An easy way to make hoplites' phalanx realistic.

**MansaSakura** · 05-23-2007, 17:35

thank you for your quick reply. how do use this "short_pike attribute". I'm new to modding but have learned a lot lately. is the short_pike attribute in a specific file? thnx again.

**wlesmana** · 05-23-2007, 18:02

Check export_descr_units.txt. Find the entries for the units you want. The info at the top of the file is self-explanatory.

**Alexius_1984** · 05-27-2007, 18:56

Hi, I've done this mod, but when I play a battle, the hoplites don't actually thrust their spears. They hold them overarm, like they are supposed to, but it's a bit stupid if they don't actually fight with them. Is there some way to fix this? Thanks!

**wlesmana** · 05-28-2007, 09:22

Yea but not that easy, basically you'll need to create a new animation for their attack, which is not that easy unlss you're familiar with 3dsmax and animation. You could use the javelinman's attack (thrown javelin) animation but it looks sorta odd.

The easiest way is, of course, to download SignifierOne's animation pack, which includes the overhand hoplite animation set. Look for it at TWC.

**Alexius_1984** · 05-28-2007, 14:57

Thanks, I'll check that out.

**Spartan198** · 02-22-2008, 15:18

Originally Posted by Alexius_1984

Hi, I've done this mod, but when I play a battle, the hoplites don't actually thrust their spears. They hold them overarm, like they are supposed to, but it's a bit stupid if they don't actually fight with them. Is there some way to fix this? Thanks!

I just now tested this mod and my hoplites thrust their spears. I only tested it on one hoplite unit,but should that matter?

**Darkvicer98** · 07-19-2008, 12:37

A question. The Armoured Hoplites and Spartans Hoplites have fs_slow_spearman under their skeleton.

Does it work if you change it to fs_slow_javelinman? If i take out the slow bit the Armoured and Spartan Hoplites go too fast and unrealistic.

**wlesmana** · 07-20-2008, 17:47

The "fast" and "slow" part only affects running though, and nothing else.

**comrade_general** · 07-30-2008, 03:13

When I use the short_pike attribute the units just walk lazily into eachother and pull their swords immediately. This is even in phalanx mode and they don't even attempt to use their short spears. Has anyone else tried the short_pike attribute and seen this too? Or is there something else that might be changed that is causing this...? If I had my other computer I would post a screen.