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Is the unmodified unit name the only choice for model list? I'm using a dual unit name listing that is selectable based on options, like this:
Hive Tyrant / The Swarmlord (in model selection panel) Hive Tyrant (unmodified, works in army list and most output) The Swarmlord (option modified, works in army list and most output) In either case , the model list name outputs as: Hive Tyrant / The Swarmlord Is there a tag or some other way to output the dynamic unit name in the model list? Homer |
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Another model list question: can the equipment flag be set dynamically? or do I have to maintain duplicate equipment when one model has it as a default and another model can take it as an option?
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You should be able to change the name of a model in the model list by using the "Model Name" field on an option, at the bottom-right of the ABCreator window. For example, if you have an option that turns the Hive Tyrant into "The Swarmlord", you would set the "model name" for that option to "The Swarmlord".
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The problem is that while for some units the Bolter would be standard, there are some units that the Bolter would be non-standard equipment. Thus the alternative would be to have two bolters as options, one being a "equipment" for use as an non-standard option and another bolter which would not be flagged as equipment and used when the bolter is considered standard equipment. |
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The name changes via unitname, however, the base name is what shows in the model listing. An example would be Hormagaunt Brood. The codex name for the unit is Hormagaunt Brood. Each model is a Hormagaunt. So... if you want it to show as a Hormagaunt Brood when picking the list and printing the full list, it would be useful for the model list to just have Hormagaunt.
The downside to having to have two Bolters to maintain is when the publisher changes it's effect, now you have to fix that twice rather than once. If the equipment flag could be set via tags, then you would only have to maintain one set of options and have the equipment status set dynamically. I guess this is a feature request, if it is possible... Homer Last edited by Homer S; February 2nd, 2010 at 07:54 PM. |
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