Editing Units

[Beantownfan73]

I am new at modding and spent about 3 hours trying to figure out how to edit a unit in DarthMod's Empire 8. I have pack manager and opened it, selected the file I wanted and exported to desktop so i could edit the unit with the included unit editor but the .tsv file does not load in the unit editor. I even downloaded the DBEdit tool and used that and there is no export option with that tool. The question is how can i get this to work? DarthMod's mod came with pack file manager and it too did not load the .tsv files after exporting from PFM.

[♔hammeredalways♔]

The simplest Method is to use the DB editor, you can either edit the stats directly (without exporting) or copy and paste into excel, make your edits the copy and paste back to Db editor

[Beantownfan73]

The simplest Method is to use the DB editor, you can either edit the stats directly (without exporting) or copy and paste into excel, make your edits the copy and paste back to Db editor

Oh ok thanks! Can you tell what file(s) I would need to edit? Is it more than just one unit file? I just want to make an awesome USA unit

[♔hammeredalways♔]

do you want to add a new unit, or edit an existing one?

[Beantownfan73]

do you want to add a new unit, or edit an existing one?

I tried adding a new one but I could not follow the tutorial to a T because it didn't match up with the program i was using...PFM...so just editing one would be good. Example - step 2 i believe, it said to open the main.pack file and extract a file, and import it into the custom pack file. Well, when i right clicked like told to do, i selected extract and then it asks which folder to extract to. The tutorial said click extract and then import to the my.pack.pack. No option to import the file. The tutorial is good but rather vague for a noob.

[Beantownfan73]

I just wish there was step by step instructions for a noob like myself

[♔hammeredalways♔]

probably the best method is trial and error, also if you take a look through this section try a search for Db editor guides, tools etc. some are outdated but the basics are still applicable. I attach a very basic into guide as well as the DB editor file I use, if you want to something specific please let me know

[Beantownfan73]

Thanks a lot, that helped immensely!!!

[♔hammeredalways♔]

I have made the pack and the screenshots, and tested in game, I will have to now mark up the PDF's and will load them and the pack file either tonight or likely tomorrow


something like this ok?

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[Beantownfan73]

I have made the pack and the screenshots, and tested in game, I will have to now mark up the PDF's and will load them and the pack file either tonight or likely tomorrow


something like this ok?

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Awww man, it says invalid...can't see the pic

[Beantownfan73]

Thanks for the help, I really do appreciate you taking the time and helping me!

[Beantownfan73]

This is what it said when I clicked the image - Invalid Attachment specified. Check that the URL is correct. If it seems to be, the resource you requested probably no longer exists, and links pointing to it should be deleted or updated.

[♔hammeredalways♔]

Ok in the attached is (hopefully step by step guide) on adding a new unit. It does not cover graphic editing etc.,as there a number of tutorials to do this - (take a look here to start http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...1#post11232691 )

I have also zipped
the pack file manager that I used


the db editor is in post 7

Finally the pack containing the Catlin's Elite Line Infantry is included

if anything is unclear please let me know

[♔hammeredalways♔]

This is what it said when I clicked the image - Invalid Attachment specified. Check that the URL is correct. If it seems to be, the resource you requested probably no longer exists, and links pointing to it should be deleted or updated.

I have added as an attachment so hopefully you should be able to view now

[♔hammeredalways♔]

On the assumption that you are not using a Mod then place the attached file in this directory

C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\The Creative Assembly\Empire\scripts

also assuming that C is where your game is located

[Beantownfan73]

Thanks! I am using DarthMod's Mod Empire 8. Will that clash with this?

[♔hammeredalways♔]

no it will be fine, you will need to increase the men per unit to 300 to be in sync with the others, I will check the other stats as well as I used a base vanilla unit to clone and Darth makes a number of changes. I will upload here once completed

[Beantownfan73]

Wonderful, thanks!

[Beantownfan73]

I am using your guide now...very detailed, I don't know what to say?! You are awesome and this seemed like a lot of work for you! I'm doing it too and so far so good. How do i give you reps or kudos? I know it's just a game but you have helped me immensely. I am finding as i go along with your guide how easy it actually is now. After many hours of frustration, thanks to you, I will have that custom unit!

[Beantownfan73]

I have made the pack and the screenshots, and tested in game, I will have to now mark up the PDF's and will load them and the pack file either tonight or likely tomorrow


something like this ok?

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

I love it! Looks great, don't change a thing!