Tips for Getai?

[The General]

Does anyone know how the upkeep can be fixed? I remember seeing some instructions somewhere, but I can't find the post anymore. I would also like to know if changing the upkeep can be done without breaking the current campaign.

Wouldn't altering the export_descr_unit.txt do the trick?

As a sidenote, paying over 700 mnai/turn for 60[/120] elite skirmishers seems a tad too much, imho. That doesn't mean that it wasn't meant to be that high, but rather that I wouldn't pay that much for them. They aren't that good.

[Fraekae]

I totally agree that 700 is too much, which means that the recruitment cost should be lower as well. But the current upkeep is ridiculously low, as this is now one of the cheapest Getai units. It would be nice to hear from the EB team what the cost is supposed to be.

Is changing the export_descr_unit.txt savegame compatible, or would it require that I start a new campaign? I wouldn't want to destroy my current campaign as it is great fun, but I would want to use the Komatai Epilektoi as well. If changing the file destroys my campaign, I will make do without them, I don't want them that much.

I think I remember Watchman doing something to fix the Komatai Epilektoi cost... If I could just find that post!

Edit: Just did a forum search, could not find anything about the Komatai Epilektoi cost... Maybe I don't remember correctly.

Edit 2: Ok, found it. It is in the thread "Apparent minor EDU gaffes" by Watchman, but there is no mention as to what the correct price is supposed to be. So I assume it is the current recruitment divided by four, which is rather much. Still wondering if tinkering with the file destroys the savegame or not though.

[Gugus]

Hi
From my experience with export_descr_unit.txt: If you just change the upkeep, recruitment price, other stats, it is save game compatible if you add a unit or make big changes, then I guess not.

[an_do_89]

I don't belive Komatai Epilektoi (Dacian Elite Skirmishers) have a low upkeep (about 130 mnai I think) as Komatai (Dacian Skirmishers) have a similar upkeep . The difference is that you spend to upgrade to Komatai Epilektoi with very good gear wich is reflected in the training cost (about 3000 mnai I believe) and a needed high level for your baracks.