Making Special abilities genetic

**=NF=Flimmeister** · February 13, 2012, 02:49 PM

Hello,

I like the special abilities that some generals have in the start of a campaign. They make important characters better and add to the whole feel of the game. My question is, can i make those special abilities so they go from father to son? Or random is fine by me too. It should still be rare, but it would be fine to have some new generals with the abilities in later games.

Thanks in advance!

**Ngugi** · February 13, 2012, 02:53 PM

Only starting or scripted generals may have abilities, thus no maturing sons/generals can have it. Limitation I'm afraid.

**BabyLure** · February 14, 2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Ngugi

Only starting or scripted generals may have abilities, thus no maturing sons/generals can have it. Limitation I'm afraid.

That said, I wouldn't mind more having unique abilities and making those abilities more unique

Though that might belong more to the suggestion thread then this thread I guess.

**=NF=Flimmeister** · February 13, 2012, 03:30 PM

Ah, shame! Thanks for answering!

**Ngugi** · February 14, 2012, 06:07 AM

For anybody interested in creating or modify abilities then, here's the link to my mate Noobas tutorial/resource on the topic: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=472641

**yber7** · February 14, 2012, 07:17 AM

Wouldn't be possible to make a father-to-son trait with the special abbility?

**Minas Moth** · February 14, 2012, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by yber7

Wouldn't be possible to make a father-to-son trait with the special abbility?

no, that's not how traits work... they don't give IN BATTLE ABILITIES, only campaign one. and even those aren't abilities, they are more of BONUSES...

**k/t** · February 14, 2012, 12:27 PM

No Kekkei Genkai for the Elves... They're strong enough as it is.

**Mhaedros** · February 14, 2012, 12:28 PM

How do you know, you play 1.4?

**Incredible Bulk** · February 14, 2012, 03:28 PM

What are the different type is abilities?

**Ngugi** · February 15, 2012, 01:36 AM

As quoted from Noobas tutorial these are possible ability effects;

Possible Values: lock_morale, rally_units, army_morale, army_fatigue, soldier_combat_effectiveness, unit_infighting

**oxxid** · February 15, 2012, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by Ngugi

As quoted from Noobas tutorial these are possible ability effects;

Speaking of these, I find description in some abilities like "decreases fatigue" confusing. I thought at first that it would give them some stamina whereas it does exactly the opposite, it wears them down.

I think the description should say "decreases stamina", that would make things clearer.

**Ngugi** · February 15, 2012, 02:54 AM

Most abilities are intentionally designed to give a temporary stamina boost and after cause an increased fatique.
Like an adrenaline rush; great power for a while but leaves you exhaused afterwards

A balance issue as I see it.

**oxxid** · February 16, 2012, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by Ngugi

Most abilities are intentionally designed to give a temporary stamina boost and after cause an increased fatique.
Like an adrenaline rush; great power for a while but leaves you exhaused afterwards

A balance issue as I see it.

Problem is, as soon as I begin the use of such an ability, stamina decreases, there's no boost at all. And then it decreases further. A real downside, and as such I don't use them anymore, or only if the unit is already exhausted.

**Incredible Bulk** · February 15, 2012, 10:08 PM

What does that generic horn blowing do for the general? What does it accomplish?

**Spits32** · February 15, 2012, 11:04 PM

Yes does generic horn blowing just raise morale and stop fleeing troops? Does anyone know the range of using special abilities? How close does the general need to be to the units? How close for general morale boost?

Also, why no Legolas ability??? And why does Gandalf the White appear as an archery unit? Would be nice to have a unique heavy cav for the elves.