Locating the .exe fix for multicore machines.

[Kitsunedayo]

Hi guys! Im a little lost, so let me explain my problem. I hope you can help me.

I've bought a HOI3 Collection on Steam today. After installation I noticed that no matter what settings are on, the game significantly slows down during scrolling over multiple provinces (and also when the clock is moving). I've tried changing the resolution, turning off the trees, advanced water, etc. No matter what, the scroll feels jerky and FPS drops to almost a half down. Maybe it is not unplayable, but very annoying.

After some research, apparently the game has some issues with multi-core rigs. And, again, apparently there is a semi-official fixed .exe somewhere around here on the megathread called "Podcat's Latest exe". Thing is, I can't access the links neither from the browser nor from here.

I've read that I need to register HOI3 to gain access to certain pages, but I am unable to redeem the code in order to do so: after copying the serial from steam and choosing "HOI3 Collection" I get a message that it takes too long to verify and something is broken/wrong. I don't really want to connect my whole steam profile just to register this one game.

I would really appreciate your help in any way, this is my first post on Paradox forums and I still struggle to find anything around here. Thanks in advance!

 

[IsraelHOI3master]

Just link your steam account to the Forum. I registered in 5 minutes.

 

[Count Blue]

I would really appreciate your help in any way, this is my first post on Paradox forums and I still struggle to find anything around here. Thanks in advance!

The link to this podcats.exe is only available to registered users.
Hence the need to register your steam account to the forum software.

 

[Kitsunedayo]

The link to this podcats.exe is only available to registered users.
Hence the need to register your steam account to the forum software.

So registering on this forum and redeeming the serial for HOI3 in my profile page is not enough, then? I thought it is just a matter of registering the product.

 

[Count Blue]

So registering on this forum and redeeming the serial for HOI3 in my profile page is not enough, then? I thought it is just a matter of registering the product.

You registered HOI3 here in the forum software?
Strange because it doesnt look like.

Ususally this shows below your avatar the registered games in the form of icons for each registered game.
I am sure you have noticed.

 

[Kitsunedayo]

You registered HOI3 here in the forum software?
Strange because it doesnt look like.

Ususally this shows below your avatar the registered games in the form of icons for each registered game.
I am sure you have noticed.

You are right, there are little icons under the avatar indicating the registered games. As I mentioned in my first post, I've tried to register my HOI3 Collection by using option "redeem code" in my profile page, but for some reason it doesn't work: I get the message "This is taking way too long, something must be broken. Please try again later." That is why I asked for your help guys, I'm not sure what am I doing wrong.

I am using steam serial, that shows in little gray window when I'm turning the game on. I'm copying it and choosing the "HOI3 Collection", since it was the name under I've bought it on Steam. I tried it now, it is still not working. I get the same old message.


EDIT: Oh, or maybe you mean that I need to connect steam account FIRST, and THEN redeem my codes? Oh maaaan. I don't want to sound stupid, but I'm noob and I don't feel confortable typing my steam login/password somewhere else than in my steam client.