Generals bodyguard unit.

**Gaius Baltar** · August 01, 2006, 11:56 AM

Im am considering changing a generals (family members) body guard unit. Perhaps reskiinning the unit as well. Where do I start?

**Gaius Baltar** · August 02, 2006, 09:02 AM

Ok, maybe you should start with the Caligula unit editor. However, if you want to export the process for others you may need a few tips from the more experienced modders.

And reskinning too. :hmmm:

**CrazedClown** · August 02, 2006, 09:12 AM

Ok, did you just respond to your own question?

Anyways, the first and most frustarting step is getting all the needed programs and accesses to files to work properly. Do that and your money. The guides in the modding section explain all that.

**Gaius Baltar** · August 02, 2006, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by CrazedClown

Ok, did you just respond to your own question?

Anyways, the first and most frustarting step is getting all the needed programs and accesses to files to work properly. Do that and your money. The guides in the modding section explain all that.

The guides listed in the modding section are not very helpful. Many are mislabled and so not present the processes in a step by step basis. Most simply point to other websites.

So I was hoping for a little one on one with a modder here.

**CrazedClown** · August 02, 2006, 09:24 AM

Try these threads, they have alot.

Modding tools & Tutorials—read me first!
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28230

How to add and edit units (by Burebista, Ungar the Ugly, et al.)
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23939

How to add officers to mounted units (by Epistolary Richard)
http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpo...4&postcount=48

Read these.

**Gaius Baltar** · August 03, 2006, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by CrazedClown

Try these threads, they have alot.

Modding tools & Tutorials—read me first!
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28230

How to add and edit units (by Burebista, Ungar the Ugly, et al.)
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=23939

How to add officers to mounted units (by Epistolary Richard)
http://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpo...4&postcount=48

Read these.

Also here
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28

**Halie Satanus** · August 03, 2006, 08:49 AM

You can have any unit you want as the body guard unit, go to the export_descar_unit.

find the bodyguard you want to change and change the soldier line to whatever one you want. ie. change the blue section to the red section and they will now be the bodyguard for the dacian chieftain. you need to make sure the weapon section (green is the same) but other than that you shouldn't have any problems.

carthaginian_medium_cavalry, 27, 0, 1

type barb chieftain cavalry early dacian
dictionary barb_chieftain_cavalry_early_dacian ; Barbarian Warlord
category cavalry
class heavy
voice_type General_1
soldier barb_noble_cavalry, 12, 0, 1
mount generals horse
mount_effect elephant -8, camel -4
attributes sea_faring, general_unit, hide_forest, hardy
formation 1.5, 4, 3, 6, 3, square
stat_health 2, 0
stat_pri 12, 7, no, 0, 0, melee, simple, piercing, spear, 25 ,1
stat_pri_attr no
stat_sec 0, 0, no, 0, 0, no, no, no, none, 25 ,1
stat_sec_attr no
stat_pri_armour 3, 6, 4, leather
stat_sec_armour 0, 0, flesh
stat_heat 2
stat_ground 0, -2, -4, 2
stat_mental 12, normal, untrained
stat_charge_dist 40
stat_fire_delay 0
stat_food 60, 300
stat_cost 1, 810, 110, 90, 130, 810
ownership dacia

Although i could be wrong as i've only modded bi. but i think this is right. as for skinning, what program do you have??.

**Gaius Baltar** · August 03, 2006, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by halie satanus

You can have any unit you want as the body guard unit, go to the export_descar_unit.

find the bodyguard you want to change and change the soldier line to whatever one you want. ie. change the blue section to the red section and they will now be the bodyguard for the dacian chieftain. you need to make sure the weapon section (green is the same) but other than that you shouldn't have any problems.

carthaginian_medium_cavalry, 27, 0, 1

type barb chieftain cavalry early dacian
dictionary barb_chieftain_cavalry_early_dacian ; Barbarian Warlord
category cavalry
class heavy
voice_type General_1
soldier barb_noble_cavalry, 12, 0, 1
mount generals horse
mount_effect elephant -8, camel -4
attributes sea_faring, general_unit, hide_forest, hardy
formation 1.5, 4, 3, 6, 3, square
stat_health 2, 0
stat_pri 12, 7, no, 0, 0, melee, simple, piercing, spear, 25 ,1
stat_pri_attr no
stat_sec 0, 0, no, 0, 0, no, no, no, none, 25 ,1
stat_sec_attr no
stat_pri_armour 3, 6, 4, leather
stat_sec_armour 0, 0, flesh
stat_heat 2
stat_ground 0, -2, -4, 2
stat_mental 12, normal, untrained
stat_charge_dist 40
stat_fire_delay 0
stat_food 60, 300
stat_cost 1, 810, 110, 90, 130, 810
ownership dacia

Although i could be wrong as i've only modded bi. but i think this is right. as for skinning, what program do you have??.

Wow!! Thanks for the info.

I am using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.