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    Default How to change general's skin?

    Hello
    I would like to know what files i have to modify so I can change the general's skin.
    I actually want to add the Carthago unleased pack (only the generals) Here: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...46617&page=204
    So I can use
    Alexander the great skin as skin of macedon's general.
    Hannibal skin as Carthaganian's general e.t.c.
    Thanks!

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    My mate can help you with this as soon as his on i will get him to reply
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    Thank you!

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    Prince of Macedon has a pack like that installed, I think one of his most recent videos has a link to it.

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    Hey, I just want the name of the .txt to change the skins of the the generals.
    Thanks!

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    export_descr_unit, though you have to place the textures in the correct folders to make it work.

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    yh, but what's for the generals

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    You need to alter descr_models_battle.txt (to change the model) and descr_character.txt (so that the models are used in game).

    And I believe you'll need to replace both models and skins, as there's a chance the new skins won't match the vanilla models.
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    @H Con what entry should I change so the skins take effect?
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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    Quote Originally Posted by -Alexander The Great- View Post
    @H Con what entry should I change so the skins take effect?
    Thanks
    Okay... *cough*

    1: Unpack the model (that's hannibal.cas) into data/models_unit.

    2: Unpack the textures (I guess you want Punic_General.tga.dds for Carthage and Punic_General_Alexander.tga.dds for Macedonia) into data/models_unit/textures. If the Textures folder doesn't exist, just make one.

    3: Backup the descr_model_battle.txt located in the Data folder, and open the original file.

    4: Search for greek_general, and copy the entire entry, including the empty line below greek_general.

    5: Paste the copied entry to the bottom of the text document.

    6: Time to edit the new entry:

    6a: Change the name of the file (a.k.a. "Type") into something unique, like HannibalAlexander.

    6b: Leave all five Skeleton lines as they are, unless you want some screwed up animations.
    6c: Indiv_range is good as it is.

    6d: Delete two of the texture lines (protip: do not delete the line mentioning Macedon), and let the other line point to a texture used by Carthaginian Generals by replacing "greek_cities"/"seleucid"/"thrace" with "carthage" depending on which lines you left undeleted. NB: do not include the file extension (.dds) in the name.

    6e: Change the carthage line so that it points to punic_general.tga.

    6f: Change the macedon line so that it points to punic_general_alexander.tga.

    6g: Edit all four model_flexi lines so that they point to Hannibal.cas. Don't change the directories, just the file name.

    6h: The last two lines don't need changes. Save the file.

    7: Backup the descr_character.txt file in the Data directory, and open the original file.

    8: Scroll down until you find Macedon's "named character" entry. Note that in this file, General means Captain, while Named Character means General. Weird, I know.

    9: Change greek_general (next to battle_model) into HannibalAlexander, or whatever you decided to name your entry in desr_model_battle.

    10: Do the same for Carthage's "named character entry", and save the file.

    That's it! If you understood anything I wrote here, and followed my instructions properly you should be able to play with Alexander and Hannibal in-game. If you did not understand, just PM me, and I'll just send you the files.
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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    Thanks a lot H Con
    but
    I did exactly what you 've said but it doesn't work :/ The default greek general is still there.
    Can you send me the files via PM please?
    Thanks!
    Last edited by -Alexander The Great-; March 15, 2011 at 08:37 AM.

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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    Here are the files you requested. I've tested them myself.

    Remember that HANNIBAL.cas should be placed in the models_unit folder, while PUNIC_GENERAL.TGA.dds and PUNIC_GENERAL_ALEXANDER.TGA.dds should be placed in the models_unit/textures folder. Create a Textures folder if needed.

    PS: Remember to double-check your spelling. A single dot could mess everything up.

    PPS: Remove the underscores at the end of the file names (descr_character_.txt should be changed into descr_character.txt). Those underscores will also mess everything up. I applied them as I prefer the original generals.

    PPPS: ...you DO have the models and textures, right?
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    Default Re: How to change general's skin?

    They still don't work
    Last edited by -Alexander The Great-; April 01, 2011 at 05:43 AM.

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