Comments - Gigantus

For some reason the file verification data file for the patch (quicksfv.md5) ended up in the mod's root instead of the verify folder.
Hence the file verification was done from the prior data file end thus returned errors.
The installed files are all in the correct places, so no need to redo the patch once the new one is issued.

Thanks for that video. I took the liberty to copy the link into your thread at TWC

An easy to install repack of mine for a combined 3.0, 3.3 and hotfix2 is available now.

For more details see here: Twcenter.net

That is quite a mess. Took me a few hours and dozens of error fixes to finally narrow down the issue to faulty files in the text directory (event_titles and event_strings). Underneath the details of my fixes:

- creates Steam compatible desktop shortcut
- fixes fatal error in historic_events
- fixes numerous format issues in campaign_script
- fixes trait issues in campaign_script
- fixes generic text still showing in Chinese
- disables intro movies
- provides original fonts
- corrects unit issues in Zealandia custom battle
- fixes numerous issues in export_descr_ancillaries
- fixes numerous issues in export_character_traits and export_vnvs
- replaces event_titles and event_strings
- uses quotes from Rise of three Kingdoms (M2TW Moddb.com)

Download link: Mediafire.com

It's one of my 'click through' installers that shouldn't give any issue, but there are instructions within the installer should something go wrong.

One is glad to be of service

Managed to find the error(s). Have now ported the mod to kingdoms, made it steam compatible and added patch 2.1 - busy uploading at a third party.

And here is the download link for Bulgaria 2.1 at mega.nz, 950MB: Mega.nz

Teaser: I.ibb.co

Note: the initial (one time only)loading delay is caused by the generating of custom sound (voice only) files.

Appreciate all the work you have, and still are, putting into this favorite mod of mine. Simply amazing.

Appreciate you creating a mirror for the original upload at TWC.

"Uh oh. This isn't good No idea why, but exiting now. Sorry pal."
That's my trade mark error message instead of the generic one. You will need to have a closer at the log, preferably in trace mode.

Thanks for using my Bare Geomod setup as base for your mod

The crash might be the 'BecomesFactionLeader' bug - it happens when the FL and FH are the last named characters and get wiped out in the same battle, usually a siege battle.
Only way around that is to delete the trigger section of the EDCT file, play past the crash and then restore the full EDCT again.

EDCT = export_descr_character_traits

Forgot to log in when I posted that, sorry. Related info can be found here: Twcenter.net

Do any of the buildings in the fortress actually specify if you can recruit units? See my response above as well.

It's the Zone of Recruitment (ZoR) principle I presume - you simply can't recruit faction specific units outside their original regions. It will have to be generic units, mercenaries or reinforcement by units recruited in original regions

It's rather anti lore to recruit Gondor units inside Mordor, wouldn't you think?

Simply don't use the folder rename method for steam and you can play as many mods at the same time as your hard drive can hold. For that either use the recent Third Age repack ( Twcenter.net ) or use this Steam 'Fix': Twcenter.net

This mod is now available as simple, full installer for version 6.4, steam compatible

Twcenter.net

Guess you used the 'change campaign name folder' method to install for Steam?

Check here: Twcenter.net

Alternatively: Twcenter.net

Maybe reinstall using my installer? It's Steam compatible.

Twcenter.net

Third Age 3.2 is now available as a simplified (consolidated), fully Steam compatible installation at TWCenter.

Twcenter.net

None of the mod's game files have been changed, so compatibility with submods is not an issue.

Great to see someone is making use of my basic map set up. Best of luck with the project.

Why not publish it on TWCenter as well?

Tip: next time compress the 'India' directory instead of it's content - makes installing so much easier.
And update your 'executable' file (and CFG file) to make it steam compatible: those used are fairly old, the latest version can be found in my Bare Geoomd set up: Twcenter.net

Forgot to log in - just in case it lends more credibility:

BAT file editing:

1. Open the BAT file with Notepad by right clicking the file and choosing 'edit'
2. Replace "medieval2.exe" with "kingdoms.exe"
3. Save
4. Start game

If you actually tried to follow my steps you could save yourself the questions, but then you think it's called mini maps when the correct term is mipmaps:

Step 2 - open without MIPMAPS (I use GIMP)

Step 4 once more in long hand - when saving in DDS format a dialogue window (called a 'pop up' in derivative language) will open in GIMP where right at the top of it the compression option with a drop down list appears. And one of the options is BC3\DTX5
And just a bit down is the 'Mipmaps option with it's own drop down list.

It should be the same process regardless which editor you use, being a miser I use the freeware GIMP.

Tip: do follow instructions at least once - it will eliminate about 90% of questions you may have.

Step 3 (edit)
use 'image\scale image' to reduce the highest dimension number to the next lower number:
2048
1024
512
256
the other number will automatically adjust

step 4 (save)
use 'file\overwrite to (filename)'
in dialogue use 'compression: BC3\DTX5'
and use 'Mipmaps: generate mipmaps'
Those settings should remain preset during a session, making the process less tedious with the following pictures

There is a converter form DDS to TEXTURE and back.
Twcenter.net
Needs the old python version (2.6):
Python.org

1. convert files to DDS
2. open without mipmaps (I use GIMP)
3. edit
4. save
5. convert to texture

GIMP: Gimp.org

A starter installation is available as automated installer that will create a Steam compatible desktop shortcut.

Also available is a bunch of fixes for the beta 1.6 version in another automated installer.

Download here: Twcenter.net

--- Patch 1 - 03rd December 2019 ---
includes "Old Demise" settlement Fix from here: Moddb.com
provides updated CFG file
disables invalid custom battle selection
corrects small formatting issues in EDB
provides missing building tree names
formats script files layout
fixes line count errors in "yvresse_griffon" model entry
disables invalid EDCT trigger "baandari_merchant"
provides missing sprites:
- "Grail_skeleton_horse_sprite"
- "wolf_hob_mount_sprite"
- "chaos_dwarfs_crew_sprite"
- "he_light_horse_sprite"
- "american_cavalry_sprite"
corrected sprite path for "mount_amanibear" model
corrects invalid resources in descr_strat (fur, salt)
resolves silver surfers for these models:
- "silver_captain"
- "jinetes"
- "vanguard_captain"
- "drake_riders"
provides missing unit descriptions:
- "murloc_slaves"
- "armored_scorpion"
- "ancient_dragon_turtle"
- "transport"
- "undead_deathship"
corrects use of invalid trait "FactionLeader"

Fixes are now available here: Twcenter.net

--- Patch 1 - 03rd December 2019 ---
includes "Old Demise" settlement Fix
provides updated CFG file
disables invalid custom battle selection
corrects small formatting issues in EDB
provides missing building tree names
formats script files layout
fixes line count errors in "yvresse_griffon" model entry
disables invalid EDCT trigger "baandari_merchant"
provides missing sprites:
- "Grail_skeleton_horse_sprite"
- "wolf_hob_mount_sprite"
- "chaos_dwarfs_crew_sprite"
- "he_light_horse_sprite"
- "american_cavalry_sprite"
corrected sprite path for "mount_amanibear" model
corrects invalid resources in descr_strat (fur, salt)
resolves silver surfers for these models:
- "silver_captain"
- "jinetes"
- "vanguard_captain"
- "drake_riders"
provides missing unit descriptions:
- "murloc_slaves"
- "armored_scorpion"
- "ancient_dragon_turtle"
- "transport"
- "undead_deathship"
corrects use of invalid trait "FactionLeader"

I made an automated installer to create a working, steam compatible desktop shortcut.

Twcenter.net

Looking at the mod and some fixes may follow shortly.

Yup, I give up.

There simply is no way that this happens if TESTW is present in the medieval ii total war\mods\the _elder_scrolls directory and the BAT file of my starter is in there.

Try my fix: Twcenter.net

It should be in the medieval ii total war\mods\the _elder_scrolls directory.

If vanilla gets started then you have extracted into the wrong directory. To confirm that you need to comply with my request earlier to copy the path here.

Not going to ask again, I did start the request with 'last try'.

While I am thinking that this was the problem all along and that it confirms that you do NOT follow instructions, I just regret that this board does not allow to post picture, I got a cool 'I told you so' meme.

The setting in descr_sm_factions (has_famliy_tree, england faction) is the same as for the slave faction - which is meant for any faction that hasn't got a special_faction entry (like slave and pope). It isn't suitable for the player, it's AI only, given it's implications, starting with no tree at all.
If the goal was to have an emperor without tree then the 'teutonic' entry instead of 'no' will be the entry of choice.

Do note that this change is not save game compatible.

May I suggest to mention the video in the first line? Because most downloaders will not bother otherwise to click the Read More button:

The Elder Scrolls: Total War 2.0 full version release with Fourth Era campaign. Installation instruction WITH VIDEO and change log in description. Read more...