how to change class name of character?

[admiral526 1]

Hi guyz :)

I was wondering how to change unit's class name. For example when I put unit 'Soldier (unarmed)' and point my rifle at it in game, hovering text says 'Soldier (unarmed)'. I want that text to say 'Sniperman', because it'll be stupid to have a soldier with 'unarmed' in its name that carries a sniper.

Does anyone have any idea on how to do that?

If you don't understand what I'm saying, I'll try to explain better.

Thanks...

[iceman77 18]

Just a heads up, "class names" are generally referred to by the editing community in a different sense. At any rate, when you are creating a soldier, try putting what name you would like in the description.

[admiral526 1]

I tried that, but... Hovering text is still 'Soldier (unarmed)'.

Dunno what to do... :(

Btw, when I'm in multiplayer editor, when I add units and make them playable, how can I change soldier names in lobby. For example from 'Assault Grenadier' to 'Special Operator'?

[kylania 568]

Changing it to Special Operator should be the Description field of the unit. The Soldier (unarmed) thing is an ACE feature, and I'm not sure if you can change it. :)

[admiral526 1]

ACE feature???

I have no mods just basic arma 2 + operation arrowhead.

... And whatever I write in the description field, it doesn't show up in game...

[iceman77 18]

To change lobby names, set the preferred name in the units description as I suggested before. 100% it will work to change the lobby names.

[kylania 568]

ACE feature???

Ohh, I see. In recruit mode it says their class and range when you point at them. I've had that turned off for so many years I didn't remember it was the default. :) Without a config change I don't think you can change that part. Just turn it off. heh

[admiral526 1]

@Iceman77 thanks, it works. :) That part is solved.

@kylania how do i turn recruit mode off. Do you mean the game difficulty or what?

[kylania 568]

@kylania how do i turn recruit mode off. Do you mean the game difficulty or what?

Yup! :)

[admiral526 1]

Thanks guys :D