Installing Broken Crescent (BC) onto Steam
These instructions are for those who have Medieval II Total War (with or without Kingdoms (M2TW(k)) via Steam. If you have M2TW(k) from a source other than Steam then these instructions are not for you. Instead search the TWCentre Forum using key words such as Vista, or Windows 7, or Install Problems etc. Then spend several days reading about other people’s problems and make a careful note of the advice given.
Preparation
If this is your first time installing unofficial game modifications (mod) follow this procedure:
- Do your research. Make sure the information you are using to install the mod deals with your particular system and setup.
- Be prepared. Make sure you save a restore point prior to any changes you make and make sure the Official (vanilla) game you are adding a mod to works fully by playing it. If the vanilla version fails to work go to this forum, read it and enact any advice.
- Be methodical. While installing your mod make a note of everything you do, however innocuous the action. This will help you to track your actions and identify any errors you may have made; it will also provide an excellent source of information for accurate reporting of any issues to the volunteers at the forum.
- A clean slate. If you need to start again from the beginning, clean your computer using registry cleaning software that can be downloaded free from the internet, i.e. CCleaner.
- Operating Systems (OS). If your OS is not the standard XP 32 bit then; go here if you have Windows XP 64 bit OS or here if you have Windows vista or Windows 7 OS. Make a careful note of the advice given and add to the reputation of the authors (remember to leave your name).
Installing BC2.3 onto Steam
Download...
BC2.3 from here.
Kingdoms Launcher Editing Application (please add to Squid's reputation for making this tool)
Warning
You must read these instructions carefully. Pay close attention to the target pathways.
Install Procedure
Installing BC2.02 onto Steam
- Install each part (in order) of BC2.3 to the following target pathway.
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\- Run the Kingdoms Launcher Editing Application (KLEA) and enter these values:
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:
Download...
BC2.02 from here
Kingdoms Launcher Editing Application (please add to Squid's reputation for making this tool)
Missing Text Files at the bottom of this post...
Warning
You must read these instructions carefully. The particular reason why is that this installation method deals with no less than three data folders and two similarly named mod folder and subfolder(s) as well as may files with identical names but different file extensions. One tiny error has the potential to undo your efforts. If such a thing occurs the best thing to do is to start again from the beginning.
Install Procedure
Final Note
- Create new Broken_Crescent folder in the mod folder.
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods
- Install Broken Crescent 2.02 to the Broken_Crescent Folder you just created.
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\Broken_Crescent- Remove these files if they are present; if some are not present just remove the ones that are present.
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- Add or move these files.
Spoiler Alert, click show to read:- Cut bc.cfg from here;
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\Broken_Crescent
And paste it here;
C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\Broken_Crescent \broken_crescent- Run the Kingdoms Launcher Editing Application (KLEA) and enter these values:
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Please note that using a mod is not for people who are inexperienced with computing matters, but do not be daunted as there are a great many people here who are both skilled and conscientious, and who will always be willing to proffer advice to those in need. When asking for help please do not elaborate expansively when posting, stick to the facts and include as much detail as you feel is warranted.
Good luck and good hunting to you all,
Your humble servant,
GGM