Age of Wonders 4

Age of Wonders 4

Culture Unit Makeover
34 Comments
The Hash Slinging Slasher 12 Nov, 2023 @ 4:21am 
Actually I just tested and without this the edit army options were just gone so while this is kind f broken with some mounts it looks like the other mods are as well but you still need this to edit units at all
chickensmasher  [author] 11 Nov, 2023 @ 9:43pm 
you don't need this if you have thematic addon
The Hash Slinging Slasher 11 Nov, 2023 @ 5:46pm 
I'm confused do I need this still if I have thematic add on? one of these updates makes cavalry models for certain mounts underground...
chickensmasher  [author] 11 Nov, 2023 @ 2:20pm 
guide to adding the dependency:

1. Find the mod in your workshop folder and copy the files to a new folder in your local Documents\Paradox Interactive\Age of Wonders 4\Mods folder.
2. In that folder make a zip file of all the files. So you have like Mods\unitmakeover\makeover.zip
3. Open Package Manager and make a new mod. Click content-> packages-> check the dependency and click ok. If it doesn't show up you messed up the zip step.
4. Start Resource Editor (from Package Manager!) and click content-> resouce packs-> add.. then navigate to the copied mod folder and add the Packs/um_categories.rpk as a dependency

For making the outfits just take a look at the other mods or um_basegame_modularity.rpk

Add an arms, torso, legs, and headitem component for each outfit even if they're empty (to overwrite the base outfit)

Basically just copy over the mesh items from other outfits you like.
Embersun 10 Nov, 2023 @ 11:42pm 
That's a good thing to have, that guide/tutorial. I wish I know how to create models for units since making more diverse themes for each culture is such a nice idea. Imagine Roman themed dwarfs or other armor themes out there
Rohzdear 10 Nov, 2023 @ 10:16pm 
Is there a modding guide/tutorial on how to make our own looks to apply to units with this mod as a depencency? Is it hard to do?
I have some ideas for stuff I want to try making.
Loke 1 Sep, 2023 @ 7:19am 
the game keep crashing in fatcion creater when i use this mode
chickensmasher  [author] 12 Jul, 2023 @ 10:23am 
So without modifying original files the gender slider can't be fixed.

It's possible to fix specific outfit genders (make soothers/skirmishers always female) but it's kind of annoying, and nobody complained about that, so I'm probably going to leave it as it is.
Von Schnitzel 5 Jul, 2023 @ 3:29pm 
@Shadowing That won't be necessary i made outlaw compatible last uppdate i also intend to add outlaw culture appearance to Unique Culture Appearance.
Shadowing 25 Jun, 2023 @ 2:48am 
Wanted to ask would it be possible to make this and outlaws culture patch?
Spesh 21 Jun, 2023 @ 10:26pm 
Does the ai use this mod? I don't really wanna go up against ai armies that look all randomly mixed up
RatKnight 21 Jun, 2023 @ 8:41pm 
Please update.
After update some models (especially lizardmen) are broken.
Exodus 21 Jun, 2023 @ 2:46am 
If I change the battle mage outfit, it breaks the model for White Witch, making it completely absent. Not sure if it happens to any other tome units, but if I just leave the battle mage un-customized, then the White Witch unit appears as it should. No idea what causes it, or if it is fixable, but I thought I would let you know. I have played 6 full games with this mod and have not noticed any other issues yet.
edwin gibson 18 Jun, 2023 @ 4:33pm 
@Von Schnitzel. thanks for the link. It should go well with this Mod here as well. :)
Von Schnitzel 18 Jun, 2023 @ 1:39pm 
I have to say i really like this mod it's so easy make stuff with this system if anyone is interested i decided to release my personal appearance collection i made a long time a go: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2991355200
edwin gibson 16 Jun, 2023 @ 1:48pm 
@AndiNova. I agree. that would be fun. :)
AndiNova 15 Jun, 2023 @ 4:46pm 
loving this mod

but some options only have 3 or 4 choices, could you add more to those options? such as adding the base shield unit models to the Shock Infantry / Heavy Calvary / Skirmisher Units to pad them out for the other factions?

if this is possible it may be cool to mix the outfits across several unit types.
such as have all (Archers / Mounted Archers / Scouts / Skirmishers) share models.
and have all (Infantry / Shock Infantry / Heavy Calvary / Polearms) share models.
and have all (Battlemage / Support) share models, as well as share with both the above.
Khornelia 14 Jun, 2023 @ 12:42pm 
Looks really good, I hope the issues with the gender slider can be fixed eventually!
Videogamer40000 14 Jun, 2023 @ 1:51am 
I encountered a rather strange bug where basically all Mystic culture unit visuals go bald, or in the Soother's case, entirely headless, during faction creation when you pick certain infantry visuals as long as they aren't your default or the Mystic culture's one. This seems somewhat random, as, for example, the soother support visuals don't lose their heads when you attempt this with Barbarian culture. Even without being entirely consistent, it seems to always be tied to what infantry unit visual you are using. Could this be looked into?
Gut 8 Jun, 2023 @ 2:43pm 
Hi there! Nice work, this mod looks promising! :) Do you know if it would be possible to mod the gender of units? I am fed up of this artificial 50/50 girl power thing.
chickensmasher  [author] 7 Jun, 2023 @ 7:04pm 
I don't know how to do that without making 6 sliders for each culture, and every outfit connected to all cultures, too much work that way

there's probably a better way to do this, this way is kind of tedious

the faces and bears on the gender slider need to be fixed
Oddball 1 Jun, 2023 @ 8:53am 
I really had no idea this would be possible. Awesome work.

If it wouldn't be unwelcome, I have one suggestion to make. In the modification sliders for individual units, they're labeled in accordance to presumed type. Archer, charge infantry, etc. But for some cultures, these labels are meaningless. For example, "charge infantry" actually changes Mystic's Tier 3 battlemage.

Would it perhaps look a little cleaner to just call them "unit 1, unit 2," etc from left to right?
chickensmasher  [author] 31 May, 2023 @ 10:51pm 
should be on the army tab in faction creation
Kelvae 31 May, 2023 @ 12:37pm 
Maybe I'm just being dense, but how do you actually use this mod? As in, where do I go to access those sliders?
Romeo Charles 31 May, 2023 @ 3:36am 
love how modders are making this game so much more customizable like with the dresser mode and everything else. Thanks bud!
chickensmasher  [author] 27 May, 2023 @ 12:51pm 
yes but the way its done every model needs an entry for every unit, and the mod editor is bad at copy pasting... I'd rather make addons for specific models (like potatoes)
Claymore Roomba 26 May, 2023 @ 7:27am 
Hey. Is it possible to get the idea of this mod even further and make it so, that you could swap to model of any troop, not just by category?
Whispers 25 May, 2023 @ 2:03pm 
You are amazing, thank you!
Loveless1987 25 May, 2023 @ 5:58am 
This is great. Thanks, mate. Now, if I could just find a mod that makes your culture only one sex, my list would be complete.
Vvv 24 May, 2023 @ 10:37am 
This is so dam great. Glorious mod.
Claymore Roomba 23 May, 2023 @ 2:50pm 
I felt like it is too much to add to the game at first, but man, how wrong I was. It is so satisfying to make every single race a little bit more unique with stuff like that. this mod is already underrated.

For everyone, who is kinda hasitant to try, cause it might mess with something - chill. The mod adds a separate slider to toggle the customisation on and off, and it is off by default.
Osium 23 May, 2023 @ 9:03am 
Brilliant mod. For future versions, if it would be possible, gender swapping units would be a cool option.
Attrit 22 May, 2023 @ 7:13pm 
Nice. Favorite AOW4 mod maker so far
Varyag 22 May, 2023 @ 9:21am 
thats the mod I've been waitng for! thank you very much!