Start the game with -debug_mode launch option to instantly reload files and use the console.

To install it, go to File -> Settings -> Plugins and search for 'Paradox Language Support'. Has a fan-made Paradox Language Support plugin with Paradox syntax highlighting and validation. If you want to toggle comments in Sublime, you also need to add this file to the same 'User' folder. It adds colored highlighting for effects and triggers. There is an extension for it released by the developers of Imperator which could be used with CK3: Sublime Tools. To set it as default, go to File, Config, find 'core:' and add below it: 'customFileTypes: 'source.perl6': ', like in this example.

Choose Perl 6 as your language for better results. Doesn't include UTF-8-BOM encoding needed for localization files. To set it as default, go to Settings, Styler Configurator, find Perl in the list on the left and add 'gui txt' (without quotes) to the 'User ext.' field at the bottom. Choose Perl as your language, as it will provide good highlighting and allow to fold blocks of code and comments. (Note: validation rules are incomplete and will show many false errors in gui and localization files)

To install it, go to Extensions on the left panel of VS and search for CWTools. Has a fan-made CWTools extension with Paradox syntax highlighting, validation and tooltips for triggers and effects.

Use a good text editor to edit files and search through folders.

Create a mod for your modifications: use a personal mod even for minor changes, and never directly modify the game files in the CK3 game folder as they may be overwritten without warning.

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The only safe mods are the ones that replace textures, shaders, fonts or music. See checksum_manifest.txt in the game folder for the list of checksummed folders and files. Important: the majority of mods will change the checksum, not allowing the player to get achievements. However, there is still a learning curve to it, and it cannot replace the need to read some working vanilla code and do lots of trial and error experimentation. This guide is intended to lower the entry barriers to the world of Crusader Kings III modding. Motivations of modders may vary widely better translation to native language, more events or decisions, better map, major overhaul, cheating, etc. Modding, or creating mods, is the act of modifying the assets or behavior of the game either for personal use, or to release publicly to other players, for instance via Paradox Mods or the Steam Workshop.Īs with all Paradox games, Crusader Kings III is moddable to a great extent. Roll1D2 Games guide on useful tools and how-to mod beginner's guide.

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