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VIET/RICE 2023 Survey Results
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    Link to Survey Results/Discussion

    Another year, another survey - with over 862 responses, that's almost quadruple last year, so thank you all who participated! Your feedback was diverse, thoughtful, and plentiful, and it will be valuable in helping shape the future of VIET and RICE. If you are interested, you can see the survey results, and some discussion of them at the link above!

    In the meanwhile, as you've noticed, teasers are already dropping for the next RICE flavor pack. I am happy to announce a reward for the person who sifts through my tricky clues, and correctly guesses or has guessed it first this time and explains/explained their guess correctly*: the chance to add an easter egg character of your choosing to RICE if you want.**

    * ʸᵒᵘ ᵈᵒ ⁿᵒᵗ ⁿᵉᵉᵈ ᵃ ˡᵒⁿᵍ ᵉˣᵖˡᵃⁿᵃᵗᶦᵒⁿ ⁻ ʲᵘˢᵗ ˢᵒᵐᵉᵗʰᶦⁿᵍ ᵗʰᵃᵗ ˢʰᵒʷˢ ʸᵒᵘ ᵘⁿᵈᵉʳˢᵗᵃⁿᵈ ʷʰᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉ ᶜˡᵘᵉ⁽ˢ⁾ ʳᵉᶠᵉʳ ᵗᵒ
    ** ᵀʰᶦˢ ˢᵗᵃᵗᵉᵐᵉⁿᵗ ᵈᵒᵉˢ ⁿᵒᵗ ᶜᵒⁿᶠᶦʳᵐ ⁿᵒʳ ᵈᵉⁿʸ ʷʰᵉᵗʰᵉʳ ᵃⁿʸᵒⁿᵉ ʰᵃˢ ᶜᵒʳʳᵉᶜᵗˡʸ ᵍᵘᵉˢˢᵉᵈ ᵗʰᵉ ⁿᵉˣᵗ ᶠˡᵃᵛᵒʳ ᵖᵃᶜᵏ ʸᵉᵗ ᵒʳ ⁿᵒᵗ
     
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    Version 1.9.1 "Ibn Jubayr" (Released 8/5/23)

  • “One of the astonishing things that is talked of is that though the fires of discord burn between the two parties, Muslim and Christian, two armies of them may meet and dispose themselves in battle array, and yet Muslim and Christian travelers will come and go between them without interference... The soldiers engage themselves in their war, while the people are at peace.”
    – Ibn Jubayr (1145-1217), Andalusian pilgrim, traveler, and poet


    This minor update to VIET includes a few more travel events, and other tweaks and fixes. I wanted to get something small out before the Wards & Wardens DLC.

    New events added in this version: 10

    • Added 10 new travel events
    • VIET game rules now have categories, including a VIET category
    • VIET now supports the Gamerule Gadget mod
    • Intro event for activities now fires for only VIET’s activities
    • Decreased the chances travel events will fire
    • Fixed Jon Battle-Born event not accounting for the new blademaster lifestyle trait changes
    • Fixed gold costs for Bear attack county event options not making sense
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.10.0 "Childhood" (Released 8/22/23)
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    VIET has been updated to Wards & Wardens / Patch 1.10!
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    “It is a wise father that knows his own child.”
    - William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice


    The VIET 1.10.0 "Childhood" update includes - for the first time ever in VIET CK3 - over 20 childhood events! Immense thanks to Paradox for providing me early access! Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to mods properly.

    New events added in this version: 20

    • Updated to vanilla patch 1.10.0
    • Added 20 Childhood events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.10.1 "Starfield" (Released 9/13/23)
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    VIET 1.10.1 0"Starfield" has been released!
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    “May I be like the stars and you the moon,
    Shining and brightening each other night after night.”
    - Fan Chengda, Chinese poet, official, and geographer (1126 - 1193 CE)


    This update commemorates the 3rd anniversary of the release of VIET for CK3. It's hard to believe it's been three years – thanks all for your support as always!

    This update brings the total number of events in VIET to 1066 events, and features VIET's first Grand Event, concerning the 1006 Supernova. Grand Events trigger for a large group of rulers at the same time, and represent notable world events or trends. More will follow in future VIET updates.

    Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly.

    New events added in this version: 18

    • Added 1 Grand Event about the 1006 Supernova
    • Added events with the following themes:
      • 12 Astronomy
      • 5 Miscellaneous*
    • Added a couple new African variants of event backgrounds
    • Added icon for the Oblivion dream memory
    • Qi Ma now has the eccentric trait
    • Rebalanced frequency of events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.11.0 "Qanat" (Released 11/11/23)
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    VIET has been updated to Patch 1.11/Legacy of Persia!
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    “Water is everywhere around you, but you see only barriers that keep you from water.”
    – Rumi (1207 - 1273 CE), Persian poet, scholar, Sufi mystic


    VIET 1.11.0 brings the mod up to date with Legacy of Persia. Immense thanks to Paradox for providing me early access! Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to mods properly.

    New events added in this version: 8

    • Added 8 water-themed events
    • Slightly reduced the chances of travel events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.11.1 "Chestnuts" (Released 12/25/23)

  • “If you like the nut, crack it.”
    - Scottish proverb


    This is a small update for VIET that I whipped quickly for Christmas. For those who celebrate, I hope you're enjoying the holiday season. Although its been said many times, many ways, a very Merry Christmas to you!

    New events added in this version: 7

    • Added 7 nut flavor events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.11.2 "Atlas Mountains" (Released 1/24/24)

  • "I have seen difficult roads and much snow [in other parts of the world], but I never saw a road more difficult than that."
    - Ibn Battuta (1304-1369 CE), Moroccan explorer, on traveling in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa


    In honor of El Tyranos' effort in adding new North African clothes and assets in the first content creator DLC, this small update adds in 7 events about the desert.

    New events added in this version: 7

    • Added 7 desert themed events
    • Added new desert event background
    • Random bard from the traveling bard travel event now has randomized age
    • Changed a few older travel events to use the Travel Danger event theme
    • Fixed sandstorm event happening outside of deserts
    • Fixed No Sympathy for Servants modifier having positive rather than negative effects
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.11.3 "Bache Bene Venies" (Released 2/8/24)

  • “Istud vinum, bonum vinum, vinum generosum, / reddit virum curialem, probum, animosum.”
    [Poetic Translation: This is wine, and this good wine; this is what we're after / Wine, it lets us all be friendly, fills us up with laughter.]
    - From Bache Bene Venies, an 11th - 13th century drinking song by university students


    Just a small update to bring the total number of events to 1101!

    New events added in this version: 13

    • Added events with the following themes:
      • 5 Jokes
      • 8 Night*
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.12.0 "Rattus" (Released 3/5/24)
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    VIET has been updated to Legends of the Dead / Patch 1.12!
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    “Consider the little mouse, how sagacious an animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only.
    - Plautus (254 – 184 BCE), Roman playwright


    The VIET 1.12.0 "Rattus" update is now out, bringing the mod officially up to date with the newest patch/DLC. Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly.

    I will look to possibly adding more legends for future VIET updates, as well as adapting some existing events to affect (or be affected by) the new legitimacy system. Additionally, stay tuned for further info about upcoming content coming to VIET!

    New events added in this version: 7

    • Added 7 rodent-themed events
    • Added a couple East African event backgrounds
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.12.1 "Manetho" (Released 4/27/24)
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    ANNOUNCEMENT: VIET'S FIRST EVENT PACK!


    I'm happy to reveal VIET's very first Event Pack, Scripts and Scribes! VIET’s first official event pack, planned for release later in 2024 and inspired by vanilla’s event packs, will explore the themes of language, writing, and maps. Main features include:
    • 100+ new events on the themes of language, writing, and maps​
    • New decisions and activities, like library visits​
    • New traits, Cartographer and Bibliophile, the latter which can be improved over time​


    Manetho was a priest and historian from Ptolemaic Egypt in the 3rd century BCE. He wrote the Aegyptiaca (History of Egypt), which chronicles the reigns of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Though the Aegyptiaca only survives in scattered fragments in the works of later ancient historians, and despite its flawed information, it remains a valuable source on ancient Egypt for modern scholars.

    In honor of ModCon, I am releasing a small update that includes 8 events based on the winners of the VIET Word Contest.

    New events added in this version: 8

    • Added 8 events based on words from the winner of the VIET Word Contest for ModCon
    • The cave exploration event (VIETmisc.0092) is now a travel event
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.12.2 "Shark" (Released 7/14/24)

  • Baby Shark, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo

    "If the diver worries about the shark's maw, he’ll never grasp the precious pearl."
    - Sa‘di of Shiraz (1209-1291 CE), Persian poet, in his magnum opus, the Golestān (“Rose Garden”)


    July 14th is Shark Awareness Day, meant to raise awareness about the importance of sharks in maritime ecosystems, and dispel misinformation about them (for instance, shark attacks are much rarer than people think). It's been a while since the last VIET update, and I wanted to take a quick break from modding RICE, so in honor of this day, I've uploaded a small update for VIET with a few events about sharks.

    Work is still ongoing for the bigger Scripts and Scribes Flavor Pack, and I'll share more details with you once that's available!

    New events added in this version: 6

    • Added 6 events about sharks
    • Added additional Spanish translations, courtesy of Ferchu
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes

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    Version 1.12.3 "Tripitaka" (Released 8/9/24)

  • Tripitaka, meaning the “Three Baskets” in Sanskrit, refers to a term used to denote a Buddhist canon that was written down centuries after the life of the historical Buddha. Every major historical and surviving branch of Buddhism has its own collection of canonical texts, which, despite their differences, also have many shared elements.

    This update commemorates VIET passing a milestone of 300k subscribers on Steam Workshop – thank you all for your continued support over these many years! My CK modwork has been an unusual but fun way for me to engage in creative writing, and as we get close to the 4th anniversary of VIET for CK3, I hope to continue adding more to the mod in the future.

    Work is still ongoing for the bigger Scripts and Scribes Flavor Pack, and I'll share more details with you once that's available!

    New events added in this version: 6

    • Added 6 events related to the number 3
    • Tweaked loc for game rules to fit interface
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

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    Version 1.13.0 "Periplus" (Released 9/25/24)


  • “I have been a stranger in a strange land."
    - Exodus 2:22


    VIET 1.13.0 "Periplus" is now out. Besides updating the mod to the newest patch/DLC, it also adds in several new travel events. Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly.

    Please be aware that this is a basic update, as I have not changed a lot of VIET content to better reflect the new Admin and adventurer systems, only what was necessary to ensure the mod was properly updated. For instance, a few events meant for landed characters might be odd to have as a landless adventurer. This was done to save time and get a stable version of the mod out ASAP, as I am and will continue to be very busy IRL at present. I intend to gradually improve cohesion with RtP's new content in future updates.

    New events added in this version: 12

    • Added 12 generic travel events
    • Added new Greek-themed event backgrounds
    • Added new decision categories for VIET’s decisions
    • Slightly tweaked likelihood of various travel events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.14.0 "Zhang Qian" (Released 11/15/24)
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    VIET has been updated to Wandering Nobles / Patch 1.14!
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    Zhang Qian (c. 195 - 114 BCE) was a Han Dynasty explorer, diplomat, and official who traveled through much of Central Asia, paving the way for future Chinese conquests and explorations of the region, as well as the development of the so-called Silk Roads linking much of the Old World.

    VIET 1.14.0 "Zhang Qian" is now out. Besides updating the mod to the newest patch/DLC, it also adds in various tweaks and several travel themed events, based on the results of the impromptu poll held earlier this month on Discord and Twitter. My minor mods have also all been updated to the latest patch.

    Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly. A new game is not required, but recommended to be safe.

    New events added in this version: 10

    • Added 10 generic travel events
    • Added new 4X option for the VIET Resource Gains/Losses game rule
    • Added new game rule to reduce or disable chances of Clutter Artifacts appearing
    • Disabled several decision-based event chains (like the Ransom Kidnapped Servants) for landless rulers
    • Changed most book artifacts like the Lusty [Culture] Maid from the miscellaneous to the journal category newly added in vanilla
    • Reduced chances AI will get Clutter Artifact events
    • Fixed issues with eunuch trait due to recent vanilla changes to eunuchs traits
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.14.1 "Pierogi" (Released 12/2/24)

  • “I am the emperor, and I want dumplings!”
    - Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria (1793-1875)


    In honor of El Tyranos' newest offering with the West Slavic Attire DLC, I'm uploading minor updates for VIET and RICE. Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly. VIET 1.14.1 "Pierogi" adds a few new events, including 1 event about dumplings, and English placeholders for the Polish translation, so those who play in Polish can play VIET without seeing gibberish.

    New events added in this version: 8

    • Added events with the following themes:
      • 5 forest
      • 2 fire
      • 1 dumpling
    • Added 2 new artifacts: Dumpling Recipe and Reliable Fire Striker
    • Added English placeholder for the Polish language version of CK3 (i.e. if you play in Polish, VIET content will display in English instead of gibberish)
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

    *Adapted from VIET for CK2


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    Version 1.14.2 "Arcadia" (Released 12/13/24)

  • To those who celebrate, happy holidays!

    To commemorate the 12th anniversary of the release of the first version of VIET for CK2 on 12/11/12, I'm releasing a small VIET update that includes a few new events adapted from CK2 VIET. VIET started off more as VIET+RICE, and VIETerans may recall a lot has changed since 2012, but I sincerely hope VIET and RICE have developed for the better. I am as always grateful to all of you for your support over these past 12 years in my CK modding career.

    New events added in this version: 6
    • Added 6 generic events*
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks
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    VIET/RICE 2024 Survey Results

  • Merry Christmas everyone! As a gift for the holidays, here's the official survey results for this year's VIET/RICE survey.

    Thank you everyone who participated in this year's survey - the results and analysis took longer to publish than usual as I was quite busy, but here we are! We increased the number of responses this year to 937, with a variety of diverse responses. Like last time, this feedback will be valuable in helping shape the future of VIET and RICE.

    Thanks everyone again, and for those who celebrate any holidays this time of year, hope you're having a good holiday season!
     
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    Version 1.14.3 "Catherine of Aragon" (Released 1/28/25)

  • “Lastly, I make this vow, that mine eyes desire you above all things.”
    - Catherine of Aragon’s deathbed letter to King Henry VIII


    I was bored and wanted to code some simple events for VIET's first update of 2025, and thought about doing something related to a minor observance day, similar to the Shark Day themed update I did last year. As is turns out, January 12th is Kiss a Ginger Day, so I thought why not add in a few events related to red hair? Now, do you know who probably did kiss a ginger? Henry VII, since his first wife Catherine of Aragon was a redhead. That's the rationale for the name of this update, in case you were wondering. (On that note, Henry VIII was a redhead himself, now that I think about it.)

    This small update otherwise adds a few other random events including a few that are "follow up" events that could potentially fire as, well, "follow ups" to older events in VIET (based on a suggestion someone had in the VIET/RICE 2024 survey responses).

    Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly. A new game is not required.

    New events added in this version: 11

    • Added 11 events with the following themes:
      • 5 Redhead
      • 3 Ear*
      • 3 Follow Up Events to old events
    • Set a dynasty name for the Dreamers since it creates an error in the error log
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

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    Version 1.14.4 "Flora" (Released 2/16/25)

  • “These flowers are like the pleasures of the world.”
    - William Shakespeare, Cymbeline


    In honor of Valentine's Day earlier this week, here's a tiny VIET update with a few flower-related events!

    Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly. A new game is not required.

    New events added in this version: 11

    • Added 5 flower themed events
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

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    Version 1.14.5 "Snowfall" (Released 2/28/25)

  • Friends on pipa, poetry and drinking, all of them cast me away. When I see the snow, the moon or blossoms, I long for you deeply.”
    - Bai Juyi (772-846 CE), Chinese poet


    In honor of AJ's Arctic Attire and PiGu's Medieval Monuments content creator packs that came out earlier this week, I'm releasing a small VIET update with some snow themed events! (In case you're wondering, some of the text in the event example below is randomized, so calipers are just one of many potential results.)

    Remember you may need to unsubscribe and resubscribe (multiple times if necessary) for mods to update properly. A new game is not required.

    New events added in this version: 8

    • Added 8 snow themed events
    • Added new decision: Organize a Snow Festival
    • Fixed irrelevant error spam due to rulers without territories getting the favorite hair color event
    • Miscellaneous bugfixes and tweaks

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