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I want to use a conditional that checks if a particular unit is alive.

So far, required_entity only checks once - meaning that if you ever build the unit then this will be true.

I tried to create an always_on ability that is given to the unit when it's built so that when it dies that ability is no longer active, but it doesn't seem to function correctly.

Could I use SCAR for this functionality?

Thanks

Hello again Planet Smasher, how did you go about modifying the Commander abilities? Did you clone the Tiger call_in and just replace the UI elements and squad it calls in?

For OKW support commanders I'm wanting to give them the SturmTiger over the KT, but I wasn't sure if changing the UI Icon would affect the in-game commander's CP abilities.

The Attribute Editor only modifies XML files, so there are no if-clauses or similar stuff. I recommend watching some basic tutorials:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6mdO-FQ680
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsflS3R0uEo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvnKsZ0pzG0

What you're looking for is in the "inventory -> commander" and "inventory -> commander_ability" categories, but you can't modify them, or at least it doesn't do anything. The archetypes also have no real function, as far as I know. But still, commander abilities are set up in a fairly simple way.

Let's use the Tiger Ace as an example. You can easily find everything related to it by using the AE's search function. It's set up like this:

1. There is a Tiger Ace upgrade that is granted to the player once Elite Troops Doctrine is chosen, regardless of the current CP value. This upgrade is invisible while playing.

2. There is a Tiger Ace dispatch ability - this is what you click on to get it. To show up, it needs to be added to the ability list in the "army" category and have the proper requirements: The Tiger Ace upgrade, to make sure you have the commander, and a minimum CP value.

For every requirement, you can set a "reason" value. "usage" means that the requirement must be fulfilled for the unit or ability to be usable, while "usage_and_display" means that it must be fulfilled for it to show up and be usable. In this case, you would use "usage_and_display" for the upgrade and "usage" for the CPs.

To help you further, I would need to know what exactly you want to do. I do have a working commander mod, and you're free to look at the source files if you want to see how it works:
https://github.com/PlanetSmasherCOH/CommanderRework

I only mentioned if-else as an example. I wasn't quite sure how to explain it in terms of the modding tools.

What I was trying to figure out was how to change the abilities that come with each commander. It would appear that the commander -> commander_abilities does contain what I am trying to modify however, you say they "don't do anything" ?

Just as an example, say I wanted to give the 'Mechanized Assault Doctrine' access to Pumas with the requisite ability, could I not simply replace or add a commander_ability to enable this function?

Essentially, what I'm trying to do is this:
1. For certain commanders give access to the Panzer IV Aus f J others the standard Panzer IV.
2. Currently, I have the conditional set so that the Support Armor Corps has both available for production, but depending on the upgrades that are met, they may or may not be able to produce them.

My question is, is it possible to only have the models available in the production menu depending on which criteria are fulfilled?

Example: Jaeger/Infantry Doctrine would only see standard Panzer IV; Armor doctrine would see the Aus F J model in their spawner. I've already created the working units, but as of now both show in the menu and are simply crossed out if the commander does not meet the requirements.

It's mostly the 17 pounder with some changes:

1. Clone the 17 pounder AT emplacement entities with new names:
- The pit and gun in ebps
- The emplacement in sbps.
2. Change to model of the gun in ebps 'entity_blueprint_ext' with the model of the original Pak43
3. Replace the weapons in the gun in ebps in 'combat_ext' with the weapons of the original Pak43.
4. Replace the 'ui_ext' in the pit in ebps with the ui of the original Pak43.
5. Clean the 'requirements_ext' in the pit in ebps so it doesn't require the company command post
6. Change the 'loadout_ext' in the emplacement in sbps with your new two entities, the gun and the pit.

These are the most important steps. When that works, you can fine-tune it with other costs, actions and abilities.

Good luck!

Very cool. Thanks for the help! I was convinced that it was the entity labeled "88mm_pak43_sandbags" and for the life of me could not figure out what that was exactly.

Hey all,

I'm creating a tuning pack just for game flavor and aesthetics, but not too familiar with the game tools.

I followed the basic guide which was pretty simple, but doesn't explain most of the options available to modders. Looking through the guides and youtube videos has lent some more insight, but my specific issues doesn't seem to turn up anywhere online:

Within the CoH2 db there exists for both germany and okw a structure called something to the effect of "pak43_sandbags" or "flak_sandbags" which has a physical model animator and associated stats (Im assuming this is a campaign object?)

I've copied over another defensive structure that does have the proper building/construction mechanics and replaced the various parts to fit it's design, but I'm running into a couple of issues.

For units, assigning them under "spawner" is quite simple

However, because pioneers/sturm pioneers are needed to construct the buildings it doesn't seem quite as simple to add a new building to their retinue. I've dug through the file tree, to the best of my ability, under both iterators of engineers, but there doesn't seem to be a simple place to add "spawn" option.

Similarly, under the structure itself there isn't a simple ui position with which I can add it to the build menu.

Might there be anyone that could lend me some help?

Thank you