Ask Paradox (almost) Anything Thread (no support/tech or code questions)

[Shams]

on the subject of said choice.

how hard is it to add steam workshop support to a game? after looking at ARMA and skyrim it looks realitilve easy, until you look at all the shitty extras that you probally need

As with any addition it's often not hard to just slap it on - but there's little point in doing in if you're not doing it properly. Some games are easier than others to add support for - PDS games are very modable by nature so that part is easy.

Also remember that there might be a lot more going on under the hood than you might think - changing files might end up compromising other features - so there's a considerable amount of testing required to make sure other stuff isn't broken.

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[nimrod123]

As with any addition it's often not hard to just slap it on - but there's little point in doing in if you're not doing it properly. Some games are easier than others to add support for - PDS games are very modable by nature so that part is easy.

Also remember that there might be a lot more going on under the hood than you might think - changing files might end up compromising other features - so there's a considerable amount of testing required to make sure other stuff isn't broken.

/shams

so exactly like ARMA and Skyrim then.

i wonder where mods fall in terms of legal? as their a reason the ARMA 3 intergration isn't going to include mods (apart from needing CBA to be the first instal most of the time) due to steam claiming ownership or something

 

[Shams]

so exactly like ARMA and Skyrim then.

i wonder where mods fall in terms of legal? as their a reason the ARMA 3 intergration isn't going to include mods (apart from needing CBA to be the first instal most of the time) due to steam claiming ownership or something

Read the EULA/T&S

Kidding aside - if it's made using our game it's ours - but we're glad to share in the success of a mod.

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[nimrod123]

Read the EULA/T&S

Kidding aside - if it's made using our game it's ours - but we're glad to share in the success of a mod.

/shams

here's a question, under the EULA and T&S do you think you own the IP of the mod, not the assets but the actual concept of what it does? because that would be murky as shit, due to international IP laws, and the fact that many countries say a contract (which both are) cannot break the law of the either country

as to SWS, the ownership claims are to, i suspect, propmtly deal with DMCA call downs and the like. But they may also be trying to avoid a blizzard situation with a DOTA trademark repeat

 

[Politikyiv]

Does Andreas Waldetoft have a forum account?

What is the hierarchy of all the Paradox staff who have forum accounts? (a map diagram would be appreciated :blush

 

[Davisx3m]

Does Andreas Waldetoft have a forum account?

Yes he does!

 

[imperiumiv]

I would like to ask about and suggest about making low requirement games in the vein of For the Glory and Darkest Hour. I own a windows tablet, used to own an android one until it broke and I got a replacement. I would definitely purchase an updated new X: A Crusader Kings Game. Updated with better Ai, Improvements, tablet compatibility and so forth. I spend A LOT of time out and such a game would be perfect. I'm running a ticket now trying to get ck complete and ftg working. Hopefully tech support can help me. But so far no go on my end. Anyway, I think that cheaper low requirement but still good games have a market for windows tablets, low end computers, and android, with emphasis on windows tablets and android.

 

[Shams]

I would like to ask about and suggest about making low requirement games in the vein of For the Glory and Darkest Hour. I own a windows tablet, used to own an android one until it broke and I got a replacement. I would definitely purchase an updated new X: A Crusader Kings Game. Updated with better Ai, Improvements, tablet compatibility and so forth. I spend A LOT of time out and such a game would be perfect. I'm running a ticket now trying to get ck complete and ftg working. Hopefully tech support can help me. But so far no go on my end. Anyway, I think that cheaper low requirement but still good games have a market for windows tablets, low end computers, and android, with emphasis on windows tablets and android.

Low is always good. It often means spending a lot of time on optimization - which saps time & energy from creating gameplay. But I agree that bringing our games to tablet would be awesome.

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[imperiumiv]

Low is always good. It often means spending a lot of time on optimization - which saps time & energy from creating gameplay. But I agree that bringing our games to tablet would be awesome.

/shams

Will you relay this idea from a lowly peasant such as myself to Paradox?
They should keep in mind that affordable Windows tablets have Intel Atom Dual-Core processors.

Mine came with 2 GB of Ram, 1.80 Intel Atom Dual Core with hyperthreading and an integrated but new graphics. I don't think it has itself graphics processor but it has all of the newest shaders and whatnot. It doesn't HAVE to be 3d. 2d is just as good. It would also make it infinitely easier to make if it was some nice 2d /Isometric graphics and i'm sure would cost way less in addition to making the requirements low. it would also make modding a lot easier for graphics mods in particular. and in my opinion, mods are 60% of the reason to play most Paradox games. (not that the games aren't good, but if there weren't mods I probably wouldn't play as it provides all kinds of new things that devs don't have to make (and preferably not charge for as I have little money.)

 

[MichaelM]

I'm running a ticket now trying to get ck complete and ftg working. Hopefully tech support can help me. But so far no go on my end.

For the record, Paradox doesn't directly support FTG; I do that myself. FTG support is handled here (requires registration of FTG).

 

[duhsveti]

Is there any chance at all, for steamworks netcode to be integrated into CK2? Or is it out of the question due to the Gamersgate version?

I frequently play multi CK2 so steamworks would be very handy (and that hotjoin from EU4).

P.S. Can't wait for EU4

 

[Fishman786]

Okay can someone explain to me what this Steamworks malarky is? I mean, what sort of thing is it? What does it do? How does it do what it does? Why?

 

[nimrod123]

Okay can someone explain to me what this Steamworks malarky is? I mean, what sort of thing is it? What does it do? How does it do what it does? Why?

basicly skyrim started it for easy mods. its a case of subscribe and the mod installs. its good for simple games, where the activator is inside the games, not so good for more complicated systems of installs (like load orders and dependencies)

http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/

http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/browse?appid=72850&browsesort=trend

also good netcode support and a unified player base

 

[James The 1st]

Okay can someone explain to me what this Steamworks malarky is? I mean, what sort of thing is it? What does it do? How does it do what it does? Why?

Steam integration into mutiplayer, and use of the Steam workshop for mods.

 

[Hagar]

Does Andreas Waldetoft have a forum account?

Yep, his forum nick is 'Jazzhole'.

 

[Svip]

Do you regret releasing Europa Universalis IV on the same day as Ducktales: Remastered? Because I don't know which one to play now!

 

[Sn3ipen]

Do you regret releasing Europa Universalis IV on the same day as Ducktales: Remastered? Because I don't know which one to play now!

Pick the one where you can play as Ulm.

 

[Shams]

Okay can someone explain to me what this Steamworks malarky is? I mean, what sort of thing is it? What does it do? How does it do what it does? Why?

Hold up everyone - lets get this straight:

Steamworks: The steam framework that allow games to use their services. Scalable - ie a game can use extremely little (just run on steam and autoupdate) or use a lot of steams features - achievements, leaderboards, cloud etc.

Steam workshop: - a Steamworks feature - allowing you to easily load/deload mods for your game.

Also - the thread is called "ask paradox anything" I know that a lot of you have a lot of info and like writing posts - but please - refrain from answering questions on Paradox behest.

 

[nimrod123]

Hold up everyone - lets get this straight:

Steamworks: The steam framework that allow games to use their services. Scalable - ie a game can use extremely little (just run on steam and autoupdate) or use a lot of steams features - achievements, leaderboards, cloud etc.

Steam workshop: - a Steamworks feature - allowing you to easily load/deload mods for your game.

Also - the thread is called "ask paradox anything" I know that a lot of you have a lot of info and like writing posts - but please - refrain from answering questions on Paradox behest.

but my post count....

 

[Castellon]

but my post count....

Can be reset to Zero with a wave of my wand.