Basically if you wish to remove unit from the game you need to delete all reference in all other files too like export_descr_buildings etc
Basically if you wish to remove unit from the game you need to delete all reference in all other files too like export_descr_buildings etc
I downloaded Caligula but when I try to run it it says one of it's dependincies is missing. Does anyone know why this is?
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New versions of both Caligula and Hadrian, featuring a few bug fixes.
Thanks to everyone who emails me about bugs they find, you all help it be a better piece of software.
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
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hey GPM,
Continuing to enjoy these two tools, and at this point a question/request if you may.
Would it be possible to include functionality for the Sprites?
I mean when adding a new Unit, would it be possible that it would also autmatically create proper entries for the "Long Distance Sprites"...
Thanks
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You mean in descr_model_battle.txt?
The sprite's path is part of a models entry in that file, which is linked to a unit through the model entry's name (thus a sprite is associated to a unit by proxy, its not a direct link). In that way, I don't see how I could do what your asking.
But I could be mis-interpreting what your saying.
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Hello,
Yes, its about the issue with dissapearing Units at long disttances, when lets say we take a Unit and also give it to another Faction, this happens.
It is described better by Itkotw in a link you have provided about Unit Cards.
Do you think it would be possible for the tools to have a Tab in which we can prolly specify a couple of things (like the name of our new unit and the actual name of the sprites to be used) and then the tool could add the appropriate lines in the file?Hmm, I have been thinking about the disappearing axemen. I had a similar problem when I first tried to give the gauls axemen. The troops would disappear at long ranges. All I can say is check the descr_model_battle file, and make sure this line appears under the "warband_axe" section (I incorrectly called this the "warband axe german" section in my second post) -
model_sprite gauls, 60.0, data/sprites/germans_warband_axe_sprite.spr
This just tells the game to use the german axemen sprites for the gauls. This is needed because the game stops using 3d models at long ranges and switches to sprites (cheesy, but fast, 2d images)(I forgot to add the second sprite line when I first edited the axemen).
Would that be possible ot is it too complicated and would require too much coding?
If too much coding is involved then I it is Ok I guess, the tools are awesome as it is, and some manual modification never hurts :)
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Yes, I see what you mean now, I will definately take a look into it.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
Apologies, this is my first posting on this forum, or for that matter, any forum.
Greetings to all,
I have modded only slightly in Medieval TW, but I have not modded at all within Rome. I remember reading that Rome was going to be one of the most modable games on the market. I hope that is true and I that perhaps I have missed something.
I appreciate the time that you (GPM) have freely committed to creating both Hadrian and Caligula. I hope that they can help me do the things I want to do to the game.
I read about you guys changing models around within the game for certain units (I think through Caligula, though I could have misunderstood). I now have realized that I cannot create new models without making use of 3dsmax software, which is disappointing (or maybe I am coming to a wrong conclusion on the matter).
Here are three questions
#1 I want to change some of the units, perhaps using existing tools, without having to purchase an expensive software program (3dsmax). Is it possible to just change heads on a figure, like removing the Corinthian helm from the Greek Armored Hoplite and using the standard head from the regular Greek hoplite.
#2 Also, if possible, can I change the shields of various figures, like use the flat oval shield (Found with the Auxilia) for Legionaries, instead of the standard Legionary scutum. Can I do this through Caligula, or do I need some other mod tool, or am I left with having no alternative but to accept the models with way they are…
#3 Is there a way I can keep certain units from showing up in the game (Primarily in the Campaign). I don’t want to delete them, just not make them available to any of the factions for training.
Could you (or anyone) please help…?
Thanks
Andromachus
I'm sorry I've only just started moddding RTW, but in the absence of some of the gods answering, I'll try to answer your questions.
1.Units are 3-d models but with a "skin applied" . The 3-d unit is a CAS file which requires Max to edit. You can edit the skins however in 2-d.(these are tga.dds files) This is described elsewhere on the forum. To change a head shape would require the 3-d model change, to change its appearance(skin) is much easier.
2.I believe you can change weapons etc in the txt files , again look in this forum
3.This also requires editing of the txt files only .
I thnk all your answers are available here in the modding forums.
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Razor1952 is pretty much correct....
#1 and #2 will need editing of the 3d model.
#3 though is easy enough, you just need to remove the respective units entry from the buildings file, which means its doable through Hadrian.
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
#1
you can change the "texture" type of the head/helmet,until a certain measure,only editing the graphical part of it (the xxxx.tga.dds file)
but if you want to modify it radically,you need to work into the 3D mesh
#2
shields,provided that the solid part of it in the 3D mesh is large enough,can be "adjusted" just workin' on the texture and the alfa channel,by default the material of the mesh (3 D solid part in Studio max) is ready to accept a "solid/transparent" type of texturing by the means of the Alfa channel,so you need skills with some graphic package ( photoshop,PSP etc..etc...)
#3
sure,you have to edit the export_descr_buiding.txt and remove the units you don't want from the "recruiting"....
this way tey'll be ready for custom battles but not implemented into campaigns.
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Whenever I try to open Caligula from winzip, I get a message saying that there could be files missing or sorrupted etc. I assume this is because I don't have the "VB6 runtimes." Before I download them, could someone just tell me what they do and how I can install them? I have windows 98 SE by the way, if that's at all important.
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
Probably something wrong with the zip itself.Originally Posted by BobTheTerrible
Try downloading it again.
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I re-downloaded it, and it gives me the same message.
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
Hmmm....Originally Posted by BobTheTerrible
Try this one then, http://www.users.on.net/~roehr/RTW/C...a/Caligula.zip
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export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
Same thing from that link. I get the message Component 'COMDLG32.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid.
Last edited by BobTheTerrible; 03-03-2005 at 04:24.
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
Check the readme for a link to that file.Originally Posted by BobTheTerrible
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
Yeah, I knew I had to download the runtimes, but I don't know exactly what they are/what they do/how to install them. Those are my only questions. Sorry for cluttering the thread by the way :/
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
One of the downloads is an exe, just run it, the others you can put in the same directory as the Caligula .exe, easier that way if you dont know how, or arnt confident about placing stuff in your system32 directory.
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
When I download the 'COMDLG32.OCX' file, it asks me what program I want to use to open it. Does this require me to get further software? As I said before, I have windows 98 se so I don't know if this file type isn't supported on my computer.
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
No, you don't need to open it, just put it in the same directory as Caligua
Correct me if I'm wrong Monkey
Ok, I got it working. Thanks Monkey for helping. However, I seem to have run into another problem. When I go to the "batch" tab, I select type infantry, stat morale, +, and a number. (I have the export_descr_unit_ file the game uses opened) Whenever I tell it to process, nothing happens. Did I miss something? The "save changes" button at the bottom doesn't become selectable. What am I doing wrong?
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
Ahhh, crap, that bug still happens. Damn it!Originally Posted by BobTheTerrible
Ok, nothing happening is normal, cause stuff does happen, you just dont see it!
Easy way to tell if it has worked, select an individual unit first (one of the peasants is fine). Note the morale, then do your batch, no go back, reselect the unit again, and the morale should have changed
The fix for the save changes not showing is the same, select and unit and it should light up. I swear I had it happening after you press 'Process', but obviously not
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
It still doesn't show up as changing, even after multple times :/
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
Make sure you have selected both a category and a search in the batch tab (even if you enter nothing in the search string, you need to select an attribute to search by, something that is commonly missed )
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
Still doesnt seem to work.. :/
If cockroaches can survive nuclear fallout, then what's in a can of RAID?
The settings on the batch screen should look something like this....
http://www.users.on.net/~roehr/Batch.jpg
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
Looks good. But how do we change the unit names/dictionary in Caligua?
Thanks.
The unit names (ie. what you see in game) are contained within export_units.txt, which can be edited in the "[Enums]" tab.Originally Posted by fractious_celt
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
New version of Caligula!
Thanks to everyone who emails me about any bugs they find... they are getting less and less in number, bet you all help make this a better piece of software.
Caligula and Hadrian - Unit and Building editors for Rome: Total War.
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export_descr_unit.txt, export_descr_unit_enums.txt, export_units.txt, descr_model_battle.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt, export_descr_buildings_enums.txt, export_buildings.txt
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