How to get your HOI2 (not DD) installation up to date with the latest fixes
After installing HOI2, there are 4 patches:
v1.3
v1.3a
v1.3b
One GPW fix
The first three are standardized files, whereas the fourth has a variety of versions. The first two can be obtained from FileFront, the 3rd is stickied in this forum, for the fourth Ayeshteni's version is used, which is in the TRP section. However just clicking the links above will do the job just fine!
The first (1.3) patch may be applied to any previous version (1.0, 1.1, 1.2). It should be downloaded then "double-clicked" or otherwise be run. Its like a program.
Similarly, the second patch should be "run" in order to update the game to 1.3a.
The third patch is of a "zip" sort of format. Its simply a collection of files in an archive called a ".rar". It may be unzipped to the game directory to update the game to "version 1.3b".
The fourth patch is a single file. It should go to the C:\..\hoi2\db\events\ directory and replace the existing ussr.txt file.
This brings the game to the most playable possible state as originally designed. Mods may arguably improve gameplay, but this procedure retains the original flavour of the game while repairing the Great Patriotic War event chain.
After installing HOI2, there are 4 patches:
v1.3
v1.3a
v1.3b
One GPW fix
The first three are standardized files, whereas the fourth has a variety of versions. The first two can be obtained from FileFront, the 3rd is stickied in this forum, for the fourth Ayeshteni's version is used, which is in the TRP section. However just clicking the links above will do the job just fine!
The first (1.3) patch may be applied to any previous version (1.0, 1.1, 1.2). It should be downloaded then "double-clicked" or otherwise be run. Its like a program.
Similarly, the second patch should be "run" in order to update the game to 1.3a.
The third patch is of a "zip" sort of format. Its simply a collection of files in an archive called a ".rar". It may be unzipped to the game directory to update the game to "version 1.3b".
The fourth patch is a single file. It should go to the C:\..\hoi2\db\events\ directory and replace the existing ussr.txt file.
This brings the game to the most playable possible state as originally designed. Mods may arguably improve gameplay, but this procedure retains the original flavour of the game while repairing the Great Patriotic War event chain.
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