*NEW RELEASE* 2.4.3 (Full Download) + Patches *NEW 3/10/14 - Steam/Kingdoms compatable files added

[75Antons]

Troops in cities make no change to the population's happiness and I have had to wipe out Marseille 3 times so far (let it go barbarian) and still the 200odd people that are left are not happy and will rebel, strange one that. The population is currently outnumbered 5-1 by my soldiers and my troops still cannot maintain any control of them!

[RyGuy]

When I start my Scotland campaign all of the icons at the bottom of the screen are blank. The graphics are otherwise fine, although the main menu when I press ESC is also white. Essentially I can´t play as I can´t access my units etc. I tried running the 2.4.3_finalise.bat file but the download only contained the 2.4.2_finalise.bat file. Any help? What am I missing here?

Full Download (no previous versions required) - a small update from 2.4.2 really


Changes :-
There is now a choice between 2tpy or 4tpy in the single player menu (mod has been configured for 2tpy!)

No more perfect relations from trade agreements or the lets all ally syndrome as reported n threads. AI have been given some additional assistance

Added some unused strat models from vanilla M2 inc muslim assassins & good ol blue
+ My little mod by riczu74
some new ones also, check out the viking longboats.

A kind of winter attrition has been added (during the winter turn - the human generals will suffer -30% from movement and a slight unit moral loss!

dearmads "heir_orb" has been activated and the "change/pick your next heir" should work (in theory! ive not fully tested)

Halberdiers unit icons should now be showing for all factions.

Some slight map changes! (fleets should not appear in lakes) bridge added to Ireland, and you can now walk straight across the african & eastern deserts

please report any errors/bugs etc in the ***********BUG REPORTS & INSTALLATION PROBLEMS | POST HERE!!!*********** thread


You can download Here Il upload to other locations soon!

2.4.3 Patch A: Released 26/08/12
changes:
Small unit sizes on the 4tpy Campaign problem fixed (4tpy option now directs to custom campaign menu)
Generals/Captains Silver skins corrected
Generals will now auto upgrade bodyguard (marian reforms)
Fixed character positions (Sicily & Venice Generals)
Given Durazzo to Byzantium
Given settlements to Turks (Caesarea & Adana)
Removed Push/Punch animations

Download 2.4.3 Patch_A HERE and extract "the_long_road" folder to the Medieval II Total War folder - Overwriting all

Installation :
Once Installed I recommend running the "2.4.3_finalise.bat" file
It will add TLR to the launcher/registry (maybe required if you own the game on Steam),
It will remove previous registry enteries if you already had the mod
listed, and it will remove the now redundant .bat .cfg files if not already removed by the installer
*** The "2.4.3_finalise.bat" file will delete the .reg files and itself once run!!! ***

** Extract patch A to your Medieval II Total War folder

Unistallation :
First double click the "UNRegister TLR mod with launcher" ("UNRegister TLR mod with launcher 64-bit" (Vista/Win7 Users))
to remove from the registry and Launcher!
You can run the "Uninstall_The_Long_Road" but "The_Long_Road" folder and files may remain, so manual deletion may be required

[olisess]

well, I had the same problem (64 bit) and I did so, I install TLR 2.0 and then remove it from the MTW folder, remove, not uninstall. how ever, then I install 2.4.3 with the patch afterword and the registry instructions and it works, problem gone.

[RyGuy]

I downloaded the 2.4.3 version however I can´t find the 2.4.3_finalize.bat file, only the 2.4.2 version.

My problem is that all of the lower bar of the screen with all of the options are white, and I cannot use them. It happened yesterday however only in the battle screens. I removed everything and reloaded the entire program, as well as the TLR files above however now it´s worse as ever the main map screen is this way. Any advice/help?

[75Antons]

uninstall all of TLR and the go for a clean re-install and all should be good

[RyGuy]

uninstall all of TLR and the go for a clean re-install and all should be good

Thanks for the reply. How do you correctly uninstall the mod? I can´t find it on the Control Panel "remove programs" list. I can delete the files but most are integrated into the main M2TW folder now. ??

[75Antons]

I just manually delete the entire folder from the M2TW folder and then reinstall, if you want to keep any saves, just move them out before you "recycle" it and then put them back in

[RyGuy]

I´ve done that twice, with no luck. Also, where is the 2.4.3_finalize file? The same problem keeps on happening. I´ve even tried reinstalling the entire game.

[75Antons]

I too could not find the file, so i use the short cut that pops out when I press play on the M2TW front screen (also displays what section of Kingdoms you may want to play)

[Keogh]

Ok, firstly it appears ive made a typo with the 2.4.3_finalise.bat and called it 2.4.2_finalise.bat so use the 2.4.2_finalise.bat after install (corrected 1st post) - this should help with the steam users? if not...

you could use http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=334458 used with TATW or follow this link http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=517328 but using the .bat should work

White UI problem could be that you have kingdoms installed but not the 1.5 patch ? If you see post 9 in this thread http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=538303 d/l the UI_FIX.rar and extract the files to your medieval II/data/ui folder

Uninstall instructions are at the bottom of the 1st post.
first run UNRegister TLR mod with launcher" ("UNRegister TLR mod with launcher 64-bit" (Vista/Win7 Users)
to remove from the registry and Launcher! you can then delete the_long_road folder - the_long_road.bat and the Uninstall_The_Long_Road.exe (backup any saved games first)

Problem with the small unit sizes in the 4tpy campaign should be fixed with patch A (found in the first post)

[Keogh]

seems people dont want to waste there time searching! white blocks/menu on campaign map error fix in above post

[yeaheyyeah]

Hi, I am having trouble downloading the mod. when I click on the link I am taken to a google docs page where I again click on "download", but then I am taken to another google page telling me the file is too big and if I am sure I want to download. I click yes but then nothing happens..... I played this mod years ago in its early stages and I'd be delighted to enjoy it again. It'd be great to have another reason to play Medieval 2 again.

[yeaheyyeah]

disregard that..... it is downloading now, my computer was simply being a little

[RyGuy]

I still get the same problem. I've installed the Patch A, run the 2.4.2 bat, etc.

The whole bottom of my screen during the campaign is still white and I cannot play.

[Keogh]

you still have the white ui problem after replacing the .sd files in med2 ? its always worked before and not only for this mod but for many others. KSalmeri posted that he solved the problem and it was a file directory issue so im wondering if this is a visa/win7/8 problem.

see "Bug reports / Installation problems" thread (very first thread on the forum)

[aparker3]

The links do work. You just go to 2 google links and click on download and on the other page that opens click on one that says download anyway. Thats what it is for me. Both links are in the middle of page btw.

[Rick]

It worked. Thanks.

[Balor]

Just downloaded this... forgive my noobness

I did as you said i.e "extract "the_long_road" folder to the Medieval II Total War folder - Overwriting all" but didn't get any option to overwrite anything. Am i missing something?

[Keogh]

Just downloaded this... forgive my noobness

I did as you said i.e "extract "the_long_road" folder to the Medieval II Total War folder - Overwriting all" but didn't get any option to overwrite anything. Am i missing something?

Also, I can't find the 2.4.2_finalise.bat file! I searched the_long_road folder but nothing...

If you did not have any previous versions of the long road then nothing should be overwritten The 2.4.2_finalise.bat file should be in the The_long_road folder if not try looking in the medieval 2 folder. If your not using a steam version you should be able to start the mod with the The_Long_Road.bat with no problems

The 2.4.2_finalise.bat file only searches to see if you have xp or vista/win7 and then runs the appropriate .reg file to register the mod, so it appears in the launcher. and then deletes the .reg files and itself

[Balor]

Also, I can't find the 2.4.2_finalise.bat file! I searched the_long_road folder but nothing...