Diplomatic Catalyst Categories

Diplomatic catalyst categories in Victoria 3 require a defined duration field and optionally accept catalyst_effect_cooldown. You create these as cc_* entries within common/diplomatic_catalyst_categories/*.txt files to structure catalyst behavior.

Required fields for diplomatic catalyst categories include duration, which is mandatory. Optional fields are lobby_formation_reason and catalyst_effect_cooldown, allowing you to align catalysts with predictable lobby creation timing.

Catalyst timing affects lobby formation by linking duration and lobby_formation_reason fields. Aligning these fields in your diplomatic_catalyst_categories ensures predictable lobby creation based on the defined catalyst behavior.

Yes, catalyst_effect_cooldown is an optional field in diplomatic catalyst categories. Setting it in your common/diplomatic_catalyst_categories files applies a cooldown period to catalysts, controlling how frequently effects trigger.

Diplomatic catalyst categories fail validation if required fields like duration are missing or naming is inconsistent. Ensure your cc_* entries in common/diplomatic_catalyst_categories enforce the schema and cross-reference timing fields correctly.