Editing Crusader Kings Characters...

[unmerged(9310)]

Hey there... I want to try doing some editing of a CK character or two. I know people can do this as we have seen in many games So, anyone have any idea how to edit this into the files?

... Such as changing the name, the face graphics, a character's stats... etc.

character = {
id = { type = 10 id = 12070 }
name = "Alboino"
gender = male
dynasty = { type = 12 id =13032 }
country = VERO
religion = catholic
culture = italian
score = { gold = 50 prestige = 250 piety = 100 }
birthdate = { year = 1284 month = january day = 0 }
deathdate = { year = 1311 month = october day = 18 }
dna = "50456386123560"
attributes = {
martial = 7
diplomacy = 5
intrigue = 6
stewardship = 8
health = 8
fertility = 7
}
traits = {
cruel = yes
zealous = yes
tough_soldier = yes
}
}

Here's an example of the kind of stuff. Doesn't seem too complicated... anyone experienced in this who knows any better?

Thanks a lot!

- Jeff

 

[coz1]

Not sure which of the subforums this belongs in so one of the CK mods move this where they see fit. Thanks.

 

[fbaker4]

Is this really something that belongs in the mod forum? Maybe, kinda, but maybe not.

Anyway, the basics won't ace your game - name, scores, even traits. Can't speak to DNA, and would be wary of changing deathdate, dynasty, etc.

I do want to know what happens if/when you change culture - the DNA might well be tied to that.

I know i'm always annoyed when I get an arabic culture from two irish parents just because they're camped out in Alexandria.

 

[Veldmaarschalk]

Moved to the Modifications subforum

Check the CK-modding guide on how to modify characters

 

[The Kingmaker]

Use the CrusaderEd program. It makes things so much easier.

 

[dublish]

If you wish to artificially inseminate somebody (say, if you and your wife have had a dry spell for about 20 years of marriage and you're getting a little desparate for an heir ), simply add the following to the character's script in the savegame file:

    impregnationdate = "YYYYMMDD" 
    childs_father = { type = #### id = ###### }

 

[unmerged(31228)]

seem to be missing something

hi I'm a complete noobe and probably am missing something simple but I can't edit my save files. I'd edit and save the change using Notepad but my altered saved file is rejected by the game.
I'm not doing anything complicated, I've so far tried to alter the prestige value a bit.
Thank you

 

[Veldmaarschalk]

You probably didn't save your file as a .eug file

After you have edited a save-game in Wordpad or Notepad, and then save it. Then it will be saved as a .txt file

To save it as a .eug file do as follows

1. Edit your save game
2. Choose the option 'save as'
3. Then put the name between " " so, the name should look something like this

"myeditedsavegame.eug"

 

[unmerged(52706)]

Why don't you try this tool?
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141185

 

[unmerged(31228)]

is the above tool DV compatible?

 

[unmerged(52706)]

is the above tool DV compatible?

Sorry, I haven't purchased DV yet, so I don't know!

 

[unmerged(46090)]

does this still work? I HATE my grandsons name and want it changed!

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

does this still work? I HATE my grandsons name and want it changed!

You mean the linked Character editor ?
No idea myself, but Jordarkelf here said its compatible with DV with two exceptions.