Question about editing Division Names (SS)

[Aditia]

Hey there,

For immersion I really like to use the historical names of all the SS divisions.
I have never done any modding/editing in WITE so I have some questions I hope someone can help with:

- As this edits name values in the OOB, would it be possible to use this mod in the standard campaign scenarios? And even in a running server game? Or would a whole new scenario need to be created?
- Does your opponent need to have the file installed as well?

Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but I can imagine that messing with the OOB has restrictions with regards to scenarios to preserve scenario integrity, even if the changes made are purely cosmetic.

Cheers,

Aditia

[RedLancer]

You can change the names but doing so will upset the AI.

Your opponent doesn't need the new files as the changes would be locked into the game when you load the scenario. If you are making any changes you are creating what is essentially a new scenario and it is best to save it with a slightly different name.

[Aditia]

Thanks John,

What do you mean by upset the AI?

Also, if I do this, I guess creating a new scenario is the way to go then, and I would have to woo any future opponent to use it
In your opinion, would you be happy to start a campaign game that has these changed name values? Or would you be worried about any adverse affects even if you would be confident I only changed the division names?

[RedLancer]

AI = Computer Opponent. It's programming is linked to names so any changes degrade its performance.

It doesn't bother me but some people don't like modded scenarios. I'm also not a huge player (much too busy creating scenarios etc) so perhaps not the best person to ask.

[goranw]

Hi!
If I change the name of cities or towns.
In a scenario or generic.
Does this degrade AI performance?
Goran

[Naughteous Maximus]

A year later and........I will take a scenario in the editor, change the name so you don't modify the original and add names to all the SS divisions and other named units. Do not use "Das Reich". Use 'Das Reich' ; as an example or the computer might crash or cause problems. Do not use quotation marks, use apostrophes instead. I've never had problems with my games with named units.