What is world tension?

[choregie7]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to heart of iron , I would like to know what the world tension does if it is maxed? Is it close to the agressive expansion from EU4 ?

 

[Evan05]

World Tension is a numerical value that goes from 0 to 100, and it is in essence a measure of the world's fear of war breaking out.

World tension works mainly as a limiting factor on Democratic nations (they can only guarantee other nations at certain levels of tension, can only pass certain laws with high enough tension, and may or may not be able to join factions if tension isn't high enough). Actions mainly on the part of Fascist and Communist nations such as declaring war, doing certain focuses, and justifying war goals raises world tension. High tension is bad if you're Fascist or Communist, but good if you're Democratic.

The core of World Tension and EU4's aggressive expansion are the same, yes but there are many differences and intricacies.

 

[kviiri]

World tension is increased by ongoing wars, mainly, and decreased by wars ending an Democracies guaranteeing countries. World tension limits Democratic countries' actions both as Evan05 states and also Democracies cannot declare war pre-emptively against countries who haven't caused world tension to rise (I'd guess wars as results of guarantees are ok).

 

[Denkt]

World tension allow countries more aggresive options. It is much easier to fabricate claims with high world tension.

 

[LordOfWar16]

World tension is a global value that mainly limits democratic nations in their actions. The higher the world tension is, the more aggressive actions they can take, like guaranteeing countries and if world tension hits 100% they are basicly free to do whatever they want within their boundaries and rule set of democratic nations.

The allies for example cant simply declare war on germany and if they manage world tension very well (remember it is global and affected by everyone) they are maybe even able to prevent the Allies from taking actions when germany demands Danzig and declare war on Poland for example. If they attack that will sky rocket World Tension tho, so after you annexed Poland they are likely to declare on you.

 

[JerkyJerry]

I was under the impression that once war breaks out (Germany attacks Poland 9/1/1939) that world tension would cease to exist as it would be at the max? I thought WT was just a number produced for 3+ years and then it would always be sky high?
When I first heard about it I thought it was great but the more I thought about it I came to the conclusion that from 9/1/1939 and beyond that WT would mean nothing.

 

[kviiri]

I was under the impression that once war breaks out (Germany attacks Poland 9/1/1939) that world tension would cease to exist as it would be at the max? I thought WT was just a number produced for 3+ years and then it would always be sky high?
When I first heard about it I thought it was great but the more I thought about it I came to the conclusion that from 9/1/1939 and beyond that WT would mean nothing.

The game's not railroaded to cause Germany to attack Poland at the specified date. Any large enough war (or series of wars) is enough to bring WT to 100%, after which Democracies are pretty much free to step in however they desire.

 

[JerkyJerry]

The game's not railroaded to cause Germany to attack Poland at the specified date. Any large enough war (or series of wars) is enough to bring WT to 100%, after which Democracies are pretty much free to step in however they desire.

I agree no railroad
My point was if someone was to play historical that WT would be out the window on 9/1/1939?
I think WT is really just for early years of the game. 1936 - 1939 after that WT would be a useless stat?
I like the idea of WT I'm just not so sure how much it will be a factor once a major goes to war. From what I've read and heard (unless someone else has more information) is that WT is kinda cool but really just kinda.