need help with create unit cheat

**Vasiliyi** · 02-28-2009, 22:40

Ok so I need to use the create unit cheat for my aar 9 (roleplay purposes) and I've never gotten it to work for me. I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me, step by step how to use it? Thank yuou in advance.

**Centurio Nixalsverdrus** · 03-01-2009, 00:58

1. Go to export_descr_units.txt and look up the ingame name of the unit in question.

2. In your game, open console and type in <create_unit "Antigonos Argeades" "hellenistic infantry hysteroi pezhetairoi" 4,3,2,1>

This will create 4 units of Hysteroi Pezhetairoi with experience lvl 3 (3 bronze chevrons), armour upgrade 2 (silver) and weapon upgrade 1 (bronze) for the respective character. Instead the character name, you can / must type the name of the settlement as you see it on screen.

**Vasiliyi** · 03-01-2009, 02:52

is it possible to use this cheat to create units for other factions?

**Centurio Nixalsverdrus** · 03-01-2009, 03:34

Yes, but take care that this faction has the unit in its roster. You will get a CTD if you start a battle, and they don't have a texture / sprite assigned.

**the man with no name** · 03-01-2009, 04:48

Originally Posted by Centurio Nixalsverdrus

1. Go to export_descr_units.txt and look up the ingame name of the unit in question.

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What's that?

**DaciaJC** · 03-01-2009, 05:00

Go to EB/Data/export_descr_unit

It's a text file that you can open with Notepad.

**everyone** · 03-01-2009, 05:03

it's found in /activision/Rome - Total War/EB/data (or whatever folder you installed EB into)

for example you're looking for Galatian cavalry:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

the ingame name of the unit is what is stated at "type" which in this case is "celtic cavalry lavotuxri"
so when you type in the create_unit cheat to create the Galatian Cavalry, it would be something like <create_unit Arretium "celtic cavalry lavotuxri" 2 1 1 1>

edit: gah! frontline1994 beat me to it.

**Vasiliyi** · 03-01-2009, 06:51

Ok, another question. If i want want to make a unit available to a faction who cant recruit it, what would i have to do? I really need to do this in order for my aar to continue. Thanks to all.

**A Very Super Market** · 03-01-2009, 07:07

Merc unit?

Or use a different faction and just pretend...

**Vasiliyi** · 03-01-2009, 07:14

What i mean is, would it be possible for me to change something in the data to create a unit for the faction? Im not very savvy when it comes to all of this.

Oh, and im already doing ALOT of pretending.

**everyone** · 03-01-2009, 07:57

Originally Posted by Vasiliyi

Ok, another question. If i want want to make a unit available to a faction who cant recruit it, what would i have to do? I really need to do this in order for my aar to continue. Thanks to all.

rather off topic stuff to answer your question

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

it takes a while to master but it's easy once you know.

I suppose this has gone rather off-topic now. if you still don't understand you may want to PM me.

**Vasiliyi** · 03-02-2009, 06:15

Wow, thank you much sir! This has helped me immensely! Even though i get a headache looking at it! I have found a loophole in which i don't have to mess the EDU which i feel a bit bad for because u went through a lot of work for me. This is much appreciated. Thank you.

**Vasiliyi** · 03-02-2009, 06:19

Ok, this is something i do need to get help with. If i were to edit a unit stats, where would i need to go?

**bobbin** · 03-02-2009, 08:21

Go to the export_descr_unit.txt file for that, theres a bit at the start that tells you what each entry means as well.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Code:

;Data entries are as follows
; Type          The internal name of the unit. Note this not necessarily the same as the on screen name
; dictionary        The tag used to look up the on screen name
;
;Category and class define the rough type of the unit. They're used for setting some
;default attributes and for determining where units go in formation amongst other things
; category      infantry, cavalry, siege, handler, ship or non_combatant
; class         light, heavy, missile or spearmen
;
; voice_type        Used to determine the type of voice used by the unit
;
; soldier       Name of the soldier model to use (from descr_models_battle.txt)
;               followed by the number of ordinary soldiers in the unit
;               followed by the number of extras (pigs dogs, elephants, chariots artillery pieces etc attached to the unit)
;               followed by the collision mass of the men. 1.0 is normal. Only applies to infantry
; officer       Name of officer model. There may be up to 0-3 officer lines per unit
; ship          Type of ship used if applicable
; engine        Type of siege engine used by unit
; animal        The type of non ridden on animals used by the unit
; mount         Type of animal or vehicle ridden on
;
; mount_effect  Factors to add when in combat against enemy units that have the specified mounts
;               Up to three factors may be specified, which may be classes of mount, or specific types
;
; attributes    A miscellanious list of attributes and abilities the unit may have. Including
;               sea_faring = can board ships
;               hide_forest, hide_improved_forest, hide_long_grass, hide_anywhere   = defines where the unit can hide
;               can_sap = Can dig tunnels under walls
;               frighten_foot, frighten_mounted = Cause fear to certain nearby unit types
;               can_run_amok = Unit may go out of control when riders lose control of animals
;               general_unit = The unit can be used for a named character's bodyguard
;               cantabrian_circle = The unit has this special ability
;               no_custom = The unit may not be selected in custom battles
;               command = The unit carries a legionary eagle, and gives bonuses to nearby units
;               mercenary_unit = The unit is s mercenary unit available to all factions
;
; formation     soldier spacing (in metres) side to side, then front to back for close formation
;               followed by the same measurements in loose formation.
;               followed by the default number of ranks for the unit
;               followed by the formations possible for the unit. One or two of
;               square, horde, phalanx, testudo, or wedge
;
; stat_health   Hit points of man, followed by hit points of mount or attached animal (if applicable)
;               Ridden horses and camels do not have separate hit points
;
;Details of unit's primary weapon. If the unit has a missile weapon it must be the primary
; stat_pri      From left to right
;               attack factorf
;               attack bonus factor if charging
;               missile type fired (no if not a missile weapon type)
;               range of missile
;               amount of missile ammunition per man
;               Weapon type = melee, thrown, missile, or siege_missile
;               Tech type = simple, other, blade, archery or siege
;               Damage type = piercing, blunt, slashing or fire. (I don't think this is used anymore)
;               Sound type when weapon hits = none, knife, mace, axe, sword, or spear
;               Min delay between attacks (in 1/10th of a second)
; stat_pri_attr
;               primary weapon attributes any or all of
;                   ap = armour piercing. Only counts half of target's armour
;                   bp = body piercing. Missile can pass through men and hit those behind
;                   spear = Used for long spears. Gives bonuses fighting cavalry, and penalties against infantry
;                   long_pike = Use very long pikes. Phalanx capable units only
;                   short_pike = Use shorter than normal spears. Phalanx capable units only
;                   prec = Missile weapon is only thrown just before charging into combat
;                   thrown = The missile type if thrown rather than fired
;                   launching = attack may throw target men into the air
;                   area = attack affects an area, not just one man
;
;Details of secondary weapons. If the unit rides on, or has attached animals or vehicles
;then the secondary weapon details refer to their attacks. If the unit has missile weapons
;the secondary weapon will be the one used for melee
;If the unit has a primary melee weapon, it may have a secondary side arm
; stat_sec      As per stat_pri     (a value of no means no secondary weapon)
; stat_sec_attr As per stat_pri_attr
;
; stat_pri_armour   Details of the man's defences
;                   armour factor
;                   defensive skill factor (not used when shot at)
;                   shield factor (only used for attacks from the front of left)
;                   sound type when hit = flesh, leather, or metal
;
; stat_sec_armour   Details of animal's or vehicle's defenses (note riden horses do not have a separate defence)
;                   As per stat_pri_armour, except that the shield entry is ommited
;
; stat_heat         Extra fatigue suffered by the unit in hot climates
;
; stat_ground       Combat modifiers on different ground types. From left to right
;                   scrub, sand, forest, snow
; stat_mental       The base morale level, followed by discipline and training
;                   discipline may be normal, low, disciplined or imperuous. Impetuous units may charge without orders
;                   training determines how tidy the unit's formation is
;
; stat_charge_distance Distance from the enemy that the unit will begin charging
; stat_fire_delay   Ectra delay over that imposed by animation, hetween volleys
;
; stat_food         No longer used
; stat_cost         Number of turns to build,
;                   Cost of unit to construct
;                   Cost of upkeep
;                   Cost of upgrading weapons
;                   Cost of upgrading armour
;                   Cost for custom battles
; stat_ownership    List of factions and cultures that may have this unit