M2TW data text files

[Merlin's Apprentice]

Works like a charm
Now just need some decent programmer to create a unit editor like Caligula

[GodsPetMonkey]

Works like a charm
Now just need some decent programmer to create a unit editor like Caligula

I am only one man people!

Nah, main problem right now is a few things are still not quite understood, like how it all ties in with models and the like, but that just means it'll be a 'over time' process, where rather then a smart setup that can edit lots of files, it'll start basic, get better.

[Merlin's Apprentice]

I have faith in ya :)
shouldnt take too long once the unpacker comes out and the rest of the files are available

Caligula works a wee bit already, just doesnt do the new stuff like stakes and such
havent tried to save an editted unit yet tho
still messing with units the old fasioned way
by hand

[GodsPetMonkey]

Caligula works a wee bit already, just doesnt do the new stuff like stakes and such
havent tried to save an editted unit yet tho
still messing with units the old fasioned way
by hand

Well, the files are similar, so yeah, that's to be expected, the problem is with new variables that the units have, like armour_ug_levels and armour_ug_models, which it can't handle, and will result in a non-working units file if you try to save. I would love to know where the models are now stored (instead of the DMB) cause then I could pull them in, but I guess it's not to be.

Something to work on when I get home from work though - part of the problem of CA Oz releasing something at the start of their work day, it's the start of mine too

[mor dan]

well, with what i am reading they may have made it easier for modders to do things, but it lacks the simplicityof the old just mod a text file if you just want to tone down some unit strength or increase costs/build time.

creating new folders and knowing what has to go in them is a little complicated for me. i never understood it in the RTW mods either.

[mor dan]

"Then create a folder in that directory called mymod and in that have your data folder with its modded files exactly mimicking the directory structure in the main game folder."


this is where i get lost. for me to get it, you have to assume i don't know anything... basically because i don't.

[the_mango55]

I can't seem to get unit changes to show up.

What does the structure have to be when you run the .bat file?

So far I have tried /mymod/export_descr_unit.txt and /mymod/data/export_descr_unit.txt.

Neither of these show any of the changes made.

EDIT: nevermind, I figrued it out. I forgot to put [features] into the .cfg.

However, it looks like the stat_armour_ex is non functional. It is commented out in all cases, and if I remove the ; the game won't run.

This is very dissapointing.

[Merlin's Apprentice]

Has anyone been able to add new provinces yet?

[Lightkeeper]

Many Thanks. I'm very enthusiastic now... It's a new hope, after I just gave up playing this game.
And because this is my first post here: Greetings to everyone!