Launcher & String and CTD issues(post here)

**bovi** · August 25, 2014, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by bob01

Install ran fine but it put two shortcuts on my desktop. One goes to Launch.bat and the other to Launcher.exe.

Yes. Delete the one that's not proper to your installation.

**Campylobacter jejuni** · August 25, 2014, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by siccmr187

I cant seem to install kingdoms, Im so confused right now its been a while since i have been pc savy. My MTW2 is 1.3 , yet i have a kingdoms exe. But my kingdoms exe is what led me to mtw2 with game version 1.3 I got the gold edition, same as the other dude whos having same problems as me. Its just one installation and thats it. any advice?

Yes, when you install Kigndoms it automatically patches Medieval 2 to 1.3 before installing Kingdoms, because that was the current version when Kingdoms was released. But you still have to download and install the 1.5 patch that was released later.

**siccmr187** · August 25, 2014, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Campylobacter jejuni

Yes, when you install Kigndoms it automatically patches Medieval 2 to 1.3 before installing Kingdoms, because that was the current version when Kingdoms was released. But you still have to download and install the 1.5 patch that was released later.

gotcha! installing it now

**siccmr187** · August 25, 2014, 04:58 PM

Ignore previous post of mine, i dont know how to edit so apologies for this one

**Campylobacter jejuni** · August 25, 2014, 05:06 PM

ADDENDUM TO MY PROBLEM

When I directly execute launch.bat, the weird "can't find M2TW" thing doesn't appear in the command prompt, but that second JScript error still appears.

And I get the message shown in the attachment when I directly execute launcher.swf.

**alin** · August 25, 2014, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Campylobacter jejuni

ADDENDUM TO MY PROBLEM

When I directly execute launch.bat, the weird "can't find M2TW" thing doesn't appear in the command prompt, but that second JScript error still appears.

And I get the message shown in the attachment when I directly execute launcher.swf.

You shouldn't run that, if launch.bat opens that .wsf file then it means you haven't used the fixed I proposed:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...1#post14048532

**siccmr187** · August 25, 2014, 05:30 PM

Nothing works i give up! stupid Gold edition is to blame i think, should have bought of steam or pirated

night night all

**zerxisk78** · August 25, 2014, 05:46 PM

Reinstalling MTW2 from steam pain in the butt steam merged all the updates together and wouldnt recognize kingdoms. If any one else is having that problem here is link for fix http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...OLUTION)/page2

**wudang_clown** · August 25, 2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by zerxisk78

Reinstalling MTW2 from steam pain in the butt steam merged all the updates together and wouldnt recognize kingdoms. If any one else is having that problem here is link for fix http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...OLUTION)/page2

You don't have to apply anything, EB2 installer deals with that problem.

**Campylobacter jejuni** · August 25, 2014, 05:46 PM

So the message I get when launching th swf is normal. I just wanted to make sure that everything is alright with that file.

Yes, I have applied your fix. The original runtime error is gone, but was replaced by this new one I posted way above and now here for quick reference.

Script: C:\SEGA\Medieval II Total War\documentation\tools\demo_launcher\launcher.wsf
Line: 345
Sign: 4
Error: Access denied
Code: 800A0046
Source: Runtime error in Microsoft JScript

Bolded text is the different part.

**alin** · August 25, 2014, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Campylobacter jejuni

So the message I get when launching th swf is normal. I just wanted to make sure that everything is alright with that file.

Yes, I have applied your fix. The original runtime error is gone, but was replaced by this new one I posted way above and now here for quick reference.

Bolded text is the different part.

What's the contents of: M2TW\mods\EBII\launch.bat (right click and edit)

**Campylobacter jejuni** · August 25, 2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by alin

What's the contents of: M2TW\mods\EBII\launch.bat (right click and edit)

@echo offrem This batch file is a batch wrapper around
rem documentation\tools\demo_launcher.launcher.wsf
rem
rem It allows you to play the mod through the launcher.wsf
rem without needing to load CA's Launcher application
rem
echo "Will launch: %~dp0"
IF NOT EXIST ..\..\kingdoms.exe (
IF EXIST ..\..\medieval2.exe (
copy ..\..\medieval2.exe ..\..\kingdoms.exe
&nbsp

ELSE (
echo ERROR: Cannot find the M2TW executable. You probably installed EB2 into the wrong folder. EB2 must be installed directly into a folder containing an M2TW installation!
pause
&nbsp

)

if "x%~1"=="xnocd" goto :launch
cd ..\..
:launch
"%~dp0..\..\documentation\tools\demo_launcher\launcher.wsf" @%~dp0EBII.cfg --features.mod="%~dp0"

I have a feeling "demo_launcher.launcher.wsf" is not right.

I'm going to bed now, my eyes are starting to swell like a dead sperm whale.

**Zipzopdippidybopbop** · August 25, 2014, 05:48 PM

Not related to the main aspect of this thread, but I've noticed a bug where the British Tribesmen don't appear to wield any spears.

By spears I mean throwing javelins or whatever you want to call them. Also until they are caught in actual melee combat their spears are invisible.

**Campylobacter jejuni** · August 25, 2014, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by Miles Invictus

Not related to the main aspect of this thread, but I've noticed a bug where the British Tribesmen don't appear to wield any spears.

By spears I mean throwing javelins or whatever you want to call them. Also until they are caught in actual melee combat their spears are invisible.

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...ing-bug-thread

**alin** · August 25, 2014, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Miles Invictus

Not related to the main aspect of this thread, but I've noticed a bug where the British Tribesmen don't appear to wield any spears.

By spears I mean throwing javelins or whatever you want to call them. Also until they are caught in actual melee combat their spears are invisible.

Yeah, please post it here:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...ing-bug-thread

Until the TWC mods bring up the sub-forums.
Thanks!

**Zipzopdippidybopbop** · August 25, 2014, 06:03 PM

Also; are the Makedonian generals supposed to have levy spearmen as their bodyguard?

EDIT - saw the bug thread link, cheers.

**alex man142** · August 25, 2014, 06:12 PM

Alin, I tried your mini patch but it says I cannot delete output file C:/programfiles (x86)/Sega/Medieval II Total War/mods/EBII/launch.

**Avarice1987** · August 25, 2014, 06:14 PM

I have found a Bug.

Roman Campaign. Siege of Tarantum. I have build 1 Ram, 2 Siege Towers and 2 Leitern!.

The Loading Screen starting and then a CTD.

( Kann ich hier auch in Deutsch posten?)

**alex man142** · August 25, 2014, 06:15 PM

I got the install to work and the game runs, it just that it will not go full screen and only occupies a corner of my screen. How can I fix this?

**alin** · August 25, 2014, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Campylobacter jejuni

I have a feeling "demo_launcher.launcher.wsf" is not right.

I'm going to bed now, my eyes are starting to swell like a dead sperm whale.

Like I said you didn't apply the fix I did, it should have been:
cd ..\..
kingdoms.exe @mods\EBII\EBII.cfg

Originally Posted by Dumbkauf

I cant get game to run either, Digital download via GamersGate, and I have same shared.txt:{GERR_GENERIC} error then sends me back to desktop?

I have no clue w/o:

If those didn't solve the problem then we'll need you to post the following:
-log file, located in: M2TW\mods\EBII\logs
-the Windows version you are using(32 or 64bit and version: 7, 8, XP )
-steam or retail version
-install path

Originally Posted by Avarice1987

I have found a Bug.

Roman Campaign. Siege of Tarantum. I have build 1 Ram, 2 Siege Towers and 2 Leitern!.

The Loading Screen starting and then a CTD.

( Kann ich hier auch in Deutsch posten?)

It's better in english in case other have your issue. Do you use steam Steam?
Did you use the: Europa Barbarorum II (for Steam users - using launcher) shortcut?

Originally Posted by alex man142

I got the install to work and the game runs, it just that it will not go full screen and only occupies a corner of my screen. How can I fix this?

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showt...1#post14048832