I would laugh if the English managed to take Paris.

Over my dead body... (which would cetainly be the case anyway )

I say go ahead and accept it. We'll be breaking it soon enough anyway.

My first impulse but I'd like to wait for Zim...

[Rowan]

The initial executable version is here: KotFMod1.3.exe

I have only done very preliminary testing. The paths Tristan had specified in the readme-files differed a bit from what they were on my installation so I had to do some (very minor) guesswork.

After installing the mod I can start a French early campaign and there are General's Bodyguards recruitable from towns and all levels of castles and have 1 cost and 1/turn upkeep . Bodyguards (on foot) from top of the line barracks have regular cost and upkeep, and are not available initially. Underaged FM's are older. Initial RBG Gassou is now Champagne or something.

Tristan: Could you test the exe by choosing an empty folder instead of M2TW one at the prompt and checking that all the correct files are going to all the correct places?

All others: Proceed at your own risk

[Zim]

I'd say it doesn't really matter. I suppose we might as well have at least one trade agreement when KOTF starts.

Not that it will last long.

My first impulse but I'd like to wait for Zim...