The ToolBox - The Universal Mod Launcher v1.204 (Latest Steam Update Compatible)

[Elchocoxx]

Hello,
I have spent a few hours now trying to play RodG (I played it a while back, before the big multiplayer update from steam), but for some misterious reasons I can't manage.
So I have a clean steam installation of medieval II and of RodG witch is in \Medieval II Total War\mods and I exctracted the launcher.exe in the RodG folder.
But when I execute the launcher, it simply starts the classic medieval II...

here is the log report :
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[Universal Mod Launcher by Guan Ziyang - Copyright 2014] started on 12/01/2015 22:18:46,24]
[22:18:46,24] Steam version of Medieval II was detected.
[22:18:46,25] Configuration checking was succesfully executed...
[22:18:46,25] Configuration file exists. (If the .cfg file is any name other than Configuration.cfg, it has been automatically renamed to Configuration.cfg in order to make this program work.)
[22:18:46,25] Directory changed to C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Medieval II Total War. Beginning to launch game in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Medieval II Total War.
[22:18:46,26] Proceeding to start Steam version executable
[22:18:46,91] Steam Version of Medieval II was launched through the merged Medieval2.exe. If problems were encountered, check the log for errors
[22:18:46,91] ENDING LOG...
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Any idea ? Any help?
Thanks in advance

[Gigantus]

[22:18:46,91] Steam Version of Medieval II was launched through the merged Medieval2.exe.

It launches the medieval.exe which in turn should launch the mod. Unless you do not have the campaigns installed in which case it will launch the vanilla game (?). Or you installed the launcher into the main directory, to check the directory issue, start the mod directly from its folder (double click the executable in the RodG folder).

[Elchocoxx]

Hello, thanks for answering.

The campaing is in data\world\campaign\imperial_campaign like it should be I guess.
The launcher is in the RodG folder.
I tried to start the mod in the cmd with : start medieval2.exe "mods\Rage_of_dark_Gods\Configuration.cfg" on a guess after reading the source. But it failed ^^" (was worth the try).
I noticed that the medieval2.preference.cfg configuration file can't be modified, it is restored when you launch the game. So no clue on that.
Have you ever seen this problem? Any advice?
Anyway I am trying to get a non-steam version in case I can't manage to make the steam version work properly.

[Gigantus]

Download this compressed file.
Extract the files (2) into the mods/Rage_of_dark_Gods folder, overwrite if asked
Double click the executable.bat file in the mods/Rage_of_dark_Gods folder to start your game, create desktop short cut for easy start

[Elchocoxx]

I reinstalled everything to make sure, but even by adding the 2 files, executing the "executable" launches the classic med2.
Btw if I start the launcher instead, still launches the classic med2, but also deletes the "executable" in the RodG.

So still not working, but thank you anyway for your time.

[Gigantus]

Then I have no idea what is wrong. The start of the classic version is proof that the launcher works, I do however think that you do not have any kingdoms campaigns installed (teutonic, americas etc) - the CFG\BAT files will not work with the classic version.

As far as I know the kingdom campaigns are a DLC to the classic version, not sure if it is a free one.

[Puerkl8r]

I get this error:

[Universal Mod Launcher by Guan Ziyang - Copyright 2014] started on 01/22/2015 Thu 16:49:19.55]
[16:49:19.55] ERROR - Medieval II installation (Medieval2.exe or Kingdoms.exe) was not detected in C:\Users\User...
[16:49:19.55] ENDING LOG...

I have the game installed via steam and can launch and play it, the game itself is installed on a separate drive than my C:\ I have my library for steam installed on my F: drive.

[Gigantus]

Looks like either your mod or the UBF is not installed correctly. Your mod should be in the same directory as the original mods (brittania, americas etc) and the UBF should be in the mod's root folder.

[Tantalaul]

Hi I have the same problem
[Universal Mod Launcher by Guan Ziyang - Copyright 2014] started on Sat 02/07/2015 17:06:25.18]
[17:06:25.18] ERROR - Medieval II installation (Medieval2.exe or Kingdoms.exe) was not detected in G:\steam\steamapps\common\Medieval II Total War\mods...
[17:06:25.18] ENDING LOG...

[Tantalaul]

Hi I have the same problem
[Universal Mod Launcher by Guan Ziyang - Copyright 2014] started on Sat 02/07/2015 17:06:25.18]
[17:06:25.18] ERROR - Medieval II installation (Medieval2.exe or Kingdoms.exe) was not detected in G:\steam\steamapps\common\Medieval II Total War\mods...
[17:06:25.18] ENDING LOG...

Done don't read tks T

[Mires]

Hi all, I had spend some time to make this work, and I realised that I need some specialist opinion. So here it is:
I've tried with many combinations, but nothing helps.

[Universal Mod Launcher by Guan Ziyang - Copyright 2014] started on 2015-02-11 1:14:12,73]
[ 1:14:12,73] Steam version of Medieval II was detected.
[ 1:14:12,73] Configuration checking was succesfully executed...
[ 1:14:12,73] ERROR - Configuration.cfg was not found... If this is a personal modification, please create a configuration file to make your mod work! Please refer to tutorials at TWCenter.net on creating this file.
[ 1:14:12,73] Directory changed to D:\Programy\Steam\SteamApps\common\Medieval II Total War. Beginning to launch game in D:\Programy\Steam\SteamApps\common\Medieval II Total War.
[ 1:14:12,73] Proceeding to start Steam version executable
[ 1:14:12,74] Steam Version of Medieval II was launched through the merged Medieval2.exe. If problems were encountered, check the log for errors
[ 1:14:12,74] ENDING LOG...

[Gigantus]

It look s as if your mod does not have a CFG file: ERROR - Configuration.cfg was not found.
Which mod are you using?
Have you installed this launcher into the mod's base folder?

[Mires]

I've installed Third Age Total War. Yes I think so, my directory look's like this: D:\Programy\Steam\SteamApps\common\Medieval II Total War\mods\Third_Age_3
Earlier I've tried with mod luncher, and with replacing one of the Kingdoms campaigns with TATW folder, and it also doesn't work. Afer few seconds of starting screen game crushes.

[Gigantus]

You seem to have the same problem as the guy here. His conclusion:

The Mod is now working. Apparently "3.2 is a stand-alone version" does not actually mean that, and I needed to download a previous version first. Thank you for your patient help - I am sorry for wasting your time dealing with a problem that had nothing to do with your Mod Launcher.

Check the details in the Installation section here

[Mires]

Oh, thank you very much it works!!! It is so obvious now.

[Gigantus]

One is glad to be of service

[sim0b]

Hi, im dyslexic so please be patient!
I have the same problem. I dont use steam though.
Originally i installed the Kingdoms Grand Campaign mod (KCGM) updated with all patches 2 years ago on W7 and it all worked fine with no problems at all.
I recently in 2015 installed it again on w8 and it always crashes at start up.
So i thought it must be a W8 issue with compatibility and reinstalled a new KCGM on my W7 laptop which should work fine as it did before.
Have a guess... it does'nt work and also crashes on start up just like in windows 8. So as a result it can't be a W8 compatibility issue.
It's the kingdoms expansion and mods that DON'T work.
The original M2TW DOES work fine though and starts up!
Its not a compatibility or a administrator issue either as ive tried them all!
Could it be a Graphics card driver update / downgrade maybe?

Im probably wrong but i heard that their was some update in 2014 which is causing this menu crash as ive reinstalled the entire game and mods after this date which doesnt work. Anyone who installed this game before 2014 and still has it should work, see here: MEDIEVAL II – How to run mods after 22/07/2014 update

http://forums.totalwar.com/showthread.php/132407-MEDIEVAL-II-%E2%80%93-How-to-run-mods-after-22-07-2014-update

Other than this, do you have any other suggestion as to getting this great game working again like it should? PLEASE HELP!!!!

Thanks...

[Gigantus]

If you are using a disk installation then this toolbox is not necessary for you.
Have you got the kingdoms expansion installed? That is necessary.

Otherwise I would recommend to post your questions in the mod's forum.

[postm00v]

I just wanted to express my gratitude. I tried starting the DLV mod for Kingdoms several times, reinstalled 3 or 4 times without any result. Then I stumbled upon this, and it worked without a hitch. Thanks a lot!

[Giadrome76]

im having a problem with starting the game
my folder looks like this

then when start the launcher this happens