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Hearts of Iron IV: Renatus Char | A Developers Diary | Version 1.0 - Release
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Oh man. Alright. Well then. Frick
so ascalon is no more
Keep your eyes out for November 30th, I'll attempt to upload the mod to the Steam Workshop before Noon that day. However, I can't guarantee when it'll be posted until I upload it.
Since this is also the first time I've uploaded to the Steam Workshop, it might take me a couple of moments, lol.
Since this is also the first time I've uploaded to the Steam Workshop, it might take me a couple of moments, lol.
One more day, so much I want to do, but in the end, all I can do is stare back into the void and pray everything works out
Less than 12 hours to go
Today is the Day!
Before I get started, I would like to hand a thank you to all who have made this possible for me. Lokans: @Cryptite @Magpieman @SilentStormSix @FoxyBearGames @koi0001 @Mocc1 @HyperDiver @Piruletaas @McDanky @PartayArc, Opyc, DrSkull, Qfu, RaphaelGalli, ItsChugg, (Not players entering here) LanceTheLance, cplx, & liv4lakes, as well as numerous other players who kept my inspiration for this project going. (I'm not sure if the message will be sent with that many pings, so we'll find out.) Also a large thanks to the Loka Community for flourishing, and the Dev Team for their work on keeping Loka enjoyable for all, and allowing works like this to be made possible.
Also thanks to the HOI4 Modding community for allowing smaller creators like me to use their work for basically free, thanks to Kaiserreich, Road to 56, Old World Blues, 'Vanilla Super Events Expanded', and although not a HOI4 Mod, the creators of BlockBench (special shoutout to @mads64 for showing me that tool).
Status of the Mod
The mod
uhHowever, the mod for now, is in a state I'm happy to release it, despite it being extremely railroaded, and a bit unbalanced.
I can't fix those items quickly without major community input, so I'd appreciate all the input you can give. I'm not expecting anything nice, I've made this project mostly for myself, but if others enjoy it, then, why not that too?
The mod is also stuck on version 1.12.14, the current version of HOI4 is 1.15.1, you will have to downgrade your version by following these steps. The Game will crash if you load it in any old version, I have no clue why, and have been attempting to fix it for months.
1. Right Click the game Hearts of Iron IV, and click on the button that says Properties
2. Once you reach this menu, find the Betas menu (highlighted for your convenience), and open it.
3. Select the Beta from the top right menu labeled 1.12.14 - Avalanche (Old)
4. Wait for your game to update.
5. Make sure you have the mod installed, and in the correct playset, otherwise, you should be golden.
Thank you all for helping me push through this project, it is far from over, with over a multitude of plans for it's future, including trying to update it to more modern versions.
I want to remind you all, Hearts of Iron IV is a war game, nothing in the mod is meant to be any type of statement, you go to play wars, and maybe win every now and then. I do not claim to know every person who I put in the mod. So please, take this with a healthy dose of happiness, and enjoy.
The World of Char is burning... Will you watch it burn with me, friend?
Before I get started, I would like to hand a thank you to all who have made this possible for me. Lokans: @Cryptite @Magpieman @SilentStormSix @FoxyBearGames @koi0001 @Mocc1 @HyperDiver @Piruletaas @McDanky @PartayArc, Opyc, DrSkull, Qfu, RaphaelGalli, ItsChugg, (Not players entering here) LanceTheLance, cplx, & liv4lakes, as well as numerous other players who kept my inspiration for this project going. (I'm not sure if the message will be sent with that many pings, so we'll find out.) Also a large thanks to the Loka Community for flourishing, and the Dev Team for their work on keeping Loka enjoyable for all, and allowing works like this to be made possible.
Also thanks to the HOI4 Modding community for allowing smaller creators like me to use their work for basically free, thanks to Kaiserreich, Road to 56, Old World Blues, 'Vanilla Super Events Expanded', and although not a HOI4 Mod, the creators of BlockBench (special shoutout to @mads64 for showing me that tool).
Status of the Mod
The mod
uhHowever, the mod for now, is in a state I'm happy to release it, despite it being extremely railroaded, and a bit unbalanced.
I can't fix those items quickly without major community input, so I'd appreciate all the input you can give. I'm not expecting anything nice, I've made this project mostly for myself, but if others enjoy it, then, why not that too?
The mod is also stuck on version 1.12.14, the current version of HOI4 is 1.15.1, you will have to downgrade your version by following these steps. The Game will crash if you load it in any old version, I have no clue why, and have been attempting to fix it for months.
1. Right Click the game Hearts of Iron IV, and click on the button that says Properties
2. Once you reach this menu, find the Betas menu (highlighted for your convenience), and open it.
3. Select the Beta from the top right menu labeled 1.12.14 - Avalanche (Old)
4. Wait for your game to update.
5. Make sure you have the mod installed, and in the correct playset, otherwise, you should be golden.
Thank you all for helping me push through this project, it is far from over, with over a multitude of plans for it's future, including trying to update it to more modern versions.
I want to remind you all, Hearts of Iron IV is a war game, nothing in the mod is meant to be any type of statement, you go to play wars, and maybe win every now and then. I do not claim to know every person who I put in the mod. So please, take this with a healthy dose of happiness, and enjoy.
The World of Char is burning... Will you watch it burn with me, friend?
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Messaging to state that the mod's final hurdle is over, and now it is out.
Great work Zachary! I know things like this are a tremendous amount of effort and I'm really proud that you were able to launch it. Getting it fully in the hands of the public is one of the hardest things about developing any game/mod/etc so hats off to you on this release!
Minor update incoming, the vanilla naval tech folder accidentally covered the artillery folder. Also added some more Loading Screens for Vanilla users.
So anyway. Now that my hype for release is dying down, nows the time to think. What will need an update first?
Well, that has one answer to me. Aladra... roadmap coming out later
Well, that has one answer to me. Aladra... roadmap coming out later
*sips coffee*
Now with the mod released, I've got several offers from people to help to develop their focus tree & towns. I guess seeing it actually be on the map does play a huge part in convincing people.
I will be doing a map rework to get rid of towns that I just have no information on & replacing them. But as of now. The focus trees are my least pressing concerns. It became painfully obvious in @SilentStormSix's slaughter of Rayward in the game that balancing, and especially updating to modern versions is a requirement.
I'll be spending December cracking that code.
I will be doing a map rework to get rid of towns that I just have no information on & replacing them. But as of now. The focus trees are my least pressing concerns. It became painfully obvious in @SilentStormSix's slaughter of Rayward in the game that balancing, and especially updating to modern versions is a requirement.
I'll be spending December cracking that code.
Also a small celebration. I wasn't expecting more than 10 downloads after the first day, but 26 after 2? 6 (one includes me) favorites? Thank you!
I remember talking about this as a possibility with so many people years ago during the EP/Cov war years ago. Excited to see the future of this and it’s just so insane to me to see it made reality
I have nearly 2,000 hours into Hearts of Iron IV. It by far scratches the biggest itch my brain has for strategy games.
This combines two of my greatest loves of all time. I will definitely be checking this out after I finish work today! This has already spurred many great thoughts in my head and I hope there is more to come!
This combines two of my greatest loves of all time. I will definitely be checking this out after I finish work today! This has already spurred many great thoughts in my head and I hope there is more to come!