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Operation Brainstorm | Prototype Vehicles Available Now!

Generals!

Welcome to Operation Brainstorm - File .: 1.16.6 :.

This is the release of the final part of Expansion Pass 1: Prototype Vehicles. All of these models were either blueprints or early prototypes that were created or designed during the war, but ended up never getting used, or even manufactured. Also, they’re all entirely optional to use. Everything in this Unit Pack is intended to add some flavor and doesn’t affect gameplay.

To facilitate and accompany this release we have included a smaller War Effort patch, tweaking some balance, as well as fixing a bunch of issues.

I hope you enjoy this release! Our current plan is to be back in just a few weeks to give all of you more insight into what we are, and have been, up to.

- @PDX_Gorion


Prototype Vehicles pack
  • New 3D models added for prototype vehicles for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Poland, Soviet Union, and USA.
    (Also, have a look here!)

Balance
  • Non-NSB Improved Medium Tank, Advanced Medium Tank, Improved Medium Tank Destroyer and Advanced Medium Tank Destroyers now have hardness value of 90%
  • Close support gun soft attack reduced to 22 from 25
  • Self-Propelled Anti-Air brigades now have a baseline +15% air attack modifier
  • Self-Propelled Artillery brigades now have a +15% baseline soft attack value
  • Tank Destroyer brigades now have a +15% baseline piercing modifier
  • Tank Designer: Anti-Air cannon 2 now has 32 Air Attack from 36, and 18 piercing from 20
  • Anti-Air cannon 3 now has 24 piercing from 30
  • Auto-Loader reduced to 1.5 IC cost from 2.5
  • Dozer blade IC cost reduced to 1 from 2
  • Easy Maintenance module increased to a 10% cost reduction, from 5%
  • Upgrading MIO on equipment no longer costs XP. Choosing to upgrade equipment via the checkbox or by using the MIO queue will automatically update any production lines producing said equipment for no additional cost or production efficiency loss.
  • Easy maintenance reduced to -7.5% from 10% cost reduction

UI
  • The redundant words "Chassis", "Airframe", and "Hull" have been removed from most instances of equipment designer templates. These classifications were already implied.


Bugfixes
  • Fixed gfx issue where airplanes crashing into ground would remain for a while
  • Fixed leader portrait not updating correctly in naval combat window
  • Fixed state tooltip showing buildings under construction
  • Fixed equipment design discount disappearing when saving and re-loading
  • Advisor portrait will be colored if available but not affordable
  • Fixed issue with 3D model selector for helicopters
  • PZL P.23 now has a proper GFX icon assigned to it
  • Fix issue where the AI would automatically deplete its stockpile of missiles
  • Fixed empty string in land lease notification window
  • Germany's Communist Influence spirit that it can apply to other countries will no longer cause a civil war when timed out if the amount of communist support in the country is insufficient
  • Fixed a crash when deleting units that would get reassigned to a fallback order
  • It is now possible to get the Shaken Not Stirred achievement
  • Construct Aircraft Carrier focus can be started without MtG
  • Ispettorato dei Mezzi Antisommergibili focus can be started without MTG
  • Grosskampfschiff Construction focus can be started without MtG
  • Soviet: Fixed spelling of acclimatization for adaptable army
  • Command power above define_max+1advisor will no longer be removed upon loading a savegame
  • Partial fix for RK resistance management and compliance: RKs now correctly get their intended 25% compliance as part of the leader installation event after they're created.
  • Integrating the Volkskommissariat now correctly adds compliance
  • Niche will now rest to the default niche for the chassis when loading an equipment design
  • India: Fixed the partition event triggering incorrectly when going down the Loyalty Branch
  • Fix equipment icon selection buttons sometimes not displaying correctly
  • Iraq now sticks closer to the actual dates for historical events (such as breaking the treaty)

Introducing the Expansion Pass 1 Last Chance (Dynamic) Bundle​

PV_EP1LC.jpg

Contents include:
  • 20% Discount
  • Hearts of Iron IV Base Game
  • Götterdämmerung
  • Graveyard of Empires
  • Prototype Vehicles
Because this is now a Dynamic Bundle you can get the entire package, but only pay for content you don’t already own. (If you don’t see any difference, make sure you’re logged in to Steam)

Please note: the Instant Unlock bonuses are not included

Also introducing: The Hearts of Iron IV: Bonus Songs Pack​

PV_SP.png
The Bonus Songs Pack includes:
  • March of the Eagles
  • Katyusha
  • Bella Ciao
  • Säkkijärven Polkka
  • Carnaval Do Brasil
  • Ride of the Valkyries

The Bonus Song pack is designed for those that wish to grab some more optional content they may have missed out on earlier to add to their collection, with it being priced at $4.99/€4.99/£4.29 respectively.

Of note: this bundle is not dynamic
Prototype Vehicles & Countries
PV_VDWF.png


CountryVehicles
AST
  • Grasshopper Light Tank
  • Modra Revolving Light Tank
BEL
  • Mk.VI 47 mm
CAN
  • Cobra LCCCV
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
CZE
  • Skoda SK 13
ENG
  • Alecto (SPG)
  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52
  • FV4005 – Centaur
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
  • Praying Mantis
FRA
  • AMX Chasseur de char de 90 mm (1946)
  • FCM 12t
  • Giacomini Tank
  • Jacquet Assault Train
  • Perrinelle-Dumay Amphibious Heavy Tank
GER
  • Bachem Ba 349 Natter
  • Blohm and voss Bv 141
  • Flakpanzer 341
  • Flakpanzer 8,8 cm PaK 43 Steyr Waffenträger
  • Skoda SK 13
HOL
  • Marmon-Herrington MTLS-1GI4
ITA
  • Semovente Moto-Guzzi
  • Biemmi Naval Tank
  • Culqualber and Uolchefit Tanks
JAP
  • So-to
  • Type 97 Chi-Ha with Bangalore Torpedo rocket system
POL
  • Automobile Gun Carriage
SOV
  • GAZ-68 / KSP-77
  • SMK
  • Gremyakin’s Medium Tank (STG)
  • 2B1 Oka
  • Belyayev db-lk
  • Bolkhovitinov S (Sparka)
USA
  • T82 howitzer motor carriage
  • 3 inch gun motor carriage t1
  • T43E1
  • M-V-Yoh
  • T52 Multiple Gun motor carriage
  • Northrop XB-35
  • Cobra LCCCV


Have a great day!
 
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it looks really interesting but i hope for more 2d art in the future, we still have a lot of vehicle variants that dont have any 2D arts. and please also more generic leaders and vehicles sprites for everyone
 
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Thanks for fixing the icon bug.

 
Generals!

Welcome to Operation Brainstorm - File .: 1.16.6 :.

This is the release of the final part of Expansion Pass 1: Prototype Vehicles. All of these models were either blueprints or early prototypes that were created or designed during the war, but ended up never getting used, or even manufactured. Also, they’re all entirely optional to use. Everything in this Unit Pack is intended to add some flavor and doesn’t affect gameplay.

To facilitate and accompany this release we have included a smaller War Effort patch, tweaking some balance, as well as fixing a bunch of issues.

I hope you enjoy this release! Our current plan is to be back in just a few weeks to give all of you more insight into what we are, and have been, up to.

- @PDX_Gorion


Prototype Vehicles pack
  • New 3D models added for prototype vehicles for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Poland, Soviet Union, and USA.
    (Also, have a look here!)

Balance
  • Non-NSB Improved Medium Tank, Advanced Medium Tank, Improved Medium Tank Destroyer and Advanced Medium Tank Destroyers now have hardness value of 90%
  • Close support gun soft attack reduced to 22 from 25
  • Self-Propelled Anti-Air brigades now have a baseline +15% air attack modifier
  • Self-Propelled Artillery brigades now have a +15% baseline soft attack value
  • Tank Destroyer brigades now have a +15% baseline piercing modifier
  • Tank Designer: Anti-Air cannon 2 now has 32 Air Attack from 36, and 18 piercing from 20
  • Anti-Air cannon 3 now has 24 piercing from 30
  • Auto-Loader reduced to 1.5 IC cost from 2.5
  • Dozer blade IC cost reduced to 1 from 2
  • Easy Maintenance module increased to a 10% cost reduction, from 5%
  • Upgrading MIO on equipment no longer costs XP. Choosing to upgrade equipment via the checkbox or by using the MIO queue will automatically update any production lines producing said equipment for no additional cost or production efficiency loss.
  • Easy maintenance reduced to -7.5% from 10% cost reduction

UI
  • The redundant words "Chassis", "Airframe", and "Hull" have been removed from most instances of equipment designer templates. These classifications were already implied.


Bugfixes
  • Fixed gfx issue where airplanes crashing into ground would remain for a while
  • Fixed leader portrait not updating correctly in naval combat window
  • Fixed state tooltip showing buildings under construction
  • Fixed equipment design discount disappearing when saving and re-loading
  • Advisor portrait will be colored if available but not affordable
  • Fixed issue with 3D model selector for helicopters
  • PZL P.23 now has a proper GFX icon assigned to it
  • Fix issue where the AI would automatically deplete its stockpile of missiles
  • Fixed empty string in land lease notification window
  • Germany's Communist Influence spirit that it can apply to other countries will no longer cause a civil war when timed out if the amount of communist support in the country is insufficient
  • Fixed a crash when deleting units that would get reassigned to a fallback order
  • It is now possible to get the Shaken Not Stirred achievement
  • Construct Aircraft Carrier focus can be started without MtG
  • Ispettorato dei Mezzi Antisommergibili focus can be started without MTG
  • Grosskampfschiff Construction focus can be started without MtG
  • Soviet: Fixed spelling of acclimatization for adaptable army
  • Command power above define_max+1advisor will no longer be removed upon loading a savegame
  • Partial fix for RK resistance management and compliance: RKs now correctly get their intended 25% compliance as part of the leader installation event after they're created.
  • Integrating the Volkskommissariat now correctly adds compliance
  • Niche will now rest to the default niche for the chassis when loading an equipment design
  • India: Fixed the partition event triggering incorrectly when going down the Loyalty Branch
  • Fix equipment icon selection buttons sometimes not displaying correctly
  • Iraq now sticks closer to the actual dates for historical events (such as breaking the treaty)

Introducing the Expansion Pass 1 Last Chance (Dynamic) Bundle​


Contents include:
  • 20% Discount
  • Hearts of Iron IV Base Game
  • Götterdämmerung
  • Graveyard of Empires
  • Prototype Vehicles
Because this is now a Dynamic Bundle you can get the entire package, but only pay for content you don’t already own. (If you don’t see any difference, make sure you’re logged in to Steam)

Please note: the Instant Unlock bonuses are not included

Also introducing: The Hearts of Iron IV: Bonus Songs Pack​

The Bonus Songs Pack includes:
  • March of the Eagles
  • Katyusha
  • Bella Ciao
  • Säkkijärven Polkka
  • Carnaval Do Brasil
  • Ride of the Valkyries

The Bonus Song pack is designed for those that wish to grab some more optional content they may have missed out on earlier to add to their collection, with it being priced at $4.99/€4.99/£4.29 respectively.

Of note: this bundle is not dynamic
Prototype Vehicles & Countries
View attachment 1299624


CountryVehicles
AST
  • Grasshopper Light Tank
  • Modra Revolving Light Tank
BEL
  • Mk.VI 47 mm
CAN
  • Cobra LCCCV
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
CZE
  • Skoda SK 13
ENG
  • Alecto (SPG)
  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52
  • FV4005 – Centaur
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
  • Praying Mantis
FRA
  • AMX Chasseur de char de 90 mm (1946)
  • FCM 12t
  • Giacomini Tank
  • Jacquet Assault Train
  • Perrinelle-Dumay Amphibious Heavy Tank
GER
  • Bachem Ba 349 Natter
  • Blohm and voss Bv 141
  • Flakpanzer 341
  • Flakpanzer 8,8 cm PaK 43 Steyr Waffenträger
  • Skoda SK 13
HOL
  • Marmon-Herrington MTLS-1GI4
ITA
  • Semovente Moto-Guzzi
  • Biemmi Naval Tank
  • Culqualber and Uolchefit Tanks
JAP
  • So-to
  • Type 97 Chi-Ha with Bangalore Torpedo rocket system
POL
  • Automobile Gun Carriage
SOV
  • GAZ-68 / KSP-77
  • SMK
  • Gremyakin’s Medium Tank (STG)
  • 2B1 Oka
  • Belyayev db-lk
  • Bolkhovitinov S (Sparka)
USA
  • T82 howitzer motor carriage
  • 3 inch gun motor carriage t1
  • T43E1
  • M-V-Yoh
  • T52 Multiple Gun motor carriage
  • Northrop XB-35
  • Cobra LCCCV


Have a great day!
(Repost)
Hello, I want to report, as usual in my posts, an inconsistency in the game. This has to do with the No Step Back DLC and Arms Against Tyranny.

The problem starts when playing as Estonia, more specifically, playing the fascist route, which allows the unification of Estonia and Finland. Here, everything is normal except for one small but important detail: the transfer of generals and admirals.

Why do I say this? Because if it's a peaceful and voluntary unification, those generals and admirals should also be part of that unification and come under your control. But in the game, that doesn't happen, and I think it's unfair. Because if we play as Hungary and seek to reestablish the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and both Austria and Czechoslovakia voluntarily annex, their generals come under your control.

Well... I'm not sure if the same thing happens with Austria, but the point is that it makes no sense not to have them when it was voluntary and even the army is under your control.

Postdata: I will continue to press this issue until I get a response or it is fixed, before moving on to other small errors or details that I have identified within the game.
 
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Hi everyone, we just released a hotfix, 1.16.7

Bugfix
  • You can once again upgrade MIO on basic equipment if you chose not to upgrade it automatically
No words for further portrait de-generic-izations for character in owned DLCs?
 
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Iraq now sticks closer to the actual dates for historical events (such as breaking the treaty)
Thank you for including this, I've been asking for this since GoE launched. Now, I would also insist on letting us restore the regency after capitulating as well. Still I'm grateful for fixing one of my key complains.
 
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Generals!

Welcome to Operation Brainstorm - File .: 1.16.6 :.

This is the release of the final part of Expansion Pass 1: Prototype Vehicles. All of these models were either blueprints or early prototypes that were created or designed during the war, but ended up never getting used, or even manufactured. Also, they’re all entirely optional to use. Everything in this Unit Pack is intended to add some flavor and doesn’t affect gameplay.

To facilitate and accompany this release we have included a smaller War Effort patch, tweaking some balance, as well as fixing a bunch of issues.

I hope you enjoy this release! Our current plan is to be back in just a few weeks to give all of you more insight into what we are, and have been, up to.

- @PDX_Gorion


Prototype Vehicles pack
  • New 3D models added for prototype vehicles for Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Poland, Soviet Union, and USA.
    (Also, have a look here!)

Balance
  • Non-NSB Improved Medium Tank, Advanced Medium Tank, Improved Medium Tank Destroyer and Advanced Medium Tank Destroyers now have hardness value of 90%
  • Close support gun soft attack reduced to 22 from 25
  • Self-Propelled Anti-Air brigades now have a baseline +15% air attack modifier
  • Self-Propelled Artillery brigades now have a +15% baseline soft attack value
  • Tank Destroyer brigades now have a +15% baseline piercing modifier
  • Tank Designer: Anti-Air cannon 2 now has 32 Air Attack from 36, and 18 piercing from 20
  • Anti-Air cannon 3 now has 24 piercing from 30
  • Auto-Loader reduced to 1.5 IC cost from 2.5
  • Dozer blade IC cost reduced to 1 from 2
  • Easy Maintenance module increased to a 10% cost reduction, from 5%
  • Upgrading MIO on equipment no longer costs XP. Choosing to upgrade equipment via the checkbox or by using the MIO queue will automatically update any production lines producing said equipment for no additional cost or production efficiency loss.
  • Easy maintenance reduced to -7.5% from 10% cost reduction

UI
  • The redundant words "Chassis", "Airframe", and "Hull" have been removed from most instances of equipment designer templates. These classifications were already implied.


Bugfixes
  • Fixed gfx issue where airplanes crashing into ground would remain for a while
  • Fixed leader portrait not updating correctly in naval combat window
  • Fixed state tooltip showing buildings under construction
  • Fixed equipment design discount disappearing when saving and re-loading
  • Advisor portrait will be colored if available but not affordable
  • Fixed issue with 3D model selector for helicopters
  • PZL P.23 now has a proper GFX icon assigned to it
  • Fix issue where the AI would automatically deplete its stockpile of missiles
  • Fixed empty string in land lease notification window
  • Germany's Communist Influence spirit that it can apply to other countries will no longer cause a civil war when timed out if the amount of communist support in the country is insufficient
  • Fixed a crash when deleting units that would get reassigned to a fallback order
  • It is now possible to get the Shaken Not Stirred achievement
  • Construct Aircraft Carrier focus can be started without MtG
  • Ispettorato dei Mezzi Antisommergibili focus can be started without MTG
  • Grosskampfschiff Construction focus can be started without MtG
  • Soviet: Fixed spelling of acclimatization for adaptable army
  • Command power above define_max+1advisor will no longer be removed upon loading a savegame
  • Partial fix for RK resistance management and compliance: RKs now correctly get their intended 25% compliance as part of the leader installation event after they're created.
  • Integrating the Volkskommissariat now correctly adds compliance
  • Niche will now rest to the default niche for the chassis when loading an equipment design
  • India: Fixed the partition event triggering incorrectly when going down the Loyalty Branch
  • Fix equipment icon selection buttons sometimes not displaying correctly
  • Iraq now sticks closer to the actual dates for historical events (such as breaking the treaty)

Introducing the Expansion Pass 1 Last Chance (Dynamic) Bundle​


Contents include:
  • 20% Discount
  • Hearts of Iron IV Base Game
  • Götterdämmerung
  • Graveyard of Empires
  • Prototype Vehicles
Because this is now a Dynamic Bundle you can get the entire package, but only pay for content you don’t already own. (If you don’t see any difference, make sure you’re logged in to Steam)

Please note: the Instant Unlock bonuses are not included

Also introducing: The Hearts of Iron IV: Bonus Songs Pack​

The Bonus Songs Pack includes:
  • March of the Eagles
  • Katyusha
  • Bella Ciao
  • Säkkijärven Polkka
  • Carnaval Do Brasil
  • Ride of the Valkyries

The Bonus Song pack is designed for those that wish to grab some more optional content they may have missed out on earlier to add to their collection, with it being priced at $4.99/€4.99/£4.29 respectively.

Of note: this bundle is not dynamic
Prototype Vehicles & Countries
View attachment 1299624


CountryVehicles
AST
  • Grasshopper Light Tank
  • Modra Revolving Light Tank
BEL
  • Mk.VI 47 mm
CAN
  • Cobra LCCCV
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
CZE
  • Skoda SK 13
ENG
  • Alecto (SPG)
  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52
  • FV4005 – Centaur
  • OQF 3.7″ AA on Ram Mounting
  • Praying Mantis
FRA
  • AMX Chasseur de char de 90 mm (1946)
  • FCM 12t
  • Giacomini Tank
  • Jacquet Assault Train
  • Perrinelle-Dumay Amphibious Heavy Tank
GER
  • Bachem Ba 349 Natter
  • Blohm and voss Bv 141
  • Flakpanzer 341
  • Flakpanzer 8,8 cm PaK 43 Steyr Waffenträger
  • Skoda SK 13
HOL
  • Marmon-Herrington MTLS-1GI4
ITA
  • Semovente Moto-Guzzi
  • Biemmi Naval Tank
  • Culqualber and Uolchefit Tanks
JAP
  • So-to
  • Type 97 Chi-Ha with Bangalore Torpedo rocket system
POL
  • Automobile Gun Carriage
SOV
  • GAZ-68 / KSP-77
  • SMK
  • Gremyakin’s Medium Tank (STG)
  • 2B1 Oka
  • Belyayev db-lk
  • Bolkhovitinov S (Sparka)
USA
  • T82 howitzer motor carriage
  • 3 inch gun motor carriage t1
  • T43E1
  • M-V-Yoh
  • T52 Multiple Gun motor carriage
  • Northrop XB-35
  • Cobra LCCCV


Have a great day!
Can y’all fix the American civil war, doesn’t let you go fascist after this update
 
Can take a look, but could you be more specific?
Could be this reported issue (which is still labeled as "In Review"):

 
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