As there were several requests already from people trying to play locked factions in 2.4, here is the full FAQ:
Q: How many factions are presented in 2.4?
A: Techically there are 26 factions in 2.4, while two of them are nonplayable: mongols and slaves (rebels)
Q: Why don't I see all 24 playable factions on a Select Faction screen?
A: M2TW Egine support only 23 factions in one campaign, meaning we can have 21 playable and 2 nonplayble, listed above, at one time
Q: Whate factions are locked behind in 2.4?
A: The Paramara Rajput, The Seljuks of Kerman, The Kypchaks
Q: Are they playable at all?
A: Yes, for sure! Though they are a bit clumsy and buggy in current version. Still you can give them a try.
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
IMHO The Seljuks of Kerman were definetely worth playing:
At last i've got an option to start in the middle of that rebel section!
Slightly low infantry poolб but overall experience was great. Well balanced and some bonus at start made my gameplay completely different and very refreshing
Q: Now I want to play these hidden gems badly! How can I try them?
A: To play locked factions you should use short instruction below:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
1. Close the game!
1. Get to *\mods\Broken_Crescent_kingdoms2.4\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign
2. Find descr_strat.txt there and open it up
3. Swap one of the factions form playable list with one of named above faction
4. Save and start the game once again
5. Now you are able to select new faction from a Select Screen
Q: The list of faction names in descr_strat.txt file seems wired, how can i find a particular faction I want to play?
A: Below is the corresponding matching table, allowing you to understand which faction it is. The reason is, that 2.4 used vanilla (basic, original one) factions names
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
cumans -> Volga-Bolghar
kievan_rus -> Vladimir
portugal -> Kypchaks
sicily -> Paramara Rajput
aztecs -> Chauhan Rajput
russia -> Seljuks of Kerman
byzantium -> Roman Empire
turks -> Seljuk of Rum
france -> Kingdom of Jerusalem
poland -> Armenia
england -> Georgia
scotland -> Makuria
etc...
more her on this picture and a table with a google drive link only
Still you can access them via anything without need to log in google
Hope it helps
Last edited by Byzantineboy; September 04, 2016 at 09:12 AM.
Thanks for your help, playing with the sejuks of Kerman I encounter a problem with the slaves system Building which I cannot build (beyond 1st tech) in any city or castle (to get Palaca Ghulam, Ghulam Lancers, Ghulam Senior)... any tips?
Originally Posted by VataR
As there were several requests already from people trying to play locked factions in 2.4, here is the full FAQ:
Q: How many factions are presented in 2.4?
A: Techically there are 26 factions in 2.4, while two of them are nonplayable: mongols and slaves (rebels)
Q: Why don't I see all 24 playable factions on a Select Faction screen?
A: M2TW Egine support only 23 factions in one campaign, meaning we can have 21 playable and 2 nonplayble, listed above, at one time
Q: Whate factions are locked behind in 2.4?
A: The Paramara Rajput, The Seljuks of Kerman, The Kypchaks
Q: Are they playable at all?
A: Yes, for sure! Though they are a bit clumsy and buggy in current version. Still you can give them a try.
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
IMHO The Seljuks of Kerman were definetely worth playing:
At last i've got an option to start in the middle of that rebel section!
Slightly low infantry poolб but overall experience was great. Well balanced and some bonus at start made my gameplay completely different and very refreshing
Q: Now I want to play these hidden gems badly! How can I try them?
A: To play locked factions you should use short instruction below:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
1. Close the game!
1. Get to *\mods\Broken_Crescent_kingdoms2.4\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign
2. Find descr_strat.txt there and open it up
3. Swap one of the factions form playable list with one of named above faction
4. Save and start the game once again
5. Now you are able to select new faction from a Select Screen
Q: The list of faction names in descr_strat.txt file seems wired, how can i find a particular faction I want to play?
A: Below is the corresponding matching table, allowing you to understand which faction it is. The reason is, that 2.4 used vanilla (basic, original one) factions names
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
cumans -> Volga-Bolghar
kievan_rus -> Vladimir
portugal -> Kypchaks
sicily -> Paramara Rajput
aztecs -> Chauhan Rajput
russia -> Seljuks of Kerman
byzantium -> Roman Empire
turks -> Seljuk of Rum
france -> Kingdom of Jerusalem
poland -> Armenia
england -> Georgia
scotland -> Makuria
etc...
more her on this picture and a table with a google drive link only
Still you can access them via anything without need to log in google
faction moors, balanced smith
ai_label muslim
denari 15000
denari_kings_purse 1000
settlement
{
level large_city
region Baghdad_Region
year_founded 0
population 22000
plan_set default_set
faction_creator moors
building
{
type core_building large_stone_wall
}
building
{
type hinterland_hwisdom hwisdom
}
building
{
type hinterland_farms farms
}
building
{
type city_hall city_hall
}
building
{
type barracks city_watch
}
building
{
type market market
}
building
{
type slavemarket sm4
}
building
{
type temple_muslim jama
}
}