Removing A Faction From Custom Battles

[King Siegfried]

Which file do I need to edit to replace the Knights Templar with a different faction in the Custom Battle screen?

[Stephan]

go to sm_factions
costum battle availability

[Gigantus]

The standard layout accepts up to 27 factions in the custom battle faction screen - if one faction doesn't show up, then that's what is wrong. As Stephan said, adjust the total number of factions available for custom battles in data\descr_sm_factions by changing the entry in the custom_battle_availability line (Yes or No).

[axnsan]

The standard layout accepts up to 27 factions in the custom battle faction screen - .....

Is it possible to change the layout though?

[King Siegfried]

Thank you, my good sirs. You are true gentlemen.

[Gigantus]

One is glad to be of service

[Gigantus]

There is no more place there. If you like to dive into the esoteric, then the answer to the following question is vital: how do you know the mtw2.lnt file in the menu folder?
This file determines the placement of graphic elements. I know the symbol_48 series is for the faction screen symbols for instance, but that's where it stops for me.

[axnsan]

Well if you open the file with notepad it's not that hostile

I suppose it should be possible to add more places for symbols if you'd know the coordinates

[Gigantus]

I suppose it should be possible to add more places for symbols if you'd know the coordinates

Those you should get by opening the correct tga file in the menu folder.
_m2_customise_battle_choose_teams_panels.tga perhaps?