Hey guys,
I’ve been updating an existing mod this last week and it’s been going pretty well. The mod had added some units (custom data mod) that I could play around with. When trying to add my own units however I run into one of two problems:
1. The scenario editor instantly crashes when loading/creating a scenario.
2. The unit successfully “exists” i.e if i specify a training location it can be trained there, but it does not show up in the unit menu in the scenario editor and it lacks a description even if one is specified.
The two above scenarios are the result of changing the internal name (i think). Whats the logic to choosing an internal name? Is there a convention? Restrictions?
Also, when trying to change the Language File Help/converter on units to other existing file helps, nothing shows up. The unit still has their original unit description.
I've successfully changed unit attributes, so I know I'm changing the correct files, which makes the above problems super confusing!
I'm modding aoe2 DE steam version.
I would be happy to provide screenshots if you need them!
Thank you,
new aoe modder
P.S. If there is another place/website for me to ask this question please tell me! I'm super interesting in modding and its been a blast working around the clunky tools to make some neat things happen.
I’ve been updating an existing mod this last week and it’s been going pretty well. The mod had added some units (custom data mod) that I could play around with. When trying to add my own units however I run into one of two problems:
1. The scenario editor instantly crashes when loading/creating a scenario.
2. The unit successfully “exists” i.e if i specify a training location it can be trained there, but it does not show up in the unit menu in the scenario editor and it lacks a description even if one is specified.
The two above scenarios are the result of changing the internal name (i think). Whats the logic to choosing an internal name? Is there a convention? Restrictions?
Also, when trying to change the Language File Help/converter on units to other existing file helps, nothing shows up. The unit still has their original unit description.
I've successfully changed unit attributes, so I know I'm changing the correct files, which makes the above problems super confusing!
I'm modding aoe2 DE steam version.
I would be happy to provide screenshots if you need them!
Thank you,
new aoe modder
[This message has been edited by olivierpo (edited 03-12-2021 @ 01:34 AM).]