I am trying to start a Punic War as Carthage, but there is no Syracuse in my game (Rome conquered it from Epirus). Do they emerge like Parthia? I looked in the new nations event file and couldn't find them.
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Syracuse as a independent state. If i copied the new_nations.txt entry for parthia and changed the cores provinces and event number would that work? or do i need to reference it in some other file.
It isn't an independent country unless you have some sort of "special" version of the game. i.e like a pirated one for example that doesn't have all the proper files.
how bout registering your game?
how bout registering your game?
uh, the retail one?
no it isn't. it's part of epirus at the start of the game. then rome conquers it.
Syracusae is an independent nation in the First Punic War scenario and in the Second Punic War scenario.
Not only is that an disgraceful accusation to make but it's also absolutely ridiculous. As if a pirated version of the game would create an independent state! I think you owe bobbo_nutt an apology, and perhaps in future you might consider that wandering around the forums like some sort of registration vigilante is not the most appropriate way to behave.
What are you talking about. It's not a country in the game for the starting scenario which is exactly what i said. It's part of Epirius. I don't need to research it-I load up the game and see for myself. If you had the game you could see that also. I've played the start scenario like 300 times by now, I know Syracruse is a part of Epirus.
I don't like people getting bootlegged copies of paradox games. If they are unwilling to register for other than technical reasons than I presume that's what that have. That means less money for paradox and less work on games.
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I don't think it's disgraceful at all to suggest he register his game. He absolutely 100% should. If you come here asking a bunch of questions you should register your game. There is no valid reason not to unless its like some distribution problem. If he's got a bootleg version he should simply buy the game, then register and I'll help him with anything about rome he wants to know. If he has a bootleg version, maybe he only has one scenario or an atypical one to start.
Paradox is a small company--I value the games they make. if someone keeps posting stuff and can't explain why they don't have a valid code they should man up and buy the game. Does Bobo nut have a registration code? why hasn't he used it yet?
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What obligation does he have to register his game? What obligation does anyone have? None, and if Paradox thought otherwise they could make all the forums registration only. They don't, so I suggest you take your pathetic witch hunt elsewhere and leave worrying about piracy to Paradox.
I personally own several Paradox games but I don't feel obliged to register them as I have never needed tech support for them. Laboriously copy and pasting the code seems unnecessary as a result. I suspect bobbo thought similar, and probably did not expect to be accused of theft for asking a simple question.
Who said anything about the starting the scenario? That was your assumption, not his question. Syracuse is indeed in Rome, which I find it strange that you hadn't noticed yet. Maybe you've got some sort of weird bootleg copy that doesn't have Syracuse? You should post a screenshot of your copy of the game, or your crazy Syracuse-less game might entice us to believe you've pirated the game.
Given I said straight up I was talking about the starting scenario you must have just not read what I wrote. his post looked fishy to me..plain and simple.
In turn, let me make this simple for you--if he wants me to make the effort to answer his question then he has to make the effort to register. If he has not bought the game yet, and decides to register the game (so far hehasn't ) I'm still happy to help. no register=no help from marshman.
I feel that way, lots of other people do too--you have made yourself 100% clear that you don't.
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Let's divert power from flamethrowers to the engines to we can move along, shall we?
Ye gods, that was a nerdy comment. Oh well.
To the main question: Syracusae is a separate state in some of the scenarios. From the beginning, I believe they hold a core on the province as well; this means that if the province revolts and isn't recaptured by the owner or its allies, Syracusae will be re-established as a separate state. Same goes for any province that is a core of another (nonexistant) nation.
Ye gods, that was a nerdy comment. Oh well.
To the main question: Syracusae is a separate state in some of the scenarios. From the beginning, I believe they hold a core on the province as well; this means that if the province revolts and isn't recaptured by the owner or its allies, Syracusae will be re-established as a separate state. Same goes for any province that is a core of another (nonexistant) nation.
I think best thing to do to answer is to read the question. The OP wrote :
I am trying to start a Punic War as Carthage, but there is no Syracuse in my game (Rome conquered it from Epirus). Do they emerge like Parthia? I looked in the new nations event file and couldn't find them.
So an accurate and well formed answer would be related to the Punic (1st or snd) war.
About registration, I would love you to indicate where it's written that is mandatory? And since when? Another Wet dream of yours maybe, huh?
No registration is NOT equal to pirated goods , it might be because the supplier (STeam for exemple), or a 'political' decision. I do not and will not register my games (I owne all of P'dox games), because ... well I do not like to be in a box (the one some kind of people lov to push other in). Maybe the OP simply do not know how to register his game, so instead to complain him like one of those US customs Officers complain a tourist who do not abide to some exotic laws , you should have use a more moderate language.
Abuse over internet is one of the most coward attitude , to keep OUR forum clean (OUR mean yours , mine, other forum users ) we should not forget that is a community, not an infantery regiment.
I am happy to help folks out--who register the game. if they want me to answer--just register or provide a reasonable answer as to why not. i think I said "techinical(thinking of steam"--or other reasons. If the reasons are "political" then asking for help is kind of foolish imo because if you registered the game you would have access to tech support, CE, FAQ and all sorts of support stuff where your question may have been asked or answered. Seems like "political" is a kind word for that scenario right?
Also I never said I knew his game was pirtated I said "why don't you register your game". he hasn't answer yet as to why or elected to register his game. or buy an actual copy if he has the freeware version
think of it as an AI peace negotiations--that's my offer to the AI --it can accept it or deny it--whether it seems reasonable or not to you that's the only way I will do the deal. marshmans help=sure if you register your game.
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Perhaps Paradox could add a wee note to the My Games/Registrations screen with some important information?
"Register your game for access to the tech support forum and help from marshman"
I doubt bobbo is devestated not to be receiving help from you, but perhaps Paradox will be moderately annoyed that self-appointed piracy vigilantes are accusing their customers of theft? Your tone of posting was accusatory and self-important, your accusation ridiculous. The idea that a pirated version of the game is going to have a subtle change of scenario is laughable.
If you have a problem with people not registering their games - and note Paradox are happy for customers to post on these forums without registering their game, since that remains optional - then I suggest you keep those views to yourself rather than accusing people of piracy.
"Register your game for access to the tech support forum and help from marshman"
I doubt bobbo is devestated not to be receiving help from you, but perhaps Paradox will be moderately annoyed that self-appointed piracy vigilantes are accusing their customers of theft? Your tone of posting was accusatory and self-important, your accusation ridiculous. The idea that a pirated version of the game is going to have a subtle change of scenario is laughable.
If you have a problem with people not registering their games - and note Paradox are happy for customers to post on these forums without registering their game, since that remains optional - then I suggest you keep those views to yourself rather than accusing people of piracy.
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I am happy to help folks out--who register the game. if they want me to answer--just register or provide a reasonable answer as to why not. i think I said "techinical(thinking of steam"--or other reasons. If the reasons are "political" then asking for help is kind of foolish imo because if you registered the game you would have access to tech support, CE, FAQ and all sorts of support stuff where your question may have been asked or answered. Seems like "political" is a kind word for that scenario right?
Also I never said I knew his game was pirtated I said "why don't you register your game". he hasn't answer yet as to why or elected to register his game. or buy an actual copy if he has the freeware version
think of it as an AI peace negotiations--that's my offer to the AI --it can accept it or deny it--whether it seems reasonable or not to you that's the only way I will do the deal. marshmans help=sure if you register your game.
You seem to be a bit confused here. As far as I can tell, this thread wasn't solely dedicated to you. I don't see any "to marshman" in the topic title. If you don't want to help people who don't register their games, then just don't post in their threads. However much you try to ignore it, your first post was rude and faulty. No, he doesn't need to register his game to get help, and yes, Syracuse is in the game.
"how bout registering your game" which is word for word what I asked-- is neither a rude suggestion or faulty. It's a valid question. The thought that I might be extending a nice friendly helping hand to someone who might (I emphasize might not) have bought the game legally was not an appealing thought so I suggested it- hey about about you register your game.
In later posts I even clarified it- I said 1) if he wants help from me then simply register your game. 2) you are correct in assuming that his posts made me wonder why no registration code--so I asked him. Given the nature of his post included lots of coding info, emerging nations concept it's sort of natural for the question to occur "why hasn't this seemingly knowledgeable guy have any pdox games registered"... ..he has't answered yet. maybe there is an explanation..he could just be lazy. i really don't know.
if that turns me into a piracy vigilante then hey --that's me guilty as charged. I confess. lock me up baby.
Further. A lot of people don't help folks who don't register. If I was new to a forum and the thread was not getting answered because I didn't register how would I know that right off the bat? Especially if you only have like 3 posts..If you register it's more likely you are gonna get responses and ideas to whatever you posted on. Folks brand new to the forum don't know that. If you had a valid copy of the game would you rather people say "how about you register" or just ignore your posts and nobody answer at all? If people have a general inclination not to answer unregistered users because they might be pirates (should be a song), is that not something you'd want to know so you could get your question answered by more people?
And yeah I don't like piracy-especially for very small companies. I don't really know how else better to explain my thought process in a way that will satisfy you. Other that to say we couldn't disagree more and we probably just need to leave it at that. WOuld you rather have larger and more paradox games with more frequent releases? ----------> I would.
To be clear--because it was implied above-- It's not like I am trying to be some sort of pseudo forum moderater or get some sort of great ego boost from battling people on the internet. I just wanted to know why he had not registered. If you know about modding, why wouldn't ya be part of that forum and register? There are enough people who like to start little forum battles on the internet --or be self imposed little dictators about what people can say or not say. That' was not my goal at least--my goal was based on the notion that piracy is more of a pet peeve of mine. I don't like the idea of helping people that are stealing so I asked why he didn't register.
It's not more complicated such as some campaign to enforce PAX MARSHMANA, no matter that the world would be all the better for it!
Just to add on to it even further--in my own opinion-In fact, I actually think it should be a forum rule. We just have different views on that. Paradox games are complicated and its a great way to prevent piracy. Maybe it can't be now because of some technical rule from steam distribution or others I am not aware. But the rule ideally should be -- if you want help you need a code. right now there are several sections they can't post in--I think you shouldn't be able to get help for that game if you don't have the ode for that game. no earthly excuse not to have one that I am aware of. "political reasons" was given as the excuse above and is silly to me or at least I don't understand it. what possible political reason could there be for not entering the code other than it is kind of a pain to enter. there is no political theory I am aware of that has anything to do with not using a registration code.
As far as the thread being dedicated to me. You were offended by my question so I offered you an explanation. You didn't seem interested in anything else really than your offense and demanding I cease that type of question or saying it was rude to even ask or be suspicious, it looked fishy to me. I simply explained my reasoning--first with a few tidbits--now with a full explanation today cuz I have the time.
So as far as this thread being all about the Marshman, that's your doing --not mine. I sorta just wondered why he hadn't registered given the nature of his email had modding detail, concept of emerging nations, and start scenario oddness.
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