*** This mod was just updated .. i removed the two previously included fixes because they aren't necessary anymore. Right now this mod does not include ANY fix. However even though it's an empty mod now, i still recommend to stay subscribed because IF it's necessary at some point in the future to add new fixes again, you will automatically receive them if you stay subscribed ***

Alot of other guys had to start new games.

ra2phoenix -- there was a report by another modder that the pdox launcher had changed the way (order) that mods load. Your experience may be confirmation of that. Also, by way of confirmation, your experience could also be an indication that IronyModManager loads the mods just as the mod order is displayed. This is what I have seen. I go a step further however, and merge all the mods using "Basic" mod merge, which not only removes the ordering problem (IronyModManager creates the merge using the given load order) but also provides you with a single mod reference with all the given mods, that is immune from mod changes. That is, you control wether updates are applied or not (i.e., the merge mod stays static until you create a new one with fresh mod downloads). Recently a modder had his account stolen and the thieves uploaded God knows what to his mod accounts. I happened to be using his stuff, but it didn't affect me cause I was using a merge mod.

Got it working now, the trouble was entirely Steam Workshop/Paradox Launcher related. Imported the load order into Irony Mod Manager and applied/launched from there and it worked much better. TLDR is first assumption should be the Launcher is garbage :D

II. if you are sure you used the correct mod loading order and you did not forget about a mod then most likely a mod won't be loading correctly. in that case please visit the Bug Report and Help section of ACG to find a Guide how to update your mods correctly

i hope that helps

@ra2phoenix

it's working fine for me. since i am not able to recreate your bug the most likely reasons why you experience a CTD are:

I. you may use this "How i play ACG fix" mod with insufficient mods together (you might forgot to add a mod that is important for this mod to work) or with the wrong mod loading order

=> make sure you use those mods together with the following mod loading order:
1. UI Overhaul Dynamic
2. Tiny Outliner v2
3. Tiny Fleets
4. Carrying Capacity
5. Aesthetic Cinematic Gameplay
6. How i play ACG Fix

if you use my full playset or if you want to use additional mods from my playset please use the mod-loading order that i provided in the description of my playset "How i play ACG"

Just came back to the game with your "How I play ..." list, and I'm getting a crash on "Preparing Graphics" stage of new game with this specific mod enabled. I can have the rest of the list (in your specified order) enabled, and no crash, but this final one causes the crash to desktop. Playing a shroud world megacorp, but I'll try the other races as well. I can wait until your next update is finished, if this is likely to be resolved by that.

***Included a fix for Tiny Fleets + UI Overhaul Dynamic - thx to Defyant for providing the fix***

***Just checked and this fix is still necessary if you are using Carrying Capacity mod f.e. within my collection "How i play ACG" ... more fixes might be added if necessary***

@Chinese Virus (p2)

so if you don't care having to start a new game for enjoying the new update in 1-2 weeks and if you are aware that my playlist wasn't updated since november (so it might work properly or not depending on the updates of the mods included in it) then you might already play with ACG and mods of my playlist. otherwise i would maybe wait those 1-2 weeks. i hope that helped :)

@Chinese Virus (p1)

i have not updated this patch since november. mods of my playlist may have received further updates which may or may not require some additional code implementation for this patch. i can't tell for sure without checking my playlist but right now i am busy with my next major update for ACG. i will update this patch - if it's necessary - once i published my new update for ACG.

regarding the question if you should wait my answer would be: maybe. my next major update for ACG will include improvements, optimizations and new content and i will most likely also update my how i play ACG playlist incl. this patch if necessary. In addition my new update will require to start a new game.

Just found your stuff by accident and its exactly what I was looking for, boomer friendly lists and quality content. Wondering if this list is up-to-date so I can enjoy it without worrying or should I wait for the next patch you announced?

Thanks for all the work you put into this.

This popped up on my radar this morning. Hadn't seen this mod before