Lesson 1: Creating the Mod Folder

[atraps]

I really don't think we should worry all that much about the size of the folder. Files are created in the folder when you play a custom battle, or the campaign, which some people may have done in order to check if everything is working properly. Because of this the folders are probably a different size for everyone. As long as it's around that number (33.8 MB) you should be fine. Also, make sure your reporting the actual size of the folder, and not the size of it on your disk.

The size of my audio.dat, and .idx combined is only 48 Bytes.

[absinthia]

ok. i figured that i might as well follow the whole course as it is laid out, in case i run into troubles with the part i signed up for, so i set up that mod folder as described.
the sound files was created on the first run and the modlfolder is 26mb.

[decimator22]

Got it to work and I found the missing files of
audio.dat
audio.idx

However I have a question, when I unpacked the game, in the "C:\Users\Usuario\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files" of vista it filled the M2TW folder with a lot of files should I have copied those files to the modbasics one? or the ones in the programfiles

Another thing the save,preferences, &audio files were generated in the virtual store also I just copied them to the ModBasics folder in programfiles.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

keep getting this error when i try to unpack

[atraps]

keep getting this error when i try to unpack

Yea, I had that problem recently. You need to have that file (msvcp71.dll) as well as msvcr71.dll in the folder with the unpacker. These files are found in the main Medieval II Total War folder, just copy and paste them from there in the unpacker folder.

[GrnEyedDvl]

So I have set up the ModBasics folder, and everything runs perfectly.
Though there is something: my ModBasics folder is 32,7 MB in size, and you say that it should be 33,8 MB. Is this a problem?

Not as long as the game runs and you can enter battle mode. I have seen some variations in file size a few other times too. Some steam versions seem to do things a bit differently as well.

keep getting this error when i try to unpack

Yea, I had that problem recently. You need to have that file (msvcp71.dll) as well as msvcr71.dll in the folder with the unpacker. These files are found in the main Medieval II Total War folder, just copy and paste them from there in the unpacker folder.

I have seen that error a time or two as well. I actually have copies of those files if anyone needs them, as well as the sound files that sometimes dont show up. I performed a clean install on my laptop and unpacked, and I have the two audio files. I have the very first release of M2TW, so maybe that is something they changed with future releases.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

more issues. the only instruction i was unable to do was the audio.dat and audio.idx . other than that i followed your instructions to the letter. no clue what is wrong.

[GrnEyedDvl]

Inside your M2TW folder is a folder called "logs". Open up the log file and post the last several lines of it and maybe we can see something there.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

its empty...

[GrnEyedDvl]

Ok then something didnt get created right.

Is there a system.log in the main M2TW folder?

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

yes there is. it says:

17:23:49.203 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE
17:23:49.218 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Jun 25 2007 version bld-medieval2-update2.1-30 (43169) ===
17:23:49.281 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
17:23:49.343 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
17:23:49.422 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
17:23:49.515 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
17:23:49.578 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
17:23:49.578 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
17:23:57.703 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for ANISELECT
17:23:57.765 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_SABOTAGE
17:23:57.812 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_TRADE
17:23:58.203 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGABLE
17:23:58.203 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGING
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MULTIPLE_SELECT
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ATTACK
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_CHARACTER
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_RESOURCE
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_FORT
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MOVE_OBJECT
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_WATCHTOWER
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_DEPLOYMENT_AREA
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_TILE
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SPECIAL_PIECE
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PAINT
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADJUST_HEIGHTS
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADD_UNIT
17:23:58.265 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SETTLEMENT
17:24:11.515 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/civilians/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.515 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/civilians/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/rogues/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/rogues/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/merchants/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/merchants/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.625 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/priests/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.640 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/priests/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.640 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.640 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.640 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.656 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.656 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.656 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/mesoamerican/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.734 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/civilians/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.734 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/civilians/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.937 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/rogues/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/rogues/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/merchants/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/merchants/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/priests/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/priests/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.953 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.968 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.968 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.968 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:11.968 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/eastern_european/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.328 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.328 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/princesses/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.437 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.453 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/heretics/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.453 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.453 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/witches/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.453 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.453 [data.missing] [warning] Cannot find the portrait path: data/ui/middle_eastern/portraits/portraits/young/inquisitors/000.tga, using the default culture path if it exists
17:24:12.531 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10671, column 23 :
we should only have trait(Berserker) additional affects for triggers(Battle_Losing_Berserker)
17:24:12.531 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10789, column 28 :
we should only have trait(BattleChivalry) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Not_fighting)
17:24:12.531 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10790, column 25 :
we should only have trait(BattleDread) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Not_fighting)
17:24:12.531 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10800, column 28 :
we should only have trait(BattleChivalry) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Routing)
17:24:12.531 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10801, column 25 :
we should only have trait(BattleDread) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Routing)
17:24:12.547 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10813, column 28 :
we should only have trait(BattleChivalry) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Routing2)
17:24:12.547 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10814, column 25 :
we should only have trait(BattleDread) additional affects for triggers(battle3Chivalry_Dread_Routing2)
17:24:12.547 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 10855, column 25 :
we should only have trait(BattleDread) additional affects for triggers(battle3Dread_Let_Them_Go)
17:24:12.593 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 16753, column 27 :
we should only have trait(GoodDenouncer) additional affects for triggers(hereticinit1_denouncerclear)
17:24:12.593 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 16761, column 26 :
we should only have trait(BadDenouncer) additional affects for triggers(hereticinit1_denouncerclear_bad)
17:24:12.593 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 16769, column 25 :
we should only have trait(StrongFaith) additional affects for triggers(hereticinit1_faithclear)
17:24:12.593 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 16777, column 22 :
we should only have trait(Purifier) additional affects for triggers(hereticinit1_purifierclear)
17:24:12.593 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17702, column 29 :
we should only have trait(CrusaderHistory) additional affects for triggers(crusades_6)
17:24:12.609 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17703, column 30 :
we should only have trait(StrategyChivalry) additional affects for triggers(crusades_6)
17:24:12.609 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17712, column 29 :
we should only have trait(CrusaderHistory) additional affects for triggers(crusades_7)
17:24:12.609 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17755, column 26 :
we should only have trait(JihadHistory) additional affects for triggers(jihads_7)
17:24:12.609 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17756, column 30 :
we should only have trait(StrategyChivalry) additional affects for triggers(jihads_7)
17:24:12.609 [script.err] [warning] Trigger parsing warning in data/export_descr_character_traits.txt, at line 17765, column 26 :
we should only have trait(JihadHistory) additional affects for triggers(jihads_8)
17:24:12.687 [data.missing] [warning] Failed to find ancillary image data/ui/ancillaries/scribe_ancillary.tga
17:24:12.687 [data.missing] [warning] Failed to find ancillary image data/ui/ancillaries/security_religious.tga
17:24:12.703 [data.missing] [warning] Failed to find ancillary image data/ui/ancillaries/security_religious.tga
17:24:38.750 [system.io] [warning] open: data/text/FactionIntroSubTitles.txt.strings.bin is missing
17:24:42.859 [system.io] [warning] open: data/loading_screen/loading_bar.tga.dds is missing
17:24:42.890 [system.io] [warning] open: data/loading_screen/loading_logo.tga.dds is missing
17:24:44.578 [system.io] [warning] open: data/loading_screen/loading_bar.tga.dds is missing
17:24:44.937 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_symbols_80/normans.tga is missing
17:24:44.968 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_faction_units/normans.tga is missing
17:24:44.968 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_symbols_80/saxons.tga is missing
17:24:44.968 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_faction_units/saxons.tga is missing
17:24:44.984 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_symbols_80/slave.tga is missing
17:24:44.984 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/symbols/FE_faction_units/slave.tga is missing
17:24:45.093 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/_M2_MP_HISTORICAL_BATTLE_CHOOSE_TEAMS.TGA is missing
17:24:45.172 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/TEXTURES/_M2_MAIN_MENU.TGA is missing
17:24:46.781 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/buttons_composite2.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.797 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/slider_composite.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.797 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/slider_composite2.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.797 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/border_4pix_black_gold2.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.812 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/text_border.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.812 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/yellow_highlight.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.828 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/border_4pix_black_gold_selected.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.828 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/border_4pix_black_gold_black.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.828 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/_M2_Selection_Glow.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.859 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/unit_card.tga.dds is missing
17:24:46.937 [system.io] [warning] open: data/menu/icons.tga.dds is missing

[GrnEyedDvl]

Ok well that doesnt have anything from your ModBasics folder listed, so your mod is not even running far enough to get the system.log created properly.

Paste your .cfg file for me.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1

[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 1
rotate = 50

[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0

[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 3
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 15
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 0
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 0
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 1
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 1
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 0
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 0
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = normal
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0

[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1

[network]
use_ip = 
use_port = 27750

[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show

[video]
anisotropic_level = 4
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 0
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 1
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 1
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 0

[features]
mod = mods/ModBasics

[log]
to=logs/ModBasics.system.log.txt
level=*script*

[io]
file_first = true

[GrnEyedDvl]

Put the new text at the top, not at the bottom. I probably should have explained that better. Apologies.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

i am still encountering the fatal error. the .cfg reads as

[features]
mod = mods/ModBasics

[log]
to=logs/ModBasics.system.log.txt
level=*script*

[io]
file_first = true

[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1

[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 1
rotate = 50

[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0

[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 3
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 15
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 0
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 0
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 1
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 1
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 0
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 0
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = normal
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0

[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1

[network]
use_ip = 
use_port = 27750

[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show

[video]
anisotropic_level = 4
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 0
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 1
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 1
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 0
windowed = true

[y2day]

I have created a mod folder before, and i think i have done everything right, but i click the batch file and the cmd window pops up real quick then nothing.


Here is my .cfg file

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[features]
mod = mods/ModBasics
[log]
to=logs/ModBasics.system.log.txt
level=*script* trace
[io]
file_first = true
[video]
windowed = true
[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1
[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 1
rotate = 50
[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0
[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 0
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 15
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 1
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 0
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 1
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 0
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 1
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 2
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = normal
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0
[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1
[network]
use_ip =
use_port = 27750
[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show
[video]
anisotropic_level = 4
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 0
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 1
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 1
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 0

and batch file

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medieval2.exe @ModBasics.cfg

[Hunter Makoy]

i am still encountering the fatal error. the .cfg reads as

[features]
mod = mods/ModBasics

[log]
to=logs/ModBasics.system.log.txt
level=*script* trace

[io]
file_first = true

[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1

[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 1
rotate = 50

[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0

[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 3
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 15
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 0
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 0
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 1
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 1
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 0
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 0
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = normal
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0

[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1

[network]
use_ip = 
use_port = 27750

[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show

[video]
anisotropic_level = 4
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 0
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 1
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 1
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 0
windowed = true

i believe it should have that written in there.

[♔Jean-Luc Picard♔]

its working now. thanks for spotting my mistake.

Skan

[GrnEyedDvl]

Why, do you get anything in your log? 1 or true either one should work as far as I know, but go ahead and change it to 1.



Skand, glad you got it

TY Hunter, sometimes an extra set of eyes is what is needed + rep

[absinthia]

I have created a mod folder before, and i think i have done everything right, but i click the batch file and the cmd window pops up real quick then nothing.


Here is my .cfg file

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

[features]
mod = mods/ModBasics
[log]
to=logs/ModBasics.system.log.txt
level=*script* trace
[io]
file_first = true
[video]
windowed = true
[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1
[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 1
rotate = 50
[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0
[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 0
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 15
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 1
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 0
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 1
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 0
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 1
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 2
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = normal
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0
[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1
[network]
use_ip =
use_port = 27750
[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show
[video]
anisotropic_level = 4
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 0
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 1
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 1
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 0

and batch file

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medieval2.exe @ModBasics.cfg

you seem to have this entry twice:
[video]