lhughes41 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Hi, I'm trying to understand U.S. entry (and USSR for that matter). I know that of course if attacked or fully mobilized they enter. But I came across a historical war entry event in the event files that seems to imply that the u.s. will join 12/11/41 no matter what. is that true? Or in principle can it be dragged out as long as the u.s. is not mobilized? Howzabout the USSR? DOes it have a forced historical date of entry? Thanks! Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david12345 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 There is no set date. They will move closer to joining when axis do things that upset them. Example, declare war on Sweden, USSR rediness goes up. When they reach 100% rediness, they join. Also, as rediness goes up, their income will go up as well. As you do things that affect rediness, you will get pop ups. Example: Germans invade Sweden, you should get a pop up like(for example) Stalin upset at German invasion of Sweden. You can check rediness of the coutries to keep an eye on them. Don't forget diplomacy can change this as well. One thing I often do is use diplomacy to get Spain to join the war on German side. The USA and USSR can never go axis. And eventually their turn by turn default rediness increases move up more and more, so I think it is just about impossible to keep them out forever. Note that other countries follow similar rules. Example, cause enough problems and you can get minors to join as your actions up thier rediness. Many minors can go either way. Hope this helps, dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhughes41 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Thank you. Last related question, when does "Preparing for War" typically trigger.. at 90%? That's my impression from reading around the txt files. True? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david12345 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not sure exactly the number that will cause that, but when you see it, expect them to join the next turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Cater Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 90% is the "Prepearing for War" trigger and there is no going back after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill101 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hi, I'm trying to understand U.S. entry (and USSR for that matter). I know that of course if attacked or fully mobilized they enter. But I came across a historical war entry event in the event files that seems to imply that the u.s. will join 12/11/41 no matter what. is that true? Or in principle can it be dragged out as long as the u.s. is not mobilized? Howzabout the USSR? DOes it have a forced historical date of entry? Thanks! Luke Hi Luke The script you've seen is inactive, but could be activated if anyone fancied playing a game where the USA joins in December 1941, rather than the varied entry date that is the default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhughes41 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ah ha! Inactive. That explains it. Thanks as always for your prompt replies. Very glad to see it variable. The next game/manual it would be great if for at least core campaigns more of these events had documentation just like decision events. They are so key and for players to become competitive it is asking them a bit to go in a read the script files :-) But I know it is probably not top of the queue... Go SC3! Great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Look in Wikipedia for all historical entries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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