RodG 1.6 - Easy and painfree Installation

**Wiaf** · March 20, 2016, 01:34 PM

Installed everything as told in the guide. I am 100% positive I did everything correct.(I am a Systems Administrator for Windows/Linux IRL, so I can probably provide extensive insight if needed.)

I am trying to start a Chaos Dwarf Campaign and it crashes on the Map Loading. I will try other factions now and report back if its just a Chaos Dwarven problem.

Heres my log-- M2TW.system.log.rar

Heres a DXDIAG of my System. DxDiag.txt

Further info: I am running the kingdoms.exe in compability for windows 8, since medieveal (vanilla and other DLC) crashe when I dont.

Regards,
Wiaf

**Wiaf** · March 20, 2016, 01:58 PM

I cant edit yet, but heres my Update.

I tried Dwarfs & Sylvana also. Does not work.

I have UAC disable atm and there are no ME2 files to be found in my virtualization in C:/User/AppData/Local/Virtualization

Ive skimmed the logs, to me it looks like there is some major part missing as it cant find tons of mod files.

-Regards again, Wiaf

**Jestern** · March 20, 2016, 03:25 PM

Hey guys, I have a problem with the resolution of my screen, the game only appears in the half, anyone can help me?

**Jestern** · March 20, 2016, 03:56 PM

Sorry for the doble post but i don´t know hot to edit the first.

I try to change some things of the archive "configuration.cfg", but don´t happen anything.

I´ll be full of gratefull if someone help me.

**Sayuasha** · March 20, 2016, 04:06 PM

I've given up all hopes for this mode. I've followed exactly the directions.

1. Medieval 2/Kingdom patched to latest updates, yadayada.
2. Install all three installers one at a time starting 1, making my way down to 3.
3. Install the patches starting from 1. Then selecting English, then the patch 2 then select english.
4. Crash while loading campaign. ALWAYS, no matter what factions.

Then I uninstall and played with just no patches and guess what. Magically worked except oh wait, crashed always at turn 13.

**Wiaf** · March 20, 2016, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Sayuasha

[...]
Then I uninstall and played with just no patches and guess what. Magically worked except oh wait, crashed always at turn 13.

That didn't even work for me. I tried every iteration of the install.

Basic, Basic + English, Patch 1, Patch 1 + English, Patch2, Patch2 + English, Hotfix1, Hotfix1 + English, Hotfix2, Hotfix2 + English. To no avail. Could not load the campaign for a single turn :/ Crashes everytime.

Regards,
Wiaf

**Sayuasha** · March 20, 2016, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Wiaf

That didn't even work for me. I tried every iteration of the install.

Basic, Basic + English, Patch 1, Patch 1 + English, Patch2, Patch2 + English, Hotfix1, Hotfix1 + English, Hotfix2, Hotfix2 + English. To no avail. Could not load the campaign for a single turn :/ Crashes everytime.

Regards,
Wiaf

I figure out a fix to the common problems. READ THESE BOLD INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Download all the stuff you needs (obvious)

1. Install the core games by selecting in order 1, 2, 3 DO NOT SELECT MODS, MAKE SURE IT POINTED AT THE GAME FOLDER

Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold <-- Example of a correct path
Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold/mods <--- NOT A CORRECT PATH

2. Install patch #1 first then launch your language ex: Select ENG then install patch #2 then again select the SAME languages you wants to use again ex: ENG
3. Install the hot fixes, starting from the bottom first (the oldest hotfix most likely to be safe), but most likely doesn't matter.

The game will still crash, the reason? The .bat file is denied access to kingdoms.exe
YOU MUST BE ADMINISTRATOR TO DO THIS OR YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK

Find your kingdom's folder this is easy by right clicking on RodG shortcut and selecting 'Open File location'

Click on the program files path to to something like this -->: Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\ look for your medieval folder and select it, right click, and do the following:

Select PROPERTIES
Select SECURITY

You should see an option that said 'To change permission click Edit'

Select Edit
Select Users (ex: Plattytheplatypus-PC)
Select Full control or all the options listed.
Select Apply then Okay

You might get the game to work and load just fine, but now it's in a small window box. This is how you change it.

Right click on RodG 1.6 and go to 'Open File Location' and look for Configuration

Change THESE options to these. Save and replace with only these changes and you're good to go.

I hope I helped people.
[video]movies = 1
windowed = false
borderless_window = false

**europe1** · March 20, 2016, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Sayuasha

I figure out a fix to the common problems. READ THESE BOLD INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Download all the stuff you needs (obvious)

1. Install the core games by selecting in order 1, 2, 3 DO NOT SELECT MODS, MAKE SURE IT POINTED AT THE GAME FOLDER

Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold <-- Example of a correct path
Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold/mods <--- NOT A CORRECT PATH

2. Install patch #1 first then launch your language ex: Select ENG then install patch #2 then again select the SAME languages you wants to use again ex: ENG
3. Install the hot fixes, starting from the bottom first (the oldest hotfix most likely to be safe), but most likely doesn't matter.

The game will still crash, the reason? The .bat file is denied access to kingdoms.exe
YOU MUST BE ADMINISTRATOR TO DO THIS OR YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK

Find your kingdom's folder this is easy by right clicking on RodG shortcut and selecting 'Open File location'

Click on the program files path to to something like this -->: Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\ look for your medieval folder and select it, right click, and do the following:

Select PROPERTIES
Select SECURITY

You should see an option that said 'To change permission click Edit'

Select Edit
Select Users (ex: Plattytheplatypus-PC)
Select Full control or all the options listed.
Select Apply then Okay

You might get the game to work and load just fine, but now it's in a small window box. This is how you change it.

Right click on RodG 1.6 and go to 'Open File Location' and look for Configuration

Change THESE options to these. Save and replace with only these changes and you're good to go.

I hope I helped people.
[video]movies = 1
windowed = false
borderless_window = false

Praise Sigmar this actually works!!! It was the security issue that was ruining it for me! A thousand thanks sir Sayuasha!

**Rurik of Rus** · March 20, 2016, 07:43 PM

I installed all of the files and patches into my main folder(running a steam version btw). Upon launching it shows the loading menu and then I get the error popup saying "Sigma preserve us, Chaos has taken over! Closing the gates to save our souls!"
https://www.mediafire.com/?1x9jhgpuum114mm
That's my log

**Sayuasha** · March 20, 2016, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by Rurik of Rus

I installed all of the files and patches into my main folder(running a steam version btw). Upon launching it shows the loading menu and then I get the error popup saying "Sigma preserve us, Chaos has taken over! Closing the gates to save our souls!"
https://www.mediafire.com/?1x9jhgpuum114mm
That's my log

Did you do the following:
1. Do have Kingdoms install? And all that important stuff.
2. Did you install in order from the main .exes of 1, 2, 3, and in number order from lowest to highest. Then installed patch 1 first, then select the ENG launcher to set your languages, then patch 2 then again the ENG launcher
3. Did you install the hotfixes after?
4. By loading do you mean loading a campaign game or loading the game in general?

**opponentmule2** · March 20, 2016, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by Sayuasha

I figure out a fix to the common problems. READ THESE BOLD INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

Download all the stuff you needs (obvious)

1. Install the core games by selecting in order 1, 2, 3 DO NOT SELECT MODS, MAKE SURE IT POINTED AT THE GAME FOLDER

Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold <-- Example of a correct path
Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\Medieval 2 Total War Gold/mods <--- NOT A CORRECT PATH

2. Install patch #1 first then launch your language ex: Select ENG then install patch #2 then again select the SAME languages you wants to use again ex: ENG
3. Install the hot fixes, starting from the bottom first (the oldest hotfix most likely to be safe), but most likely doesn't matter.

The game will still crash, the reason? The .bat file is denied access to kingdoms.exe
YOU MUST BE ADMINISTRATOR TO DO THIS OR YOU'RE OUT OF LUCK

Find your kingdom's folder this is easy by right clicking on RodG shortcut and selecting 'Open File location'

Click on the program files path to to something like this -->: Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\ look for your medieval folder and select it, right click, and do the following:

Select PROPERTIES
Select SECURITY

You should see an option that said 'To change permission click Edit'

Select Edit
Select Users (ex: Plattytheplatypus-PC)
Select Full control or all the options listed.
Select Apply then Okay

You might get the game to work and load just fine, but now it's in a small window box. This is how you change it.

Right click on RodG 1.6 and go to 'Open File Location' and look for Configuration

Change THESE options to these. Save and replace with only these changes and you're good to go.

I hope I helped people.
[video]movies = 1
windowed = false
borderless_window = false

The security part fixed my campaign start error glitch. Thank you!

**europe1** · March 20, 2016, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Rurik of Rus

I installed all of the files and patches into my main folder(running a steam version btw). Upon launching it shows the loading menu and then I get the error popup saying "Sigma preserve us, Chaos has taken over! Closing the gates to save our souls!"
https://www.mediafire.com/?1x9jhgpuum114mm
That's my log

Two things comes to mind.

(1) Have you installed Medieval 2 in the C/ folder (ie: the normal path)? If you've installed it anywhere else - that could cause trouble (did for me).

(2) When you run the "Eng Text" file, does it say anything unusual, like "Acess Denied"?

**apollon** · March 21, 2016, 04:19 AM

I am convinced that security permissions is one of tha main reasons why the mod doesn't work for some people (the other being not following instructions).
After several days of installing, uninstalling, manually copying and editing files to bypass security, I finally got my game to run. I'm currently at turn 21, and I haven't had a single crash in that campaign.
It's a good mod, and I think it's worth the extra hassle. Thank you, Gigantus, for your hard work to make it accessible to us!

**MarcoBombasa** · March 21, 2016, 01:40 PM

The game crashes and exits to the desktop, when I start a campaign. Can anyone help me? Thank

**europe1** · March 21, 2016, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by MarcoBombasa

The game crashes and exits to the desktop, when I start a campaign. Can anyone help me? Thank

Have you tried the stuff in Sayuasha's post?

**Wiaf** · March 21, 2016, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sayuasha

[text]

Yep I pretty much did all that in my testing.

When I check my logs (you could've also

) there seems to be a major problem here.

Just after a ton of missing mods lines e.g.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

I get the following

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Code:

20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction norway (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction lithuania (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction novgorod (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction teutonic_order (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction denmark (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction aztecs (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction mongols (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hungary (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction moors (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction turks (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hre (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
(...)

Full Log: M2TW.system.rar

Regards,
Wiaf

**MarcoBombasa** · March 21, 2016, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by europe1

Have you tried the stuff in Sayuasha's post?

No, where can I see it?

**Sayuasha** · March 21, 2016, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by MarcoBombasa

No, where can I see it?

Originally Posted by Wiaf

Yep I pretty much did all that in my testing.

When I check my logs (you could've also

) there seems to be a major problem here.

Just after a ton of missing mods lines e.g.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

I get the following

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Code:

20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction norway (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction lithuania (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction novgorod (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction teutonic_order (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction denmark (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction aztecs (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction mongols (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hungary (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction moors (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction turks (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hre (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
(...)

Full Log: M2TW.system.rar

Regards,
Wiaf

Seems like you're missing key files do you have: Medieval 2 (1.3 latest), Kingdoms (with at least ONE expansion installed) and patched to 1.5?

Originally Posted by Wiaf

Yep I pretty much did all that in my testing.

When I check my logs (you could've also

) there seems to be a major problem here.

Just after a ton of missing mods lines e.g.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

I get the following

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Code:

20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction norway (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction lithuania (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction novgorod (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction teutonic_order (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction denmark (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction aztecs (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.738 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction mongols (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hungary (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction moors (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction turks (bdg town vs clt large_town)
20:02:00.739 [script.err] [error] Script Error in mods/RodG16/data/export_descr_buildings.txt, at line 9283, column 2
Building DB error - culture db max settlement level differs from building db max settlement level for faction hre (bdg town vs clt huge_city)
(...)

Full Log: M2TW.system.rar

Regards,
Wiaf

Do you have medieval 2+1.3 patch then kingdom with one expansion installed with 1.5 patch?

**Sayuasha** · March 21, 2016, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by MarcoBombasa

No, where can I see it?

Sorry, the forums is being a jag and messing me up.

Here: ind your kingdom's folder this is easy by right clicking on RodG shortcut and selecting 'Open File location'

Click on the program files path to to something like this -->: Ex: C:\Program Files (x86)\ look for your medieval folder and select it, right click, and do the following:

Select PROPERTIES
Select SECURITY

You should see an option that said 'To change permission click Edit'

Select Edit
Select Users (ex: Plattytheplatypus-PC)
Select Full control or all the options listed.
Select Apply then Okay

You might get the game to work and load just fine, but now it's in a small window box. This is how you change it.

Right click on RodG 1.6 and go to 'Open File Location' and look for Configuration

Change THESE options to these. Save and replace with only these changes and you're good to go. I hope I helped people.
[video]movies = 1
windowed = false
borderless_window = false

**opponentmule2** · March 21, 2016, 03:12 PM

Campaign as Reikland played fine for a couple of turns. But when i took Marienburg and tried to end turn, the game crashes every time on Skaven turn please help!