Help with mercenaries

[jbryant]

Hey everyone, I've downloaded a great mod that allows for mercenaries, but I need it to work in a very special way. Basically I want to simulate the fact that Iraq and Iran had to buy most of their heavy equipment during the war (they didn't produce their tanks, SAMs or fighters). However, I don't seem to be able to do this and worse, I can't seem to restrict the availability of Iraqi and Iranian infantry in the mercenary pool.

I could use someone who has a very good understanding of python to give me a hand. I tried messaging the creator, but I haven't heard back from him in a while. This is one of the final things I need before my scenario is complete. Thanks.

 

[topsecret]

Which Mod is this?

 

[jbryant]

This one-

http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=329903

 

[topsecret]

Find This in the Mercenaries Mod Config:

; Add any units that you don't want to have generated as a mercenary below. Basically
; use the unit type description. Here are some examples:
;UNIT_WARRIOR = true
;UNIT_GREEK_PHALANX = true
;UNIT_MONGOL_KESHIK = true
;UNIT_CHARIOT = true
;UNIT_HORSE_ARCHER = true
;UNIT_MALI_SKIRMISHER = true
;UNIT_PERSIA_IMMORTAL = true
;UNIT_ARCHER = true
;UNIT_SCOUT = true
; If the ; was removed for all of the unit type descriptions then those units would
; not be created as mercenaries.

and change it to this:

; Add any units that you don't want to have generated as a mercenary below. Basically
; use the unit type description. Here are some examples:
UNIT_IRAQI_INFANTRY = true
; If the ; was removed for all of the unit type descriptions then those units would
; not be created as mercenaries.

Add whatever else units not for the Mercenary pool there

 

[jbryant]

Thanks, but I tried this one out, didn't seem to work. The units I selected still came up.

 

[topsecret]

??? - I don't get it !

 

[The_J]

Then try to set it to false instead of true.
(i'm only guessing)

 

[jbryant]

Yep I'm not sure what the deal is, but I've got it to work in a roundabout manner, making those merc units very expensive and have the two power locked in civics that allow them to buy early.

So all is not lost!