Troop individuality

[Falcon Critical]

During Warband 1.113 I noticed that troops were persistent within the player's party (see topic), however since 1.123/1.124 this has changed and it appears that troop faces are randomly generated every time you speak to them/see them on the battlefield.

Why has this change occurred? In the thread it really impressed me and everyone who I brought this to the attention of - many of us grew as attached to individual units as we do our companions. Is this a bug or was this a conscious change? Is this something that can be changed back?

Please note that I am not the only one that is saddened by this change:
http://forums.taleworlds.com/index.php/topic,120019.0.html

Thanks!

 

[johncage]

probably because there's multiple members of that same troop type.

 

[Falcon Critical]

Incorrect, in my current party I have a just one of each: Nord Veteran Archer, Vaegir Knight, Swadian Knight, Rhodok Sharpshooter.  All of them change appearance every time they are talked to or spawn on the battlefield, which has only started to occur since 1.123.

 

[markik]

I agree.

That's about it.

 

[CorSelinke]

That's a shame. I really liked being able to identify a couple of my Swadian Knights just by what they carried. :\

 

[Falcon Critical]

Oh - its not entirely random (which is what is so confusing).  The equipment held by your troops is consistent, if your Swadian Knight has the bucket helm, he will always have that helm in battle... however the face/skin/hair of the troop will change every time they are spoken to.  Equipment still seems persistent, faces not-so.

 

[Tsukana]

I miss having those few loyal veterans whom I could rely on to suicide charge and survive D:.

 

[Th-th-th-Three-some]

Your just upset because his skin color turned black 

 

[Tsukana]

I'm black.