Index: civ1/units.ruleset =================================================================== --- civ1/units.ruleset (revision 13403) +++ civ1/units.ruleset (working copy) @@ -196,6 +196,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +The Phalanx is armored infantry, suitable for defending your cities.\ +") [unit_legion] name = _("Legion") @@ -224,6 +227,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendOk", "Hut", "BarbarianBuild", "BarbarianSea" +helptext = _("\ +Legions are heavily armed and well disciplined infantry\ + units with an excellent offensive value.\ +") [unit_musketeers] name = _("Musketeers") @@ -253,6 +260,11 @@ flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Musketeers are infantry equipped with early\ + firearms and replaces Phalanx as the preferred\ + city defender.\ +") [unit_riflemen] name = _("Riflemen") @@ -281,6 +293,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +Riflemen are World War-era infantry, very good\ + at defending your cities.\ +") [unit_mech_inf] name = _("Mech. Inf.") @@ -342,6 +358,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut", "Barbarian" +helptext = _("\ +Cavalry are mounted warriors and an early\ + shock-troop that can penetrate deep into\ + enemy territory.\ +") [unit_chariot] name = _("Chariot") @@ -370,6 +391,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut" +helptext = _("\ +Chariots are horse-pulled war wagons, stronger\ + but more expensive than horsemen. +") [unit_knights] name = _("Knights") @@ -399,6 +424,9 @@ flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Knights are mounted and heavily armored warriors.\ +") [unit_armor] name = _("Armor") @@ -427,6 +455,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast" +helptext = _("\ +Armors are motorized war wagons that are faster,\ + stronger, and can take more damage than earlier\ + military units.\ +") [unit_catapult] name = _("Catapult") @@ -455,6 +488,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Catapults are large rock-throwing machines of war.\ + They are very strong attackers but equally weak\ + defenders and will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_cannon] name = _("Cannon") @@ -483,6 +521,12 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech" +helptext = _("\ +Cannons are large firearms that can fire heavy\ + projectiles over long distances. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_artillery] name = _("Artillery") ; Civ2 Howitzer @@ -511,6 +555,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "IgWall" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Artillery is an upgraded cannon. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_fighter] name = _("Fighter") @@ -539,6 +588,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "FieldUnit", "Fighter" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Fighters are your first airborne units. They can\ + move anywhere and attack any unit.\ +") [unit_bomber] name = _("Bomber") @@ -567,6 +620,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "FieldUnit", "OneAttack" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Bombers are specialized airborne units that may\ + only attack ground targets, not other airborne\ + units.\ +") [unit_trireme] name = _("Trireme") @@ -595,6 +653,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Trireme" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Trireme is your first boat unit. It can act\ + as a transport ship and has rudimentary offensive\ + capabilities, but may not stray too far from the shore.\ +") [unit_sail] name = _("Sail") ; Civ2 Caravel @@ -623,6 +686,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "Ferryboat", "BarbarianBoat" +helptext = _("\ +The Sail replaces the Trireme and is much\ + more reliable on the open seas.\ +") [unit_frigate] name = _("Frigate") @@ -651,6 +718,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Frigate is a highly versatile boat unit,\ + that is both a strong offensive unit as well\ + as a decent transport ship.\ +") [unit_ironclad] name = _("Ironclad") @@ -679,6 +751,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Ironclad is an armored ship that is\ + much more sturdy than the Frigate but\ + loses the latter's transport capability.\ +") [unit_cruiser] name = _("Cruiser") @@ -707,6 +784,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Cruiser is a strong offensive boat unit.\ +") [unit_battleship] name = _("Battleship") @@ -735,6 +815,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Battleship is the supreme naval unit with\ + excellent offensive and defensive values.\ +") [unit_submarine] name = _("Submarine") @@ -828,6 +912,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Transport cannot attack on its own but\ + may defend itself when under attack.\ +") [unit_nuclear] name = _("Nuclear") Index: civ2/units.ruleset =================================================================== --- civ2/units.ruleset (revision 13403) +++ civ2/units.ruleset (working copy) @@ -229,6 +229,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +The Phalanx is armored infantry, suitable for defending your cities.\ +") [unit_archers] name = _("Archers") @@ -257,6 +260,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendOk" +helptext = _("\ +Archers fight with bows and arrows and has a good offensive\ + value as well as decent defense.\ +") [unit_legion] name = _("Legion") @@ -285,6 +292,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendOk", "Hut", "BarbarianBuild", "BarbarianSea" +helptext = _("\ +Legions are heavily armed and well disciplined infantry\ + units with an excellent offensive value.\ +") [unit_pikemen] name = _("Pikemen") @@ -313,6 +324,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Pikemen" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +Equipped with long pikes, Pikemen replaces Phalanx\ + as the preferred city defender.\ +") [unit_musketeers] name = _("Musketeers") @@ -342,6 +357,11 @@ flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Musketeers are infantry equipped with early\ + firearms and replaces Pikemen as the preferred\ + city defender.\ +") [unit_fanatics] name = _("Fanatics") @@ -443,6 +463,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "IgTer" roles = "DefendGood" +helptext = _("\ +Alpine Troops are highly mobile units as well as\ + excellent defenders.\ +") [unit_riflemen] name = _("Riflemen") @@ -471,6 +495,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +Riflemen are World War-era infantry, very good\ + at defending your cities.\ +") [unit_marines] name = _("Marines") @@ -499,6 +527,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Marines" roles = "DefendOk", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Marines are infantry who are experts at marine warfare.\ +") [unit_paratroopers] name = _("Paratroopers") @@ -527,6 +558,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Paratroopers" roles = "DefendOk" +helptext = _("\ +Paratroopers are experts at airborne attacks.\ +") paratroopers_range = 10 paratroopers_mr_req = 1 @@ -592,6 +626,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut", "Barbarian", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Horsemen are mounted warriors and an early\ + shock-troop that can penetrate deep into\ + enemy territory.\ +") [unit_chariot] name = _("Chariot") @@ -620,6 +659,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Chariots are horse-pulled war wagons, stronger\ + but more expensive than horsemen. +") [unit_elephants] name = _("Elephants") @@ -648,6 +691,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast" +helptext = _("\ +Elephants are towering animals trained for war,\ + but are easily dispersed if caught off guard.\ +") [unit_crusaders] name = _("Crusaders") @@ -676,6 +723,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast" +helptext = _("\ +Crusaders are highly disciplined mounted\ + warriors driven by a higher cause.\ +") [unit_knights] name = _("Knights") @@ -705,6 +756,9 @@ flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Knights are mounted and heavily armored warriors.\ +") [unit_dragoons] name = _("Dragoons") @@ -734,6 +788,9 @@ flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Dragoons are mounted warriors carrying early firearms.\ +") [unit_cavalry] name = _("Cavalry") @@ -762,6 +819,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Cavalry are mounted and highly trained soldiers.\ +") [unit_armor] name = _("Armor") @@ -790,6 +850,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Armors are motorized war wagons that are faster,\ + stronger, and can take more damage than earlier\ + military units.\ +") [unit_catapult] name = _("Catapult") @@ -818,6 +883,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Catapults are large rock-throwing machines of war.\ + They are very strong attackers but equally weak\ + defenders and will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_cannon] name = _("Cannon") @@ -846,6 +916,12 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech" +helptext = _("\ +Cannons are large firearms that can fire heavy\ + projectiles over long distances. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_artillery] name = _("Artillery") @@ -874,6 +950,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Artillery is an upgraded cannon. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_howitzer] name = _("Howitzer") @@ -902,6 +983,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "IgWall" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Howitzers are upgraded artillery. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_fighter] name = _("Fighter") @@ -930,6 +1016,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Fighter" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Fighters are your first airborne units. They can\ + move anywhere and attack any unit.\ +") [unit_bomber] name = _("Bomber") @@ -958,6 +1048,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "FieldUnit", "OneAttack" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Bombers are specialized airborne units that may\ + only attack ground targets, not other airborne\ + units.\ +") [unit_helicopter] name = _("Helicopter") @@ -1084,6 +1179,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Trireme", "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Trireme is your first boat unit. It can act\ + as a transport ship and has rudimentary offensive\ + capabilities, but may not stray too far from the shore.\ +") [unit_caravel] name = _("Caravel") @@ -1112,6 +1212,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat", "BarbarianBoat" +helptext = _("\ +The Caravel replaces the Trireme and is much\ + more reliable on the open seas.\ +") [unit_galleon] name = _("Galleon") @@ -1140,6 +1244,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat", "BarbarianBoat" +helptext = _("\ +The Galleon is a pure transport ship and cannot\ + attack other ships, though is may still defend\ + itself when attacked.\ +") [unit_frigate] name = _("Frigate") @@ -1168,6 +1277,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +The Frigate is a highly versatile boat unit,\ + that is both a strong offensive unit as well\ + as a decent transport ship.\ +") [unit_ironclad] name = _("Ironclad") @@ -1196,6 +1310,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +The Ironclad is an armored ship that is\ + much more sturdy than the Frigate but\ + loses the latter's transport capability.\ +") [unit_destroyer] name = _("Destroyer") @@ -1256,6 +1375,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Cruiser is a strong offensive boat unit.\ +") [unit_aegis_cruiser] name = _("AEGIS Cruiser") @@ -1284,6 +1406,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "AEGIS", "BadCityDefender" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The AEGIS Cruiser is equipped with an advanced\ + defensive missile system.\ +") [unit_battleship] name = _("Battleship") @@ -1312,6 +1438,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Battleship is the supreme naval unit with\ + excellent offensive and defensive values.\ +") [unit_submarine] name = _("Submarine") @@ -1406,6 +1536,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Transport cannot attack on its own but\ + may defend itself when under attack.\ +") [unit_cruise_missile] name = _("Cruise Missile") Index: default/units.ruleset =================================================================== --- default/units.ruleset (revision 13403) +++ default/units.ruleset (working copy) @@ -375,6 +375,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +The Phalanx is armored infantry, suitable for defending your cities.\ +") [unit_archers] name = _("Archers") @@ -403,6 +406,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendOk" +helptext = _("\ +Archers fight with bows and arrows and has a good offensive\ + value as well as decent defense.\ +") [unit_legion] name = _("Legion") @@ -431,6 +438,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendOk", "Hut", "BarbarianBuild", "BarbarianSea" +helptext = _("\ +Legions are heavily armed and well disciplined infantry\ + units with an excellent offensive value.\ +") [unit_pikemen] name = _("Pikemen") @@ -459,6 +470,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Pikemen" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +Equipped with long pikes, Pikemen replaces Phalanx\ + as the preferred city defender.\ +") [unit_musketeers] name = _("Musketeers") @@ -488,6 +503,11 @@ flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Musketeers are infantry equipped with early\ + firearms and replaces Pikemen as the preferred\ + city defender.\ +") [unit_partisan] name = _("Partisan") @@ -556,6 +576,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "IgTer" roles = "DefendGood" +helptext = _("\ +Alpine Troops are highly mobile units as well as\ + excellent defenders.\ +") [unit_riflemen] name = _("Riflemen") @@ -584,6 +608,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "DefendGood", "FirstBuild" +helptext = _("\ +Riflemen are World War-era infantry, very good\ + at defending your cities.\ +") [unit_marines] name = _("Marines") @@ -612,6 +640,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Marines" roles = "DefendOk", "BarbarianSeaTech" +helptext = _("\ +Marines are infantry who are experts at marine warfare.\ +") [unit_paratroopers] name = _("Paratroopers") @@ -640,6 +671,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Paratroopers" roles = "DefendOk" +helptext = _("\ +Paratroopers are experts at airborne attacks.\ +") paratroopers_range = 10 paratroopers_mr_req = 1 @@ -705,6 +739,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut", "Barbarian", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Horsemen are mounted warriors and an early\ + shock-troop that can penetrate deep into\ + enemy territory.\ +") [unit_chariot] name = _("Chariot") @@ -733,6 +772,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "Hut", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Chariots are horse-pulled war wagons, stronger\ + but more expensive than horsemen. +") [unit_knights] name = _("Knights") @@ -762,6 +805,9 @@ flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "HutTech", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Knights are mounted and heavily armored warriors.\ +") [unit_dragoons] name = _("Dragoons") @@ -791,6 +837,9 @@ flags = "Horse" roles = "AttackFast", "BarbarianBuildTech", "BarbarianSeaTech", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Dragoons are mounted warriors carrying early firearms.\ +") [unit_cavalry] name = _("Cavalry") @@ -819,6 +868,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Cavalry are mounted and highly trained soldiers.\ +") [unit_armor] name = _("Armor") @@ -847,6 +899,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackFast", "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +Armors are motorized war wagons that are faster,\ + stronger, and can take more damage than earlier\ + mounted units.\ +") [unit_catapult] name = _("Catapult") @@ -875,6 +932,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Catapults are large rock-throwing machines of war.\ + They are very strong attackers but equally weak\ + defenders and will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_cannon] name = _("Cannon") @@ -903,6 +965,12 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong", "BarbarianTech", "BarbarianBuildTech" +helptext = _("\ +Cannons are large firearms that can fire heavy\ + projectiles over long distances. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_artillery] name = _("Artillery") @@ -931,6 +999,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Artillery is an upgraded cannon. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_howitzer] name = _("Howitzer") @@ -959,6 +1032,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "IgWall" roles = "AttackStrong" +helptext = _("\ +Howitzers are upgraded artillery. They are very\ + strong attackers but equally weak defenders and\ + will need an escort to be effective.\ +") [unit_fighter] name = _("Fighter") @@ -987,6 +1065,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Fighter" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Fighters are your first airborne units. They can\ + move anywhere and attack any unit.\ +") [unit_bomber] name = _("Bomber") @@ -1015,6 +1097,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "FieldUnit", "OneAttack" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +Bombers are specialized airborne units that may\ + only attack ground targets, not other airborne\ + units.\ +") [unit_helicopter] name = _("Helicopter") @@ -1141,6 +1228,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "Trireme", "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Trireme is your first boat unit. It can act\ + as a transport ship and has rudimentary offensive\ + capabilities, but may not stray too far from the shore.\ +") [unit_caravel] name = _("Caravel") @@ -1169,6 +1261,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat", "BarbarianBoat" +helptext = _("\ +The Caravel replaces the Trireme and is much\ + more reliable on the open seas.\ +") [unit_galleon] name = _("Galleon") @@ -1197,6 +1293,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat", "BarbarianBoat" +helptext = _("\ +The Galleon is a pure transport ship and cannot\ + attack other ships, though is may still defend\ + itself when attacked.\ +") [unit_frigate] name = _("Frigate") @@ -1225,6 +1326,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +The Frigate is a highly versatile boat unit,\ + that is both a strong offensive unit as well\ + as a decent transport ship.\ +") [unit_ironclad] name = _("Ironclad") @@ -1253,6 +1359,11 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Hunter" +helptext = _("\ +The Ironclad is an armored ship that is\ + much more sturdy than the Frigate but\ + loses the latter's transport capability.\ +") [unit_destroyer] name = _("Destroyer") @@ -1313,6 +1424,9 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "DefendGood" +helptext = _("\ +The Cruiser is a strong offensive boat unit.\ +") [unit_aegis_cruiser] name = _("AEGIS Cruiser") @@ -1341,6 +1455,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "AEGIS", "BadCityDefender" roles = "DefendGood" +helptext = _("\ +The AEGIS Cruiser is equipped with an advanced\ + defensive missile system.\ +") [unit_battleship] name = _("Battleship") @@ -1369,6 +1487,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "" +helptext = _("\ +The Battleship is the supreme naval unit with\ + excellent offensive and defensive values.\ +") [unit_submarine] name = _("Submarine") @@ -1463,6 +1585,10 @@ uk_gold = 0 flags = "BadCityDefender" roles = "Ferryboat" +helptext = _("\ +The Transport cannot attack on its own but\ + may defend itself when under attack.\ +") [unit_cruise_missile] name = _("Cruise Missile")