Tutorial - Adding a unit to the game

[the_mango55]

Mango, I forgot to mention it. The battle_models.modeldb file will only be parsed in the BASE data/unit_models folder. To get the game to parse it you have to add --io.file_first to your command line or batch file.

Naturally this has... disturbing... implications for our users' ability to install multiple mods at once :(

I should point out though, that if you're just using an existing model and a different mount, there's an easier way to do it. Basically it can be done with just the EDU file. Just set the mount, soldier, and upgrade lines in your unit's entry in the EDU file to what you want them to be... No need to create a whole new model entry in the DB file unless you're trying to use a model that doesn't have textures for your faction :)

Ah I see, thanks.

And I am aware about the horses, I made those units a few days ago, when I had no idea how to make heads or tails of the modeldb file.

Well, I actually still don't really knnow how to make heads or tails of the modeldb file.

@ Whacker: Greetings, but actually I'm no longer a triangle resident. I just graduated NCSU yesterday.

[Musashi]

Yeah, I tried to explain the format, but really you just have to hack away at it awhile before you get to where you can "read" the file. And even then it's SO easy to miss something somewhere...

PS: I put a picture of my Dragoons up in the tutorial. They're just so darn pretty :D

Also I like the idea of calling them Dragonarioi, but I hate to go in and change something again at this point hehe. I might though :)

Actually I should probably figure out what the name would really be in Greek... Presuming they referred to the carbine rifles as dragons, which should be drakon in greek I believe... Would it come out to Drakonarioi for wielders of them? Someone around here must know :)

[hgtm]

WHAT???In my data folder there isn't any export_descr_unit.txt.!!!

[scsscsfanfan]

good information, i'm not very good on modding, could you explain a bit more in details how to add the "--io.file_first " please?

also, currently I still keep the original data folder unchanged, ie, still packed, and use a mod folder to play the game. to allow this to work, dose it mean I have to unpack the data folder?

many thanks

[methoz]

ok, but..how to use "unique" units....bohemian hussites, bohemian wagon fort, etc..all is in data folder,bud nothing dont used in game :(

[doxofra]

hello i have some questions.
i edited that battle_models.txt file to add some units
but it dint work. just i start play.bat file and got CTD

what i edited is here

10 longbowmen 1 4 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/longbowmen_lod0.mesh
121 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/longbowmen_lod1.mesh
900 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/longbowmen_lod2.mesh
2500 57 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/longbowmen_lod3.mesh 6

400 3 7 england 79 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_england.texture
78 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_normal.texture
48 unit_sprites/england_Dummy_EN_Archers_sprite.spr

5 slave 78 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_rebels.texture
78 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_normal.texture
46 unit_sprites/slave_Dummy_EN_Archers_sprite.spr

6 france unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_rebels.texture
78 unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_normal.texture
46 unit_sprites/slave_Dummy_EN_Archers_sprite.spr

3 7 england 69 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_england_diff.texture
69 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_england_norm.texture

0 5 slave 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_slave_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_slave_norm.texture

0 6 france 67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_slave_diff.texture
67 unit_models/AttachmentSets/Final European Archer_slave_norm.texture


0 1 4 None 16 MTW2_Fast_Bowman 14 MTW2_Fast_Mace

i hit enter key to look easy.
i added longbowmen to france to use rebel's one. i cant find wrong constructions. what is my mistakes? sorry for pool english

[doxofra]

ah. sorry i've mistake. but i cant edit my reply. hmm?

this construction

6 france unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_rebels.texture

to

6 78 france unit_models/_Units/EN_Peasant_Padded/textures/EN_Peasant_Padded_rebels.texture

got CTD too.