Unique Names

[kiwitt]

I was going throught the Unit XML files and I noticed the <UniqueNames> parameter and I wondered if there is a way for a dialog box to open to give you the opportunity to name your Battleships or Aircraft Carriers when they are built.

Or alternatively add names between <UniqueNames> and </UniqueNames> parameters.

 

[primordial stew]

The unit can be renamed by clicking on it's name.

Also, as you noted it can be done in the xml:

                        <UniqueNames>
                                <UniqueName>I Tauriana Victrix</UniqueName>
                                <UniqueName>I Syrorum</UniqueName>
                                <UniqueName>II Augusta Thracum</UniqueName>
                                <UniqueName>III Asturum</UniqueName>
                                <UniqueName>Cohors V Delmatarum c.R.</UniqueName>
			</UniqueNames>

Names can also be set in python, and there is even a mod to the wbs file available for name support.

 

[kiwitt]

I hate Civ I keep discovering things.

So I am going to create SAV files for each starting Civ in RTW with all their appropriate unit names, including Tank "Division" Units.

 

[kiwitt]

Editting the Units files to have unique names for units. e.g. 1st Panzer Etc.

 

[Wolfshanze]

Of course, if this is a "generic" unit (as opposed to a "UU"), then the names won't be nation-specific... '1st Cavalry Division' name might go to Germany, while the '2nd Cavalry Division' name might go to France... etc, etc...

 

[kiwitt]

Yeah I noticed that. In addition, the placing of units when it first creates is random as well. Still it adds a realism flavour to the game.

I have named the German units - 7th Panzer (Rommel) Div. To add even more individuality. I'll probably limit this to Armoured units which have slightly more durability