whenever i start up core i get the error 'max_staging_distance = 15' what does this mean 
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What install are you using? CORE 0.25 is DD 1.2, and right now I'm assuming you've either installed something else than DD (Armageddon or regular HoI2), or haven't got the right patch installed.