Installing BC onto Steam

[Nenok]

I downloaded just M2TW, Do I need to download both BC2.02 and BC2.03??

[Nenok]

I downloaded just M2TW, Do I need to download both BC2.02 and BC2.03??

NVM

I didnt read the previous posts sorry. ok so I already have 2.03 downloaded, do I need to patch it before I install it??

[Nenok]

I ran into a problem, Im using just M2TW to play this game, when I click the path to the launcher mod, it says cant find kingdoms cfg.

[wudang_clown]

You have to have Kingdoms + 1.05 patch installed to play BC. It won't work on bare M2TW.

[wudang_clown]

You have to download 1.05 patch which is compatbile with language version of your Kingdoms. You can check that in Properties of kingdoms.exe (right click on kingdoms.exe, then choose "Properties", then "Details" tab).

If you're afraid of spoiling your installation, then copy the files to another partition.

I don't remember now, what directory the installer chooses, but if you have mods/Broken_Crescent_kigdoms/Broken_Crescent_kigdoms, then it's wrong, and you have to move that second Broken_Crescent_kigdoms directory into mods directory (merge it with the proper Broken_Crescent_kigdoms directory).

Also, I don't think you have been overwriting anything, because all three packages contain different set of files. There's no possibility to overwrite of what you have installed earlier.

[Nenok]

I installed M2TW patch 1.05 like you said, I have both M2TW and Kingdoms expansion downloaded cleanly, I run the patch, it tells me " Kingdoms require Medieval 2Total War to be installed" Which is weird because I've already have both of them installed.

I dont know, I might have the wrong one, so please again, if anyone has a direct link to the correct patch, please post the link. Thanks.

[Nenok]

I installed M2TW patch 1.05 like you said, I have both M2TW and Kingdoms expansion downloaded cleanly, I run the patch, it tells me " Kingdoms require Medieval 2Total War to be installed" Which is weird because I've already have both of them installed.

I dont know, I might have the wrong one, so please again, if anyone has a direct link to the correct patch, please post the link. Thanks.

Oh extra note, I downloaded 1.05 patch English and Gold version.

[wudang_clown]

Do you use Steam at all?

[Nenok]

^^ Yes.. thats why im here..

I just wish the intallation procedure for BC2.3 would be more specific and detailed because It doesnt say anything about patching yet im suppose to download this patch that I dont know where to find.

[wudang_clown]

I wonder, because if you use Steam it should do all the work for you. I have Steam installation of BC, and I didn't have to bother installing proper language version and patches...

Anyway, you have to check what is precise language version of your installation. English is not enough, because there're UK and US versions. If you have UK version of M2TW+Kingdoms, you can't patch it with US 1.05. It won't work. So, check in medieval2.exe and kingdoms.exe properties what are language versions of those files, if they are the same (both UK or both US), then download proper 1.05 patch (either UK or US) and install it. Everything should be fine then.

[Nenok]

Ohh so I dont need to patch anything??

Anyways heres my version of the game:

- English (United Kingdom)
- File Version 1.5.0.0

So what do you suggest me do? Install it without the patch first or what?

[wudang_clown]

You don't have to patch Kingdoms, because it seems that 1.5 means it is already patched.

Let's straighten things a bit. I'm new to Steam, so I haven't advised you properly. I thought you haven't got 1.05 (or 1.5, it doesn't matter, it designates the same patch, you can find both notations) installed. You have, because Steam did it automatically (File Version 1.5.0.0).

Now you only have to install BC into /mods directory and according with instructions by GeneralGeorgeMonck.

[Nenok]

Also does it matter if the game is Gold or not? because mine isnt but i saw a medieval kingdoms patch 1.5 UK Gold version but couldnt find a non Gold one.

[Nenok]

Now that we've got that all cleared up lol, here's what i've done so far.

- Installed part 1 to this location C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\medieval ii total war\mods\ And it automatically made a Broken_Crescent_kingdoms folder.
to that
- Installed part 2 to the Broken_Crescent folder no problem.

- Part 3 is where im not sure what to do, when I try to install it in the BC folder, it said "Steam\StemAapps]common\Medieval II Total War\mods\Broken_Crescent_kingdoms already exists. Would you like to instal to install to that folder anyway"

What should I do??

[Nenok]

Ok nvm that part, I installed all 3 in the Broken Crescent folder.

I followed all the instruction for the Steam Launcher, I play the game I see the BC screen then it CTD... Did i do something wrong??

[Nenok]

wudang_clown where are you??

[wudang_clown]

Sorry.

You have to find Steam\steamapps\common\Medieval II Total War\logs directory, there's bc_log.txt and you have to pack it as .zip or .rar and post it here as an attachement. I'll see what's inside.

[Nenok]

Sorry.

You have to find Steam\steamapps\common\Medieval II Total War\logs directory, there's bc_log.txt and you have to pack it as .zip or .rar and post it here as an attachement. I'll see what's inside.

I finally got it to work! amazing mod, have been playing it for the last 2 hours!

When I tried to launch the game using KLEA, I got an error "Medieval 2 total war has encountered a fatal error and will now close". Im like oh man here we go again, then I launched the mod without KLEA and it worked !

Thanks for all your help, I know I got annoying after like the 11th question lol but I appreciate you responding back.

Can I uninstall M2TW or do I need it to run the Kingdoms Expansion??

Also one last question, why cant I put cheats "add_population and "process_cq" ? It's no big deal, just wondering

[wudang_clown]

No problem, Nenok, it's good you've finally launched it.

Can I uninstall M2TW or do I need it to run the Kingdoms Expansion??

Yes, you need M2TW to run Kingdoms Expansion, as Kingdoms is just an expansion of M2TW, not standalone game.

Also one last question, why cant I put cheats "add_population and "process_cq" ? It's no big deal, just wondering

You mean, in command console? You probably entered a command incorrectly.

[Legion_IX]

How does it work with patch 2.3.2 and 2.3.2.2 exactly. Should I first copy/paste all files of both patches into steam pathway and then run the kingdoms launcher or first install 2.3 run the launcher and then paste the files of both patches?