Jihads and I_JihadTimeLeft

[Byg]

It has been too long since I played an Islamic faction and need someone to tell me if there is a time limit to join a jihad like for crusades.

Obviously I can't use I_JihadTimeLeft in my code if there is no time limit.

[danny X]

i found this in descr_missions.txt, its the only reference to Jihads, so i assume there is no limit. Unfortunately, same as you, i've not played an Islamic faction for a long time, so i could be wrong!

mission jihad_active ; (NOT SUITABLE FOR VARIANTS)
{
    duration 0
    paybacks
    {
        payback_id empty_payback
    }
    eligible_religions
    {
        islam
    }
}

[Ishan]

It's the same as crusades with the exception of not papal ass kissing, we directly use an Imam for it. And we have about 10 turns to join otherwise it's abandoned.

[Byg]

Thanks. So I_JihadTimeLeft could always be used to check the remaining time and or the time passed the join limit. I have no error using it in traits, but I guess I'll have to wait until I actually get a jihad to try it out.
Or can I force my jihad ability by simply raising the rank of an imam?

[danny X]

The abilities of Imams to call jihads are found in the descr_campaign_db:
Mine's modified, i think vanilla is about 4, the minimum required piety stars to call a jihad.

   </agents>
   <crusades>
      <required_jihad_piety int="8"/>
      <max_disband_progress float="20.0"/>
      <near_target_no_disband_distance float="4.0"/>
      <disband_progress_window float="3"/>
      <crusade_called_start_turn float="20"/>
      <jihad_called_start_turn float="20"/>
      <movement_points_modifier float="2.0"/>
   </crusades>

[Ishan]

Yes that's the file and yes it's 4 in vanilla cpn db file.