View Full Version : How to install a custom civ/unit? How to get a leaderhead to talk?


Vortilex
Jul 17, 2009, 11:06 PM
1st: I know it sounds like I'm adding a tutorial in the wrong spot, but it's quite the opposite. I couldn't find this information here on CFC, and am itching to know!

I've downloaded several civs/units, but I have no idea how to get them into the game! On a related note, I also have no clue how to get a wonder into the game.

I've successfully installed several LH's, but when I first encounter them, they seem to expect me to say whether or not I want to go to war, or stay at peace with them, without an introduction.

How do I do these things?

Oh, if this is in the wrong spot, just tell me and I'll move it ASAP. :p

achilleszero
Jul 17, 2009, 11:16 PM
For installing Leaderheads read this tutorial. But it only covers the bare minimum for installing a LH. For the diplomacy text I believe you need to edit the CivIVDiplomacyInfos in the GameInfo folder.

For adding units, there are several tutorials for those, just do a search in the tutorial section. If all your doing is putting alternate art for a unit, then you need to edit the artdefines.XML. For adding a whole new type of unit you would need to make new entries in the artdefines, UnitInfos, and UnitsClassInfos, and possibly a few of the text and object xml.

Vortilex
Jul 17, 2009, 11:25 PM
Okay, thanks. I guess I just didn't look hard enough for the unit one. Do you know what exactly I need to edit in the Civ4DiplomacyInfos.xml file so I don't break anything? I already installed leaderheads, I think you misunderstood me there. I wanted to install some civs I got (Austria, Austrailia, etc.) and had no idea what to do. One of them had some XML files included, but I don't remember which ones.

achilleszero
Jul 17, 2009, 11:53 PM
Okay, thanks. I guess I just didn't look hard enough for the unit one. Do you know what exactly I need to edit in the Civ4DiplomacyInfos.xml file so I don't break anything? I already installed leaderheads, I think you misunderstood me there. I wanted to install some civs I got (Austria, Austrailia, etc.) and had no idea what to do. One of them had some XML files included, but I don't remember which ones.

This tutorial (http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=304685&highlight=install+leaders) is the one I should have linked you to, my bad. This one deals with the diplomacy.

I do know that you need to create entries in yourCivIVGameText_Diplomacy_BTS.xml for your new leader. Its in the text folder. Worst case just copy the entries for someone else and then change thier name.

Vortilex
Jul 20, 2009, 10:08 PM
Thanks. I'll get back to you on whether or not that worked!