So, ya that script I linked to works. I now have "radar ping" as a feature where hold position used to be and "drop item" where stop used to be.
This is cool stuff. Good call on the animations. I have made serious improvements.
Trees now shake when you hit them.
Missions 1-3 working.
item pick up and drop off custom triggered.
flying bugs all gone.
vision settings fine tuned to keep inactive regions dark (including building).
Attack replaced with a machine gun spell.
more coming soon...
thanks again for everything!!!
edit: oh ya and hostages all going into base. I had to add them to unit group when created then I removed wander when dropped off. I also had to remove some pathing blockers, but they finally get home to see their loved ones after all this time.