yea second this. ramparts are not there. also it doesnt remove naval ideas and bas merc ideas. im able to have both merc ideas and merc ideas ***. those 2 extra idea groups from the base game do not have policies

Hi Flogi, the mod seems to be preventing ramparts from being built. I've narrowed it down to idea_variation.gfx file in the interface folder. The issue seems to stem from the ramparts sprite section. Don't know why, that's beyond my understanding of the modding :D

Merc ideas does not allow elite merc reform

Oh and concerning your second question: That is also fine ofc.

@Unnamed Person: I know the hurdle with comp patches. You dont need to make this mod a requirement, but pls give credit on the workshop page.

Secondly, I also wish to possibly incorporate that version into a larger mod that also serves as a compatibility patch for other mods where possible or incorporates them if needed (given proper permission of course). Just wondering if either of these would be alright with you.

I've been putting together a modified version of this mod that is specifically compatible with Ante Bellum. Right now it functions less as a compatibility patch and more as a standalone version and I was wondering if you'd be alright if I were to release it in that state or if you'd much rather I try and strip it down so it requires The Idea Variation Lite to also be enabled. Currently it's standalone since it was much easier to make sure it's compatible that way but if necessary then it should probably be manageable.

The lite version does not really change anything about the companies.

hey flogi it seems like this mod is crashing due to a specific mercenary company, i can't use the mercenary decision either at any point in the game, is there any way for me to delete the content file directly so this stops happening? i'm looking for the folder but i cannot seem to find it

Thanks a lot!

Can confirm that this is no longer crashing. Thank you!

Identified the problem. Its fixed now.

Only mods enabled
Europa Expanded
Idea variation lite
Launched game as portugal
Selected England after game loaded
Clicked on Dynastic Actions
game crash

repeated same steps 3 times to confirm

Cant seem to replicate the crash you mentioned. Updated my version that seemed crash free. Might be some comp issue in the end.

The mod no longer seems to be compatible with europa expanded and the Expanded family mods, though it has allways worked before. Keeps crashing the game to the desktop (when opening diplomacy of a different country it seems). Would be awsome if this could be fixed again, let me know if I can help with troubleshooting.
Mods I use and worked together with this mod before now:
Europa Expanded
Ages and splendor Expanded
Flavour and events Expanded
Great monuments Expanded
Great monuments Expanded All for All
Goverment Expanded
Idea Variation Lite Version.

P.s. I tried different load orders for the Idea Variation too, did not work sadly

yeah the promote heir of dynasty decision under the dynastic tab keeps crashing me to desktop too

I found a bug. When you hover over or click the Promote Heir of Dynasty decision when playing as a Theocracy or Republic, the game instantly crashes to the desktop. Also, Theocracies and Republics, which don't have proper dynastic systems, keep taking Dynastic Ideas. Why?

Yes.

Is absolutism enabled on the start of the game a part of mod?

are ramparts supposed to show up with this mod? I have a couple of other mods running, and when i do not run Idea Variation Lite ramparts show up as a building, but with this mod enabled it just shows as an empty space in the building screen.

The dev point issue is fixed now, sorry about that. If you for some reason activated the system you might need to type "clr_flag setting_1" in the console, but that should probably not be necessary.

ok so i also have the dev point problemi hope it can be fixed soon

if anyone is interested i can share the file name for the change so you may adapt it yourself

ok this mod changes the way militirization is accumulated so a fair warning topoeple that like the normal militirization mechanic it is far more drastic in it´s growth and loss of militirization at +2 and -1 respectivly

I have this issue too with dev points

I think update today has added the need for development points but without actually giving you any

Is there a version that does not include the ruler's personality or special starting mechanics?

A mod where only ideas exist.

I think you've accidentally brought the full version of development ideas over? the first idea doesn't seem to do anything with the lite mechanics

You could always limit the decision to one country, but in game wise there is no good way to limit it to the host or sth like that cause there is no condition for that...

is there a command to remove the decision to change settings? asking cuz im hosting games and its a little trouble with people clicking around on it like little monkeys

i salute you for this

The way is dont use lite version.

Is there a way to bring back the new buildings?

I can't solve every comp issue with other mods.

Flogi, i'm not trolling, i'm playing after 1821 too, but my game crashes when it's 1821 4 october, idk why it is like that, but without this mod all going be okay after 1821, so that's why i'm asking for fix

Nasty work you have done there!

Are you trolling? The game ends in 1821.

Hi, like before - my games crashing every time in 1821 in 4 October, please fix this already, i wrote you about this long ago, pleaseeee fiiiix. please please please please!

Hey dude, I just wanted to apologize for any trouble you may have seen in my name. Please forgive my previous messages. My account had been compromised.

No, I wont do any more comp patches.

can we get some uptafe to make it run together with europa expanded? intitutions are broken

The government reform issue caused by the latest PDX patch is fixed now.

Noble : You are not selecting our rights and duties!
Noble : 1.73.2 patch is awesome!

yeah the patch makes getting the second govt reform impossible, no options

Yeah, the latest patch broke the government reforms.

the latest bug fix update seems to have broke something
infinite loop of granting free cities cuz the free city reform disappeared lol

ouch, i already have 2/3 games but any of this games dont have country who pick exploration ideas ://// (i turn off unlimited ideas group)

No, they will certainly pick different ideas when the game goes on.

halo???

man, i turn off unlimited ideas on new save but still portugal, castille ect pick only imperial ideas or another from mod, did you have any issue with this ?