Installation Help (now with a MUCH! needed update)
MAKE SURE YOU DIRECT ALL INSTALLATION PATHS TO YOUR MAIN MEDIEVAL 2 FOLDER! NO MATTER WHAT IT SAYS! Unless specified in the instructions below
Possible mod folder paths:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
Windows 7: C:\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
Steam (Windows XP): C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
Steam (Windows 7): C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
VISTA: C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods\Call_of_Warhammer
Installation Order
Here are the steps one must take when using the Official Download links (here)
1) Download and install Version 1.4
2) Download and install the New Music Patch
3) Download and install Cumulative Patch 1.44
4) Download and extract the English Translation to your "Call_of_Warhammer/data" folder.
5) Follow all instructions here.
Trusted Alternative Links
Here are the best, most used, and most trusted Alternative download links for users to use without possibly having to wait forever:
Here's a tool that was made (not by me) to increase your game's FPS (frames per second) a bit. The higher the FPS, the better. It raises my game's FPS from 15 to 20-21:yes: It helps more than you think. All you have to do is run the tool and it works!:thumbsup2
If you want to see your game's FPS, go download FRAPS. It's a handy tool that lets you save your screenshots where you want and it shows your FPS in the top right corner of your screen. You can also disable that number if you want though.
If you have Medieval 2 on steam, try this tool. It may help you if you have any problems.
OR
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim
Big thanks to SteamKnight for this tool:D
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How to run the steam tool
Credits also go to Sharpe235 for tell me how to add the game to your registry
How to get CoW 1.4 to work with steam
Windows 7 Users!
Problem solved. I just had to delete the teutonic folder in my "C:\Users\My name\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\mods" folder.
Anyone using Windows 7 should read this if you are having problems with the sound in version 1.01
And before anyone closes this thread, I just posted this so that way other people don't post similar threads.
In order to extract files to another folder, you MUST! disable User Control. Type "Disable User Control" in the help box to find it and put the slider all the way to the bottom. Once you do this, the mod will work.:thumbsup2
Here's how
1. Open the "Computer" shortcut on your desktop
2. You'll see a little blue ? mark button in the top right corner of the screen. Click it.
3. A dialog box will come up. Type "Disable User Control" in the search box up at the top. Press Enter once typed.
4. Click on "2. How do I change the behavior of User Account Control by using the slider?"
5. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the page. Once you do that, you can play the mod (you may want to reinstall it though)
why close it? I'll make it sticky :smile:
-Beregond
How to make separate mod folders for CoW
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim
Hey guys,
Since some of the CoW players have been wishing to make two CoW folders to play more than one sub-mod, I'm here to show you guys how.:yes:
STEP 1
-Download CoW and install all necessary fixes. Keep this folder as an unmodified backup so that way if you try a sub-mod and you don't like it or you messed something up terribly, you have the vanilla folder with clean files to rely upon:yes:
STEP 2
-Copy the CoW folder and rename it to whatever you like. It can be "Call_of_My_Little_Pony" if you'd like it to be*.:tongue:
STEP 3
-Open the new folder. It should have all of the files your original CoW folder had before the copy process. You should see a "warhammer.bat" and a "warhammer.cfg" in the folder (NOT in the data folder, though).
STEP 4
-Open the "warhammer.cfg" file with any text editing program, preferably Notepad or Notepad++. You will see a section that looks like this:
Code:
[features]
;editor = true
mod = mods/Call_of_Warhammer
change the red phrase to have the same name as your new folder. We'll use the "Call_of_My_Little_Pony" example for the sake of consitency.
Code:
[features]
;editor = true
mod = mods/Call_of_My_Little_Pony
Save your changes and exit Notepad.
STEP 5
-Right-click on your "warhammer.bat" file and select "EDIT." This will bring up a text window that should look something like this:
Code:
del /Q ".\data\text\*.bin"
del /Q ".\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign\*.rwm"
cd "..\.."
start kingdoms.exe @mods\Call_of_Warhammer\warhammer.cfg
Once again, change the red to have the same file name as your new folder
Code:
del /Q ".\data\text\*.bin"
del /Q ".\data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign\*.rwm"
cd "..\.."
start kingdoms.exe @mods\Call_of_My_Little_Pony\warhammer.cfg
Save your changes and exit Notepad.
STEP 6
-Play with your new mod folder and have fun:smile:
*NOTE: I strongly advise new folder names to have underscores "_" instead of spaces " ". This will reduce any errors that spaces " " may cause.
If you are having problems with the torrent, copy these questions and answer all of them (if they apply):
1. Do you have Kingdoms version 1.5?
2. What other mods do you have?
3. What Operating System do you have (eg. Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7)? If you have either Windows 7 or Vista, did you turn off the UAC (User Account Control)?
4. What extraction system are you using (eg. 7-zip, Winrar, WinZip etc.)*?
*Try using 7-zip. It seems to cause less issues than winrar or winzip. I don't know why, but people who use 7-zip seem to have less CTD errors on start up.
January 19, 2010, 09:49 PM
KaiserJoe
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Used the files in the links and installed in that exact order, but now it'll load the splash screen in the beginning then crash to desktop.
Edit: Tried it again and it just refuses to start using the hotfix. Left the hotfix out and the game started fine and was able to start a campaign. But on the third turn the game crashes every time without fail.
January 20, 2010, 03:20 AM
Nicha11
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
I can't open the 1.01 installer, it just makes e.explorer crash.
January 20, 2010, 05:45 AM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Quote:
Originally Posted by KaiserJoe
Used the files in the links and installed in that exact order, but now it'll load the splash screen in the beginning then crash to desktop.
Edit: Tried it again and it just refuses to start using the hotfix. Left the hotfix out and the game started fine and was able to start a campaign. But on the third turn the game crashes every time without fail.
You have to reinstall the mod. First, delete the enitre teutonic folder. After you do that, follow those instructions to the letter. This is the method I followed and it works perfectly fine for me.:yes: What other mods do you have btw?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicha11
I can't open the 1.01 installer, it just makes e.explorer crash.
What do you mean? Is it when you try and download or install?:hmm:
January 20, 2010, 10:12 AM
KaiserJoe
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim
You have to reinstall the mod. First, delete the enitre teutonic folder. After you do that, follow those instructions to the letter. This is the method I followed and it works perfectly fine for me.:yes: What other mods do you have btw?
Yeah I delete the entire Teutonic folder each time I reinstall it. I'll give it another go after this post though. The only other mods I have for M2TW right now is Stainless Steel, I uninstalled the others and the empire mods just lack the quality of M2TW mods so I've come back.:tongue:
Edit; Nope, deleted every mod and Teutonic folder, reinstalled exactly using the directions and it crashes on the splash screen with the hotfix installed and lets me play to turn 2 before crashing without the hotfix on 1.01 or 1.02.
January 20, 2010, 12:05 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Do you have kingdoms version 1.5? If so, try replicating the error and post an error log, which can be found in your logs folder (C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\logs)
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
I've done everything except the music patch. It works but I'm wondering if I can aplly the music patch now without it causing a crash??
January 20, 2010, 05:16 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Yes. You can download the music patch. The only time you can't install the music patch is if you want to play on Hamachi.
January 20, 2010, 06:24 PM
ChaosReigns
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Thanks, this was a great help.
+rep
January 20, 2010, 08:06 PM
Scipio praeditus
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Hey, I just followed your instructions, and I'm finally able to play an Orc campaign past the first turn.
I'm not sure if something has been fixed in the files I re downloaded or if it had something to do with me extracting the translation files in the wrong order before, but it works now, thanks alot.:thumbsup2
January 20, 2010, 08:33 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
You're welcome:thumbsup2
January 20, 2010, 10:49 PM
KaiserJoe
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Holy Pilgrim
Do you have kingdoms version 1.5? If so, try replicating the error and post an error log, which can be found in your logs folder (C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\logs)
Alright the problem was stupid and my fault.:tongue: The download link to the 1.02 patch's program installs it to 'C:\Program Files\Medieval 2 - Total war' where my (and probably a lot of other American's) main kingdoms folder is in C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval 2 - Total War.:doh:
January 21, 2010, 05:40 AM
Kristofer
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Quote:
Originally Posted by KaiserJoe
Alright the problem was stupid and my fault.:tongue: The download link to the 1.02 patch's program installs it to 'C:\Program Files\Medieval 2 - Total war' where my (and probably a lot of other American's) main kingdoms folder is in C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval 2 - Total War.:doh:
Thank you very much, I made the same mistake and could not figure it out...
January 21, 2010, 12:15 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Sorry, that was my fault. I said to direct all installers to your medieval 2 directory no matter what it says in all of my other post on this subject, but not here :doh:
Updated first post
January 21, 2010, 06:24 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
Re: If you are having trouble with installing version 1.02, look here
Updated first post with possible installation paths for different systems.
Also, Can someone please tell me the default path for VISTA? I have never had VISTA, so I don't know. Any help would be greatly appreciated:thumbsup2
PS: Can a moderator sticky this thread, please?
January 22, 2010, 02:14 PM
The Holy Pilgrim
New tool thats makes your game run smoother
Here's a tool that was made (not by me) to increase your game's FPS (frames per second) a bit. The higher the FPS, the better. It raises my game's FPS from 15 to 20-21:yes: It helps more than you think. All you have to do is run the tool and it works!:thumbsup2
If you want to see your game's FPS, go download FRAPS. It's a handy tool that lets you save your screenshots where you want and it shows your FPS in the top right corner of your screen. You can also disable that number if you want though.
With the best intentions,
The Holy Pilgrim
January 22, 2010, 03:48 PM
Valiant Champion
Re: New tool thats makes your game run smoother
Did you guys know that warhammer.cfg has
grass setting at 9000
It is not quoted out.
This means that even if you change the setting in game it will go default back to high grass which can contribute to some lagging issues.
The higher the FPS your computer has, the faster it runs, thus less lagg during gameplay
January 22, 2010, 06:53 PM
Kahvipannu
Re: New tool thats makes your game run smoother
I was just thinking if this is something else, and maybe better :tongue:
Well good thing that you posted it here, will help people a lot :thumbsup2
And I have used this a lot before I upgraded my laptop, so it really works.
Couple of points maybe to add to OP?
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Quote:
Originally Posted by YassirX
Important:
1. Run the Exe as Admin.
2. This Script is only able to increase your overall gaming performance when your components are each other up to date! A 4 Year old Graphiccard with a new CPU like E8400 will hardly be able to support each other! Even this Script will not be able to cause any increase than!
3. Make sure you exit the Exe before your Computer shuts down.
(1). Tell the Script manually to shut down viá pushing any button (while the script windows has been opened)
(2). Tell the Script manually to shut down viá Task Manager (klick on "Exit Task")
(3). Click on the Cross of the Window that appears while openend the Script.
(4). Click on the Script at your Task-Bar with Right-Click and click on "Exit". (5). Toggle your PC off viá Task.
5.If your Computer has been inflicted by a Crash do the following, its not needed, but I recommend it:
(1).Start your computer,
(2).Start the Script,
(3).Exit the Script,
(4).Shut down your computer.
6. Those who overclocked their components can use the script at likely but its not fully tested with overclocked components and I dont recommended it. Also I will not be liable for any problems caused by this!