Transfer Units in Multiplayer?

[nebciii]

Me and my brother are playing coop and we'd like to transfer units between two armies. Is there any way to do so?
We are playing on steam, whatever is the latest version and we are doing the elf campaign.
I just want to control the healers on my turn instead of coordinating with him to place them on his turn.

[tsunami_]

This is not a feature implemented in the campaign as far as I am aware, but there are some options.
There may be a mod on the add-on server that enables this.
If you are playing hotseat/local game, you can use debug mode to change unit side: type ":debug", then right-click unit and choose "Change Side", then type ":nodebug".
Debug is disabled for network games, even when you are hosting. Work-around which I suppose is possible, but I have not tested: Load your network save as a single-player or hotseat game, use debug mode and save, then load the new save as a network game again.

Finally, there is save-file editing. It's not convenient, but I will explain anyway in case anyone is curious.

How to save-file edit:

1. Give a memorable name to the shaman you are swapping and the save file. Also, give a memorable name to a random unit on your team.
2. Locate the save file (.gz) and extract it (remove the old zipped one so as not to interfere).
3. Locate shaman with ctrl+f name. Her code is everything from [unit] to [/unit]. Cut code.
4. Locate a unit on your team. Paste the shaman right next to it (above [unit] tag or below [/unit] tag). The shaman is now on your team.
5. You should also change the unit code line "side=3" to "side=1" (or however). This is used in triggering events with filters and such.
Re-zipping the file is not necessary.


Sample unit code from a save file:

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		[unit]
			attacks_left=0
			cost=17
			experience=0
			extra_recruit=""
			facing="ne"
			flag_rgb="magenta"
			gender="male"
			generate_name=no
			goto_x=-999
			goto_y=-999
			halo=""
			hidden=no
			hitpoints=35
			id="Elvish Archer-10"
			image="units/elves-wood/archer.png"
			image_icon=""
			jamming=0
#textdomain wesnoth-units
			language_name=_"Elvish Archer"
			moves=0
			name="Téthas"
			overlays=""
			race="elf"
			random_traits=no
			recall_cost=-1
			resting=no
			role=""
			side=1
			type="Elvish Archer"
			undead_variation=""
			underlying_id=10
			unrenamable=no
			upkeep="full"
			usage="archer"
			variation=""
			vision=-1
			x=16
			y=14
			[modifications]
				[trait]
#textdomain wesnoth-help
					female_name=_"female^strong"
					help_text=_"<italic>text='Strong'</italic> units do 1 more damage for every successful strike in melee combat, and have 1 additional hitpoint." +
						_"

While useful for any close-combat unit, strong is most effective for units who have a high number of swings such as the elvish fighter. Strong units can be very useful when a tiny bit of extra damage is all that is needed to turn a damaging stroke into a killing blow."
					id="strong"
					male_name=_"strong"
					[effect]
						apply_to="attack"
						increase_damage=1
						range="melee"
					[/effect]
					[effect]
						apply_to="hitpoints"
						increase_total=1
					[/effect]
				[/trait]
				[trait]
					female_name=_"female^resilient"
					help_text=_"<italic>text='Resilient'</italic> units have an additional 4 hitpoints, and gain 1 more per level." +
						_"

Resilient units can be useful at all stages of a campaign, and this is a useful trait for all units. Resilient is often most helpful as a trait when it occurs in a unit that has some combination of low hitpoints, good defense, or high resistances. Resilient units are especially useful for holding strategic positions against opponents."
					id="resilient"
					male_name=_"resilient"
					[effect]
						apply_to="hitpoints"
						increase_total=4
					[/effect]
					[effect]
						apply_to="hitpoints"
						increase_total=1
						times="per level"
					[/effect]
				[/trait]
			[/modifications]
			[variables]
			[/variables]
			[filter_recall]
			[/filter_recall]
			[status]
			[/status]
		[/unit]

[Refumee]

Me and my brother are playing coop and we'd like to transfer units between two armies. Is there any way to do so?
We are playing on steam, whatever is the latest version and we are doing the elf campaign.
I just want to control the healers on my turn instead of coordinating with him to place them on his turn.

Try this addon

I guess you guys have to restart the campaign.