[Version 3.x] Other Issues

[orion1]

i'm having a problem with sound there is no sound at all in game i've tried a few tricks that worked for other games but nothing seem to work
thanks in advance

[husserlTW]

Husser I hate to do this to you but the game crash in a battle then now everytime i try to load a game it crashes.

I cannot see how the battle ctd (usually because of graphics options, try to lower them) is related with loading the game. Unless if the save is corrupted.

i'm having a problem with sound there is no sound at all in game i've tried a few tricks that worked for other games but nothing seem to work
thanks in advance

Did you try to disable the Windows sounds?

[lukeskywalker678]

The save is not corrupted but i cant start a new game eather i will try lowering the graphics

Nope didnt work I turned down the graphics it didnt work.

EDIT: merged posts; MM

[Gustin]

Hi all, I was just playing an ACW battle, when the game suddenly crashed.
I tried to bring the game back, but I cannot load up Steam.

I keep getting an error message:
Steam.exe (main exception): CMultiFieldBlob(pSerialized): FieldId defined twice

Anyone else having this problem, and what to do about it, thanks for any help.

[orion1]

tried that and a slight improvment,i can now change volume settings in game , but still no sound

[Lycidas]

Hey Guys,
i had this bug report everytime after launching a singleplayer battle or a campaign after my steam acc. automatically updated itself.

Problemsignatur:
Problemereignisname: APPCRASH
Anwendungsname: Empire.exe
Anwendungsversion: 1.5.0.0
Anwendungszeitstempel: 4b74239d
Fehlermodulname: KERNELBASE.dll
Fehlermodulversion: 6.1.7600.16850
Fehlermodulzeitstempel: 4e211485
Ausnahmecode: 80000003
Ausnahmeoffset: 0000b9bc
Betriebsystemversion: 6.1.7600.2.0.0.256.48
Gebietsschema-ID: 1031
Zusatzinformation 1: 0a9e
Zusatzinformation 2: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789
Zusatzinformation 3: 0a9e
Zusatzinformation 4: 0a9e372d3b4ad19135b953a78882e789

i´m sorry it´s in german... could you pls help me anyway?

thanks... and rep+ for this great mod!

[HaveFallen]

I need some help, my game would crash over every custom battle I make. It would CTD at the loading screen. Any help?

Attachment 228526

ACW 3.X log - 23/06/2012
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Info:
Registered owner: Microsoft, Is admin? True, Has limited token? False
OS: Windows 7 x 64 - Proffesional, Version: 6, Build Number: 7601
Memory: Total: 8174 Available: 6031
Display: 1920 x 1080 - 32 bit
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Mod Installation Path:
ACW path: ...\Empire Total War\ACW
Current Campaign: RTI3
Steam Status: n/a
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Current non vanilla files in data folder:

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Actions:
* 01:05:48 -> Mod started
* 01:05:49 -> bg_art.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_boot.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_core.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_db.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_models.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_movie.pack present in data.
* 01:05:49 -> bg_music.pack present in data.
* 01:05:54 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:05:54 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:05:54 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:05:54 -> bg_camp_rti.pack moved from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\ACW\Packs to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data.
* 01:05:54 -> bg_us_rti.pack moved from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\ACW\Packs to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data.
* 01:05:54 -> bg_us_txt.pack moved from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\ACW\Packs to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data.
* 01:05:54 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:05:54 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:05:54 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:05:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:05:54 -> ==========================================

* 01:08:57 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:08:57 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:08:57 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:08:57 -> bg_camp_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:08:57 -> bg_us_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:08:57 -> bg_us_txt.pack present in data.
* 01:08:57 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:08:57 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:08:57 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:08:57 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:08:57 -> ==========================================

* 01:09:00 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:09:00 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:09:00 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:09:00 -> bg_camp_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:09:00 -> bg_us_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:09:00 -> bg_us_txt.pack present in data.
* 01:09:00 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:09:00 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:09:00 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:09:00 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:09:00 -> ==========================================

* 01:09:02 -> Empire started succesfully
* 01:10:23 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:10:23 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:10:23 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:10:23 -> bg_camp_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:23 -> bg_us_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:23 -> bg_us_txt.pack present in data.
* 01:10:23 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:10:23 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:10:23 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:10:23 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:10:23 -> ==========================================

* 01:10:25 -> Empire started succesfully
* 01:10:51 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:10:51 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:10:51 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:10:51 -> bg_camp_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:51 -> bg_us_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:51 -> bg_us_txt.pack present in data.
* 01:10:51 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:10:51 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:10:51 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:10:51 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:10:51 -> ==========================================

* 01:10:54 -> US selected. Launching procedure started:
* 01:10:54 -> scripting_us_union.lua copied.
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_art.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_core.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_db.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_models.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_music.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_camp_rti.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> mod bg_us_rti.pack;
* 01:10:54 -> ACW mod files commands added in user script for US RTI3.
* 01:10:54 -> bg_camp_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:54 -> bg_us_rti.pack present in data.
* 01:10:54 -> bg_us_txt.pack present in data.
* 01:10:54 -> Startpos copied from C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3\US to C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\campaigns\ACW_RTI3.
* 01:10:54 -> Launching procedure completed.
* 01:10:54 -> ==========================================
Final Files in Data: 

* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_art.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_boot.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_camp_rti.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_core.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_db.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_models.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_movie.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_music.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_rti.pack
* 01:10:54 -> C:\Program Files (x86)\Games\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\bg_us_txt.pack
* 01:10:54 -> ==========================================

* 01:10:56 -> Empire started succesfully

[shokh]

I need some help, my game would crash over every custom battle I make. It would CTD at the loading screen. Any help?

When this is the loading screen, at which point it crashed?

I-----------------------------I

Copy it and mark with a X where it happened.

[husserlTW]

The save is not corrupted but i cant start a new game eather i will try lowering the graphics

Remember to start manually Steam first and then ACW. If you miss that and receive a CTD reboot first.

[bradofstoke]

when im in a battle the game will run smoothly then it will freeze go to the loading screen load up then the game will resume it happens every minute roughly and is very annoying any help would be appreciated thanks in advance !

[yanks186]

I am not exactly sure where to post this, so I will put it here. Its not exactly for my own help as for your own reference.

I am the CSA. Recently I captured Maryland. I kept the USA away by having 2 large stacks around the city, so they wouldnt assault. However I moved troops away/disbanded to deal with small enemy raids/save money. The Union came and besieged Maryland. Waited 1 turn. They didn't assault. Since there is a short "wait time" for the siege I am forced to sally forth. When I hit assault the enemy. The loading screen will start, then CTD. Restarted computer and everything, still same CTD.

I couldn't simulate the battle at win (game hates allowing that to happen, especially when I only have 3766 men and they have 3765 men). I am not sure if the local map is corrupted or what, but I just wanted to inform you for your own usage.

[husserlTW]

If you still have the save, zip and upload it here to have a look.

[shokh]

Please wait a few days, the next version will come out then (3.4) which should improve performance noticable and with this also fix crashes and similar things inside battles.

[AmeriBriton]

Gentlemen, Great mod. I am enjoying it a lot. I have encountered an odd bug that only occurs in Battle. Unit's will march up to rifle range as usual, but as soon as the first volley is fired, things slow down as if it's on a slower speed. Battles take longer to complete because of this. So far, I have only seen one thing that would fix this: Bayonet charge. As soon as the order is given, it speeds back up to normal and everything is fine. It must be the shooting. Any ideas?

What do you need from me? I will gladly try and post ASAP.

Thanks

[Minas Moth]

Gentlemen, Great mod. I am enjoying it a lot. I have encountered an odd bug that only occurs in Battle. Unit's will march up to rifle range as usual, but as soon as the first volley is fired, things slow down as if it's on a slower speed. Battles take longer to complete because of this. So far, I have only seen one thing that would fix this: Bayonet charge. As soon as the order is given, it speeds back up to normal and everything is fine. It must be the shooting. Any ideas?

What do you need from me? I will gladly try and post ASAP.

Thanks

this seems to be the issue with our current Smoke&Blood mod setting. I think shkoh is preparing a lighter version that won't lag pc so much.

[37th Tennessee]

This is the third time I've noticed this issue in the forum, and so far have not seen any responses other than smart ass remarks. I installed 3.0 through 3.4, and all I get is a screwe up version of ETW. The Union States is actually Britain, and the CS is none other then the United States. The units are the same as those two nations, I have none of the CW maps or units. The screen that appears before the main menu is the only thing remotely different. I installed it as the intallers said. I have installed, unintstalled, and reinstalled each version of this mod more than once and nothing has change, except now that I've downloaded 3.4 when I try to start a game it crashes. All of the previously mentioned problems are still there. So all I have is a vanilla ETW that's a will crash when ever it starts to load a battle. Can someone please give me some legitiment help? Thanks

[Minas Moth]

@37th Tennessee

here's the link to the "start-up troubleshoot" guide...

other than that, problems like yours occur specifically when installation isn't good... now I am not saying that it is all your fault (some data could got corrupted when downloading) but in most cases your files are in wrong place...

when installing make sure that your installation path ends in \empire total war (that is a folder where your empiretw.exe is). if it isn't installed there it won't work.

also, install the music pack in the same location...

login to the steam before running the launcher

choose your campaign of preference (use warpath ONLY if you have Warpath DLC)

check your data with utility in Launcher's menu Settings>Check Files (remove all non vanilla and non ACW files)

check your user_script.txt using Launcher's File>Open>User Script and delete any and all non vanilla and non ACW packs...

also it would help to post a log:
go to Launcher's File>Go>Mod Folder and copy the acw_log.txt file (entire file please)

we will go from there...

[DadeRoyal]

I've been having crashes when I start the mod with the launcher. I have the warpath campaign and I tried starting with both maps. It does what its supposed to do but when it says empire is launching it crashes 5 seconds later. I then try to start it from acw ready becuase thats how I got Darthmod to work. So it loads and the screen says acw but when i go to play campaign as confederates, the map is actually britain with the vanilla campaign. Don't know what to do... My log is attached. Also tried a couple of times.

[Minas Moth]

I've been having crashes when I start the mod with the launcher. I have the warpath campaign and I tried starting with both maps. It does what its supposed to do but when it says empire is launching it crashes 5 seconds later. I then try to start it from acw ready becuase thats how I got Darthmod to work. So it loads and the screen says acw but when i go to play campaign as confederates, the map is actually britain with the vanilla campaign. Don't know what to do... My log is attached. Also tried a couple of times.

from the look of your log it seems you have Steam installed somewhere else (meaning -> not in default C:\Program Files\Steam\... folder) that is ok, no problems there...

however, you have to manually log in to the Steam BEFORE starting the ACW Launcher. If you don't do that and game crashes, then you have to exit the launcher (vanilla ready) restart your computer and then again login to the Steam before starting the launcher...

[abcdefgh]

Is there a way to use the bigger fonts mod with mod manager or another way with american civil war mod. I keep trying but doesn't work. The text is so small to read. If anyone can help please reply. THanks.