How to play eastern countries

Sling Shot · 17-01-2007, 16:42

Go to C:\Program Files\Paradox Interactive\Eu3 - DEMO\common\countries and find the .txt file of your country.

Change

Code:

graphical_culture = easterngfx

to

Code:

graphical_culture = latingfx

It might work with indiangfx and the other ones too, but I haven't tried that yet.

Proof

trajan · 17-01-2007, 16:52

It might not be the best idea to post how to work around the demo's restrictions on the Paradox site...

Sling Shot · 17-01-2007, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by trajan

It might not be the best idea to post how to work around the demo's restrictions on the Paradox site...

People did it with the HOI2 demo. They got to see the full map. Nothing happened to them.

If Paradox says no, I will remove this. Infact, I will PM Havard and ask him.

MrT · 17-01-2007, 17:05

Sneaky.

Frankly, I don't see a major problem with this myself. The graphics will all be latin tech group so you won't get unit sprite or city graphics that are made for those other groups, but you'd probably be able to play any country you want.

Dr. Zoidberg · 17-01-2007, 17:21

Very nice, loaded as Japan now!

Sling Shot · 17-01-2007, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrT

Sneaky.

Frankly, I don't see a major problem with this myself. The graphics will all be latin tech group so you won't get unit sprite or city graphics that are made for those other groups, but you'd probably be able to play any country you want.

Okay, thanks.

KuBiLaY17 · 17-01-2007, 18:43

has anyone tried with the Ottomans, i want to play as them

Ciçatrix · 17-01-2007, 19:22

China is fun, you start of with 500 ducats and earn quite a bit of money. They also have superb advisors.

Strager · 17-01-2007, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrT

Sneaky.

Frankly, I don't see a major problem with this myself. The graphics will all be latin tech group so you won't get unit sprite or city graphics that are made for those other groups, but you'd probably be able to play any country you want.

Holy cow... MrT is allowing this? Doesn't that ummm.... kinda give the game away for free minus the time restriction... Oh well your the boss... off to go play as Atej

xelloss · 17-01-2007, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strager

Holy cow... MrT is allowing this? Doesn't that ummm.... kinda give the game away for free minus the time restriction... Oh well your the boss... off to go play as Atej

Perhaps it had something to do with that HoI2 sold well despite a very moddable demo. Paradox's core customers would probably buy their games even if Johan gave away signed CE for free (paradox cap included)

.

EDIT: besides, we've all pre-ordered anyway. Right? RIGHT?

Sling Shot · 18-01-2007, 08:55

This deserves a bump, methinks.

*Darth Tracid* · 18-01-2007, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strager

Holy cow... MrT is allowing this? Doesn't that ummm.... kinda give the game away for free minus the time restriction... Oh well your the boss... off to go play as Atej

the demo is 135 MB. The core game is 4-5 times that. I´m pretty sure there´s more missing than a few years of history

Jkris · 18-01-2007, 09:21

I am pretty sure people want a save function too.

DarthMaur · 18-01-2007, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Zoidberg

Very nice, loaded as Japan now!

So, how was your Japan? I conquered Korea and Manchu, and proceeded with an expedition to Mexico (and got Mayas and Zapotecs by 1506

).

The tax penalties means it's unprofitable, though.

Negru Voda · 22-01-2007, 15:23

Modova vine Stefan al Mare!

Duuk · 22-01-2007, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkris

I am pretty sure people want a save function too.

Real Men play straight thru without saving!

Amob_m_s · 25-01-2007, 20:56

A save function would be nice, but i think Paradox would leave that out- after all, they do want people to buy the game. If you could play the full game minus a few minor features and timeframe, about a quarter of the market would disappear. Personally, I'd buy the game, but I wouldn't be in nearly such a hurry as I actually am.

I haven't tried playing an eastern nation yet, but I intend to try soon.

Mad King James · 25-01-2007, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strager

Holy cow... MrT is allowing this? Doesn't that ummm.... kinda give the game away for free minus the time restriction... Oh well your the boss... off to go play as Atej

You can't save your game in the demo, and it's only what... 28 years long?
No thank you, I'll take the full game

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Amob_m_s Major Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Porkopolis Posts: 738	A save function would be nice, but i think Paradox would leave that out- after all, they do want people to buy the game. If you could play the full game minus a few minor features and timeframe, about a quarter of the market would disappear. Personally, I'd buy the game, but I wouldn't be in nearly such a hurry as I actually am. I haven't tried playing an eastern nation yet, but I intend to try soon.