Patch 0.X
"Ponies at the Ready" Patches numbered 0.X are patches where Equus was the only continent available. During the 0.X era, the primary method of distributing the mod was through Google Drive links, none of which are now usable. Eventually, ModDB download links were included as well, which still function to this day. The Steam Workshop page likely acted as advertisement, as total overhaul mods for HoI4 were not compatible with Steam Workshop at that time.
0.1
Released on Steam Workshop on 2017-07-31
A "changelog" for this version is only available on Steam Workshop and only says "We're on fire".
Scroup outlined how this version was created in the #ask-a-dev channel on the official Discord server at https://discord.com/channels/327145757650059275/1257431593069580319/1281206726724681761
0.2.0 "Twilight"
Released on 2017-08-14. The changelog for version 0.2.0 is preserved on Steam Workshop.
- Nightmare Moon Uprising and Equestrian Civil War: New Countries Events National Spirits Basic focus tree for NLR - Stronger Equestria in the war against Changelings. More resources, AI buffs - New lakes, peninsular and an island. - Equestrian flags for communism and fascism. - Unfinished focus tree and new events for Griffon Colony - Units and VP for Yakistan, Polar Bears and Girffons. - Advisors in Stalliongrad. - Some generic pony portraits. - Fixed naval research. - Added straights. - Localisation for Equestrian equipment - fixes
0.2.4 "Twilight"
Likely released on 2017-08-21. Changelogs for versions 0.2.0 to 0.2.4 were published by editing the Discord post with the changelog for the previous patch. The exact changelogs and release dates for versions in between are now likely lost to time.
- Nightmare Moon Uprising and Equestrian Civil War:
New Countries
Events
National Spirits
Basic focus tree for NLR
- Stronger Equestria in the war against Changelings.
More resources, AI buffs
- New lakes, peninsular and an island.
- Equestrian flags for communism and fascism.
- Unfinished focus tree and new events for Griffon Colony
- Units and VP for Yakistan, Polar Bears and Girffons.
- Advisors in Stalliongrad.
- Some generic pony portraits.
- Fixed naval research.
- Added straits.
- Localisation for Equestrian equipment by T6
+ quick fixes
+ map fixes, some icons, a bit of russian localisation for country names and VP
Now compatible with 1.4.2
0.3.0 "Cranberry"
Released on 2017-09-05.
ㅇExpanded Stalliongrad: - Events. - Focus tree. - Leaders. - National Spirits. - Tech tree icons. ㅇCommunist Equestrian Focus Branch: - Events - Focuses - National Spirits - Communist Civil War ㅇGriffon Frontier as puppet of the Griffon Colony. ㅇSlightly expanded Griffon Focus Tree ㅇNational Spirits for the Crystal Empire ㅇMore flags for some countries ㅇDragons nation buff ㅇUnicorn Support Company for tests ㅇMore graphics ㅇMore than 100 new events in total. ㅇMap edits ㅇCosmetic tags for Equestria and Stalliongrad.
0.3.1 "Cranberry"
Likely released on 2017-09-06. Like with the 0.2.X patches, the changelog was published on Discord by editing the changelog for version 0.3.0. This time, however, the specific additions for version 0.3.1 were clearly labeled.
added lumis oob for griffon frontier, localisation changes Report your stuff for hotfixes ayy lmao
0.3.2 "Cranberry"
Exact release date is unknown. Changelog for this version was not published on Discord. Instead, changes for version 0.3.2 are mentioned in the changelog for version 0.3.0 on Steam Workshop, which in turn omits version 0.3.1.
- Updated event localisation by Nico - Harmony flag for Griffons by themirro1
0.4.0 "The Griffon on the High Hill"
Released on 2017-09-16.
ㅇThe Griffon Colony is finished.
- Advisors.
- Recreation of the Griffon Empire.
- Leaders.
- Advisors.
ㅇThe Griffon Frontier also gets a focus tree. Who'd have known.
ㅇNaval bases in Olenia and Changeling Lands + infrastructure
ㅇMore towns on the map
ㅇPolar Bears get generals + some generals for other nations
ㅇMore flavour news events
ㅇ'Send spies to Equestria' branch in Changeling foci now available
report bugs for hotfixes
0.4.1 "The Griffon on the High Hill"
Released on 2017-09-17 with the checksum 8937.
This is the oldest version that can be still downloaded from Equestria at War's ModDB page. Like with versions 0.3.X, the changes in version 0.4.1 are clearly labeled in the edited Discord post and Steam Workshop changelog.
ㅇhotfix 0.4.1: 1. Equestria and Lunar Empire may coexist without civil war penalties, if you manage to peace out. 2. Lunar Empire will not get annexed by Equestria if Equestria was puppeted. 3. Crystal City is now three different states in preparations for the next update.
0.5.X "Snowflake"
Version 0.5.0 released on 2017-10-09. Version 0.5.3 on 2017-10-11. The exact release dates of any versions in between is unknown. The checksum of one of those versions is b286, and for the other it's dd81. Only version 0.5.3 is still downloadable from ModDB, as previous 0.5.X patches were overwritten.
There is only one changelog for all of them across both Discord and Steam Workshop, and it doesn't mention what was changed in each sub-version.
The Equestria at War team is proud to present our newest update "Snowflake". Hopefully we didn't keep you waiting for too long. Unlike the last update this one focuses more on Equestria proper, more specifically the Equestrian Civil War and the Crystal Empire. First to the Equestrian Civil War, or the second war between the two sisters allows you to play a multitude of splinter factions, however to actually get the civil war you must be rather heartless to Luna and tell her no one loves her (how could you). At the moment however the Mare Republic in the South-East and the Lunar Empire are the only civil war factions to get focus trees. The Crystal Empire itself is no slouch either. Last update they were a practically useless Equestrian buffer state, but in this one they get multiple options regarding their place in the world. Will you continue living under the yoke of Equestria or will you let the ponies of the Empire decide their own fate; or shall you thread a much darker path? We've also taken the liberty to add numerous bug fixes and flavour events to already existing countries and somewhat improved the mod's overall performance.
Changelog:
ㅇThe Crystal Empire
- Return of King Sombra
- Communists in power
- Advisors.
- National Focus tree
- Events
ㅇThe Lunar Empire reworked
- New Focuses
- Events
- Balancing
- Advisors
ㅇThe Mare Republic, or Baltimare
- National Focus Tree
- Portrait for Comrade Delicious
- Events
ㅇFocus Tree for Yak-yakistan, barely tested though
ㅇMore states in the south
ㅇMore puppet cosmetic tags
ㅇMore flavour news events
ㅇMore than 150 new events
ㅇRussian Localisation
0.6 "Magic"
Released on 2017-11-11. The presumably unedited changelog for version 0.6 is preserved on ModDB and Steam Workshop, the latter dated 14th of November. The Discord post with the changelog for this version was edited, just like for any previous major patch, and now contains the changelog for version 0.6.3.
The changelog on ModDB contains the following introduction:
After a good month of development, we're ready to present the Update 0.6 "Magic" as we promised, on November 11th.
The rest of the changelog is identical between the two.
Added: ㅇGrand technological expansion - Magical Equipment - Special Race Technology for the ponies and the changelings - Integration of Expanded Technology + Industry + Equipment by Greatexperiment - Pre-Industrial Equipment: Medieval and Muskets ㅇ Olenia Expansion - Events - National Focus Tree - Generals - Advisors ㅇ Changeling Expansion - National Focus Tree: More paths - Advisors ㅇ Confederation of Southern States - Events - National Focus Tree - Advisors ㅇJungle Nation - Events - National Focus Tree - Advisors ㅇNightmare Moon Supporters - Events - National Focus Tree ㅇGriffon Frontier - Events - Expanded National Focus Tree ㅇBaltimare/Mare Republic - Some Flavour Events - Advisors ㅇNova Griffonia - More Flavour Events - Advisors slightly changed ㅇLunar Empire - More Advisors ㅇNew resource: Crystals ㅇBroader ponification of the interface ㅇEnhanced technology pictures Fixed: It is less likely for DarkWing to seize power in Stalliongrad. Equestria is now able to prevent the communist civil supported by Stalliongrad. Equestria can now actually support Queen Velvet’s claim on the Olenian throne. Equestrian UI colour fixed Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements. :ok_hand:
0.6.3 "Magic"
Released on 2017-11-21 with checksum b040.
The changelog for this version is only available on Discord and the post containing it was last edited on 2017-12-06, though the reason for that is unknown. Like with patches 0.5.X, only version 0.6.3 is still downloadable from ModDB, as previous 0.6.X patches were overwritten. Any details on versions between 0.6 and 0.6.3 were not preserved.
The changelog for this version is almost identical to version 0.6, with only two lines being different:
- Special Race Technology for the ponies, the changelings and deers
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements, and boats! BOATS FOR EVERYONE!