Thanks.

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1) I figured out how buffs work now.

2) "get_spell_remaining_time (Spell the_spell)" doesn't work... I'd need a unit as well. Anyway, I made a work around for the issue I had.

3) Any way that we could get info on modifying other stuff (for .map files) such as:

* Help text.
* "Start" setups.

?

4) One could surely extract all the functions that were used in the existing .bhs files, but there are possibly more. Any way we could get a full list? :|

And what's with the .[field] stuff? How can we figure out what "fields" are possible for a given object? I'd really like to access (not just modify) the rally point (location) of buildings, for instance...

5) "void unit_come_out (Unit the_unit)" does not seem to work for getting a unit to come out of a building (perhaps it works for a unit coming out of a unit?). I want just that unit to come out, so "void building_expell_units (Build the_build)" will not work.

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These can't be modded inside the map file, just types. Help text has to be done in help.xml, and you need custom tribes for custom starts.

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You're working from the same list we were

If any were missed it was an unfortunate omission and you can look at the campaign scripts for examples.

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In "unit_come_out (Unit the_unit)", the unit that is passed to the function would be the unit you want to come out. I assume this works with buildings too. Give it a whirl

I tried having it leave the building, no go.

>These can't be modded inside the map file, just types. Help text has to be done in help.xml, and you need custom tribes for custom starts.

Well, help text IS a type... isn't it? :|

I'm releasing a scenario ("blood type") now, with a lot of "tricks" that I figured out, but I wish I could do more "tricks". :|

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It's not a spell, unit, building, tech, or a bonus. Basically anything that fits into unitrules, craftrules, or techrules can be put into a the types in a map header. It follows pretty much the same rules as a custom tribe.

How is:

"string get_leader_start_setup (Leader the_leader)"

supposed to work?

It's always blank...

That function works only if you're using multiplayer starting locations. It returns the starting style that was specified on the map. For example, most mp maps are going to return "default" if you use that function.

Some might return "nomad" or "x2 resources" depending on the starting setup that was used in the map file. These names all correspond to the tribe's xml file under "starts".

Thanks. Based on your answer, I figured out the problem I was having. I set my start setups to "1", "2", "3", and "4", but that doesn't work.. they need to be pre-existing setups. You see, I just want to know on which side a player started and I don't want the starting units and buildings there.

[This message has been edited by Agamemnus (edited 08-10-2006 @ 05:34 PM).]

For some reason when I took two screenshots in the editor they saved as TGA files. Anyone know why and how to open the files?

Use Photoshop if you have it.

Thanks Evolved.

For some resson the smaller prefabs are acting funny for me

eg. cranes will "vanish" but are actually below the ground, and do so randomly upon movement

Be sure to have your performance slider turned up while editing, otherwise some prefabs are not displayed for performance reasons.

Ah. Thanks

But they ARE there, just buried

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Ummm something weird I guess.. I have the ROL SPanish version, and everything seems cool and dandy...

Until I try to add a Timonium patch; no "green" patch appears at all... it does not matter what I select in the list of xml files, nothing appears on screen...

COuld anyone help? thx in advance!

Be sure you have the latest version of Rise of Legends. If you do, you should be able to click "ok" (or the Spanish equivalent ) to place the Timonium patch. Don't worry if you don't see a green square--once you click "ok" it'll place the patch.

To move it, select the patch (either by clicking it on the map or selecting it in the menu) again and click the edit patch button. You can then drag the patch around on the map. Click OK when you're done.

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thanks man, I still didn't manage to generate a timonium patch but I've used an already made map to access it... I guess it's a problem with the Spanish version?

regards,
David

I realize this forum is probably a bit inactive, but I thought I'd post my question anyway...

When placing a Timonium patch, I seem unable to move it. I don't see the outline before placing it, and I can't move it after it is placed. Is there anything I could be doing wrong?

hey,

i have a question or more a problem.
i want to make all of the vinci campaign-maps in skirmish playable. i am on my first map and deleted all scripts in the script file and all videos. after that i deleted all buildings and units. so i have clear map now. than i put in neutral buildings with guards, made some rules for goodys and set the start-positions for 4 players. now the problem: if i play as first player(haven't test as other player yet) only computer-player4 is doing something. player 2 and 3 do nothing. i don't understand why. the only thing i know is, in the campaign-map player 3 and 4 were The Doge and Rocko. Player 4 was blank. so maybe it is because player 2 and 3 still try to be The Doge and Rocko. but i deleted all scripts and rules.

Anyone can help?
i will upload them if they are finished.

Deadworker.

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