I've noticed Ogres now supposedly have the Hurl Boulder ability (yay!) but they never use it(boo!). Why?
I feel the issue is as follows:
Ogres have this line of code in CoreMonsterUnitTypes.xml:
<SelectedAbilityBonusOption>Spell_HurlBoulder</SelectedAbilityBonusOption>
In CoreAbilities.xml, this is the code that actually unlocks that ability:
<GameModifier>
<ModType>Unit</ModType>
<Attribute>UnlockCombatAbility</Attribute>
<StrVal>HurlBoulder</StrVal>
<Provides>Launches a boulder for 8 blunt damage (+2 per level)</Provides>
</GameModifier>
HurlBoulder is a spell that costs 6 mana that the units don't have.
I believe this should be changed to HurlBoulder_Ability, so the Ogres can properly (and happily) lob their rocks at their foes.
Also, the provides in the ogre description is 8 + 2 per level damage, while the ability is 8 + 1 per level damage. You must choose one or the other!