Victoria 2 - Heart of Darkness Release FAQ
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Sorry to go on a bit, but I just want to make absolutely sure I buy the right thing so it works:
If I buy any of the NON-Steam versions of HoD, it will work with my GAMESTOP version of V2 and AHD - is that definitely, definitely right?
Because the Steam release is still a few hours off.
If you are not starting the game through Steam it should mean you are running the "other" version. You can purchase on Gamersgate to be sure to get the right version then.
Please use the technical support forums for technical questions
I'd be pleased to find out if this will happen, as well.
I preordered HoD from Amazon.com and started up the download this morning only to find I would have to get a Steam account and re-purchase both Vic2 and AHD to have it work. I was able to contact Amazon.com for a refund and that has already been done. (Interestingly, the person replying said I should have read the info more carefully before buying as it would have told me that I needed Vic2. True that, but if he'd have read my contact e-mail more carefully he'd have known my issue wasn't in not having Vic2 and AHD already, but in having to buy Vic and AHD again from Steam before I would get it to work - after already purchasing both from Amazon.com.) Despite my parenthetical 'rant' I am very happy that Amazon.com didn't give me any trouble with refunding my purchase.
Alternately I'd be pleased to learn where I could get a version of HoD that would be compatible with the boxed Vic2 and the version of AHD available from Amazon.com at AHD's launch.
I have stressed the need of sorting out the Amazon issue. Sadly they are american and just recently woke up so it might take a while longer.
Gamersgate is a safe bet it you are using the non-Steam version of V2.
I can't buy on the paradox webstore due to their limited offerof payment options.
6 or 7 hours ago I purchased both Victoria II and Victoria II HOD on Gamersgate, every time I instal Victoria II HOD it replies ''Victoria II not found''.
I'm still waiting for their tech support but nothing yet.
So i don't think that even if you buy everything on gamersgate it wont instal
I'm still waiting for their tech support but nothing yet.
So i don't think that even if you buy everything on gamersgate it wont instal
I just downloaded the GamersGate version and installed it over my Impulse/GameStop version - it always crashes when it reaches the 'Creating Rivers' part of loading up :sIf you are not launching the game through Steam, yes
Guess I'm gonna try reinstalling from scratch first...
Damnation. I fell in the honey pot and bought the game on Amazon, because I just automatically assumed that my current copy of Vic2 (non-Steam) from the same store would be compatible. Yes, snigger all you want, but sometimes the small consumer does silly mistakes I am currently trying to get a refund, but it against their policy as it normally is with game codes, so we will have to wait and see how it goes.
Edit: Got a refund.
I am currently trying to get a refund, but it against their policy as it normally is with game codes, so we will have to wait and see how it goes.Edit: Got a refund.
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It's been stated that you also need "Victoria II: A House Divided" to run HOD.
Damnation. I fell in the honey pot and bought the game on Amazon, because I just automatically assumed that my current copy of Vic2 (non-Steam) from the same store would be compatible. Yes, snigger all you want, but sometimes the small consumer does silly mistakes
I just called Amazon Customer Service for a refund and they claimed that the game was for Steam, but I corrected them in stating that the website didn't clearly state this until this morning. Just call CS and you should be able to work out a refund like I got one.
I hope they let 3rd party developers port it atleast (Deliver2Mac and the like) I would love to get my hands on this expansion
I have the same issue. Pre-ordered HoD from Gamersgate. Vic2, AHD, and 3 sprite packs were all from GG as well. Uninstalled everything, re-installed, same issue. Tried again but re-downloaded the install files from GG as well, but it still crashes at 'Creating Rivers.'
I really hope a fix is found soon. I can't wait to play HoD!
Same problem here, game crashes on startup at the creating rivers also have Gamersgate version with AHD and all the spritepacks installed...
I am having the same issue Nattefrost,
I am trying to reinstall right now I shall let you know if I figure anything out.
I am trying to reinstall right now I shall let you know if I figure anything out.
This is not really a thread to post technical issues on but delete Victoria II folder in ...Users\<username>\Documents\Paradox interactive
I think your saves are located in that folder so if you want to keep them you might want to make a backup of them, deleting that folder worked for me, it was suggested by Bjorn in the tech support forum section. It's there for a reason if you have technical difficulties go there.
I think your saves are located in that folder so if you want to keep them you might want to make a backup of them, deleting that folder worked for me, it was suggested by Bjorn in the tech support forum section. It's there for a reason if you have technical difficulties go there.
This worked for me as well - thank you! Base game bought from Steam then AHD and HOD from PC Game Store.