: By editing the CAMPAIGN_PLAYERS_SETUP section in your startpos.esf , you can make unplayable minor factions (like the 13 Colonies or the Italian States) fully playable.
Unlike older, bugger versions that frequently crashed during large file saves, version 1.4.8 introduced critical stability updates.
You can find the software and related documentation on community-driven modding hubs: EsfEditor download | SourceForge.net
Never edit your original game files directly. Copy your startpos.esf or save file to a secure backup folder before opening it in the editor.