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==Summary== 

This article is based on [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9091  How to make Character VnVs (traits)] the original article was written by [[Spartan]] and imported with his permission as part of the [[Scriptorium]] project.  The article may have been altered since import - please refer to the history page for details of changes, or reference the original document.

Quote from Spartan: 
<blockquote>I have invested a lot of time studying the VnV and trait system to further advance our community's collective modification capability. In addition, I have successfully implement a few new ones based on what I have learned.

Overall, I must say I was impressed with the shear number of possibilities available; if one has a creative mind and a need to address. Anyway, what follows is a quick and dirty overview. I hope it makes for an informative read.</blockquote>

==Guide==
It is possible to exclude cultures "ExcludeCultures". Create diametrically opposed traits "AntiTraits" as well as assign multiple ones to boot! You can also compose epithets and assign a can't get rid of feature "NoGoingBackLevel".

The applicable known groups are:
:characters spy
:characters diplomat
:characters family
:characters assassin
:characters admiral

I have organized into three (3) general groups, the variable that can be affected on a +/- ( The highest I have seen was +60) scale. They are:

===Variables===
====Combat:====
:Command
:Attack
:Defence
:Ambush
:TroopMorale
:SiegeAttack
:SiegeDefence
:LineOfSight
:SiegeEngineering
:NightBattle
:NavalCommand
:HitPoints
:InfantryCommand
:CavalryCommand
:Combat_V_[Plural Name of Culture] (except "Cathaginians" has to be mispelled for it to work)
:Looting
:MovementPoints

====Civil:====
:Law
:Management
:Construction
:PublicSecurity
:Trading
:TrainingAgents
:Unrest
:Farming
:Mining
:Squalor
:TaxCollection

====Social:====
:Influence
:BribeResistance
:PersonalSecurity
:Subterfuge
:Negotiation
:Bribery
:Fertility
:SenateStanding
:PopularStanding
:Electability


In addition there are defined culture group. They are:

Roman, Barbarian, Greek, Eastern, Egyptian, Carthaginian, Slaves

===When to Test Options===
As far as triggers go, there are many as well. The when to test (WhenToTest)options are:

:PostBattle
:PreBattleWithdrawal
:OfferedForAdoption
:OfferedForMarriage
:CharacterTurnEnd
:CharacterComesOfAge
:CharacterMarries
:CharacterBecomesAFather
:SettlementTurnEnd
:GovernorBuildingCompleted
:BattleGeneralRouted
:BecomesFactionLeader
:BecomesFactionHeir
:BecomeAedile
:BecomeCensor
:BecomeConsul
:BecomePontifexMaximus
:BecomePraetor
:BecomeQuaestor
:CeasedAedile
:CeasedCensor
:CeasedConsul
:CeasedPontifexMaximus
:CeasedPraetor
:CeasedQuaestor
:IsUnderSiege
:GeneralCaptureSettlement
:GeneralCaptureWonder
:LeaderDestroyedFaction
:CharacterDamagedByDisaster
:BrotherAdopted
:LostLegionaryEagle
:CapturedLegionaryEagle
:RecapturedLegionaryEagle
:SenateExposure
:QuaestorInvestigationMinor
:QuaestorInvestigation
:QuaestorInvestigationMajor
:SpyMission
:AgentCreated
:LeaderOrderedSpyingMission
:AssassinationMission
:LeaderOrderedAssassination
:SufferAssassinationAttempt
:SabotageMission
:LeaderOrderedSabotage
:BriberyMission
:LeaderOrderedBribery
:AcceptBribe
:RefuseBribe
:Insurrection
:DiplomacyMission
:LeaderOrderedDiplomacy
:LeaderSenateMissionSuccess
:GovernorBuildingDestroyed
:GovernorUnitTrained
:GovernorBuildingCompleted
:GovernorCityRiots
:GovernorCityRebels
:EnslavePopulation
:ExterminatePopulation
:GeneralDevastatesTile
:LesserGeneralOfferedForAdoption

You can also have self perpetuating triggers!

==How to add a custom VnV:==

1. First open "export_VnVs.txt" and add something like this:

  ¬---------------------
  
  {Cerean}	Cerean
  
  {Cerean_desc}
  James Bond has nothing on this man!
  
  {Cerean_effects_desc}
  Subterfuge  +8 (This man is the slickest of all)
  
  {Cerean_lose_desc}
  This man is now a loser!
  
  {Cerean_gain_desc}
  This man has made a name for himself with the Gods!
  
  {Cerean_epithet_desc}	The Spy Lord 
  
  ¬--------------------

2. Then open "export_descr_VnVs_enums.txt" and add something like this:

  Cerean
  Cerean_desc
  Cerean_gain_desc
  Cerean_lose_desc
  Cerean_epithet_desc

3. After that open "export_descr_character_traits.txt" and add something like this:

  ;------------------------------------------
  
  Trait Cerean
    Characters spy
  
    Level Cerean
        Description Cerean_desc
        EffectsDescription Cerean_effects_desc
        GainMessage Cerean_gain_desc
        Threshold  1 
  
        Effect Subterfuge  8
  
  ;------------------------------------------

Finally add a trigger or modify one something like this:


  ;------------------------------------------
  Trigger agents4
    WhenToTest SpyMission
  
    Condition MissionSuccessLevel = highly_successful
  
    Affects GoodSpy  1  Chance  100 
    Affects GoodConspirator  1  Chance  50
    Affects Cerean  1  Chance  100
  
  ;------------------------------------------

Then save and you are on your way!

Note: the first number is for the threshold of the trait and the second is the percentage of chance.

You can also assign your trait to a character in the "[[descr_strat.txt]]" if you wish to start with it.

Note if you make changes to the "export_descr_VnVs_enums.txt" AFTER you have the game started you MUST restart completely for them to take effect. This tip cost me over two (2) hours to figure out :cry
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==See Also==
*[[export_descr_character_traits.txt]]

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