paradrop range

[the_communist]

I was wondering whether or not there is a way to edit or modify the range of a paratrooper. I want to increase the range or make it unlimited (like an ICBM's range). If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
You'll have to excuse me, I'm a n00b when it comes to modding/editing and such.

 

[Sinapus]

I don't have my copy of BtS with me, but it's likely in the unit's XML file or maybe it's a global setting. Look up the paratrooper unit entry first and see if there's a "paradrop" range there.

Making it unlimited is probably a bit too much unless you want to mod in some "orbital infantry" type thing like you could in SMAC.

 

[Premier Valle]

Orbital infantry??... that sounds like a plan!

 

[Wolfshanze]

I don't have the game in front of me right now, but I'm pretty darn sure it's in the unit's XML file... if not, it's in another XML file.

Orbital infantry... now that's a hoot... use an ICBM on someone on the other side of the planet, then drop some orbital infantry (with BIO suits) right behind the nukes! SURPRISE!

 

[the_communist]

What's the name of the directory that it's under? I've looked under the game files and couldn't find anything.

 

[Wolfshanze]

What's the name of the directory that it's under? I've looked under the game files and couldn't find anything.

Check the main game directory, look under the "Assets" folder, then go to the "XML" subfolder.

I believe in the Assets/XML folder there's a "UNIT" folder which holds all the info for the units in XML format (open in Notepad).

If the info is there (and I think it is), that's where you'd change it... though I'd make a copy of the file and put it in custom assets or the mods folder... you shouldn't tinker with the base files.

 

[Methos]

Moderator Action: You'll get more help in the C&C forum, so off you go.

 

[BlackRoija]

Here it is, in Civ4UnitInfos


<iMoves>1</iMoves>
<bNoRevealMap>0</bNoRevealMap>
<iAirRange>0</iAirRange>
<iAirUnitCap>0</iAirUnitCap>
<iDropRange>5</iDropRange>
<iNukeRange>-1</iNukeRange>

 

[99wattr89]

I think that setting it to -1 makes it infinite.
That's normally how you do it.

 

[the_communist]

Are the .xml files hidden or something? There's nothing in the assets folder or the custom assets folder except for more empty folders.

 

[the_communist]

Oh wait, nevermind. The actual game folder is under application data. Thanks everyone for the help.

 

[Wolfshanze]

Oh wait, nevermind. The actual game folder is under application data. Thanks everyone for the help.

Make sure you COPY those XML files to the Mod or CustomAssets folder... don't change the base files.