How can I edit the phalanx formations to allow them, when dragged, to all form one line without gaps like the shield wall does?
How can I edit the phalanx formations to allow them, when dragged, to all form one line without gaps like the shield wall does?
Somewhere along the text files, if it's possible...
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I know it's SOMEWHERE along the text files, I want to find out WHERE.
In the export_descr_unit
type carthaginian sacred band infantry
dictionary carthaginian_sacred_band ; Sacred Band
category infantry
class spearmen
voice_type Heavy_1
soldier greek_armoured_hoplite, 40, 0, 1.3
officer carthaginian_standard
attributes sea_faring, hide_forest, can_sap, hardy
formation 1, 1, 2, 2, 5, square, phalanx
stat_health 1, 0
stat_pri 12, 8, no, 0, 0, melee, simple, piercing, spear, 25 ,1
stat_pri_attr spear
stat_sec 10, 4, no, 0, 0, melee, simple, piercing, sword, 25 ,1
stat_sec_attr no
stat_pri_armour 11, 7, 5, metal
stat_sec_armour 0, 0, flesh
stat_heat 2
stat_ground 2, 1, 0, -1
stat_mental 10, disciplined, highly_trained
stat_charge_dist 30
stat_fire_delay 0
stat_food 60, 300
stat_cost 2, 710, 270, 80, 110, 710
ownership carthage
In bold are the spaces between indivisual soldiers in units, the first two in closee formation, the second two in loose. The first number of each set is how far they front to back and the second side to side. just make the numbers smaller until you get what you like.
Note This can be done for any unit in the game.
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Won't that make it happen outside of phalanx formation as well?
Doesn't matter as I prefer it this way, just a question.
Dunno how its done for just Phalanx formation but the file you need is descr_formations:
begin_formation simple_line
general_order Group_Formation_Single_Line
;;; Only one slot main slot
begin_block 0
unit_type any 1.0
block_formation line
block_relative_pos 0 0.0 0.0
inter_unit_spacing *1.0* (Change this to 0.5 and there will be no gaps)
priority 1.0
end_block
end_formation
This tells you that when you drag your units out in a single line there will be '1' gap between them, with a bit of experimenting i have found that making the figure 0.5 gets rid of all gaps. This will affect all units which i like as i hate having holes in my battle line...
Hope this helps.
Excelent, thanks very much.