A suggestion...

[TheSilverKnight]

I have a suggestion to make for the next version of IBFD. Please tell me what you all think of this:

I think that all the Barbarian nations who historically settled on Roman lands used Romans in their troops, and I think it's somewhat inaccurate that only the Franks and Alemanni are able to build Roman Infantry (Pedites Romani), so what I suggest, is that maybe you should make the Pedites Romani/Roman Infantry recruitable by the following nations: Langobardi, Burgundii, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals.
Also - If there is a way to implement this unit for the Langobardi, Burgundii, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Vandals now, could I get a step-by-step on how to do it, please?
Give me your feedback and let me know.

Also, a quick question: How do I build Pedites Romani as the Franks & Alemanni when in a campaign?

Thank you for any answers and any feedback on my ideas!

¡Saludos a todos desde México!
TheSilverKnight

[Deus ret.]

make the Pedites Romani/Roman Infantry recruitable by the following nations: Langobardi, Burgundii, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, Vandals.
Also - If there is a way to implement this unit for the Langobardi, Burgundii, Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Vandals now, could I get a step-by-step on how to do it, please?
Give me your feedback and let me know.

Also, a quick question: How do I build Pedites Romani as the Franks & Alemanni when in a campaign?

I'm afraid I can't answer your second question (i.e. I don't know if the changes are save game compatible), but as for the first....edit export_descr_unit.txt, it is in the ibfd\data folder. There is a description at the beginning of the file. At the bottom of each unit listed, there is an 'ownership' spec. Just add the factions you want to be able to recruit the given unit and have a go....

Of course, make a backup of the EDU beforehand in case anything goes wrong.

[Javierfv1212]

I've done this before while messing around with the strat files.
I believe that it won't ruin your save game.

[Ramon Gonzales y Garcia]

I'm afraid just editing the EDU isn't enough.
there are three files u'd have to edit
descr_model_battle.txt:
look for this

type		limitanei		;WORKING IN GAME
skeleton				fs_javelinman, fs_swordsman
indiv_range				40
texture		slave, 			ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/RGyG_aux_roman_auxilia.tga
texture		romano_british,		ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_roman_pedites_briton.tga
texture		empire_west,		ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_limitainei_west_empire.tga
texture		empire_east,		ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_limitainei_east_empire.tga	
texture		empire_west_rebels,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_limitainei_west_empire.tga	
texture		empire_east_rebels,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_limitainei_east_empire.tga	
texture		franks,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_frankish_roman_pedites.tga	
texture		alemanni,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_roman_pedites_briton.tga	
texture		sarmatians,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/AR_unit_frankish_roman_pedites.tga	
texture		merc,	ibfd/data/models_unit/textures/RGyG_unit_roman_auxilia.tga	
model_flexi				ibfd/data/models_unit/AR_BI_unit_roman_pedites_lod1.cas, 15
model_flexi				ibfd/data/models_unit/AR_BI_unit_roman_pedites_lod1.cas, 30
model_flexi				ibfd/data/models_unit/AR_BI_unit_roman_pedites_lod1.cas, 40
model_flexi				ibfd/data/models_unit/AR_BI_unit_roman_pedites_lod1.cas, max
model_sprite		slave, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		romano_british, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/romano_british_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		empire_west, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/empire_west_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		empire_east, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/empire_east_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		empire_west_rebels, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/empire_west_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		empire_east_rebels, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/empire_east_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		franks, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/franks_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		alemanni, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/romano_british_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		sarmatians, 60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/franks_limitanei_sprite.spr
model_sprite		60.0, ibfd/data/sprites/limitanei_sprite.spr
model_tri				400, 0.5f, 0.5f, 0.5f

add in texture and sprite entries for your desired factions, suggestion is to use existing textures and sprites

next find this in export_descr_unit.txt:

type             roman infantry
dictionary       roman_infantry      ; Roman Infantry
category         infantry
class            heavy
voice_type       Medium_1
soldier          limitanei, 35, 0, 1
attributes       sea_faring,hide_forest,can_sap
formation        1, 2, 2, 3, 5,square, shield_wall
stat_health      1, 0
stat_pri         8,2, javelin, 50, 3, thrown, archery, piercing, spear, 25, 1
stat_pri_attr    prec,thrown
stat_sec         8,4, no, 0, 0, melee, blade, piercing, sword, 25, 1
stat_sec_attr    light_spear,spear_bonus_6
stat_pri_armour  2,14, 6, flesh
stat_sec_armour  0, 2, flesh
stat_heat        4
stat_ground      1, 0, 0, 0
stat_mental      24,disciplined,trained
stat_charge_dist 50
stat_fire_delay  -50000
stat_food        60, 300
stat_cost        1, 350, 200, 50, 80, 350
ownership        slave, romano_british

add in the factions of your choice

finally look for ALL intances of this

                recruit "roman infantry"  0  requires factions { romano_british, }

in export_descr_buildings.txt and add in the faction of your choice.

of course u can also add in ui cards into ui\units and ui\units_info

but anyway I think your suggestuion is sound but not for all the factions u mentioned. the Franks and Alamanni, plus the Ostrogoths and Vandals should probably be able to recruit them in Roman AOR. am thinking of adding the Vandals at least tofactions able to recruit AOR levies... the VGoths are already very 'Roman' and are equipped as such, but probably something recruitable ONLY in Roman AOR would be good.