6.4 Crash when startup

[Robez]

Hi there!

When i try to start 6.4,it shuts down when i see the crusader dude.I have Windows XP and not Steam verision.


14:58:07.203 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
14:58:07.203 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Feb 25 2008 version development ===
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
14:58:09.281 [script.err] [error] Script Error in ../../Program/Medieval total war 2/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 735, column 18
Unrecognised mount type 'early heavy horse'.
14:58:09.281 [data.invalid] [error] DATABASE_TABLE error found : error reading record from file ../../Program/Medieval total war 2/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt.



I don't know what i'm doing wrong,i'm new to this game(and mod) so be gentle on me

[preachercheeze]

Hi there!

When i try to start 6.4,it shuts down when i see the crusader dude.I have Windows XP and not Steam verision.


14:58:07.203 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
14:58:07.203 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Feb 25 2008 version development ===
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
14:58:07.218 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
14:58:09.281 [script.err] [error] Script Error in ../../Program/Medieval total war 2/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 735, column 18
Unrecognised mount type 'early heavy horse'.
14:58:09.281 [data.invalid] [error] DATABASE_TABLE error found : error reading record from file ../../Program/Medieval total war 2/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt.



I don't know what i'm doing wrong,i'm new to this game(and mod) so be gentle on me

it seems that the line in the unit list mentioned is wrongly written... in my EDU (export_descr_unit) however, the line is at 733. Have you altered this file in some way? Or have you installed some sub-mods after the installation?

[Mazar Rakham]

I'm having a similar issue. I deactivated UAC, did a clean install of 6.3, outside of program files as I saw was suggested, installed 6.4 in the same directory as 6.3. Ran setup, selected Permanent Arrows, Watchtowers. Once the game launched the title screen with a crusader appeared reading SS 6.4. Mouse had loading symbol. CTD right after that with an error saying something like "unable to locate Kingdoms.exe Run launcher again for browser options" or something to that extent. I tried running the launcher again, and it crashes in the same instance with no error message at all now. Non steam version.

10:26:41.291 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
10:26:41.291 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Feb 25 2008 version development ===
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
10:26:41.307 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
10:26:48.148 [script.err] [error] Script Error in ../../../Users/lamar/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 733, column 18
Unrecognised mount type 'early heavy horse'.
10:26:48.148 [data.invalid] [error] DATABASE_TABLE error found : error reading record from file ../../../Users/lamar/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt.

[newt]

It looks like you installed 6.4 patch wrong. This:

Users/lamar/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt

Should be this:

Users/lamar/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt

[Mazar Rakham]

Ok. I uninstalled the patch. So should I install it in a completely different directory from 6.4?

[The BS remark]

i did the same thing but it still fails to start. here is my log.


21:42:52.058 [system.rpt] [always] CPU: SSE2
21:42:52.071 [system.rpt] [always] ==== system log start, build date: Aug 3 2007 version bld-medieval2-kingdoms-104 (45562) ===
21:42:52.077 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_0.pack
21:42:52.078 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_1.pack
21:42:52.080 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_2.pack
21:42:52.082 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_3.pack
21:42:52.084 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/data_4.pack
21:42:52.084 [system.io] [always] mounted pack packs/localized.pack
21:42:58.342 [script.err] [error] Script Error in ../../../Users/Jamie/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt, at line 733, column 18
Unrecognised mount type 'early heavy horse'.
21:42:58.342 [data.invalid] [error] DATABASE_TABLE error found : error reading record from file ../../../Users/Jamie/Desktop/Games/SS6.3/data/export_descr_unit.txt.

[newt]

Delete the SS folder and start over. All you need is 6.3, then install 6.4. It should go into

\Medieval II Total War\mods\SS6.3

[Mazar Rakham]

Ok. I've uninstalled 6.3 and deleted the folder. Before I start the install again, my original TW Kingdoms is installed in program files. Will that be an issue, and with that being said, should I be installing 6.3 in the same directory as kingdoms?

[newt]

It just need to be on the same drive. Don't use program files with Win 7 or vista unless you want more headaches

[Mazar Rakham]

Ok. That helps me greatly. Thanks for your patience! I'll post back if it works. If it doesn't, then I'll start to believe I downloaded the wrong version of 6.3 or something.

[L0N3W07F]

I've had some weird issues. Long story short, I am having the same trouble Mazar Rakham is having, except that my game started fine when 6.3 and 6.4 were installed outside of Program Files, but there was a recurring error that caused a CTD (see http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=417615 for details) and my only error message said that 'kingdoms.exe' could not be accessed (Kingdoms was still in Program Files; see error message below).

So my question is as follows: Is there a way to get 'kingdoms.exe' to work while 6.3 and 6.4 are outside of Program Files and Kingdoms is inside, or do I need to do something more drastic, like reinstall Medieval II, Kingdoms, and all of my Stainless Steel stuff outside of Program Files? Secondly, Is 'kingdoms.exe' even likely to be at fault for my CTD? I got no response on the thread referenced above when I suggested that possibility, and it's a rather important question, because if kingdoms.exe isn't related, then the whole painful process of reinstallation is totally unprofitable and unnecessary and I should just be happy that part of it works and run it as I did before.

[Mazar Rakham]

It worked this time, installing both 6.3 and then 6.4 on the desktop. However, during the campain, there was a CTD during the first attempt at a siege battle. I'll post details in the thread that's already been trying to address the issue. http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...=417615&page=2

[L0N3W07F]

It worked this time, installing both 6.3 and then 6.4 on the desktop. However, during the campain, there was a CTD during the first attempt at a siege battle. I'll post details in the thread that's already been trying to address the issue. http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...=417615&page=2

That is EXACTLY what I was talking about!!!

[newt]

For 'can't find kingdoms.exe' errors, read this and the 8 posts after it:

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...70#post8810670


For battle crashes, I don't know.

[L0N3W07F]

Thanks! I'll try it!

By the way, I saw that you're in touch with Mazar Rakham on the other thread; I'm positive we have exactly the same problem. I'll be sure to tell you whether it succeeds or not, but I need to reinstall 6.3 and 6.4 first, so it will take some time.

[L0N3W07F]

My default.cfg says something different:

[launcher]
kingdomsDir=D:\Gry\Medieval II Total War
swapMenuBackground=true
swapMenuMusic=true
swapBAI=true
autoLocateLogFile=true
autoBorderlessMode=true
steamCheck=false
firstRun=false
[features]
mod=../../Gry/SS6.3
[log]
to=../../Gry/SS6.3/system.log.txt
level=* error
;level=* trace
[io]
file_first=true
[video]
no_background_fmv=true
grass_distance=9000
unit_detail=high
windowed=true
borderless_window=true
movies=false
[game]
unlimited_men_on_battlefield=1
label_settlements=1
event_cutscenes=0
allusers=1
micromanage_all_settlements=1
advisor_verbosity=0
[misc]
show_hud_date=true
#remove the # in the next line if you want launcher to bypass straight to the last save when you start mtw2
#bypass_to_strategy_save=true

[newt]

Is that where your Medieval II is installed?

Also what's the full path of your SS installation?

[L0N3W07F]

Thanks for staying on!

My Medieval II and Kingdoms are at
C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War

My SS 6.3 & 6.4 are at
C:\Users\MYNAME\Desktop\SS6.3

[Mazar Rakham]

My installation set up is pretty much identical to his, and my default.cfg file points to the location of the kingdoms.exe file.

[newt]

this bit is wrong:

[launcher]
kingdomsDir=D:\Gry\Medieval II Total War
swapMenuBackground=true
swapMenuMusic=true
swapBAI=true
autoLocateLogFile=true
autoBorderlessMode=true
steamCheck=false
firstRun=false
[features]
mod=../../Gry/SS6.3

I'm not sure how to fix the second one. Maybe change GRY to desktop.