Announcement: Europa Barbarorum 2.1b is released!

**QuintusSertorius** · December 21, 2015, 06:27 AM

Greetings fans of Europa Barbarorum!

The day has come. Lots of people thought Europa Barbarorum II was dead, that it had become vapourware - they couldn't be more wrong. After the previous major release, 2.01, we went away and got to work on just about everything. We've been previewing and testing and announcing about this since the summer (yes, we know this is six months later than originally billed). We listened to feedback, we trialled and tested fixes and new features; we now have completely reworked mechanics, over 70 new units, new buildings and settlement maps, new videos, music and audio, a new UI, the list goes on. We said autumn, and this is indeed the very last day of autumn.

THIS RELEASE IS NOT SAVEGAME COMPATIBLE

This is a complete and new set of files that are in no way compatible with any previous 2.01 or 2.01-based installation.

The instructions come in three parts please make sure you follow them all. The mod is in two parts; the main file itself (3.94GB) and the 2.1b patch (41.7MB). If you had any idea how painful it's been trying to distribute the main mod file, you'll understand why we haven't tried to update it with the new material in the patch. You need the patch as well, not only does it correct a lot of stuff, it also prevents several crash-causing bugs.

Pre-installation instructions

1) If you are a Steam user, and your M2TW is in Program Files or Program Files (x86) you need to move your game, or reinstall it outside of that folder. This isn't negotiable, you will not be able to patch or otherwise modify your EBII if the game is installed there. The official instructions on how to move a game are here. If those do not work, try these instead.

2) If you are not a Steam user, but you have M2TW installed in Program Files or Program Files (x86) you need to move your game, or reinstall it outside of that folder. For exactly the same reasons as above.

Optional: Re-install M2TW. Then start a campaign to make sure it's all still working. If you have other mods active, you won't want to do this, but it will likely result in a cleaner experience.

3) You must have Kingdoms installed - at least one of the mods, though not necessarily all of them. EBII needs the kingdoms.exe to run.

Installation instructions

1. Download the EBII installer using one of the provided download links.

2. Uninstall the previous version of EBII (there's a shortcut for it in your start menu).

3. The downloaded file is a zip archive, which means you need to unpack the installer files from the zip file. Windows Explorer should allow you to simply copy the contents out. If not, you can download 7-zip for the purpose.

4. Run EBII.exe.

5. Step through the install wizard. Make sure the installer is pointed at your M2TW directory - you may need to change it from the default if it is pointing at Program Files.

6. Wait for the installer to copy all the files.

7. If you have never run M2TW vanilla after installing it, run that now. Start a campaign, then quit.

8. Run the mod using the shortcut placed in your start menu or desktop. Start a campaign, then quit.

9. Make sure your error log is working properly so you can properly report any issues. Go into [your M2TW directory]\mods\EBII\EBII.cfg and make sure under [log] it says:

Code:

to = mods/ebii/logs/eb.system.log.txt 
level = * trace

This means the log will be stored as eb.system.log.txt in [your M2TW directory]\mods\EBII\logs\ - we will need this log any time you report an error. No log, no resolution, for the most part.

Report your errors in the EB Bug Reports and Technical Help forum, not in this thread.

10. It's highly recommended that you play with windowed, borderless mode - this both improves campaign performance and increases stability too. In the same config file as above, ensure these values:

Code:

[video]
windowed = 1
borderless_window = 1

If "1" doesn't work, try "true" instead. Note you'll have to enter your native resolution in there to get a proper-sized window. You also need to ensure your medieval2.preferences.cfg doesn't have conflicting values.

Post-installation instructions

1. Download the patch and apply. Make sure you point it at [your M2TW directory]\mods\EBII\ folder Note that the first time you run a campaign (or start a custom battle) it will take anywhere up to 5-10 minutes - it has not frozen. Be patient, let it finish.

2. If you interrupt the first campaign, you will break the map. Re-patch, start a new game again, and WAIT. It only has to do this once.

Links

Currently, we have only torrents of the files, but hope to add more options soon. The links are here - remember you need both files:

EBII v2.1 Main Download
Primary torrent
FTP link

EBII v2.1b Patch
Primary torrent
FTP link
Gamefront

Please keep seeding these when you get them, so everyone else can share. We're looking into some other means (FTP, Moddb, etc) as well.

If you have the means to host the files, please do so and share the link - I'll update this post with it.

Change List

The changelist since 2.01 is vast, probably in the range of about 8000 line-items which I doubt anyone wants to read through in detail. For now, there's just a blank box below. Later on (because I figure you'd all rather get this sooner, than wait for me to compile a summary of the changes) I'll update the spoiler box with a summary of what's changed. Needless to say, the short answer is "a lot".

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Credits

These are the main team-members, past and present, who've been involved in making Europa Barbarorum II come to life:

Spoiler Alert, click show to read:

Special mentions also go to all the people who've been invaluable acting as playtesters in the long-running testing cycle. You've been tireless in finding bugs, checking things work, making suggestions and for a select group, seeding the mod so everyone can get it. Thank you.

And finally...

In closing - EBII is by no means complete. We are not finished. We are perhaps halfway now - what we still need, what we always need, are more willing volunteers. If you are a 3D artist able to work with 3DS Max, or a 2D artist who can work to instructions, we want you. If you have a knowledge in ancient history and a desire to contribute, we want you. If you are a scripter or coder, and have some familiarity with the files used here (compiled with C++ I believe), we want you. If you can proofread and edit XML files accurately, we want you. If you can playtest the ever-living crap out of a game, then do it all over again after a minor change, we want you. If you like the mod, and are eager to learn how to do something that can help to contribute, we want you. Apply here.

As ever, thank you for your support and remember to read more history.

- The Europa Barbarorum II Team

**alex33** · December 21, 2015, 06:38 AM

You're the greatest eb team. I salute you all! Thank you thank you thank you! I can't wait till i get home

**Harðurāðaz** · December 21, 2015, 06:41 AM

AWESOME!!

**tomySVK** · December 21, 2015, 06:42 AM

Congratulation on new release! And big THANK YOU to all EB team members

**Coldfire88** · December 21, 2015, 06:43 AM

Are my eyes deceiving me? no it cant be, I dont believe it

**Imperial Pudding Head** · December 21, 2015, 06:46 AM

Holy cow its finally here.. The autumn release has finally come..
This is wonderful QS my thanks to you and everyone on the team..

I uninstalled my client though but I am redownloading it right now just for this
Once again thanks to the team for bringing this amazing mod to life

**Damelon** · December 21, 2015, 06:49 AM

Congratulations!

Looking forward to playing this holiday!

Will also enjoy the temporary peace and quiet on these forums, now that the angry chtonic gods in charge of FUD have been appeased

**Dudion** · December 21, 2015, 06:52 AM

Whoohoo!downlaoding and seeding till infinity!
Great job team and thank you so much for a nice pre-christmass present

**DurinElminpietra** · December 21, 2015, 07:09 AM

THANKS. T__T

**clone** · December 21, 2015, 07:14 AM

Originally Posted by DurinElminpietra

THANKS. T__T

is this the autumn release(with all the units)

**romanius24** · December 21, 2015, 07:14 AM

Finally released! Thank you EB team.
You've all done an amazing job with this mod.

**Stalfo** · December 21, 2015, 07:15 AM

Fantastic job! Can't wait to start playing. I'm downloading now, but am having an issue with the uninstall (as I previously moved the game from program files), I'm using Steam.

Would going into steamapps/common/MTW2/mods and deleting EBII accomplish the same? The uninstall on my tool bar attempted to remove the Program Files route and thus nothing happened/it deleted itself.

Thanks!

**Rafkos** · December 21, 2015, 07:21 AM

Yes, you can delete the folder.

**bordinis** · December 21, 2015, 07:22 AM

Congratulations my friends!!!! By the way which one file is steam.exe i can't find it, there is steamapps, i don't want to make mistake by moving my steam..

**Zeion** · December 21, 2015, 07:30 AM

What a christmas present to the Total War community!
Good job guys!

**Thuycidides** · December 21, 2015, 07:32 AM

Congrats! Can't wait to try it out.

**Ἀπολλόδοτος Α΄ ὁ Σωτήρ** · December 21, 2015, 07:35 AM

Ccongratulations.

Thank you EB team and anyone else who helped with the testing.

**QuintusSertorius** · December 21, 2015, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by clone

is this the autumn release(with all the units)

Yes.

FTP links coming soon.

**Roma_Victrix** · December 21, 2015, 07:51 AM

HOLY CRAP! IT'S HERE! Thanks, EB team! This is the best Christmas gift that TWC has ever given me.

I think this occasion calls for a little Christmas cheer:

**Cohors_Evocata** · December 21, 2015, 08:01 AM

On behalf of myself: thank you EB team for your awesome work and great dedication over the years. [emoji144]

Now I won't be able to download it for a few days, but that might actually be a good things, since the rate of seeders : peers will likely (/ hopefully) be better. Still, somewhat jealous of those of you get to play earlier.

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