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    Default Way to play locked factions in 2.4

    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.

  2. #2

    Default Re: Way to play locked factions in 2.4

    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?

    Quote Originally Posted by VataR View Post
    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

  3. #3

    Default Re: Way to play locked factions in 2.4

    Go to descr strat and set it built from the beginning. This is the easiest way.

  4. #4

    Default Re: Way to play locked factions in 2.4

    Here is the example with Baghdad:

    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
    }
    }

    You need to put slavemarket.

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    Default Re: Way to play locked factions in 2.4

    Thanks I'll give a try.

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