CTD when trying to run Stainless 3.2

[ForlornHope]

I downloaded and installed everything to the sega/medieval II total war folder, but when i start the game i see the start screen then it reverts back to desktop. any ideas? I have patch 1.2 and stainless steel 3.2

[The Sweeper]

Did you do a clean install of M2 before you loaded up the official patch? There have been problems mentioned by alot of players who've just loaded the 1.2 patch onto the leaked one or 1.1.

[King Kong]

Hi Forlorn Hope,

actually this sounds like the mod isn't installed in the correct folder...
Make sure that you are pointing both installers (3.0 & 3.2) into the same folder: normally to ".../SEGA/Medieval II Total War".
Note that the SS 3.0 installer points to ".../Medieval II Total War", unfortunately...

Also, as Nemesyss said you should apply the official patch over a clean installation of M2.
I hope this will help you somehow...

[ForlornHope]

Ok, ill uninstall, delete my m2 folder, then reinstall. Let's see if this works

[ForlornHope]

Well, i reinstalled and i found that it ran fine when i clicked run stainless steel 3.0 directly after install, in the install wizard screen, but after that, when i click on the batch it takes me to the startup screen then reverts back to desktop. i have no idea why

[ForlornHope]

heres my error log

19:44:20.296 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
19:44:20.296 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Apr 23 2007 version bld-medieval2-update2-84 (37970) ===
19:44:20.296 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
19:44:20.296 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
19:44:20.296 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
19:44:20.312 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
19:44:20.312 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
19:44:20.312 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
19:44:20.312 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/menu_english.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:20.312 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/menu_english.txt is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy.txt is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy_speech.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy_speech.txt is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/missions.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/missions.txt is missing
19:44:20.328 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/shortcut.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:20.343 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/shortcut.txt is missing
19:44:22.062 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for ANISELECT
19:44:22.078 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_SABOTAGE
19:44:22.078 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_TRADE
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGABLE
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGING
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MULTIPLE_SELECT
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ATTACK
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_CHARACTER
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_RESOURCE
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_FORT
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MOVE_OBJECT
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_WATCHTOWER
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_DEPLOYMENT_AREA
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_TILE
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SPECIAL_PIECE
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PAINT
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADJUST_HEIGHTS
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADD_UNIT
19:44:22.093 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SETTLEMENT
19:44:22.625 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/religions.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:22.625 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/religions.txt is missing
19:44:22.625 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/climates.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:22.625 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/climates.txt is missing
19:44:22.687 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_titles.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:22.687 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_titles.txt is missing
19:44:22.687 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_strings.txt.strings.bin is missing
19:44:22.718 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_strings.txt is missing
19:44:23.593 [script.err] [error] Script Error in Stainless_Steel/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 3514, column 24
stat_pri statistic refers to non-existant projectile type 'cav_bodkin_arrow'
19:44:23.593 [script.err] [error] Script Error in Stainless_Steel/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 3514, column 24
failed to read statistic for unit type 'Mounted Longbowmen'
19:44:23.593 [data.invalid] [error] DATABASE_TABLE error found : error reading record from file Stainless_Steel/data/export_descr_unit.txt.

[ForlornHope]

I delted a bunch of mounted archers and now it finds that there is no such thing as bodkin_arrow for longbowmen

[Eastern Red]

Hi King Kong,
I spoke too soon on the compatibility of patch 3.1 saved games with patch 3.2 . I experienced battle screen hanging while loading upon pressing 'enter' button, the game ctd. I can still run the game by reloading but have to use computer generated battles. Prior to this ctd, I encountered blackout during a previous battle. I just hope that compatibility is the only reason and not a bug with patch 3.2 now that I have started a new game. So far so good with more than 20 turns. For the record, that ctd happened around 100 turns.
I have faith in your mod that playability will encourage me to complete my campaign for the first time in several M2TW mods. Cheers!

[ForlornHope]

ok, i got it to run now. i just reinstalled stainless steel 3.0 over 3.2 then installed 3.2 and it worked. odd

[Canadian23]

I've also have been CTD after installing this game. i did a clean refresh to 1.2 patch and download the mod but still crashes. i do have LTC2.3v on my comp if that could mess it up somehow.

[Pachinko]

Hi Forlorn Hope,

actually this sounds like the mod isn't installed in the correct folder...
Make sure that you are pointing both installers (3.0 & 3.2) into the same folder: normally to ".../SEGA/Medieval II Total War".
Note that the SS 3.0 installer points to ".../Medieval II Total War", unfortunately...
Also, as Nemesyss said you should apply the official patch over a clean installation of M2.
I hope this will help you somehow...

hi Forlone,

Look for the launcher for 3.0 it will be a C:\Program Files\Medieval II Total War as you can tell its wrong. Put in C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War It should be good. I was dicking around for 2 days then notice the launcher was wrong.

[jegui]

hi Forlone,

Look for the launcher for 3.0 it will be a C:\Program Files\Medieval II Total War as you can tell its wrong. Put in C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War It should be good. I was dicking around for 2 days then notice the launcher was wrong.

Hi,

I was recommended and I read some good reviews for this mod but unfortunately the installation wizard is spoiled and I can't run it without CTD on launching the game

I have installed SS 3.0 on correct path "C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War" and it works fine then. However as soon as I apply patch 3.2 on same directory ""C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War" it just crashes to desktop when I try to run it

I hope that someone can help 'cause I'm about to give up on trying the mod... cheers!

[King Kong]

Hi jegui,

well, a crash before the mod even starts has probably something to do with a wrong installation...
Have you made sure that your M2 is actually in "program files" and not in "programs" or another directory?
Otherwise, when you're sure that you choosed the right directory, I'm really a bit puzzled why it shouldn't work for you...:hmmm:

[jegui]

Hi jegui,

well, a crash before the mod even starts has probably something to do with a wrong installation...
Have you made sure that your M2 is actually in "program files" and not in "programs" or another directory?
Otherwise, when you're sure that you choosed the right directory, I'm really a bit puzzled why it shouldn't work for you...:hmmm:

Well I'm not doing anything wrong I'm sure! I've installed it again and as soon as I run the patch file "Stainless_Steel_3[1].2_patchl" and point it to the correct folder "C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War" the mod gets corrupted

Something is wrong with that patch file and I have downloaded it twice from the link provided... the main mod file "Stainless_Steel_3[1].0" however works fine! very odd and frustrating

EDIT: this is the log produced... I'll try re-instaling again but it looks like the installer is not installing some of the files???

15:26:02.546 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
15:26:02.546 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Mar 30 2007 version bld-medieval2-update2-80 (36762) ===
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/menu_english.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:02.562 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/menu_english.txt is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy.txt is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy_speech.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/diplomacy_speech.txt is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/missions.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/missions.txt is missing
15:26:02.578 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/shortcut.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:02.593 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/shortcut.txt is missing
15:26:03.875 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for ANISELECT
15:26:03.875 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_SABOTAGE
15:26:03.890 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_TRADE
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGABLE
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for DRAGGING
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MULTIPLE_SELECT
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ATTACK
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_CHARACTER
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_RESOURCE
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_FORT
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_MOVE_OBJECT
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_WATCHTOWER
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_DEPLOYMENT_AREA
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_TILE
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SPECIAL_PIECE
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PAINT
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADJUST_HEIGHTS
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_ADD_UNIT
15:26:03.906 [data.missing] [warning] missing/invalid cursor for MODIFIER_PLACE_SETTLEMENT
15:26:04.359 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/religions.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:04.359 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/religions.txt is missing
15:26:04.359 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/climates.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:04.359 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/climates.txt is missing
15:26:04.406 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_titles.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:04.406 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_titles.txt is missing
15:26:04.406 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_strings.txt.strings.bin is missing
15:26:04.421 [system.io] [warning] open: Stainless_Steel/data/text/event_strings.txt is missing
15:26:05.296 [system.rpt] [error] Medieval 2: Total War encountered an unspecified error and will now exit.

[jegui]

Any ideias KK??

I have just looked in the twor links for SS 3.0 stickied above and the files have different sizes... how come?? Maybe that's why I'm getting a bad installation... a corrupt file???

I'd love to try your mod with patch 3.2... cheers!!!

[King Kong]

Hi jegui,

hmm... the system.log doesn't show any unusual messages... this are all "normal" warnings which are also in vanilla game.
And that the files have different sizes is really a pretty strange, though I'm relatively sure that the file on filefront is working.
Can you perhaps tell me what the exact sizes of these files are on your hard drive?
However, I think I'll download the two files tomorrow and look if there could be a corrupted file...

[jegui]

Hi jegui,

hmm... the system.log doesn't show any unusual messages... this are all "normal" warnings which are also in vanilla game.
And that the files have different sizes is really a pretty strange, though I'm relatively sure that the file on filefront is working.
Can you perhaps tell me what the exact sizes of these files are on your hard drive?
However, I think I'll download the two files tomorrow and look if there could be a corrupted file...

1. Stainless_Steel_3[1].0 -> 188,914 KB
2. Stainless_Steel_3[1].2_patchl -> 44,482 KB

Both were downloaded from 'Filefront'... The weird thing is that file 1 works fine and I can launch SS, however when I run file 2 and start SS it ctds and shows the log messages above :hm:

shouldn't they be pointed to the same directory ("C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War") ?

[King Kong]

Hi jegui,

ah ok.. I thought you meant that SS 3.0 had different sizes on the 2 different mirrors (filefront/megaupload)...
Well, the sizes of your files are correct, since the second file is just a patch for the first file.
However, I don't get it why it doesn't work for you...
Maybe, to be really 100% sure that the 3.2 patch is installed in the correct directory, make sure that the installer from 3.2 has asked you to overwrite some files and that you click yes.
Unfortunately I have no other idea at the moment what could cause your problem.
I hope you can get it to work somehow...

[jegui]

Hi jegui,

ah ok.. I thought you meant that SS 3.0 had different sizes on the 2 different mirrors (filefront/megaupload)...
Well, the sizes of your files are correct, since the second file is just a patch for the first file.
However, I don't get it why it doesn't work for you...
Maybe, to be really 100% sure that the 3.2 patch is installed in the correct directory, make sure that the installer from 3.2 has asked you to overwrite some files and that you click yes.
Unfortunately I have no other idea at the moment what could cause your problem.
I hope you can get it to work somehow...

Hi KK,

Yes that's correct! SS 3.0 file size is different in both Filefront and megaupload sites... check it out In megaupload I believe is 4000 KB smaller. Maybe I should use the smaller file :hm:

I'm 100% certain I'm installing patch 3.2 in the correct directory since it always asks to overwrite some files I even re-downloaded patch 3.2 and tried to install in separate directory and then copy the files accross... as oon as I do that SS crashes on launching :hm:

Do you think I need to install 3.1 first? do you have a link to that file... I'm really keen on playing this mod but this is somehow putting me off

[Crul]

ok, i got it to run now. i just reinstalled stainless steel 3.0 over 3.2 then installed 3.2 and it worked. odd

I was having the same problem as ForlornHope (crash to desktop) so I followed what he did, and now SS works.

But I want to make sure that I have v3.2 installed and not v3.0

Anyone know how I can check that?