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Diplomatic Plays

Guides Victoria 3 modders in creating, editing and reviewing diplomatic plays and their launch paths.

21|8|Updated Jun 23, 2025
Search Tags:#Victoria 3#game events#diplomatic plays#modding guidance#war goals#diplomatic_actions
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattia2110/tech-and-res --skill diplomatic-plays
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Diplomatic Plays
Source: https://github.com/mattia2110/tech-and-res/tree/main/.agents/skills/diplomatic_plays
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattia2110/tech-and-res --skill diplomatic-plays

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides modders in understanding, creating, and reviewing Victoria 3 diplomatic plays across the mod's file structure, ensuring correct references and launch paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a comprehensive overview of where diplomatic plays live (common/diplomatic_plays) and how they interact with actions, events, and AI.
  • Demonstrates how to review and override vanilla plays, and how to trace play launches across related folders.
  • Includes practical workflow guidance and real-world patterns like the nuclear play example for context.

Quick Start

Review and update plays by inspecting common/diplomatic_plays and related files to ensure consistent launch paths and war goals.

Frequently Asked Questions about Diplomatic Plays

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create custom diplomatic plays in Victoria 3?▼

Victoria 3 diplomatic plays live in the common/diplomatic_plays folder. You create or edit them by defining play parameters and tracing launch paths across diplomatic actions, events, AI strategies, and war goals to ensure consistent references.

How does a Victoria 3 diplomatic play connect to diplomatic actions and events?▼

Victoria 3 diplomatic plays connect to actions and events through defined launch paths. You trace these paths across related folders to verify that diplomatic actions, AI strategies, and war goals trigger the play correctly.

What's the best way to review and override vanilla Victoria 3 diplomatic plays?▼

Review and override vanilla Victoria 3 diplomatic plays by inspecting the common/diplomatic_plays directory and related files. This workflow ensures your mod maintains correct launch paths and war goals without breaking vanilla references.

Why is my Victoria 3 diplomatic play not launching from its diplomatic action?▼

Your Victoria 3 diplomatic play is not launching because its launch path is broken. Trace the play through related folders, checking diplomatic actions, events, and AI strategies to locate and fix inconsistent file references.

Do I need a SKILL.md file to manage Victoria 3 diplomatic play modding workflows?▼

Yes, you need a SKILL.md file with a name and description frontmatter at the root. This file guides the workflow for creating, editing, and reviewing diplomatic plays, and may reference optional scripts or assets to support the process.

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