The problem is that we don't have any access to scripts or way to input new code. The only way in, so far, is through XML. So basically, we are in a situation where you can either do it through XML, or you can't do it. We can also make new 3d models, textures, maps, tile designs, effects, and alter size of UI, but none of that necessarily helps you.

So the first step would obviously be to turn dynasties on in elementaldefs.xml. What was said when dynasties was removed was that it would be simple to put back in for modders, and yet noone succeeded. A dev hinted later that there may be missing UI pieces. Anyway, once dynasties are active you should be able to marry sovereigns to champions of a different gender. That should kickstart the dynasty system, but it never did for me.

It depends on if they kept the references to the UI pieces in the .exe, then it MIGHT work. Although you still face the issue of not having a button to access to see the dynasty trees. Unfortunately I don't have E:wom installed anymore so you're on your own.

Unfortunately whenever you modify the elementaldef.xml you need to mod the core file iteself and so you can't use the mod directory.

I could always put it into a MOD folder and have the ReadMe tell you how to go about doing that so it would be safe correct? I ask this as I do not want to be that one Modder that ruined peoples games or cause any friction on the forum. OR since I am editing so much thats built into the game I would have to put a install/uninstall option for it.

And for things like that if Stardock didn't put security on it couldn't you use a 3rd party program i.e. UDN for changing DX files or HexEditor to edit the .exe after you change the scripts?

OK, I'm pretty sure it's DesktopX that was recommended to me at the time:

https://www.stardock.com/products/desktopx/

Of course, this suggestion was circa 2010, so I don't know if the interface files are still moddable with desktop x.

Also, this WOULD require changing core files, so any such mod should have explicit instructions about backing up the original file before replacing it, as well as the mod file, in case the player patches and the interface files are 'changed back'.

To make matters worse, if someone did patch and the interface file was left alone, but other critical core files were changed, well this might break your interface/break the game, so yes a STRONG warning should accompany any interface mods.

Not sure if Parrotmath's suggestion would work for interface mods r.e. attempting to do it all in the Mods folder, so this'd be trial and error I think.

So as it stands I should create a Warning Label for users and inform them of the changes that way they know to replace my MODDed files with their original game files.

Do you know where the .exe script files are located so I can save time searching?

Thank you I will check it out as I am using only Notepad++ and Hex Editor.

Again, you are venturing where few modders have dared tread, so I wish you the best of luck and success on this!  I'm just an .xml jockey myself, and I'm trying to remember what it was I wanted to 'fix' back in the E:WOM days that required an interface change...

My tech tree consolidation mod (changing from 5 tech trees to 4, plus the fifth tree that redirected tech points to arcane research or gildar as I remember) for E:WOM ended up working pretty much as well as hoped, but as no one really plays that game anymore, wrapping up that mod hasn't been a priority, since it would probably be for just me...

Ahh, I think I remember now.  I was trying to create a spell that allowed the caster to learn a spell list or something... this was only supposed to work once, but unfortunately I couldn't quite work this out.  Don't remember all the details, but it involved the character creation interface, and possible duplication of spell lists as I remember... unfortunately, the flurry of patches resetting all the files constantly at that time, and the beginning of 'hack a feature' burned me out and I set this mod aside.  Heavenfall and others did try to help, and I also had another issue with the 'calc' feature not working for items.  Spell effects don't work well as always on items using stats as bonus modifiers, such as a ring that adds 30% of your con to your defense, long story but a long standing/lingering issue that Modders have been hoping for a solution for.  Sorry, rambling on there.

Again, very much looking forward to your progress on this.  If you could keep this as a standalone (deals with Dynasties only), I'm sure a lot of modders would love to use this along with their own mods!

Thank you it looks like I will drop a small amount of cash onto this but in the long run I think it will be worth it.

I found the dynasty code in both the E:WoM and FE in the .exe.   Now all I have to do is make sure it matches the same in FE as it does in E:WoM and if I am right; since I have already carried over some basic E:WoM Dynasty stuff I should be able to see some results in FE.  But I will have to adjust the .exe which will take some time.  After I adjust the UI DXpacks that is.

Regular FE as of right now, but i think once everyone upgrades to FE: LH I will have to tweak some more so get it to work with that, 

I will be greatly impressed if you get this to work, my hat is off to your efforts sir.

Yea, dynasties!  i likey

Once the system has been activated in elementaldefs there is a cheat hotkey to spawn children, ctrl+(a letter, can't remember which).