A little info on adding units with battle_models.modeldb

[GotGame36]

OK so if I want to add Genoese xBows to Scotland I should do this.......




Original......


-0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002 19 genoese_crossbowmen 1 4 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod0.mesh 121 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod1.mesh 900 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod2.mesh 2500 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod3.mesh 6400 1 5 milan 76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture 77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture 49 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_sprite.spr 1 5 milan 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0 1 4 None 20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow 14 MTW2_Swordsman 2 21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16


-0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002 23 genoese_crossbowmen_ug1 1 4 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod0.mesh 121 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod1.mesh 900 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod2.mesh 2500 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod3.mesh 6400 1 5 milan 76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture 77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture 53 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_ug1_sprite.spr 1 5 milan 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0 1 4 None 20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow 14 MTW2_Swordsman 2 21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16


Change to......


-0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002 19 genoese_crossbowmen 1 4 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod0.mesh 121 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod1.mesh 900 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod2.mesh 2500 68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod3.mesh 6400 1 6 scotland 76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture 77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture 49 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_sprite.spr 1 6 scotland 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0 1 4 None 20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow 14 MTW2_Swordsman 2 21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16


-0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002 23 genoese_crossbowmen_ug1 1 4 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod0.mesh 121 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod1.mesh 900 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod2.mesh 2500 72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod3.mesh 6400 1 6 scotland 76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture 77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture 53 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_ug1_sprite.spr 1 6 scotland 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0 1 4 None 20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow 14 MTW2_Swordsman 2 21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16


And that's all I have to do???

[Musashi]

That should work, yes. Remember to tweak the export_descr_unit.txt file so that scotland is listed as an owner for Genoese Crossbowmen as well, and edit the export_descr_buildings.txt file so that you can actually produce them in campaign mode!

They'll have Milanese colors though, unless you change the texture listing :)

[rocky4]

First of all, I'd like to say that battle_models.modeldb is one very confusing file.

Do you know how to enter a completely new unit? The reason I ask is because I've made completely new mounts for both the Templar and Hospitaller knights. Could I get away by just copying the mailed knights entry and changing everything to say "templar" instead of "mailed"? (That's how I named the files, anyways)

[Casuir]

-0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002

This bit should be at the bottom, its the positioning for a torch on the skeleton. Shouldnt have an effect though as long as you dont add one to the first or last positions.

[Musashi]

Cool. I couldn't tell whether that bit was the beginning or the end of each entry :)

rocky4: I gave an example of a completely new unit up there... Working with this file is rather complicated though.

[GotGame36]

Musashi,

Thank you for the information !!!!!

I have been trying to get Scotland xbows for days now !!!

[Dave1984]

I've been swapping around units from faction to faction with great success so far, but now I've tried to add a new unit for Milan (actually not Milan but the Welsh, but that's another story) based on the Polish Nobles.

I've got them to appear on the menu screens and all that, but once in battle only the mount is showing up.

Here is the entry in the db,

0.80000001 0.60000002 5 Teulu 1 4 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_lod0.mesh 121 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_lod1.mesh 900 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_lod2.mesh 2500 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_lod3.mesh 6400 2 5 milan 71 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_milan.texture 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_normal.texture 44 unit_sprites/poland_Polish_Nobles_sprite.spr 5 slave 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_rebels.texture 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_normal.texture 43 unit_sprites/slave_Polish_Nobles_sprite.spr 2 5 milan 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_diff.texture 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_norm.texture 0 5 slave 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_diff.texture 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_norm.texture 0 1 5 Horse 15 MTW2_HR_Javelin 13 MTW2_HR_Sword 2 23 MTW2_HR_Javelin_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002 17 polish_nobles_ug1 1 4 61 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_ug1_lod0.mesh 121 61 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_ug1_lod1.mesh 900 61 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_ug1_lod2.mesh 2500 61 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/polish_nobles_ug1_lod3.mesh 6400 2 5 milan 71 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_milan.texture 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_normal.texture 51 unit_sprites/milan_dummy_en_mail_knights_sprite.spr 5 slave 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_rebels.texture 72 unit_models/_Units/EN_Lmail_Hmail/textures/EN_Lmail_Hmail_normal.texture 47 unit_sprites/slave_Polish_Nobles_ug1_sprite.spr 2 5 milan 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_diff.texture 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_norm.texture 0 5 slave 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_diff.texture 58 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final Slavic_slave_norm.texture 0 1 5 Horse 15 MTW2_HR_Javelin 13 MTW2_HR_Sword 2 23 MTW2_HR_Javelin_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 2 18 MTW2_Sword_Primary 14 fs_test_shield 16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999

and the entry in EDU

type Teulu
dictionary Teulu ; Teulu
category cavalry
class missile
voice_type Heavy
banner faction main_cavalry
banner holy crusade_cavalry
soldier Polish_Nobles, 32, 0, 1
mount heavy horse
mount_effect elephant -4, camel -4
attributes sea_faring, hide_forest, hardy, can_withdraw, can_formed_charge, cantabrian_circle, knight
formation 2, 4.4, 3, 6, 3, square
stat_health 1, 0
stat_pri 10, 3, javelin, 55, 8, thrown, missile_mechanical, piercing, spear, 25, 1
;stat_pri_ex 0, 0, 0
stat_pri_attr ap, thrown
stat_sec 11, 4, no, 0, 0, melee, melee_blade, piercing, sword, 25, 1
;stat_sec_ex 0, 0, 0
stat_sec_attr no
stat_pri_armour 5, 8, 4, metal
;stat_armour_ex 5, 7, 0, 0, 8, 4, 4, metal
stat_sec_armour 0, 0, flesh
stat_heat 4
stat_ground 0, -2, -4, 0
stat_mental 9, low, trained
stat_charge_dist 45
stat_fire_delay 0
stat_food 60, 300
stat_cost 1, 800, 210, 120, 95, 800, 4, 200
armour_ug_levels 2, 3
armour_ug_models Polish_Nobles, Polish_Nobles_ug1
ownership milan, slave
era 0 milan
era 1 milan
;unit_info 11, 10, 17

Any ideas why only the mounts are showing up?

Thanks in advance!

[Lord Condormanius]

I think it should look like this (changes from original in BOLD)


19 genoese_crossbowmen
1 4
68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod0.mesh 121
68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod1.mesh 900
68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod2.mesh 2500
68 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_lod3.mesh 6400
2
5 milan
76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
49 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_sprite.spr
6 scotland
76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
49 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_sprite.spr
2
5 milan
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0
6 scotland
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0
1
4 None
20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow
14 MTW2_Swordsman 2
21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary
14 fs_test_shield 2
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
14 fs_test_shield
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002

23 genoese_crossbowmen_ug1
1 4
72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod0.mesh 121
72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod1.mesh 900
72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod2.mesh 2500
72 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/genoese_crossbowmen_ug1_lod3.mesh 6400
2
5 milan
76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
53 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_ug1_sprite.spr
6 scotland
76 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_milan.texture
77 unit_models/_Units/LN_Brigandine_heavy/textures/LN_ Brigandine_normal.texture
53 unit_sprites/milan_Genoese_Crossbowmen_ug1_sprite.spr
2
5 milan
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0
6 scotland
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European CB Gun_milan_norm.texture 0
1
4 None
20 MTW2_Pavise_Crossbow
14 MTW2_Swordsman 2
21 MTW2_Crossbow_Primary
14 fs_test_shield 2
18 MTW2_Sword_Primary
14 fs_test_shield
16 -0.090000004 0 0 -0.34999999 0.80000001 0.60000002