changing faction

[monad]

Quick question - what files would I need to edit in order to change a faction to something else in SS3.2 and is this possible or will it screw up some of the scripts that run in the background? What I want to do is just change a current faction to something else, give them one starting area which is currently a rebel town in the begining. Change the names/pics of faction members and maybe the units they get. Thanks in advance...

[King Kong]

Hi monad,

Well, theoretically you can change the factions as you like.
The starting settlements, units, characters are all defined in the descr_strat.txt file. This shouldn't be a problem and also doesn't make a difference for the scripts.

Changing the pics also won't affect the game in any way.
You can also change the names in the descr_strat file, but make sure that these names are also defined in the descr_names.txt.
Adding other faction's units isn't so easy, but when you need any specific help, pm me and I'll try to answer soon...