GUIDE: Adding new units

I've been looking for this tutorial!

 

Hi The J, I'm unable to replicate the Pink workers conditions after I downloaded the Official and Unofficial patch of 3.19 which you so kindlysuggested I do.

You were right the game "plays" so much better now. thank you for your help.

 

I was able to replace .nif files regarding infantry, but so far I haven't done much

 

Hi, i don't know if this is the correct place to ask this question but I don't know where else to ask it.

I would like to change the cost of upgradiing a unit to another because of aTech change. I've looked in the Forums but couldn't find anything about this. Where is the Upgrade Cost defined? what file/s?

Thanks.

 

The upgrade cost is a value, which is based on the difference of the production costs of the two units.

You can change this through a python modification in CvGameUtils, in getUpgradePriceOverride.

You might want to look at the Leonardo's Workshop wonder from tsentom1, which changes the upgrade cost through a building.

 

Thank you I'll folow your recommendation if I can.

 

when you say use notepad(i have a mac) could i use text edit?

 

You can use whatever is able to edit a simple textfile.
You could even use the writing program from open office.

And welcome to CFC .

 

I followed this guide and try loading up my mod. I get an error:

"Tag: UNIT_JAPANESE_HORSE_ARCHER in Info Class was in correct
Current XML file is: Civilizations/CIV4civilizationInfos.xml"

What does this mean? and how do I fix this. My UU shows up in the Civilopedia with info and everything, but it doesn't replace the basic horse archer for the Japanese.

IF u need me to show you the code(s), let me know and thanks for your time.

 

There's probably a typo somewhere in your definition of your UU.
Check again, if it's written correctly, and then check, if you named the unit the same way in the unitInfos.xml.

And take a look, if there's maybe a _ to much somewhere.

 

Thank you, it was a misspelling LOLOL.

 

hey i ahve a question... im trying to make a uu, but an error keeps showing up


<UnitInfo>
<Class>UNITCLASS_HORSE_ARCHER</Class>
<Type>UNIT_COMPANION_CALVARY</Type>
<UniqueNames/>
<Special>NONE</Special>
<Capture>NONE</Capture>
<Combat>UNITCOMBAT_MOUNTED</Combat>
<Domain>DOMAIN_LAND</Domain>
<DefaultUnitAI>UNITAI_ATTACK</DefaultUnitAI>
<Invisible>NONE</Invisible>
<SeeInvisible>NONE</SeeInvisible>
<Description>TXT_KEY_UNIT_COMPANION_CALVARY</Description>
<Civilopedia>TXT_KEY_UNIT_COMPANION_CALVARY_PEDIA</Civilopedia>
<Strategy>TXT_KEY_UNIT_COMPANION_CALVARY_STRATEGY</Strategy>
<Advisor>ADVISOR_MILITARY</Advisor>
<bAnimal>0</bAnimal>
<bFood>0</bFood>
<bNoBadGoodies>0</bNoBadGoodies>
<bOnlyDefensive>0</bOnlyDefensive>
<bNoCapture>0</bNoCapture>
<bRivalTerritory>0</bRivalTerritory>
<bMilitaryHappiness>1</bMilitaryHappiness>
<bMilitarySupport>1</bMilitarySupport>
<bMilitaryProduction>1</bMilitaryProduction>
<bPillage>1</bPillage>
<bSabotage>0</bSabotage>
<bDestroy>0</bDestroy>
<bStealPlans>0</bStealPlans>
<bInvestigate>0</bInvestigate>
<bCounterSpy>0</bCounterSpy>
<bFound>0</bFound>
<bGoldenAge>0</bGoldenAge>
<bInvisible>0</bInvisible>
<bFirstStrikeImmune>0</bFirstStrikeImmune>
<bNoDefensiveBonus>0</bNoDefensiveBonus>
<bIgnoreBuildingDefense>0</bIgnoreBuildingDefense>
<bCanMoveImpassable>0</bCanMoveImpassable>
<bFlatMovementCost>0</bFlatMovementCost>
<bIgnoreTerrainCost>0</bIgnoreTerrainCost>
<bNukeImmune>0</bNukeImmune>
<bPrereqBonuses>0</bPrereqBonuses>
<bPrereqReligion>0</bPrereqReligion>
<bMechanized>0</bMechanized>
<UnitClassUpgrades>
<UnitClassUpgrade>
<UnitClassUpgradeType>UNITCLASS_KNIGHT</UnitClassUpgradeType>
<bUnitClassUpgrade>1</bUnitClassUpgrade>
</UnitClassUpgrade>
</UnitClassUpgrades>
<UnitAIs>
<UnitAI>
<UnitAIType>UNITAI_ATTACK</UnitAIType>
<bUnitAI>1</bUnitAI>
</UnitAI>
<UnitAI>
<UnitAIType>UNITAI_PILLAGE</UnitAIType>
<bUnitAI>1</bUnitAI>
</UnitAI>
</UnitAIs>
<NotUnitAIs>
<UnitAI>
<UnitAIType>UNITAI_CITY_COUNTER</UnitAIType>
<bUnitAI>1</bUnitAI>
</UnitAI>
</NotUnitAIs>
<Builds/>
<ReligionSpreads/>
<GreatPeoples/>
<Buildings/>
<ForceBuildings/>
<HolyCity>NONE</HolyCity>
<ReligionType>NONE</ReligionType>
<StateReligion>NONE</StateReligion>
<PrereqReligion>NONE</PrereqReligion>
<PrereqBuilding>NONE</PrereqBuilding>
<PrereqTech>TECH_THE_WHEEL</PrereqTech>
<TechTypes/>
<BonusType>BONUS_HORSE</BonusType>
<PrereqBonuses/>
<ProductionTraits/>
<Flavors/>
<iAIWeight>0</iAIWeight>
<iCost>25</iCost>
<iHurryCostModifier>0</iHurryCostModifier>
<iMinAreaSize>-1</iMinAreaSize>
<iMoves>2</iMoves>
<iAirRange>0</iAirRange>
<iNukeRange>-1</iNukeRange>
<iWorkRate>0</iWorkRate>
<iBaseDiscover>0</iBaseDiscover>
<iDiscoverMultiplier>0</iDiscoverMultiplier>
<iBaseHurry>0</iBaseHurry>
<iHurryMultiplier>0</iHurryMultiplier>
<iBaseTrade>0</iBaseTrade>
<iTradeMultiplier>0</iTradeMultiplier>
<iGreatWorkCulture>0</iGreatWorkCulture>
<TerrainImpassables/>
<FeatureImpassables/>
<iCombat>4</iCombat>
<iAirCombat>0</iAirCombat>
<iAirCombatLimit>0</iAirCombatLimit>
<iXPValueAttack>4</iXPValueAttack>
<iXPValueDefense>2</iXPValueDefense>
<iFirstStrikes>0</iFirstStrikes>
<iChanceFirstStrikes>0</iChanceFirstStrikes>
<iInterceptionProbability>0</iInterceptionProbability>
<iEvasionProbability>0</iEvasionProbability>
<iWithdrawalProb>30</iWithdrawalProb>
<iCollateralDamage>0</iCollateralDamage>
<iCollateralDamageLimit>0</iCollateralDamageLimit>
<iCollateralDamageMaxUnits>0</iCollateralDamageMaxUnits>
<iCityAttack>0</iCityAttack>
<iCityDefense>0</iCityDefense>
<iAnimalCombat>0</iAnimalCombat>
<iHillsDefense>0</iHillsDefense>
<TerrainNatives/>
<FeatureNatives/>
<TerrainDefenses/>
<FeatureDefenses/>
<UnitClassAttackMods/>
<UnitClassDefenseMods/>
<UnitCombatMods>
<UnitCombatMod>
<UnitCombatType>UNITCOMBAT_ARCHER</UnitCombatType>
<iUnitCombatMod>50</iUnitCombatMod>
</UnitCombatMod>
</UnitCombatMods>
<DomainMods/>
<BonusProductionModifiers/>
<iBombRate>0</iBombRate>
<iBombardRate>0</iBombardRate>
<SpecialCargo>NONE</SpecialCargo>
<DomainCargo>NONE</DomainCargo>
<iCargo>0</iCargo>
<iConscription>0</iConscription>
<iCultureGarrison>4</iCultureGarrison>
<iExtraCost>0</iExtraCost>
<iAsset>1</iAsset>
<iPower>3</iPower>
<UnitMeshGroups>
<iGroupSize>3</iGroupSize>
<fMaxSpeed>1.75</fMaxSpeed>
<iMeleeWaveSize>3</iMeleeWaveSize>
<iRangedWaveSize>0</iRangedWaveSize>
<UnitMeshGroup>
<iRequired>3</iRequired>
<EarlyArtDefineTag>ART_DEF_UNIT_PERSIA_IMMORTAL</EarlyArtDefineTag>
</UnitMeshGroup>
</UnitMeshGroups>
<Button>,Art/Interface/Buttons/Units/Companion.dds,Art>
<HotKey/>
<bAltDown>0</bAltDown>
<bShiftDown>0</bShiftDown>
<bCtrlDown>0</bCtrlDown>
<iHotKeyPriority>0</iHotKeyPriority>
<FreePromotions/>
</UnitInfo>

 

What are you trying to do, and What's the error you're getting?

Also when you post code put it inside [code][/code] tags, as it makes it easier to read.

 

i come up with a lot of xml errors and all my units are disabled

 

What error exactly?

I guess, you've forgot to copy something (delete your new unit, do it again), or you've used a XML from the wrong civ version (you have to use the UnitInfos.xml and the other ones from BtS).

 

Spoiler :

Could you put that code in CODE or SPOILER tags?

 

problem fixed but the guide is not working for me

 

This tutorial is one of the best I have found.

As The_J says, you should tell us what error messages you are getting, and you'll probably receive some help.

 

i fixed the errors i am trying this one last time

 

i did everything but when i go to its civilopedia entry it only shows a box with a PICTURE OF THE BUTTON
at least it started and shows it in the civilopedia