Hearts of Iron IV Dev Tracker

@ctlovrjerygrcia to brainstorm something like an officer pool of hoi3 may be a direction to test as it wont mess with industry buildup

@ctlovrjerygrcia so to answer... if we come up with a way thats still fun

we wanted to make sure we did as realistic as possible mod for our first test ;p

Got reminded today of the objectively "best bug" pre-launch of HOI4 :D If I remember it was mod testing gone wrong

check out johans vicky 2 - 10 years later retrospective. For me vicky 2 was a really fun project to work on with a lot of unique challenges when it came to math and optimizations for the world market. Its also the diplomacy code i like the best still out of all our games :D

A debate to start the weekend: which aspects of your aircraft do you like to upgrade first?

Engine for increased range, or perhaps better reliability to reduce attrition?

We should stress- these are approx numbers- don’t expect that exact return every time!

Here's an interesting bit of analysis from u/AviatorMoser; this table shows the approximate kill ratios for different kinds of fighters when matched against each other.

This might give you an idea of the most efficient type to produce- remember to factor in production cost!

Come hear all about our production efficiency 👇

Here's a fun mod to start your week: the Diplomacy Alignment Chart shows you where different nations sit ideologically, including their faction membership.

You may recognise its style from a previous work of ours..

Check it out here:

That is one prolific little destroyer..

What's the most sinkings you've had a single ship be responsible for?

Control over important sea areas can give your side a big advantage, allowing you to strangle trade or even prevent enemy ships from entering seas like the Mediterranean.

What's the most important set of straits to control?

Remember: not all problems can be solved with more divisions!

Make sure to consider supply limit and terrain when dispatching your troops to fight

@AsaTJ @D3squire The best thing in Atlas shrugged tho is the honest-to-god norwegian pirate who steals back tax money and give it back to industrialists in the form of gold bars

@AsaTJ @D3squire When they are in Galts paradise hideaway ppl pay for services more like an effective barter system rather than in competition etc

Having such a good time with #GhostOfTsushima. Its really cool to see how they actively try to minimize UI and use things like wind etc instead so you can enjoy the gorgeous world.

Here's a midweek challenge for you- play as Greece and recreate the borders of Alexander the Great's conquests.

Bonus points if you only take the exact provinces you need!

Synthetic refineries are an important part of your wartime economy, particularly if playing a nation like Germany.

Do you prefer to focus on increasing oil or rubber output from them?

'Nothing wrong with our bloody ships!' is an achievement which requires you to play as the UK and have at least 9 battlecruisers.

Question is- which famous Admiral and Battle is the title of the achievement referencing?