Veteran Unit Names

[EnD]

So. The game generates fancy names (eg. Defender of Gladius) for veteran units. Does this name generation changes anything other than the fancy factor? Ive found no in game information on that and since the game is quite young (and obscure, lets be fair)and wiki isnt up yet wiki doesnt have any information on that matter either.

[Imperialus]

Nope. They are just fancy names.

You can actually give them names yourself.

[Rok]

For now just fancy names. We were thinking of associating each title with a little extra special bonus.

[Shin]

Originally posted by Rok:

For now just fancy names. We were thinking of associating each title with a little extra special bonus.

But wouldn't be that too random?

[Slitherine_Iain]

Yes but that's part of the fun of discovering how to use a unit with a new skill. If players choose they tend to get in a rut and always do the same

[Gimpel]

sounds nice

[shawn]

I always seem to end up with the same names, across 4-5 units >.< then run into the ai with even more! especially with orcs.

[Shin]

Originally posted by Slitherine_Iain:

Yes but that's part of the fun of discovering how to use a unit with a new skill. If players choose they tend to get in a rut and always do the same

So it's a complete new skill not just a small stat up? But what if the unit gets something that's not useful at all?

[Rok]

Just a small stat up, for example Defender of Gladius being +5% damage reduction.

There's 12 different titles per faction currently. 5% chance to get one on each level up.

[Shin]

Originally posted by Rok:

Just a small stat up, for example Defender of Gladius being +5% damage reduction.

There's 12 different titles per faction currently. 5% chance to get one on each level up.

Ok, this can be interesting without breaking the game.

[mikesinn]

Originally posted by TLFT Song of Roland:

Nope. They are just fancy names.

You can actually give them names yourself.

Ahhh, this explains it. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out why one of my Tactical Space Marine units all of a sudden had the name "Helix Prime".... Figured there had to be some reason but never saw a notification of the name change nor bonus impact. Would be great to see some small stat change or bonus assigned has these names are assigned. This would bring more flavor to an already flavorful game.

[A.J]

Is it intended that hero units get these too? I found it rather odd that my Lord Comissar was named "Defenders of xxx". Based on the naming rules, it seems like it's intended for squads only and not single units like heroes. Perhaps I'm wrong on this though.

[EnD]

Originally posted by AmirosBambiros:

Is it intended that hero units get these too? I found it rather odd that my Lord Comissar was named "Defenders of xxx". Based on the naming rules, it seems like it's intended for squads only and not single units like heroes. Perhaps I'm wrong on this though.

Well you can look at it this way. Your Comissar was a part of (meaning, he was terrorising commanding) a detachment which got a title Defenders of X. Now its more of a presonal thing, but some people doesnt refer to specific individual as Defender of X but a part of Defenders of X. I know i havent made it sound english or anything even remotelly ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ close, but heres how i see things. Your Commisar is a part of somewhat elite unit. Thats why he has the title

[Dreo]

Originally posted by Rok:

Just a small stat up, for example Defender of Gladius being +5% damage reduction.

There's 12 different titles per faction currently. 5% chance to get one on each level up.

Did this ever happen?

[Jey]

no

[Insane]

Originally posted by Rok:

For now just fancy names. We were thinking of associating each title with a little extra special bonus.

Please do so!