Picking Faction heir?

[MagUidir]

i know that you gentlemen on the developement team are working hard and i applaude your performance! quite possibley the best mod ive ever seen! or maybe its just cuz im a fan of this time period which is so frequently skipped in most games! any hoot! My question is is it possible/fathomable that you will be able to pick your heir? like some of the kings/Jarls of that time did? i understand that for some kingdoms the custom was the firstborn to inherit but i think it would throw a whole new spin on the role playing aspect of the mod. once again i love your work and i am waiting eager for the release of this mod keep it up guys!

[Csatádi]

It's not possible.

[MagUidir]

oh ok well worth a shot. i knew it was possible in rome TW. thanks anyways

[PhilipO'Hayda]

It would be if it was TW:rome, but this is for Medevil 2 so nope.

[MagUidir]

there is a way!!!!! i was in TA:TW and saw this so youd have to ask first! but give it a look

Going from an idea from DLV, I have created and implemented a system which will allow you to choose the next faction heir in your campaign,

To do this, you transfer the retinue named, 'Heir Apparent' which is an Orb, to any family member whom you want to become next in line for the throne,

-- This does not change heirs that have already been selected (which is just the first one in the campaign (: ), i.e.

Boromir starts off as faction heir for Gondor, - you can not change this to become Faramir while Denathor (Faction Leader) still lives -

However, you can set it so the next heir, (when Boromir becomes faction leader) - is chosen, so, if you give it to Faramir, he'll become the next Heir, or if you give it to a new family member, let's say Bob - he'll become next in line, and so on.

-- I hope that makes sense ^_^,

Screen-shots to follow, (when my game decides to stop making them pure black - any ideas as to why this is?)

Installation:

Unrar this to C://Program Files/SEGA/Medieval II Total War/mods/

location may vary depending on your OS, installation path.

Compatibility:

- Should be fully compatible with the One Ring sub-mod.
- Fully compatible with RR/RC Latest release.
- Any mods that do not edit the descr_strat, or ancillary files. (though easily merged, P.M. Me if you want to make a version compatible with a sub-mod of your choice)

Version 1.0a Change-log:

- Changed ancillary images of all factions, and effects to make them more faction specific:

List of Factions

Eriador Stone of Annúminas Found from the shipwreck of Arvedui, this powerful 'seeing' stone, one of the three from the north - is given to the next ruler of your Kingdom. +2 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +5 Line of Sight, +1 Piety Gondor Stone of Minas Arnor One Stone, the "palantír of Anárion", was placed at Minas Anor, which eventually became the capital of Gondor and was renamed Minas Tirith.It is given to the next ruler of the Kingdom... be it you wish to do so. +2 Command, -4 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +4 Line of Sight, +2 Piety Mordor Stone of Minas Ithil This stone now rests in the hands of Sauron. It gives great power, and can be given to the person you want to become next in line for the throne. +4 Command, +8 Authority, +10 Line of Sight Isengard Stone of Orthanc One Stone was placed at Angrenost (Isengard) in Orthanc, the great tower built by the Dúnedain in the Second Age at the southern end of the Misty Mountains. Now in the control of Isengard, it is given to the person next in line for control of the nation. +8 Authority, +5 Line of Sight, +10 Mining, +2 Troop Morale Rohan Orb of the Rohirrim This golden, emerald studded orb is passed to the faction heir, who will inherit the throne of your Kingdom. +2 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +2 Local Popularity, +1 Troop Morale Rhun Royal Dragon Amulet This solid gold amulet, engraved with draconic symbols is given to the person who will inherit the throne. +1 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +1 Command, +2 Troop Morale High Elves High Elven Leaf Brooch This finely crafted brooch resembeling a leaf, of the High Elves, is presented to next in line for the throne. +2 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +2 Movement Points, +2 Farming, + 10 Mining Silvian Elves Silvian Leaf Brooch This finely crafted brooch resembeling a leaf, of the Silvian Elves, is presented to next in line for the throne. +1 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +3 Movement Points, +1 Farming, + 20 Mining Harad Noble Mumak Tusk This gold encrusted, beautifully carved tusk of a mumak, is presented to the next in line for the throne. +8 Authority, + 2 Movement Points, +3 Piety, Hit Points +1 Dale Dalian Ring of Smaug This ring was forged after the defeat of Smaug, showing triumph and victory. It is held by the next ruler of your kingdom. +1 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +1 Piety, +5 Trading, +5 Tax Collection OotMM Royal Ruby of the Misty Mountains This magnificent uncut ruby, found in the Misty Mountains, is given to your next chief in command. +2 Loyalty, +8 Authority, +2 Command, +2 Local Popularity, +10 Tax Collection Drawves The Arkenstone - Heart of the Mountain The Arkenstone was a great jewel discovered beneath the roots of Lonely Mountain by Thráin I soon after the establishment of the Dwarf-kingdom there, and prized by his descendants as the "Heart of the Mountain". It is given to the next in line for the throne of your Kingdom. +8 Authority, +2 Hit Points, +2 Local Popularity, +10 Mining

- Added a script, so that if a family member who is carrying the orb dies - the faction leader will gain the orb a turn later by simply being in a settlement, and then you can appoint your new faction heir. (all factions)

Future Changes/Updates:

- Will re-make compatible with RR/RC for 1.0b,
- May re-work some bonuses given,
- Will re-work ancillary images over time.

Again - comments, feedback and suggestions are much appreciated! Thank you (:

[MagUidir]

probably more trouble than its worth though

[PhilipO'Hayda]

sounds really nice!
you have my backing aldo I have no power in this.

[Ruckulf]

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...authority+heir
What about this then? Doesn't sound too complicated.