Regional National Focus Trees?

[samuelgh]

I think it would be quite a good idea if there were "Regional focus trees" for minor nations in a certain region.

For example, nations in south America could get the option to lean towards fascism or democracy, and end up joining the axis/allies, or going through a tree with focuses on regional expansion in south America itself.

I think it would add more flavour into the game, as at least then each nation will have some manner of a unique national focus tree.

 

[Adonnus]

There'll probably be tonnes of NF mods, and compilations of said mods anyway until virtually every country (except Luxembourg) gets one.

 

[LordOfWar16]

I think it would be quite a good idea if there were "Regional focus trees" for minor nations in a certain region.

For example, nations in south America could get the option to lean towards fascism or democracy, and end up joining the axis/allies, or going through a tree with focuses on regional expansion in south America itself.

I think it would add more flavour into the game, as at least then each nation will have some manner of a unique national focus tree.

minor national focus trees will be expanded upon after release, similar to what they did with national ideas in EUIV. They will probably start expanding the more active minors tho and work their way outwards. So Poland together with the balkan and baltic minors will probably be one of the first to get its own tree rather than nepal or chile for example.

 

[Nicolas I]

I agree more focus trees would had flavour and playability for minors.

But official additional focus trees must be balanced, so it may take some time.

As for the many mods that will without any doubt flourish, balance is also desirable but less guaranteed. Some will even deliberately overpower the country they want to play (which is their right if they like it and don't play multiplayer).

 

[Pyrrha]

There'll probably be tonnes of NF mods, and compilations of said mods anyway until virtually every country (except Luxembourg) gets one.

As a Luxembourger, I am offended! (Joking, of course )

On topic: I think the idea is a really good one and makes for a quick step towards unique focus trees.

 

[Mannstien]

Ther used to be I thought from vanilla HOI3 tfh had nations listed as majors, regional powers, or minors. Perhaps that's a way to tag they and have different focus trees

 

[Orlunu]

(except Luxembourg)

racist

 

[potski]

For example, nations in south America could get the option to lean towards fascism or democracy, and end up joining the axis/allies, or going through a tree with focuses on regional expansion in south America itself.

The generic focus tree allows all that. You can opt for fascism, communism, democracy or neutrality. Fascist or communist countries are able to expand, fabricating claims against their neighbours, sending volunteers, guaranteeing etc from 1936. Plus all of these things are available in the standard mechanics - you don't need an NF to turn fascist.

 

[columbusbobby23]

This is a great idea. I think this would work particularly well for the Asian continent and South America.

 

[Enriador]

The generic Focus Tree is quite versatile, but a South American one, for example, would have more big decisions, like "Do we join the Allies after the attack on Pearl Harbor?", etc.

 

[potski]

Depending on your ideology you just request to join a faction. You don't need an NF to do it, and there is no such restriction on when you can do it. After all, the Pearl Harbour attack may not even happen.

 

[Enriador]

Depending on your ideology you just request to join a faction. You don't need an NF to do it, and there is no such restriction on when you can do it. After all, the Pearl Harbour attack may not even happen.

If it may happen, depending on the USA's and Japan's choices in their respective NF, then... why not? What if the South Americans decide to defy the Monroe Doctrine?

 

[potski]

The Monroe Doctrine only guarantees countries in the Americas against external threats. The USA won't automatically DoW countries in South America engaged in a local war.

You don't need an NF to either change your ideology (if democratic/neutral), nor to fabricate a claim. And all offensive DoWs are from the Diplomatic menu, not by NF.

A Uruguay player could change ideology, create a claim against Argentina and then DoW. The USA will not intervene if WT is still low.

As long as neither are in a major faction, then the Allies may leave them to it. But as Uruguay has increased WT, then there is a chance they could be attacked. Countries which border the Allies' colonies are more likely to be deemed threatening if they become fascist and DoW'ing their neighbours.

 

[Cardus]

The Monroe Doctrine only guarantees countries in the Americas against external threats. The USA won't automatically DoW countries in South America engaged in a local war.

Right, but he will coup the government and/or fund the guerrilla