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    Default New Unit Library

    Just an idea, but I see heaps of new units being made in the various mods. It might be a good idea to have a place where everyone can put thier work. Sort of a library of units. It may require a bit of work as there are a number of files that go with each unit, but it would be a very helpful sort of thing for all the modders.

    I'd almost suggest a wiki for RTW units, with links/attached pertinent files.

    Just an idea. I doubt it will get off the ground, but its something to think about.

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    Default Re: New Unit Library

    I guess the TWC skins download section sort of covers part of it, but I was thinking of something a bit more extensive than that.

    A skin, unit stats, card picture, (maybe animations files?) all that on one page, possibly grouped by nation/state.

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    Default Re: New Unit Library

    A bit hard to classify, but shouldn't be in the Forge
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    Default Re: New Unit Library

    Sounds like an excellent idea! Especially for historical mods. I think there is a lot to be said for a totally open community, but in the case of fantasies (like mine) I think there should be no obligation to share, as the concepts are really our own.

    But certainly, I think historical mods should submit units.
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    Default Re: New Unit Library

    I originally put this in the forge as I saw this as a modder's utility. New modders would be able to pick and chose from a wide selection of units. The work has already been done, why not make it available.

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    This idea has been suggested before but it's not received a lot of interest. It would require someone to be very proactive in going out to get permission from people and to collate both the information and get screenshots. It's a good idea but it would be a lot of effort to make it work because experience has shown that modders don't naturally release their skins & models independently of their completed mods.
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