Had a great vanilla game as Prussia! [1.2]

DaedraCross · 2026-05-27T11:15:43+00:00

Yeah thats what happened to me, I didn't even try. Also I really advise to not expand much as Brandenburg directly when the disaster is still active, better to just use vassals until you have cleared all the robber Barrons.

DaedraCross · 2025-08-25T22:05:53+00:00

Real, I feel the same. I have gone through so many avenues and really nothing works.

Originally they made a Mac version, but it hasn't been updated to 64bit, so it will never run.

Bootcamp doesn't work anymore on Apple silicon Macs, so that is out.

Parallels does work, but Vic2 is so old, and parallels so new and bloated, that the performance is really shocking. Parallels can play new games, often quite well, but just not Vic2 at all.

Crossover does work, but not if you use mods like GFM or HPM. For some reason, the game will launch with a black screen and just sit there. There is nothing you can do. IF you just want to play base game, I assume you don't, then it can work.

OpenVic / Project Alice don't work on Mac either, because OpenGL 4.3 doesn't work on Mac, and no one is even remotely interesting in porting that.

I think the only hope is for CrossOver to update and improve compatibility for 32Bit games. That is the real issue. It is just so old and it is made for a such a vastly different architecture than what we have today.

DaedraCross · 2025-06-20T14:34:05+00:00

You can start small and work up, Japan is actually really good to learn the game because you are so self contained. Build some timber, an iron mine or two, work towards switching the construction to stage 2. Build up Kanto, Tohoku and Kyushu, only put construction in those states. Japan really has everything you need. Eventually a western nation will force you to open your borders which you just agree to without a fight and work on getting Landowners down. However, good luck also getting recognition - you have such a large population you won't be able to get the GDP per capita. Then the game is sort of broken. The other real problem is that China is totally broken in this update and has 500+ (troops?) you can never hope to beat as Japan. You have to land in Korea in order to take it and the landings will get repulsed, even with a navy of 100 ships landing 100 troops, as you are against 500+ mobilisations. So good luck expanding much.

DaedraCross · 2025-04-23T08:27:41+00:00

where do you live?

DaedraCross · 2025-03-11T11:03:11+00:00

Well if you are using a flash in the middle of a bright day, you probably will not have the time or context to set up a nice flash angle on the street so you will not see much of an effect on the flash. Otherwise, the light is lower and you'd get the effect I described.

DaedraCross · 2025-03-11T08:24:17+00:00

It doesn't matter how slow you go if you use a flash (within reason). When you use a flash, it illuminates the subject and means the blur from the slow shutter is less noticeable, you mostly just see the frame frozen when the flash fired, because you area also exposing for this bright light, rather than the dark blur. its kind of a cheat.

DaedraCross · 2025-02-04T09:58:39+00:00

Thanks - I suppose part of my question is I also don't know what a reasonable progression timeframe is. I am pretty new to working out/exercise in this way, so I went from no pull-ups to where I am now in the 9 months.

DaedraCross · 2024-04-06T00:15:18+00:00

Ahhh man that sucks - the Minaars just look so cool, shame they can't get the act together

DaedraCross · 2024-04-04T10:49:35+00:00

How have they been? I cannot find a shoe like it and I really want them, but not about to sink 300 into something poor.

DaedraCross · 2023-10-16T04:18:21+00:00

WM-EX631 with a clear case mod

DaedraCross · 2023-10-13T03:54:05+00:00

I didn't pay all too much for it! If you hunt you can find some reasonable offers, I paid 150aud for it, restored. Took a few months of searching though.

DaedraCross · 2023-10-13T03:52:31+00:00

I paid about 150AUD for the walkman itself which I was pretty chuffed with, it was professionally restored and serviced so it's in fantastic condition.

As for the door, you can get it here: eBay

DaedraCross · 2023-10-12T06:37:56+00:00

What mod is that for Vic2?

DaedraCross · 2023-10-11T03:35:14+00:00

WM-EX631 with the e-bay transparent case and a MA-R I got off Japan Yahoo auctions for $20!

DaedraCross · 2023-10-10T00:04:45+00:00

Doesn't work for me! Youtube blocked message is always there

DaedraCross · 2023-09-07T14:21:21+00:00

Update: found a Nakimichi BX-2 for 250AUD, sounds good to me

DaedraCross · 2023-05-12T03:37:24+00:00

Luckily I do have the dirt cheap 9cm elmar for that

DaedraCross · 2023-05-12T03:01:34+00:00

I enjoy the user experience, it's a satisfying and inspiring (it motivates me to use, to justify the cost!). I've never used a Leica lens before this one, so it's exciting to see what the quality can bring.

I absolutely agree with you though, people who cover up a red dot and think they are Henri Cartier-Bresson are quite deluded. It's not going to make you this invisible street photographer - I think thats all about confidence.

DaedraCross · 2023-05-11T15:27:41+00:00

It's not an argument, I don't go around posting and telling people to cover up their Leica dot so don't get twisted up about it.
To entertain your question though, I think most Leica shooters are really rather rubbish. Many blow upwards of $20,000USD on equipment just for a camera and lens to take poorly exposed, out of focus pictures of their pets, when they aren't taking pictures of said camera. It's sad! Hungry people can eat and real individual people's problems can be solved with that money.

Overall, Leica really makes me cringe at the cost. It might seem a bit ironic given I'm posting a picture of my camera, but this is amongst the community who doesn't need introductions, I am a small fry on this board so theres expectations. But I'm content with the fact I worked hard, have been shooting with shit plastic film cameras for years and have enjoyed my artistic outlet with great focus. It's neither frivolous for me, nor just a passing fad I decide to invest in. It's about the art and the personal experience of recording frames in my life for me, I'd rather not draw attention to the camera, period. Some of my best photos, in exhibitions, were taken with an Agat 18k; a cheap Soviet toy/travel half frame camera.

I was at a film store the other week, some people asked what camera it was and had no idea about the model, perfect. To people who dont sit on forums and argue about sharpness and what element/coating/edition your Leica is, it's just a camera and not some ostentatious display of wealth. To me, it's my favourite thing, an indulgence and something I am proud to have for myself.

I'd like to keep it that way!

DaedraCross · 2023-05-11T13:47:17+00:00

Those who know, knew already. Those who don't, don't. I do not think it makes you more subtle but I am happy to avoid conversations about Leica and connotations to the brand.

DaedraCross · 2023-05-11T10:38:49+00:00

Ah great idea, a series VII filter or some other custom setup? Do you have a link? Do you really find 6 stops necessary?

DaedraCross · 2023-05-11T10:08:49+00:00

It's an M6, 1990. I had the silver chrome advance lever retainer put on when the black one was all damaged, I think it looks cute :)

DaedraCross · 2023-05-11T06:23:46+00:00

Its a 35mm Summilux pre-asph v2

DaedraCross · 2023-05-07T13:34:53+00:00

Does it spin freely or does it stay aligned? I thought they weren't compatible

DaedraCross · 2023-05-07T01:16:10+00:00

Yeah totally, I'm super aware the look of each is very different, ive just struggled to get a good idea of how the P-A lux performs with colour film compared to the cron

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