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  1. #1

    Default Shortcut problems

    So I just recently EB 1.1 on my computer and since the istallation didn't create a shortcut icon for me I went to my Rome: Total War folder for one. I dragged the EB Play shortcut to my desktop but instead of EB the shortcut takes to the Vanilla version! I tried searching the folders for an exe or an another shortcut but none showed up. Did I miss it somewhere? Thanks in advance
    "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."

    -Crowfoot

  2. #2

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    I would advise you to upgrade to 1.2, as this is the most stable version of EB.

    The shortcut's target line must look like this:
    ...\RomeTW.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -ne

    For more command-line switches you can refer to RTW Command Line Switches.

    XSamatan

  3. #3

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Thanks for replying XSamatan, but things did go so smoothly...I entered the extact text in the target line, it did allow EB to get running but the EB Screen did not expand the entire length of the monitor screen. Later maybe 7 mins into loading, EB closes with this run time error popping up.

    Microsoft Visual C++ Runetime Library

    Runtime Error!

    Program C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe

    This applicatation....

    ----------------------------

    If it helps I tried installing EB before, with 1.2, and I got a crash to desktop during the loading screen
    "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."

    -Crowfoot

  4. #4

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Ok, then replace the -ne with -nm

    This disables videos, maybe that helps you. EB takes longer than RTW to load, depending on your system it can take up to 15 minutes.

    The program you mentioned is a protection software from HP, do you have a printer/scanner/etc from HP?
    It would be very odd if this program prevents EB from loading, did you manage to play EB before?

    XSamatan

  5. #5

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Ok I changed the tagline and ran the validate install before I started EB again. But instead of the runtime error, about 3-5 mins into loading EB crashes to desktop with a "Virtual Memory Too Low" message. Is there something wrong with the program or do I need to increase my Virtual Memory? Thanks again.
    "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."

    -Crowfoot

  6. #6

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    What amount of RAM do you have installed in your System?

    Eben if you have very little RAM, EB should be start, slow but it must work. You can increase the page-file to speed up things.

    Can you start RTW without problems?

    XSamatan

  7. #7

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Well everything is good now, I reread the Guide to making EB run faster and found out that it was indeed my page-filing, which was at 670 when it should have been at least 750.

    However, I have version 1.2 and when I go into a custom battle with Carthaginian units I don't hear them shout their native unit names, I only hear their native tongue when grouping them or using shortcut keys for all infantry, cavalry, missiles etc. I thought the Punic voice mod was included in the version...
    "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."

    -Crowfoot

  8. #8

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Start EB with the Multiplayer-shortcut in the RTW folder if you want to play custom battles or with other guys.

    XSamatan

  9. #9

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Quote Originally Posted by XSamatan View Post
    Start EB with the Multiplayer-shortcut in the RTW folder if you want to play custom battles or with other guys.

    XSamatan

    Ok sounds good but.....I don't have a multiplayer shortcut in my RTW or EB folder
    "What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset."

    -Crowfoot

  10. #10

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    and you solved it by following the given advices or do you need a specific hint?

    XSamatan

  11. #11

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Yeah.
    All you need is Trivial Script, right?




  12. #12

    Default Re: Shortcut problems

    Yes. If you choose to install the Trivial Script, you don't need a shortcut. Also you have direct access to settings of EB.

    XSamatan

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