EU3toVic2 Converter Project
The EU3 to V2 Converter Project converts a save game from the end of EU3 into a save game at the beginning of V2, for vanilla, AHD, or HoD.
Important Links
Download
Converter Mod
Main Forum Thread
How to Use
1) Download the converter and unzip it wherever.
2) Run "Converter.UI.exe".
3) Set all options appropriately.
4) Switch to the 'convert' tab.
5) Click 'Save configuration file'.
6) Click 'Convert'.
4) This will create a file in the converters directory called "output.v2".
7) Copy "output.v2" to "[YOUR VICTORIA DIRECTORY]/save games" and run Victoria 2
8) Load the output game and immediately save the game. Then resign, and load that game.
9) Enjoy!
10) (optional) Write an AAR so we can enjoy, too!
FAQ
Q: Which versions of EU3 and V2 does this work with?
A: This converter will convert EU3 games from as early as IN to as late as DW. It can convert to HoD (version 3.x), AHD (version 2.3), and vanilla V2 (1.3 and the 1.4 beta patch).
Q: Will this work with EU3 mod X or V2 mod Y?
A: Maybe. We didn't develop the converter with mods in mind (apart from our official one), so few will likely work out of the box. However, much of the raw data is pulled from the game installations or our rule files, so it could be adapted for many mods. Any of this work will be left to the creators or the fans of those mods, though we will gladly provide guidance.
Q: Why do many of the country names turn out funny?!
A: Unless you're using the converter mod, the EU3 and V2 nations don't line up one-to-one. We try to match up the one-to-one nations first, then convert to an available nation in the general region, and if we cannot do either, then we'll use an arbitrary leftover nation. However, if you use the converter mod, this problem is completely eliminated.
Q: Why are the Great Powers all messed up?!
A: Saving and reloading the game, as directed, will fix this.
Q: I'm getting odd errors, and am using a Steam installation of one of the games.
A: Sometimes various files just get messed up under Steam. Try clicking Properties, Local Files, Verify Integrity of Game Cache.
Q: I got an error that mentions MSVCP120.dll. What do I do?
A : Go to the Visual Studio Redistributable page:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
then click Download and select vcredist_x86.exe.
Once it has downloaded, install it and run the converter again.
Q: The converter didn't work. What's wrong?
A: It's likely a configuration problem (though it's also possible you found a bug). Please post about it on the
appropriate converter thread so we can help you (or fix the bug). Include a description of what did or didn't happen, the versions of EU3 and V2 you are running, the information in log.txt (copy and paste it, but wrap it in [ code ] [ /code ] tags), and if possible, a link to the save you're trying to convert. These will help us determine what happened.
Credits
Sid Meier: Coordination
Idhrendur: Programming
Dtremenak: Programming
Maksim17: Programming
DasGuntLord01: Systems Analysis, Data Files
Kalelovil: Systems Analysis
Novapaddy: Data Files
Khorney: Converter Mod
Magc8Ball: Flagpack
Special Thanks To:
Chaingun: Programmer
SegFaultx64: Programmer
Dr_V: Programmer/Contributor
Alfred Packer: Contributor
Enokmik: Contributor
King Of Men: Honorary contributor
Pop Weight Formula (so we don't lose it)
Code:
pop_weight = ( unmodified_base_tax + trade_value / 10 + unmodified_mp /1000 + Is_Exotic ) (*2) + Num_of_Buildings /4