Adding Greek flamethrowers from kingdoms to m2tw vanilla

[jjrr]

Hi all,

I would like to add the Greek flamethrowers from Kingdoms to M2TW vanilla. This would somewhat compensate for the lack of gunpowder units of the Byzantines. I do not have Kingdoms, though. Where can I get just those files from Kingdoms that are needed for including the flamethrowers unit? Any ideas? Has anyone tried this? Thanks.

[alhoon]

I don't think it's legal to get greek fire without buying the Kingdoms expansion.

In case it's legal though, it would be a nice addition.

BTW Kingdoms isn't that expensive anymore if you buy it through the net, or get a used copy from someone that doesn't want it.

[jjrr]

Ok, that makes sense. I have another problem though. I'va installed patch 1.2 and unpacked everything. However, when I modify some of the files - e.g. export_descr_unit - the changes don't take effect. Whay can't I mod? Thanks

[Argantonio]

it is possible, read thread Using Fire_thrower animations

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...88#post6252588

[Eothese]

Or you could take the easy way. You would be advised to use a mod folder and make backup's before you start modding, and a lot of the time you'll have to start a new game for changes to take effect.

[Argantonio]

This system possesses an "advantage" , really the Greek fire is not a new unit , is a new type of missile, or personal weapon , which we can incorporate into any unit of artillery, only modifying stat_pri in EDU.txt

type Lithuanian Archers
stat_pri 5, 1, arrow, 120, 30, missile, missile_mechanical, piercing, none, 25, 1
for
type Lithuanian Archers
stat_pri 14, 1, fire_greek, 180, 20, missile, missile_gunpowder, piercing, none, greek_fire_set, 25, 1

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type Reiters
stat_pri 20, 3, pistol_bullet, 45, 20, missile, missile_gunpowder, piercing, none, musket_shot_set, 25, 1
for
type Reiters
stat_pri 14, 1, fire_greek, 180, 20, missile, missile_gunpowder, piercing, none, greek_fire_set, 25, 1

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[Eothese]

Yep, been there, done that...

I'm not really sure what advantage the extracting/unpacking brings, but each to his own method.