Ask Paradox (almost) Anything Thread (no support/tech or code questions)

[Castellon]

Just curious, why did you stop allowing custom avatars?

See my explanation here:
http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?544388-Custom-avatar&daysprune=100

But Stay tuned as there will be a way in the future, I just cannot say too much about it yet, some big changes are in store as we develop and evolve.

 

[TAMBOURINESNAKE]

But Stay tuned as there will be a way in the future, I just cannot say too much about it yet, some big changes are in store as we develop and evolve.

Brilliant! We will.

 

[ThalesMM]

OHGamer's map mod for Victoria was used in Victoria II. Similarly, will you use Clio's Iron Heart map for next Hearts of Iron game or expansion?

 

[safferli]

OHGamer's map mod for Victoria was used in Victoria II. Similarly, will you use Clio's Iron Heart map for next Hearts of Iron game or expansion?

Not even trying to diminish the work OHgamer has put into Clio for HoI so far, it's impressive, impressive work. But there is no clio for HoI, yet. It's just a bunch of discussion pictures, no map. It's still a long, long way from actually producing a first beta of a map.

 

[novapaddy]

Question for the HOI2 graphics person, re Counters and how they are originated?

Please see my thread in the DH forum for background: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?549139-Counter-mods-for-DH

I'm trying to make the flag on the hoi2 counter bigger, problems are these:
Changing the counter-prototype flag area only succeeds in turning the whole in-game counter blue, and doesn't enlarge the flag
Enlarging the flag area on the hoi-strip (only infantry done so far) does enlarge the flag, but pixels are stretched and graphic quality suffers badly, especially for complicated flags like the UK.

I think I researched all areas of changes to the hoi-strip.
I've changed a few things on the counter-prototype counter.. but have not got back what I expected.

Can the original hoi2 graphics person please help with advice?
Do you have any data/help as in "how to" originate hoi2 counters.Anything I can read ...?
What role does the counter-prototype play in the formation of the counter?

.. any help at all would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Johan]

Question for the HOI2 graphics person, re Counters and how they are originated?

Please see my thread in the DH forum for background: http://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/showthread.php?549139-Counter-mods-for-DH

I'm trying to make the flag on the hoi2 counter bigger, problems are these:
Changing the counter-prototype flag area only succeeds in turning the whole in-game counter blue, and doesn't enlarge the flag
Enlarging the flag area on the hoi-strip (only infantry done so far) does enlarge the flag, but pixels are stretched and graphic quality suffers badly, especially for complicated flags like the UK.

I think I researched all areas of changes to the hoi-strip.
I've changed a few things on the counter-prototype counter.. but have not got back what I expected.

Can the original hoi2 graphics person please help with advice?
Do you have any data/help as in "how to" originate hoi2 counters.Anything I can read ...?
What role does the counter-prototype play in the formation of the counter?

.. any help at all would be much appreciated. Thanks

Not possible, as there is only 256 colors possible for the entire counter, which limits the size of the flag there.

 

[Arizal]

I have some questions about upcoming games (sorry, I didn't read all the thread, so maybe those questions are frequently posed) : Will you do a Rome II, a game about the Dark Age, and/or a game about the Roman empire in the next years? And will you make an expansion which has an heavy focus on diplomacy, which would help us to enjoy that our allies wouldn't be just our vassals?

 

[novapaddy]

Not possible, as there is only 256 colors possible for the entire counter, which limits the size of the flag there.

I'm very much obliged for your prompt answer, Thank You.

 

[Veldmaarschalk]

It seems that over half of the Paradox-employees have read A Dance with Dragons the last week.

Has Paradox thought about making a game about that series ? (probably not possible because the rights to the series are expensive), but still interesting to know if you would make a game based on it, if you could.

 

[Shams]

Yes! but currently talented french studio Cyanide has the rights to make games on the series.

We've got something....game of throny brewing in Project Postman.

/s

 

[Davisx3m]

Yes! but currently talented french studio Cyanide has the rights to make games on the series.

We've got something....game of throny brewing in Project Postman.

/s

Wow...

 

[SAS]

Yes! but currently talented french studio Cyanide has the rights to make games on the series.

We've got something....game of throny brewing in Project Postman.

/s

Very interesting!

 

[Imperator1993]

Will there be expansion or a sequal to EU-Rome

 

[eleinvisible]

Will there be expansion or a sequal to EU-Rome

I have a feeling it'll be another one of Frederik's hair cut bets.

 

[Spitfire5793]

Will you ever develop for another consol? PS3, Xbox, IPhone ect. Do you have a consol and if yes what is it?

 

[comsubpac]

Will you ever develop for another consol? PS3, Xbox, IPhone ect. Do you have a consol and if yes what is it?

lead and gold was available on consoles as far as i know and they are developing something for the ipad. paradox itself will stay mostly with grand strategy games for PC i would guess.

 

[SolSara]

Will you ever develop for another consol? PS3, Xbox, IPhone ect. Do you have a consol and if yes what is it?

Most of us at the office has one or more consoles. I have a PS3 and an iPod Touch, almost everyone else has an XBOX and/or an iPhone.

 

[Kallocain]

Will you ever develop for another consol? PS3, Xbox, IPhone ect. Do you have a consol and if yes what is it?

1. Yes.
2. My gaming devices are: Xbox360, Wii, DS, iPhone, iPad. King of the hill will always be my sweet PC though.

 

[Veldmaarschalk]

Yes! but currently talented french studio Cyanide has the rights to make games on the series.

We've got something....game of throny brewing in Project Postman.

/s

Intrigueing, my dear Shams !

 

[King50000]

For any of the Paradox team, what is your favorite non PC game?