Note that certain effects may take a value from a variable, i.e. Effect blocks cannot be used to apply modifiers directly, however they can add something that can apply modifiers, most commonly with add_ideas.Įffects are used throughout the game in numerous scopes, most commonly National focuses, Events and Decisions. Instead, modifiers are used to have a continuous, everlasting effect on the game's condition that can be represented with a number. They are a one-time change to the current condition of the game, without the ability to have a lasting effect. If you spot a mistake then you are welcome to fix it.Įffects (also known as Commands) are used in order to affect the game dynamically from within a specific scope.