Making a custom race

[Bilbo_Sacket]

I am trying to create a custom race for an era that I am making. The main purpose is to have a names list separate from wesnoth core, that might be found in another nation. However, units that I assign this race to always show up in miscellaneous.

[Lord-Knightmare]

I am trying to create a custom race for an era that I am making. The main purpose is to have a names list separate from wesnoth core, that might be found in another nation. However, units that I assign this race to always show up in miscellaneous.

well, you have to define the [race][/race] first with an id and name
and the value of that id in [race][/race] is what the value the race= is in your unit type file.

Sample

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[race]
    id=slime
    name= _ "Slime"
[/race]

[unit_type]
    id="Ooze Slime"
    name= _ "Ooze Slime"
    race=slime
[/unit_type]

Lastly, refer to the wiki for anything you find confusing. It's mostly all there. Or, check examples where custom races are defined.

[Bilbo_Sacket]

Sorry I probably should have included a snippet of code so that it would be easier for you to help, thankyou though, I will check my work and see if your suggestions help.

[Bilbo_Sacket]

It appears I did not include the name value, it remains yet to be seen if that will make a difference however until I test it.

[Bilbo_Sacket]

It did not work I will post a snippet with details pertaining to the mod removed I am not yet prepared to unveil my work of the last few months to the world.

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#textdomain wesnoth-##########

[race]
    id=race
	name=_ "race"
    male_name= _ "race^race"
    female_name= _ "race+female^race"
    plural_name= _ "race^race"
    num_traits=2
    markov_chain_size=3
    male_names="J" 
    description= _ ""#describe the society of the day.#
[/race]

I appreciate any suggestions.

[Celtic_Minstrel]

That code is correct, so if it doesn't work, the problem is most likely that you've placed it in the wrong place. Unfortunately, without more context, it's impossible for us to point out the exact nature of your error, although I can say that both [race] and [unit_type] must be placed inside a [units] tag.

[Bilbo_Sacket]

huh. Your advice was very useful, you addressed my problem exactly, I have tried to create a unique race several times, all ending in disaster because I did not catch that key element of where to call it. Thank you.