Dynamic localization?

[Richard Karlsson]

Is it possible to display dynamic localization in game?

Example:
An event explains the situation and presents one of the actors as "...leader of the rural folk, John Smith".
I would like to be able to change the role, the interest group and the name depending on who the character is.

So, something like:
"...[character.role] of the [character.interest_group],[character.firstname] [character.lastname]" ?

I believe that should be a basic thing to do, but I haven't found any information regarding this.

Any suggestions?

 

[CaesarVincens]

Look at examples in the localization files, such as content_1_l_english.yml, for example event german_unification.3. There are all those sorts of commands, though many rely on setting an event target (save_scope_as in Vic3 scripting), in the immediate of an event.

That event has the description text:

"A nobleman named [SCOPE.sCharacter('bismarck_scope').GetFullName] has risen to a prominent position among the [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] [SCOPE.gsInterestGroup('junkers').GetName].
Advocating for German national unity and political pragmatism, he offers his services to the state."

And the flavor text:

""I shall soon be compelled to undertake the conduct of the [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] Government.
My first care will be to reorganize the army, with or without the help of the Landtag.
As soon as the army shall have been brought into such a condition as to inspire respect, I shall seize the first best pretext to declare war against Austria, dissolve the German Diet, subdue the minor States, and give national unity to Germany under [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] leadership.""

 

[Richard Karlsson]

Look at examples in the localization files, such as content_1_l_english.yml, for example event german_unification.3. There are all those sorts of commands, though many rely on setting an event target (save_scope_as in Vic3 scripting), in the immediate of an event.

That event has the description text:

"A nobleman named [SCOPE.sCharacter('bismarck_scope').GetFullName] has risen to a prominent position among the [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] [SCOPE.gsInterestGroup('junkers').GetName].
Advocating for German national unity and political pragmatism, he offers his services to the state."

And the flavor text:

""I shall soon be compelled to undertake the conduct of the [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] Government.
My first care will be to reorganize the army, with or without the help of the Landtag.
As soon as the army shall have been brought into such a condition as to inspire respect, I shall seize the first best pretext to declare war against Austria, dissolve the German Diet, subdue the minor States, and give national unity to Germany under [ROOT.GetCountry.GetAdjectiveNoFormatting] leadership.""

Thank you so much! That was exactly what I was looking for!

 

[Richard Karlsson]

Is there a way to combine several components into one text, depending on different factors?

For example, if I want the main text of the event to be a combination by three elements:


PART I
Introduction of the event.

if Monarchy { Version 1 }
else if Theocracy { Version 2 }
else { Version 3 }


PART II
Main text, describing the event.

if ruler = Royalist { Version 1 }
else if ruler = Market Liberal { Version 2 }
else { Version 3 }


PART III
End of event description.

if trade union not marginalized { Version 1 }
else { Version 2 }


I'm not looking for the title, description and flavor - elements of the events. I want to be able to vary to the content of the event based on the context.

 

[CaesarVincens]

Scripted localization should be able to do that. I've not tried in Vic3, but it's certainly possible to combine scripted localization in other Paradox games that way. I know Stellaris makes use of this principle at least.

 

[Richard Karlsson]

Scripted localization should be able to do that. I've not tried in Vic3, but it's certainly possible to combine scripted localization in other Paradox games that way. I know Stellaris makes use of this principle at least.

Ok, thanks! I'll look into that more, and perhaps look through some Stellaris files as well.