Unit Size

[KevlarJesus]

So im new here, and i have mtw2 on steam. i know you can edit unit size, but can someone give me a link or explain what i would have to edit to do that. i tried downloading files to make unit sizes bigger but they never work.
Also is there a list of units, for the command create_unit "Settlement" Unit * * * *?

[Roman Knight]

IIRC the biggest unit size is 243, I could be wrong though...

[KevlarJesus]

well hopefully someone can explain or point me in the direction of how to change the sizes.

[Roman Knight]

There is a limit as to how high you can move them, but imo the easiest way to change the unit size is to get a mod.

[vonKrysiak]

You have to edit extr_descr_unit file and change the size there. it should be located in your data folder.
If you play vanila with no mods you wont see it. you have to use unpacker first then modify the file. There is too much explaining to do if you have never done it before - go to mod workshop forum and look for a tuttorial there, theere is plenty of information there...

[Ged]

Are we editing unit sizes (i.e. game files) or just changing the unit scale?
If we're just changing the scale then go to Viedo Options on the main menu and change the unit scale accordingly.
(Can someone verify that it's viedo options and not game options please.)

[KevlarJesus]

so does having m2tw on steam play some problem for installing mods. ive tried installing CAE in the steam folder for m2tw, and it doesnt show up when the m2tw selection screen appears. darths mod didnt work either

[NobleNick]

I forget if it is game options or video options, but it can definitely be done IN GAME without editing files.

NOTE: you must do this before starting a campaign. I know of no way to edit unit size for a campaign after the campaign has started.

[Naxon]

if you change it ingame the biggest unit will still only be 150.
i modded mine so the biggest are 240, normal is 200 and horses are 100.

quite nice, actually. lots of action .

btw, if you plan on changing the export_descr_unit i really suggest you use the "Replace" option in notepad and replace the unit sizes. for example, Armoured Sergeants normally have 60, so if you replace
, 60, 0,
with
, 96, 0,
then you'll edit EVERY unit with 150 soldiers to 240 soldiers. that trick can of course be used for every size. (24, 48, 60 are the common ones).
Trust me, it'll save you LOADS of time.

[Jesu_follower]

so im brand spankin new to moddin' and i was also wonderin how to increase the unit size. I kinda thought battles were small when the largest unit size ive seen was 150. Is there anyway i can increase this size to HUGE sizes?