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trigger · pc_is_loser

Definition

  • Supported scope:COUNTRY
  • Supported target:none

Description

Checks if country is a loser in the peace conference.
Example:
ENG = { pc_is_loser = yes }

Hands-On Notes

Hands-on notes are AI-generated and checked against the vanilla command vocabulary — treat them as a starting point, not authoritative reference. The definition above is the game's own documentation.

Hands-On Usage

pc_is_loser is commonly used in peace conference-related events or decisions to determine whether a country is in the defeated position, thereby triggering punitive clauses, puppet scripts, or special dialogue. For example, in a post-war reconstruction mod, you can automatically grant a defeated nation the "Postwar Shadow" idea:

country_event = {
    id = my_mod.10
    trigger = {
        is_in_peace_conference = yes
        pc_is_loser = yes
    }
    option = {
        name = my_mod.10.a
        add_ideas = postwar_devastation
    }
}

Synergy

  • [has_capitulated](/wiki/trigger/has_capitulated): Capitulation is a prerequisite for becoming a loser in the peace conference. These two are often combined to distinguish between "has capitulated but not yet entered the peace conference" and "in the peace conference as a defeated party" stages.
  • [has_defensive_war](/wiki/trigger/has_defensive_war): Determines whether a country is in a defensive war. Used together with pc_is_loser, it can differentiate between an aggressor losing versus a defender being forced to accept defeat terms, enabling branching narratives.
  • [add_ideas](/wiki/effect/add_ideas): After confirming a country as the loser, immediately attach defeat-related national spirits or modifiers. This is the most typical follow-up effect pairing.
  • [add_stability](/wiki/effect/add_stability): Defeated nations typically require stability penalties. Pairing with negative add_stability simulates domestic unrest from defeat.

Common Pitfalls

  1. Scope Confusion: pc_is_loser can only be used under COUNTRY scope. Beginners often call it in state or character scope, causing script errors or silent failures. Always verify that the outer scope is the target country, not a state or character.
  2. Usage Outside Peace Conferences: This trigger is only meaningful during an active peace conference. If called unconditionally in regular events or in a focus's available block, it will always return no because there is no peace conference context. Use relevant conditions (such as confirming war status or peace conference timing) to properly scope its application.