Hey guys. I was wondering if it was possible to create new unitcombat classes with XML, or if thats something that would have to be done with Lua or DLL. Specifically looking at making a UNITCOMBAT_MAGIC type and a cross between UNITCOMBAT_ARCHER and UNITCOMBAT_MELEE for a fantasy mod.
Creating new unitcombat classes?
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ww2commander
Emperor
I have created tons of new unitcombat types in my mod with no ill effect. IIRC there was a mention of the vanilla unitcombat classes being linked to animations. Thus if you changed a units unitcombat entry, you likely prevented the animations.
Aside from that, I dont think there should be any issues. Its also a good approach if you plan to use magic type units that can earn promotions that trump other unitcombat classes if you wanted to do a tier based system.
Aside from that, I dont think there should be any issues. Its also a good approach if you plan to use magic type units that can earn promotions that trump other unitcombat classes if you wanted to do a tier based system.
ww2commander
Emperor
The tier comment was just a suggestion on the basis you know what your doing. Kind of like a level 1 wizard combating a level 2 wizard (using the unitcombat values)
As for creating entries, I prefer SQL which is easier on the eyes and to trouble shoot. XML is actually converted to SQL by the game and then read into the game tables.
As for creating entries, I prefer SQL which is easier on the eyes and to trouble shoot. XML is actually converted to SQL by the game and then read into the game tables.
Code:
INSERT INTO "UnitCombatInfos" (Type, Description)
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_INFANTRY','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_INFANTRY' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_FORTIFIED','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_FORTIFIED' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_MOTORIZED_INFANTRY','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_MOTORIZED_INFANTRY' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_CAVALRY','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_CAVALRY' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_TANK','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_TANK' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_TANK_DESTROYER','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_TANK_DESTROYER' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_ASSAULT_GUN','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_ASSAULT_GUN' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_ARTILLERY','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_ARTILLERY' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_GROUND_ATTACK','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_GROUND_ATTACK' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_FAST_BOMBER','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_FAST_BOMBER' UNION ALL
SELECT 'UNITCOMBAT_MEDIUM_BOMBER','TXT_KEY_UNITCOMBAT_MEDIUM_BOMBER';
