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Games\n\n\u003e This tool is designed for **Stronghold Crusader – Definitive Edition** and can work with other titles if you adjust the paths. Only SC:DE is **proven** below; the rest are unverified by this project.\n\n| Game Title | Year | Notes | Status |\n|---|---:|---|---|\n| Stronghold (Original) | 2001 | Use game-specific maps folder | Not verified |\n| Stronghold HD | 2013 | Remaster of Stronghold (2001) | Not verified |\n| Stronghold Crusader | 2002 | Use correct game/AppID folder | Not verified |\n| Stronghold Crusader HD | 2013 | Remaster of Crusader (2002) | Not verified |\n| Stronghold Crusader Extreme | 2008 | Expansion | Not verified |\n| Stronghold 2 | 2005 | Different map format possible | Not verified |\n| Stronghold Legends | 2006 | Different map format possible | Not verified |\n| Stronghold 3 | 2011 | Different map system | Not verified |\n| Stronghold Kingdoms | 2012 | MMO (Workshop maps not applicable) | N/A |\n| Stronghold Crusader 2 | 2014 | Different map system | Not verified |\n| Stronghold: Warlords | 2021 | Different map system | Not verified |\n| Stronghold: Definitive Edition | 2023 | Original Stronghold DE | Not verified |\n| **Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition** | 2024 | Steam AppID `3024040` | **Proven ✅** |\n\n# Stronghold Map Unlocker\n\nA lightweight GUI tool to **unlock Stronghold maps**.  \nBuilt for **Stronghold Crusader – Definitive Edition**, but it also works with other Stronghold titles (just adjust the paths if needed).\n\n- Finds **Steam Workshop maps** (both numbered subfolders **and** flat folders with `.map` files directly inside).\n- Copies the selected maps to your **local Maps folder** and clears the lock flag.\n- Renames output to `Name [unlocked].map` (the original file is untouched).\n- **Multi-language** (English/German included) — add more via simple JSON files.\n- Admin check \u0026 elevation option if permissions are required.\n\n---\n\n## 🚀 Quick Start\n\n1) **Run the EXE.**  \n2) In the app:\n   - Check/select the **Workshop folder**  \n   - Check the **Destination (Maps)** path (auto-suggested)\n   - **Select maps** → **Unlock**  \n   The tool copies and patches only the new file in your destination; originals remain unchanged.\n\n---\n\n## 📂 Paths \u0026 Steam AppID\n\n**Workshop locations (defaults):**\n- `C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam\\steamapps\\workshop\\content\\3024040\\`\n- `C:\\Program Files\\Steam\\steamapps\\workshop\\content\\3024040\\`\n\n\u003e **Note:** `3024040` is the **Steam AppID** for *Stronghold Crusader – Definitive Edition*.  \n\u003e If Steam is installed elsewhere or you use a different Stronghold title (with a different AppID),\n\u003e simply **choose the correct folder manually** in the app.\n\n**Destination (Maps) – DE version:**\n```\nC:\\Users\\\u003cYourName\u003e\\AppData\\LocalLow\\Firefly Studios\\Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition\\Maps\n```\n\n---\n\n## 🧑‍💻 Development\n\n**Run from source (Python 3.9+):**\n```bash\npip install pillow   # optional, for nicer logo scaling\npython stronghold_unlocker_gui.py\n```\n\n**Install PyInstaller (and Pillow if you want nicer logo scaling):**\n```\npython -m pip install --upgrade pip\npython -m pip install pyinstaller pillow\n```\n\n**Build an EXE (PyInstaller):**\n```\npyinstaller --noconsole --onefile --clean ^\n  --name stronghold_map_unlocker ^\n  --icon \"images/app.ico\" ^\n  --add-data \"lang;lang\" ^\n  --add-data \"images/CrusaderDE_Logo.png;images\" ^\n  --add-data \"images/app.ico;images\" ^\n  stronghold_unlocker_gui.py\n```\n\u003e On Linux/macOS use `:` instead of `;` in `--add-data`.\n\n---\n\n## 🤝 Contributing\n\n### Add a language (i18n)\nThe app loads **all** `lang/*.json` files on startup and lists them under **Language**.  \nEach language file must include a **`language_name`** field (shown in the menu).\n\n**Example (`lang/en.json`):**\n```json\n{\n  \"language_name\": \"English\",\n  \"menu_file\": \"File\",\n  \"menu_language\": \"Language\",\n  \"menu_help\": \"Help\"\n  /* ...see full keys in de/en JSONs in the repo */\n}\n```\n\n**How to add one**\n1. Create `lang/\u003ccode\u003e.json` (e.g., `lang/es.json`).\n2. Copy the structure from `lang/en.json`, set `language_name`, and translate keys.\n3. Start the app — the language appears automatically under **Language**.\n\n### Dev tips\n- Python 3.9+, tkinter (Pillow optional).\n- Keep user-facing strings in `lang/*.json` (app title stays fixed).\n- Windows paths \u0026 permissions in mind; the app can restart with elevation if needed.\n\n---\n\n## 🐞 Report an Issue\n\n👉 https://github.com/bonsaibauer/stronghold_map_unlocker/issues/new\n\nIf possible, include **log excerpts**, **paths** (no private data), and **repro steps**.\n\n---\n\n## ⚠️ Disclaimer\n\nThis project (“Stronghold Map Unlocker”) is **not affiliated** with **Firefly Studios** or the official games such as **Stronghold**, **Stronghold Crusader**, etc.  \nIt is a **private, non-commercial fan project** developed independently.\n\n---\n\n## 📜 License \u0026 Credits\n\nThis project is released under the **MIT License**. 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