GG CK2 to Steam EUIV converter - how to use (see post #5)

[Azkor]

I bought the pre-order EUIV and the converter files are in my DLC folder, but it doesn't show up in my GG version of CK2 on the launcher and the converter option is grey'd out on the save menu.

Can you please tell me what I need to do?

 

[AndrewT]

Do you have the GG version of the converter, or the free Steam version that came with EU4 pre-order? Are you sure you don't have the converter DLC in your GG CK2 account?

 

[Azkor]

Hey AndrewT thanks for the quick response, I have the Steam version of the DLC and its not in my GG CK2. Should I move the files?

 

[daemonofdecay]

I bought the pre-order EUIV and the converter files are in my DLC folder, but it doesn't show up in my GG version of CK2 on the launcher and the converter option is grey'd out on the save menu.

Can you please tell me what I need to do?

Actually, I do have the same problem myself. I'm hoping there is a solution, since I'd love to be able to use it with my GG version of CK2.

 

[daemonofdecay]

Actually, I do have the same problem myself. I'm hoping there is a solution, since I'd love to be able to use it with my GG version of CK2.

Ah, okay. After digging through lots and lots of pages I have found that there is a way to work it through. You play your normal GG version of CK2, save your game when you want to convert, then transfer it (copy and paste) over to the free Steam copy you got for preordering which has the converter. Load the game in that as some random nation, convert the save, and presto: it should work for EUIV.

At least, that's the theory. I'll be testing it soon.

Regardless, this almost deserves a sticky, because it did take me a terrible amount of time to find a solution. For a while, I was fearful I was gonna get shafted for not having a Steam version of CK2.

 

[daemonofdecay]

And it does work well. It does mean you don't get to give away your free copy of CK2 to a friend, sadly, but it will allow you to convert saves over.

 

[AndrewT]

And of course it would only apply to people who pre-ordered EU4 and so got the free Steam CK2. Frankly I'm not sure what happens to later EU4 buyers.

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

And of course it would only apply to people who pre-ordered EU4 and so got the free Steam CK2. Frankly I'm not sure what happens to later EU4 buyers.

People who preorderd EUIV on GG also got the GG compatible converter. As its a CK2 DLC everyone who has CK2 on GG should know post-EUIV-release to buy the DLC accordingly on GamersGate.
But there was some confusion pre-release if that DLC is actually for CK2 or EUIV.....and other misconceptions. The converter is available on GG.
I guess it will be fine now that EUIV has been released. Hopefully..

 

[peregrino05]

Hi, i tried to import a old god´s game ending in 1439 using this guide. But in Steam CK2 doesn´t allow me play in my zoroastrian country because in steam ck2 i don´t have sword of islam, old golds, and all dlcs, etc.
How can export this loved saved game to eu4 ?
thanks

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

Hi, i tried to import a old god´s game ending in 1439 using this guide. But in Steam CK2 doesn´t allow me play in my zoroastrian country because in steam ck2 i don´t have sword of islam, old golds, and all dlcs, etc.
How can export this loved saved game to eu4 ?
thanks

Just like daemonofdecay said above

You play your normal GG version of CK2, save your game when you want to convert, then transfer it (copy and paste) over to the free Steam copy you got for preordering which has the converter. Load the game in that as some random nation, convert the save, and presto: it should work for EUIV.

You can just choose any nation to convert it. Or are there no christians left in your game ?
You could also try to copy the DLCs into your other CK2 variant, that might work.