Loc x and loc z and how the coordinates correspond to map location

[garyknowz]

I've been toying around with scenario modifying with the SDK, and---at least loosely---figured much of it out. What I cannot figure out is how the numerical coordinates in the loc x and loc z correspond to an actual map location. Where is the zero point?

Also, in the sowgb.ini file, I cannot locate DbgLvl noted in the SDK .pdf

[RebBugler]

Upper left corner is where the 0,0 coordinates are located.

To get it working in game add this line to your sowgb.ini file: DbgLvl=1

[garyknowz]

Great! Thanks!

What do the numeric units signify (inches, etc.), or are they arbitrary figure simply indicating spacing?

Also, is there way to set a unit's location en masse set by the commander's chosen formation (i.e., as a brigade in line of battle or tactical column)?

[RebBugler]

Pixels I do believe :unsure:

If I'm understanding your second question, design a formation for your purpose.

[garyknowz]

Pixels I do believe :unsure:

If I'm understanding your second question, design a formation for your purpose.

Pixels from 0,0? Alright. I figured the numbers were too high to represent yards or feet.

What I was asking is if I can enter a brigade or division formation at the commander's level, and the location coordinates would be automatically assigned for subordinate units based upon the commander's position and facing. It sounds like I'd need to assign locations individually to all units, correct?

[garyknowz]

I was thinking. Would it be efficient for me to set AlphaOmega=1, position to troops on both sides however I'd like, and record the coordinates and facing from there? Or is there an better way?

[RebBugler]

Yeah, AlphaOmega is your best bet unless you have uses for a compacted formation.

[Jim]

You also want to have NoAI=1 in you sowgb.ini file when positioning troops to prevent them from fighting each other.

The five mile maps are 261824 map units per side, representing a distance of 4.96 miles per side. Doing the appropriate math gives you 30 map units per yard or 1.2 inches per map unit.

-Jim

[garyknowz]

Thank you, gents!

I've got most of it set. The battle scripting is a little steep at first for someone who's never fiddled with this stuff before. Few questions:

1) Is there a way to create an event-triggered order wherein if one side captures an objective, it triggers the other to send reinforcements?

2) I've created the scenario.csv, but I want to test if the locations, etc. are correct. Is there a way to test that? Or is someone willing to look at it?

3) I experimented with modding a scenario tutorial, but the Blood in the Run .csv looks much different than described in the SDK manual. Can someone give me any tips on how to interpret what I'm reading on pages 24 - 27? Thanks.


FYI, my goal for now is to create a Marye's Heights scenario and variants. But for now creating a Pcikett's Charge variant with Jenkins and Corse, and potential late reinforcement but Howe's Division if Pcikett's assault is successful.


Also, I'm just curious: it's funny that I have no reservations about dismantling a house and reconstructing a house as a hobby, but messing around with a computer program or automobiles scares the living Dickens out of me. Anyone else have weird phobias like that? Or am I just a puss? :blink: :laugh:

[Marching Thru Georgia]

2) I've created the scenario.csv, but I want to test if the locations, etc. are correct. Is there a way to test that? Or is someone willing to look at it?

In SOWGB.ini set AlphaOmega and NoAI to 1. Run the game in Normal difficulty. You'll have access to both armies. The mini-map will also show the position of all the troops. When everything is where you want it, press the 'L' key. That will create a file named startlocs.csv in your work folder. You can then copy the x,z locations and the unit facings and paste them into your scenario file. If you want to use starting formations other the defaults one, you need to set sandbox=0, or just get rid of the line completely in the scenario.ini file.

3) I experimented with modding a scenario tutorial, but the Blood in the Run .csv looks much different than described in the SDK manual. Can someone give me any tips on how to interpret what I'm reading on pages 24 - 27? Thanks.

What specifically do you not understand?