[IDEA] Unit Workshop

[reznod]

This idea comes from the unit workshop in Alpha Centauri, and I was just wondering if it is possible to make a mod like this? I understand it certainly would not be an easy undertaking, but I think it would add greatly to the game.

[Junuxx]

Yeah! Select a tank and equip it with a steam engine, clubs and bronze shields! That would rock!!

No, seriously: Although I liked the AC unit workshop, I'm not sure if it would be very useful in Civ. And with the promotion system you already kind of fine-tune your units.

!11!!!

That would be a way to do it! The only 'buildable' units should be recruits,sailor, pilots (practically the 'vehicle' primitive) and all strength and movement and other properties should come from the promotions you choose.

I think it's doable, but there's only one very important question : Can you make a unit change its appearance on getting a promotion?

[MoonWolf]

Maybe. "Everything" is supposed to be modable in Civ4. So you make a script that will replace the unit when it get that promotion with an other on the same spot, it can be done.