144 groups per side workaround

[_ruger392 10]

I'm making a somewhat large mission that uses specific unit placement, and I've run into this error. I was wondering if there's a way around it, because I'm fairly sure my computer can handle more than 144 soldiers. I have considered using unfriendly independents instead of OPFOR, but that would require me to redo a lot of scripting and I'd rather not do that if there's another way. Any and all help is appreciated, thanks.

[orcinus 121]

The 144 groups/side limit is hardcoded in the engine AIUI, so you can't increase it.

Discussions of several issues & workarounds in the "Similar Threads" list below.

[ProfTournesol 952]

I'm making a somewhat large mission that uses specific unit placement, and I've run into this error. I was wondering if there's a way around it, because I'm fairly sure my computer can handle more than 144 soldiers. I have considered using unfriendly independents instead of OPFOR, but that would require me to redo a lot of scripting and I'd rather not do that if there's another way. Any and all help is appreciated, thanks.

144 groups, not soldiers.

[orcinus 121]

@_ruger392 - remember that individual soldiers and vehicles each count as group.

[Harzach 844]

144 groups, not soldiers.

I got the sense that he's placing individual ungrouped units (each unit being its own group), perhaps to avoid AI moving in formation?

[ProfTournesol 952]

Yes, you're probably right.

[Polygon 11]

OP, please elaborate on what are you attempting to do with 144 individual soldiers. There could be a couple of workarounds for fluid movement of individual soldiers in groups.