Can you modify leader traits?

[slobberinbear]

If so, please tell me how. For instance, if I want a Charismatic / Creative leader, there is not presently one in the game. How do I change an existing leader to have those traits?

 

[zyphyr]

Which traits a leader has is controlled by the CIV4LEaderHeadInfo.XML file.

In particular, the

			<Traits>
				<Trait>
					<TraitType>TRAIT_CREATIVE</TraitType>
					<bTrait>1</bTrait>
				</Trait>
				<Trait>
					<TraitType>TRAIT_IMPERIALIST</TraitType>
					<bTrait>1</bTrait>
				</Trait>
                         </Traits>

block.

Just change the TraitType entries to what you want. Or, if you want to go a bit overboard, add a 3rd, 4th, whatever trait (but if you do go that route, then to be fair, you should add as many extras to all leaders).

 

[Soduka]

You should add a trait called God, gives a 500% faster build speed of everything, and 18+ commerce on 1 and more commerce squares. For every 2 hammers, you get 2 anvils worth. It's pretty balanced.