This mod breaks my heart
Two days ago I purchased Empire Total War Definitive in order to play this mod but alas I was way too excited and did not check the forums and now I wish I did because CTD issues keep me from playing
I just wanted to come here to say that what I did get to play was the best mod and the best Total War gameplay I have experienced across the TW games I have played. The work that the original mod team and takeover mod team have done is exemplary and high quality.
Sadly for me, despite having a very capable gaming rig and using complete fresh installs and having no problem starting and playing the campaign...I have encountered the CTD issue when ending a battle. My second battle in the game where I must defend Kentucky's fort from CS and managed a 30 min long battle where I managed to defend and win with 600 soldiers + arty vs 2400 no arty. It was incredible but it then crashed the second it finished loading back to the campaign map. I tried lowering the graphics and replayed the battle twice (because I will auto lose on auto resolve) and it still happens. Sadly after coming here for solutions it seems everyone has all sorts of CTD issues and that it isn't possible to play the mod completely. I could deal with campaign crashes since I can just save often but since you can't save in battle this is a game breaker for me sadly. I followed the instrutions to a T and have much experience modding games, I have read multiple threads on this forum to ensure I didn't forget anything and I have done it all. I know it's not my rig as I have essentially max specs and play super sampled VR games with the VIVE without issue.
If the issue is with the kentucky battle map specifically well it's still a gamebreaker as that is probably going to be one of the most contested areas on the map where many battles will take place.
I mean this with no malice or offence to the mod team who have undoubtedly worked hard to try and fix the issues and dealt with a lot of complaints and not much understanding but...I feel like the main page for this thread should mention that the game isn't really playable. I guess to recoup the price of the game I will try and enjoy the base game or warpath but they interest me much less than Civil War gameplay.
I hope a solution is found in the future because this mod is incredible and satisfying to play.
Thanks for the mod though, my huge defense battle was very thrilling. If only it could continue...