numerous questions

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Hi goldendunner,

Who in your oppinion is the most pleasing faction to play, not the best although the best could be the most fun?

I prefer playing as either Parthia or The Seleucids. Both because of the challenge the player faces. I also have a preference for Parthia due to the composition of it's military - I find cavalry based armies peculiarly difficult to manoeuvre and use well.

Is it faction specific which form the named character' bodyguard takes?

Not all factions have their own specific bodyguards - the majority of factions share their bodyguard types with those of the same culture. It is possible to individually assign the bodyguard units, however, but that sort of modding is a little beyond me. If you want to find out more though, then feel free to ask your question here.

How exactly do traits work, is there a thread on this?

This thread explains how character traits are acquired in R:TW vanilla.

Is there an uncomplicated thread on unit creation, for example I would like to add the best units to a faction, I haven't made up my mind which one yet but like Pharoes Bowmen for Dacia, War Elephants for Germany etc (campaign playable and recruitable?

Perhaps this area of the links manager could help you out.

In the descr_strat file could I add again Elephants or something straight into a factions army so they are like mercenaries?

Yep, it's possible, but I'm not sure how. You may wish to enquire about it here - I'm sure one of our resident modders could help you out.

Hope this helps, good luck, cheers!

BTW, if you have any further modding questions, then feel free to ask them here. The modders that reside over there are well qualified to aid you in finding solutions to any queries. You may also be interested in our archive of modding tutorials and queries here.