RTW Console Commands Help

[firehawk12]

Hi, I've read around a bit and noticed that new members can't post in other forums, so I hope I can ask this question here.

I'm just trying to fool around with some of the console commands in RTW 1.5, and I'm finding it a bit difficult.

First... how do I edit character traits for characters with last names?

I try things like Deon_of_Athens and "Deon of Athens" but neither works.
However, if the character has only one name, like Hanno, it's fine.
Also, where can I find a list of traits and ancillaries?

Another thing I've noticed is that a lot of commands listed at places like GameFaqs simply don't work. I'm assuming they worked in 1.0 but were taking out with patches?

Is there a list of commands that do work on the console?
(I really miss the process_rq command. ;) )


Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. :)
Thanks!

[Seasoned Alcoholic]

Welcome to the ORG

All of the text files are located in various branches of the RTW directory. Before you wish to make any changes, I would suggest creating backups of the original files so that you have something to fall back upon if the need arises (and it usually does with modding ). I'd also download Malrubius' Trait & Ancillaries Validator, this useful tool will save you time when your bug hunting in the various files that have been modded.

Traits and Ancillaries Validator

If you want to view the list of ancillaries (and their respective triggers), this is located @ C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\Data, the file is called export_descr_ancillaries.txt (triggers are in the second half of the file). Accompanying this file is export_descr_ancillary_enums.txt, which is basically the lookup file the game uses to search for ancillaries / triggers by dictionary entry.

If you want to view the list of traits (& triggers), this file is located in the same folder, but is called export_descr_character_traits.txt. It also has a lookup file, which is called export_descr_VnV_enums.txt (same folder).

For both of these files, there are associated text files that display text on screen (EG during an imperial campaign). These files are located @ C:\...\Data\text (same path as before). The files in the text folder you're looking for are export_ancillaries.txt and export_VnVs.txt.

Additionally (you can now see why modding can go in-depth ), to edit starting character traits / ancillary members, you need to edit a file called descr_strat.txt @ C:\...\Data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign directory. If you open this file and do a search (Ctrl+F) for faction, you will be taken to the factions section. Listed here is each faction in turn, with information such as starting denarii, settlements, family member details etc.

For each character reference, you need to edit the traits and ancillaries lines directly underneath the character's name. Use the text files listed above as a reference if you wish to change these starting attributes.

Character naming is a completely different topic, try this tutorial if you want to edit names:

How to - Add/Remove charcter names from a faction

As for the console commands, I know only a couple myself and use them when modding. These are:

* toggle_fow (displays the whole campaign map)
* show_cursorstat (displays the tile reference where the cursor is positioned)

If you use the search tools, you'll probably find some more that have been posted before.

[Antagonist]

Specifically about the names, when a character has more than one nameyou need to put the name in brackets. Also, I think when the second name is more than one word, they use underscores to make it a single word. eg Publius Scipio would be "Publius Scipio" and Deon of Athens would be "Deon of_Athens"

It does appear that most of the commands do not work through the console. Most of the "cheat" ones (add_money, create_unit, give_trait etc.) do still work though. I use them quite a lot for testing balance, and for just messing around when I'm tired of playing normally.

Antagonist