Need help modding

[megas scipio]

Hello,

I'm attempting to alter my version of RTR Platinum 1.9. Right now I'm working on adding new character traits like this below. I think Im adding the right text the correct files, but when I try to play then opening that character's screen causes my game to crash. Is there is file I'm not updating, or is there an error in my text? Or is there something fundamental about the structure of the code that I'm ignorant too? Right now I'm just trying ot reverse engineer this from observing other similar traits so I could be missing something important.

Thanks,

Here are the files i'm altering and what I'm placing in the file:

export_descr_character_traits
----------------------
Trait ElectedSenator
Characters family
ExcludeCultures barbarian, greek, eastern, egyptian, carthaginian
Level Senator
Description Senator_desc
EffectsDescription Senator_effects_desc
Threshold 2
Effect Influence 2
Effect Law 1
;------------------------------------------
Trigger ElectedSenator
WhenToTest CharacterTurnEnd
Condition CultureType roman
and Trait Elected_Senator > 28
Affects Senator 1 Chance 100




export_descr_VnVs_enums
;-----------------------------------------
Senator
Senator_desc
Senator_effects_desc



export_VnVs
;-----------------------------------------------------

{ElectedSenator} Senator

{ElectedSenator_desc}
This man is one of the Conscript Fathers of the Roman Senate.

{ElectedSenator_effects_desc}
+2 Influence, +1 Law
;-----------------------------------------------------------

[Quinn Inuit]

Now, I'm not a traits modder, but don't your export_descr_VnVs_enums have to match the export_VnVs?

[megas scipio]

Your right of course, but I fixed that part and it didn't help. Right now I'm using the scripts from MCM Leadersip Mod to accomplish the same end. Working out pretty well, but man if you change some of the titles it takes alot of minor edits in a ton of locations. Whew! Also, since I don't fundamentally understand exactly what all the triggers operate from then sometimes I can screw up the whole shabang! Haha, needle in a haystack fun time!

[Quinn Inuit]

Have you tried using the traits and ancillaries validator? That tends to speed things up.

btw, screwing up a lot is a good way to learn things.

[AqD]

You don't need to modify export_descr_VnVs_enums.txt - it's no longer used.

Your export_VnVs.txt is wrong. Instead of adding text for the traits, you should add it for the trait levels, as specified in your export_descr_character_traits.txt, like this:

{Senator} Senator

{Senator_desc}
This man is one of the Conscript Fathers of the Roman Senate.

{Senator_effects_desc}
+2 Influence, +1 Law