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    Default Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    IntroductionHaving noted that the mod was not Steam compatible I decided to port the mod to Steam and also try to address issues that were raised in the Q&A threads. While at it I also set it up for use by the Mac version of the game and made it Geomod compatible.

    Please note that this is based on the original mod (0.1) by The Border Reiver. As such the original permission for the mod applies.





    InstallationThis is one of my 'click through' installations.
    • As long as your registry is fine the installer will find the correct installation path. If not, simply follow the instruction displayed in the installer.
    • At the end of the installation a file verification will take place, allow it to finish, check for error messages, close it and finalise your installation.
    • Steam users: no need to do anything - simply start the mod with it's desktop shortcut

    Edit History28 July 2019
    - Steam compatible, no further action is required
    - Geomod tool compatible
    - all files are small caps to support Mac installation
    - assorted graphic elements added to distinguish from earlier versions
    - fixes and adjustments:
    - moved KotS campaign to main folder
    - corrected menu layout
    - provided missing character names
    - corrected format issues in script
    - created dummy FactionRegent trait
    - provided complete set of sound txt files
    - generated new set of sound files
    - provided missing unit sprite files
    - provided missing unit attachment references
    - corrected unit mesh file references
    - provided faction maps
    - disabled vanilla custom battles
    - provided missing historic event text
    - provided missing trading icons
    - removed surplus files (enums, lookups, model files, old campaign)
    - resolved invalid EDU model references
    - resolved silver surfers
    - provided unit name entries
    - provided missing units for custom battles
    - removed redundant units from EDU
    - provided faction battle symbols
    - provided automated installer
    Mod OverviewFor an in depth run down of all the mod's features please see here.

    Download here
    Last edited by Gigantus; July 27, 2019 at 10:13 PM.










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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots - Steam compatible

    Reserved










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    Bravo buddy, thanks a lot.

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    Working perfectly. Hopefully this will reignite interest in this mod

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    another mod i´ve totally missed all the years...

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    Mod works well... Gameplay is well... Question though... do we get more units after the plague in 1350s?

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    Quote Originally Posted by _Tartaros_ View Post
    another mod i´ve totally missed all the years...

    Click here, there might be more you missed.










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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    damn

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    It's nice to see activity in older mods, thanks for updating it.
    Are the removed files just vainilla/kingdoms leftovers or unimplemented features? If the second I suggest to make a separate download for them in case someone wants to add them to the mod; also if that was the case I would suggest to put the other removed files of the other mods you have already done.
    Cheers.

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    The removed files were surplus to requirement - not required, of no use. The obvious enum and lookup files not used by M2TW are totally useless, the removed model files had no entry in the modeldb file and as such could have use for other modders but seeing that you are unlikely to get permission from the author it's pointless.
    If it is for private use then I would suggest to download the old version and do a file compare of the unit_models and unit_sprites folders to see which files were removed. I haven't kept a detailed list of removed files which means that's exactly what I would have to do (but won't).










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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    I mentioned this in another thread, but I'll put it in this main one too. I'm still having crash problems, at least when playing as England, starting around turn 14-15. The game'll crash during the AI factions' turns, then I'll reload, and it might work, only to crash on the next turn, or the turn after. The Welsh Saethwyr look like rebel longbowmen and rout as soon as battle starts, and I've also noticed what I'm assuming to be a bug in which I receive the message that the Clan MacLeod leader has died every turn. It'll go the first few turns just fine, then I get the message the first time, and it repeats every turn after. I've installed it to the main directory for my M2TW, and am using the main launcher to start it up.

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    I have also noticed that Clan Chattan ends up producing doomstacks and storming through Scotland, despite being bankrupt. None of the other clans are able to create armies even comparable to the ones Chattan gets.

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    This certainly will be 'logic' script errors - something that's not possible to check unless you play.

    Doom stacks without apparent money is usually caused by a money script that raises debt into a positive balance - the AI will spend it on recruiting, ending up with zero balance and then will be in the red the next turn. Start the cycle all over again.

    The repeating death message is puzzling, it is normally based on the 'new leader' event which obviously only fires if a character becomes the leader. I'll check what might be happening here.

    Edit: see underneath for king event error, it's line 24422.

    > 0 means he is regent
    < 1 means he is king

    Code:
        monitor_event BecomesFactionLeader not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking < 1
            and FactionType saxons
            set_counter saxons_becomesking 1
        end_monitor
    
        monitor_event CharacterTurnEnd not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking > 0
            and IsFactionLeader
            and FactionType saxons
            and not Trait FactionRegent > 0
            add_events
                event historic saxons_king_event
                date 0
            end_add_events
            set_counter moors_becomesking 0  ; here is the culprit, should be 'saxons'
        end_monitor
    
        monitor_event CharacterTurnEnd not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking > 0
            and IsFactionLeader
            and FactionType saxons
            and Trait FactionRegent > 0
            add_events
                event historic saxons_regent_event
                date 0
            end_add_events
            set_counter saxons_becomesking 0
        end_monitor
    Checking the money issue will take a while. could you link me to other issues? I'll have a look then and see what all I can correct.
    PS: script fixes are not save game compatible.
    Last edited by Gigantus; December 08, 2019 at 07:58 PM.










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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    Quote Originally Posted by Gigantus View Post
    This certainly will be 'logic' script errors - something that's not possible to check unless you play.

    Doom stacks without apparent money is usually caused by a money script that raises debt into a positive balance - the AI will spend it on recruiting, ending up with zero balance and then will be in the red the next turn. Start the cycle all over again.

    The repeating death message is puzzling, it is normally based on the 'new leader' event which obviously only fires if a character becomes the leader. I'll check what might be happening here.

    Edit: see underneath for king event error, it's line 24422.

    > 0 means he is regent
    < 1 means he is king

    Code:
        monitor_event BecomesFactionLeader not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking < 1
            and FactionType saxons
            set_counter saxons_becomesking 1
        end_monitor
    
        monitor_event CharacterTurnEnd not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking > 0
            and IsFactionLeader
            and FactionType saxons
            and not Trait FactionRegent > 0
            add_events
                event historic saxons_king_event
                date 0
            end_add_events
            set_counter moors_becomesking 0  ; here is the culprit, should be 'saxons'
        end_monitor
    
        monitor_event CharacterTurnEnd not FactionIsLocal
            and I_CompareCounter saxons_becomesking > 0
            and IsFactionLeader
            and FactionType saxons
            and Trait FactionRegent > 0
            add_events
                event historic saxons_regent_event
                date 0
            end_add_events
            set_counter saxons_becomesking 0
        end_monitor
    Checking the money issue will take a while. could you link me to other issues? I'll have a look then and see what all I can correct.
    PS: script fixes are not save game compatible.
    Could you clarify what you mean by "link" to the other issues? Is there a certain file or files that I need to send you?

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    This comment: "I mentioned this in another thread" led me to believe that you mentioned issues somewhere else and that in the concerning thread might be more unattended issues. Hence my request to get linked (to the thread\posts).










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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    Quote Originally Posted by Gigantus View Post
    This comment: "I mentioned this in another thread" led me to believe that you mentioned issues somewhere else and that in the concerning thread might be more unattended issues. Hence my request to get linked (to the thread\posts).
    Ah, I see. I don't think there was anything in that thread I didn't mention here, but here's the link anyway: https://www.twcenter.net/forums/show...rchers-Problem

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    My bad - I should have follow up in there. Did so now - please respond there so as to not clutter this thread too much.










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    As the faction " the Kingdom of Scots " Rothesay Castle does not produce any units ever.

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    Hello all, it has been a while. I have old Kingdoms on disk but was thinking of installing by Steam. Looking through it seems most MODS are Steam compatabile but just wanted to check this is the best one to download and start going through. Happy to pay the money as its been a long time just wondering how easy to download.

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    Default Re: Kingdom of the Scots 0.2 - Steam compatible

    This is not a very complete nor an especially good mod to start with, in my opinion. It's in dire need of, if nothing else, the original maker or someone ambitious to come through and make it more polished. It's steam compatible and based on the Britannia expansion campaign. Shouldn't be much harder to get going than usual.

    The fact Gigantus gave it a pass makes it much more worth the time than it was before, at least.

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