Can a trait be removed from the files??

[Praetorian1]

Hi, i'm wondering if it is possible to completely remove a trait from the export_descr_character_traits or whatever files.. Its the Arse trait, although not so often, each time i have some general with this annoying trait it pisses me off with respect, i don't want Gay generals in my empires lol.

[Kiliç Alì]

just remove the triggers in export_descr_character_traits

[danny X]

just remove the triggers in export_descr_character_traits

Probably best to just comment the triggers out using this symbol ;

it will be easier incase you want the trait back.

[Praetorian1]

just remove the triggers in export_descr_character_traits

Tnkx for the quick response thats great tnkx alot man.

dannyxx30
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Originally Posted by Kiliç Alì
just remove the triggers in export_descr_character_traits
Probably best to just comment the triggers out using this symbol ;

it will be easier incase you want the trait back.

tnkx for the tip mate

[Withwnar]

It can be completely removed but you would need to also removed any references to it. e.g. campaign_script (CS) and descr_strat (DS) might be trying to give it; CS, EDCT and export_descr_ancillaries might be using it as a trigger condition; EDCT might be using it as an anti-trait.

So yeah, just removing its triggers is simplest. But also check CS and DS to make sure that they aren't 'manually' handing it out.

[Praetorian1]

It can be completely removed but you would need to also removed any references to it. e.g. campaign_script (CS) and descr_strat (DS) might be trying to give it; CS, EDCT and export_descr_ancillaries might be using it as a trigger condition; EDCT might be using it as an anti-trait.

So yeah, just removing its triggers is simplest. But also check CS and DS to make sure that they aren't 'manually' handing it out.

tnkx alot mate + rep in fact i thought about the anti-traits but i haven't touched them yet. Also i wasn't aware that the export_descr_ancillary might trigger it aswell.

EDIT: ok i tried removing the arse trait & its triggers, but when i went back playing , although it didn't crash, i noticed the general's traits all mixed up, like the faction leader with princess traits or other generals with priest traits so i put back the back up files again. I will have to remove the trait evrytime i see it via console... It was Worth a try tho

[Withwnar]

You're welcome.

Also i wasn't aware that the export_descr_ancillary might trigger it aswell.

Not trigger it: used as a condition for an ancillary trigger. e.g. "if has Arse trait then aquire Arse Medal ancillary".

EDIT: but there is a connection between ancillaries and traits is there not? I read it ages ago and have never been able to find it again. Something along the lines of an ancillary trigger can also give traits, or vice versa.

when i went back playing ... traits all mixed up

In a saved game? Changes to EDCT aren't save game compatible.

[Squid]

EDIT: but there is a connection between ancillaries and traits is there not? I read it ages ago and have never been able to find it again. Something along the lines of an ancillary trigger can also give traits, or vice versa.

Traits can be given in EDA, ancillaries cannot be given in EDCT.

In a saved game? Changes to EDCT aren't save game compatible.

Not entirely true. Modifying a trait, adding a trait after the last trait, any trigger changes are all save game compatible. Removing a trait, re-ordering traits is not save game compatible.

[Withwnar]

Traits can be given in EDA, ancillaries cannot be given in EDCT.

Thank you! I just checked the EDA wiki page and sure enough there it is. I have been blind all this time.

Not entirely true. Modifying a trait, adding a trait after the last trait, any trigger changes are all save game compatible. Removing a trait, re-ordering traits is not save game compatible.

Good to know.

[Praetorian1]

In a saved game? Changes to EDCT aren't save game compatible.

yes it was a saved game, so if i start a new campaign traits will be fine??

[Withwnar]

The strangeness was probably due to that, yes.