So the first post has the how to install triplea instructions. It’s dated but mostly still pertinent. Here’s the instructions
https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/17147/gargantua-s-k-i-s-s-triplea-instructions/30
Once you get that done you will need to download a prerelease. We don’t want the most recent as they are still being fine tuned.
I use this one 2.7+14962 https://github.com/triplea-game/triplea/releases/tag/2.7.14962
so it takes you here
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You want the Windows 64 I don’t think 32 works still but it might. I’m just guessing you on windows 64 bit
This explains how to have multiple tripleas installed https://forums.triplea-game.org/topic/3724/how-to-have-triplea-2-5-2-6-installed-at-the-same-time
you can also overwrite it and just have one when you install the pre but might as well have both :)
and then back to the top of the page. It shows you how to download manually but it’s easier to just download from triplea.
Latest Game Version is 2.54
So fire up triplea you should get this might look a little different on windows but same info
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Note top left shows Engine Version 2.714962 that tells us we have the prerelease mentioned above. Go to Download Maps “Global 40 Expansion UHD Boxes”
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Install
Note it usually takes 3 times to go to 100% and then back to 0% and then 100 again. It was worked on and maybe the newer pre has fixed it but that’s how it does it for me.
So wait until it just stops on 100%
Close takes you back to Start Screen. Then Select Game Screenshot from 2026-01-28 15-40-31.png
Then Start Local Game
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Play
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The first notification will tell which Game Version you have. 2.54 is latest
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To have only certain “Game Options” selected after selecting the game but before starting it go to “Game Options”
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The ones on the left are mostly just triplea stuff. You can see Type XXI U-boats bottom of 5th row. If you don’t want to use them, simply deselect.
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Note after a game starts you can save and before you restart you can deselect or select an Option. It won’t kick in until Germany’s next turn though. Also it will still show up in the TimeTable.
If deselected before you first start the game it won’t show up. I’ll try and fix it for if you forget after Game Start to turn something off like I always do but then we usually have all options on :) Trout and I have started not using the XXI U-boats.
The Help tab top left has the in game “Game Notes” that explains how triplea implements the HRE rules.
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you’ll want to drag the window down so it’s larger
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unfortunately you have to close the window if you go somewhere else it’ll remain open or shrink it.
Didn’t used to be like that but i bitched for years about the change and was ignored as usual.
Anyway, you’ll want to read those. They’re mostly up to date but I’m still clarifying certain things and some of it has become dated. It’s mostly accurate though.
So if you can get triplea installed, which I believe you have in the past or perhaps that was someone else’s machine, you’ll be pretty much good to go.
I’ll show what my folders look like after it’s installed next
Edit
So most likely if you have any trouble it will be with the install. If we have to, we’ll ask Panther to help but I think you should be OK.
Just hit yes on all the prompts and then follow the Dogs instructions for having multiple tripleas installed. He’s on windows so should be easier to follow.
This is what my Triplea looks like after it’s installed. I have a Big T TripleA and a small t triplea.
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The Big T is where the releases go and some other stuff
Edit
Missed a shot. This is the Big T folder
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So you can see 14962 is in there and then I have another release 15330 which is in a different folder. That’s basically how you have more than one.
The small t folder is the one you’ll be using. That’s where the downloadedMaps and savedGames are
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savedGames you’ll be using a lot. You’ll be adding and deleting to them as your games progress.
The hilighted one is our current multi with Alex Panzer and Trout :)
All the final saves are in the Game Threads but I have them all saved in a separate folder as well.
If I ever get real bored or find the time I’ll update Victory’s spreadsheet thingy with all the results :) Have to figure out how to do it first :)
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Oh yea I probably should put this up top but you will want a game specific email for the die rolls and to register with the Marti dice Server. You should use either protonmail or GMX as they both work.
Idk if gmail or the yahoos are working now or not.
Well there should be enough there to confuse you anyway :) Let us know if you get stuck and will get it sorted from there.
