M2TW data text files

[geala]

First, thanks all for your explanations. Finally even for me it was possible to run the mod switcher.

I feel rather comfortable being able to change costs and performance of artillery. Already done.

But when I tried to make Landsknechts not only a mercenary unit but recruitable for HRE, I saw that in the export_desc_unit_enums.txt are only unit names from RTW. Is it the wrong file or is there an additonal file which defines M2TW units as RTW units? Or is it no longer necessary to change the ..._enums.txt file?

[Damonk]

Nice stuff, this. However, I've stumbled upon a problem.

I tried adding a trait by copying the Divorced trait in the export_descr_character_trait and adding whatever effects I wanted to it.
It looked like this:

Trait Awesome
Characters family
hidden

Level Awesome
Description Divorced_desc
EffectsDescription Divorced_effects_desc
Threshold 1

Effect TaxCollection 100
Effect Command 10
Effect Loyalty 10
Effect Chivalry 10
Effect Piety 10
Effect Law 10
Effect Squalor -10
Effect Unrest -10
Effect TroopMorale 10
Effect HitPoints 30
Effect MovementPoints 10
Effect Trading 100

Upon loading a campaign game with this trait file, it crashes, after repeatedly having tried to find a certain trait on a certain line in the traits file, rather than going by names, according to the log file.

I suppose this means I have to edit the references somewhere else, but as I am completely new to modding the RTW engine, I am at a loss.

Can someone extend a helping hand to me?

[majesticchapel]

Hmm oh well, wanted to add gunpowder units to Byzantium.

[alpaca]

Guys, modding questions live in the modding questions section. Please post them there.

[Damonk]

Guys, modding questions live in the modding questions section. Please post them there.

I figured I'd post it here as it is directly related to the topic, but it seems I was wrong. I'll move it.

[GODzilla]

I just tried it and it works like a charm. Thanks for posting the files and instructions! :)

But I have a question: Though it works, there are no background pictures any more when the game loads...is this normal?

[Csatadi]

Great news!

[papirius]

well,
I think I followed the instructions exactly, but maybe I'm a silly-billy and can't do it right, because I tried to use the decr_units and the descr_buildings files
and the program still ignores them, though the new batch-file boots.

Would someone be so kind to offer a download, which contains
these two files and the other afforded changes, so that it can be pasted over the main folder?

[Dave1984]

Nice stuff, this. However, I've stumbled upon a problem.

I tried adding a trait by copying the Divorced trait in the export_descr_character_trait and adding whatever effects I wanted to it.
It looked like this:

Trait Awesome
Characters family
hidden

Level Awesome
Description Divorced_desc
EffectsDescription Divorced_effects_desc
Threshold 1

Effect TaxCollection 100
Effect Command 10
Effect Loyalty 10
Effect Chivalry 10
Effect Piety 10
Effect Law 10
Effect Squalor -10
Effect Unrest -10
Effect TroopMorale 10
Effect HitPoints 30
Effect MovementPoints 10
Effect Trading 100

Upon loading a campaign game with this trait file, it crashes, after repeatedly having tried to find a certain trait on a certain line in the traits file, rather than going by names, according to the log file.

I suppose this means I have to edit the references somewhere else, but as I am completely new to modding the RTW engine, I am at a loss.

Can someone extend a helping hand to me?

Have you also added the trait to the export_VnVs.txt file and put that file in a folder named text in your data folder for your mod?

It should look something like this

¬---------------------

{Awesome} Awesome

{Awesome_desc} Awesome

{Awesome_gain_desc}
This man has is Awesome. Etc

{Awesome_epithet_desc} The Awesome (!?)

{Awesome_effects_desc}
+ Awesomeness. (Or you could list all the effects)

¬---------------------

Then change this bit in Export_descr_Character_trait from

Level Awesome
Description Divorced_desc
EffectsDescription Divorced_effects_desc
Threshold 1

to

Level Awesome
Description Awesome_desc
EffectsDescription Awesome_effects_desc
GainMessage Awesome_gain_desc
Epithet Awesome_epithet_desc (optional)
Threshold 1

¬----------------------


That should work for starters.

[Callatian]

Pls ask for the descr_names_lookup I'm going nuts trying to change a name.

[Dave1984]

Pls ask for the descr_names_lookup I'm going nuts trying to change a name.

I think somewhere on here ER posted a list of all the names for each faction if that's what you're after, I keep forgetting to look for it, it's a pain when you enter a name you think sounds right for a faction and the character shows up nameless.

EDIT: Here's the link, hope it helps.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...61#post1300061

[Count Armfelt]

Why doesn't the mod switcher work for me? Here's my folders:




I've noticed though I changed the name of the notepad file to Launch_MyMod.bat it still thinks it is Launch_MyMod.bat.txt , is this a problem? If so please tell me how to fix it, I'll give rep to the person who helps me solve this!

[Callatian]

I think somewhere on here ER posted a list of all the names for each faction if that's what you're after, I keep forgetting to look for it, it's a pain when you enter a name you think sounds right for a faction and the character shows up nameless.

EDIT: Here's the link, hope it helps.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...61#post1300061

I try to add a new name and I'm going nuts trying to understand why the game does not work like in RTW and take my new info descr texts directly from the data folder - I do suspect that I am missing something.

[Lusted]

I try to add a new name and I'm going nuts trying to understand why the game does not work like in RTW and take my new info descr texts directly from the data folder - I do suspect that I am missing something.

Are you using the mod switch feature that ER explained in one of his reports from Brisbane?

[Dave1984]

I've noticed though I changed the name of the notepad file to Launch_MyMod.bat it still thinks it is Launch_MyMod.bat.txt , is this a problem? If so please tell me how to fix it, I'll give rep to the person who helps me solve this!

Have you tried creating a new notepad file with the correct line in it (Ie medieval2.exe@ mymod.cfg) and then save the file as Launch_MyMod.bat, making sure you delete the.txt in the filename field?

EG,

[Epistolary Richard]

top post zips updated to include descr_names_lookup.txt (data folder) and export_units.txt (text folder)

[Lovasìjász]

top post zips updated to include descr_names_lookup.txt (data folder) and export_units.txt (text folder)

I went to see the Oracle at Delphi and he said there something about the textures...

[Epistolary Richard]

He wasn't kidding...

For 'experienced modders only'
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=74083

[Callatian]

Have you tried creating a new notepad file with the correct line in it (Ie medieval2.exe@ mymod.cfg) and then save the file as Launch_MyMod.bat, making sure you delete the.txt in the filename field?

EG,

Can someone post a tutorial step by step for manual implementation of a mod? (no mod change program). I will appreciate it.

I get stuck at the steps part and / were / why? etc.

Thanks,
Callatian

[Brighdaasa]

I've noticed though I changed the name of the notepad file to Launch_MyMod.bat it still thinks it is Launch_MyMod.bat.txt , is this a problem? If so please tell me how to fix it, I'll give rep to the person who helps me solve this!

it is indeed a problem, and there are 2 ways to fix this:

* when saving the file in notepad, choose Save as, and at the bottom of that windows change the "Save as type" option from Text files to All files, now save as Launch_MyMod.bat

* when vieuwing the medieval II total war folder, at the top center of the screen, choose Tools->Folder Options. Now select the View tab and uncheck the line "Hide extentions for known file types" . You now should see the file being named as Launch_MyMod.bat.txt in the explorer and you can just delete the .txt part of the filename

I hope i made it clear enough to understand, but i obviously don't know how the English terms translate to your language.

good luck

[limes]

Has anyone been able to add new provinces yet?

Yes. I've added some :).

[limes]

Pictures:

[Lord Ben]

To quickly switch your .txt's to .bat's and whatnot you can also display the full filenames.

From your file view window go to tools, folder options, the view tab and uncheck "Hide extensions for known filetypes".

My question though is what do we need to move into mymod to get the Grand Campaign to work?

[Epistolary Richard]

The base folder and the imperial_campaign folder - with the proper directory tree in place.

[Puhliy]

Where are qutes.txt file??? How can can I change that phrases, that appears while loading...

[Puhliy]

Where are quotes.txt file??? How can can I change that phrases, that appears while loading...

[AlexF]

I am missing the file to edit Scenario descriptions

[tFighterPilot]

The only file I really wanted was descr_model_battle :(

[Lasias Wenson]

Limes, how did you do that? I've been trying to add a region, but I keep getting an error, saying something about a script

[Merlin's Apprentice]

there is 5 files you need to edit for adding regions not counting the tga
imperial_campaign_regions_and_settlement_names.txt (in text folder)
descr_regions.txt (base folder)
descr_regions_and_settlement_name_lookup.txt (campaign folder)
descr_mercenaries.txt (campaign folder)
descr_strat.txt (campaign folder)