editing export_descr_unit.txt

[sedlacekj]

I wanted to increase my unit size and ammo for archers. I did this across the board for all units. Now, when I load EB 7.4, I get a beep and a notice that the value for unit size is not a valid number. Is there any way around this? Do I need to reset infantry ranges somewhere else in order to allow a larger number here? The calvary units are okay with my increased number, but they are still 50, which is less than some of the infantry had originally. Is there a hard coded limit to infantry size? I would like to have cohorts of 580 men and comparitively increase all units in the game accordingly.

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

IIRC, max number of men in a unit is around 250. It is not possible to go over that because it's hard-coded. The number of men in export_descr_unit.txt is based on normal unit size. So, if you have 60 in the file it means that playing on Large will give you 120 men (2x60) and on Huge 240 (4x60).

You can find more modding info in here: Modding Questions

[sedlacekj]

Thanks Aymar, I guess the only way past that is a new RTW patch?

[Aymar de Bois Mauri]

Thanks Aymar, I guess the only way past that is a new RTW patch?

It could happen but for that they would have to internally change a lot of stuff, which would mean a lot more than just a patch. So, that won't happen for sure. Their efforts are totally devoted to M2TW now.

[sedlacekj]

I cant wait to buy MTW2. I already have money saved for it. thanks for the modding questions link. I may try to create some units now. thanks a bunch.