I'd like to play the GM mod with random heroes. I've looked for the setting that override the Advanced Options - Heroes check box, but haven't found it. Is there a way to return to random hero generation?

Steam version 1.17.01.

For this test, I reverted to the game's original Units.csv file from a clean install from April 2025.

Crash when attempting to purchase AT.
Crash when selecting pre-deployed Italian 75mm guns on Valona and Battle of Pindus maps.
Crash when attempting purchase German 75 mm ...

Another crash, this time in deployment phase of Arras (AO 1940).

When I click on one of the pre-deployed 37mm AT, the game crashes out.

I am seeing the same problem, but with attempts to purchase AT units. I can select every other unit type, but when I click the AT icon, crashes out.

1.16.03 (Steam)

Hello,

Returning to GC mod to work on an idea I had about three years ago, a string rewrite. The following two files are the concept for new Briefing and Debriefing strings.

String changes can be copied and pasted into the existing scenarios without modifying any of the structure.

Red are old ...

Thanks for the advice. Problem solved.

For those who find a similar problem, here is what is and is not working for me at this time.

Failed:
Open Office
Notepad++

Success:
Notepad
LibreOffice Calc

Hi Bebro,

Thanks for testing. Your result is what I was expecting. Clearly there is a problem with my installation.

The only thing I can think of is to uninstall and reinstall to C:\ instead of G:\. Do you have any other ideas?

I have started work on something I am planning to offer to the GC mod ...

HI Tassadar,

Making changes used to be simple. This baffles me.

I've been trying different traits in different units. For the below error output, GC mod is off and I added the Recon trait to the Panzer IA.

Here is the complete trait list after the change.
(Overrun,MachineGun,Recon)


Here are the ...

Hi,

I have a new (fresh) install of Win 11. New install of PC2 and running through Steam.

When I edit a unit's traits in Units.csv, the game crashes.

Reverting to the original Units file fixes the problem.

I also tried this using the GC mod and it worked fine, until I made a traits change to its ...

Returning to the GC mod after a few years.

Is there a way to return to random hero generation?

I am looking forward to this project as I play using a custom Units.csv.

Yes, it worked.

Original code is,
local action = world:MakeNewHeroAction(0, hero)

Change the 0 to 1
local action = world:MakeNewHeroAction(1, hero)

I didn't think of that. Thanks.

In AO, I've had no problems creating custom heroes.

I've just started trying in the stock campaign and I've run into a snag. With Battleaxe and Crusader the script looks good and throws out no errors. However the heroes don't appear.

I think the problem has something to do with the existing .lua ...

What you suggest is quite possible. I did coding as a modder for game about 10 years ago, and had similar plans to build in a network of what ifs to run at game start. My vision was to run the background "campaign" in two ways. 1. As a set of random variables set at game start. 2. Make all the ...

PC3? If there is such a beast, I hope the devs are smart enough to realize that being able to use the escape key to close every main dialog EXCEPT for purchase/upgrade is boneheaded idea. /End rant

Good discussions on "what if" are few and far between. If the opportunity comes up, I'd love to ...

For me, the most intriguing Italian "what if" of the early war is what if they had used their two airborne battalions (Libyan troops) to seize Malta on the day they declared war. Malta was undefended and with the port seized, Italy could have reinforced long before the British could respond from ...

I have a standard set of unit changes I make each time the game updates. You can play the game your own way by editing the Units file in the /Content/Data folder. Back up the Units file before you make changes. If you make extensive changes, create a .txt file in the /Data folder to document them.

Hi,

I have been looking for a good Cold War Germany operational level game/sim.

During my Army time, I was in the Sim Center many times, involved in First Battle exercises. These were blue Corps and Division, exercises defending against Soviet armies and fronts. I've planned and run them, usually ...

Thanks for the replies.