New installer for Europa Barbarorum with Barbarian Invasion

[WarpGhost]

So, I've been happily playing EB 1.2 for vanilla RTW for some time, then find out I can do it for BI through this. Problem is, I now cant start any new campaigns (message saying "select item from list" within the game), it crashes to desktop when I try to start a historical battle, I can load my existing campaigns but it crashes to desktop after battles (campaign map works fine), and in custom battles I can get up to selecting armies but when I move to the next screen it in fact takes me back to the previous one.

Any ideas what the problem might be? I use XP SP3.

[Ferromancer]

Hello everybody. I apologize for not replying sooner. For those still having problems with the installer, and appear to be installing things in the right order, I have a possible solution for you. When running the installer, keep an eye out for the scrolling text box that posts messages regarding the installation. Copy and paste these messages on here--that might give a better clue as to what's going on. I have some theories, but they can't be confirmed unless I have some technical information.

[WarpGhost]

Here's what my results are:

Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites\african
Extract: ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all_001.tga.dds
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites\carthaginian
Extract: ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt.spr
Extract: ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt_002.tga.dds
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites\dacian
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage.spr
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_dacia.spr
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_dacia_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_dacia_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_dacia_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_macedon.spr
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_macedon_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_macedon_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_macedon_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_merc.spr
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_merc_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_merc_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_merc_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_thrace.spr
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_thrace_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_thrace_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_thrace_002.tga.dds
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites\greek
Extract: ebsprite_rhodian_slingers_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_rhodian_slingers_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_rhodian_slingers_all_001.tga.dds
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\sprites\iberian
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_all_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_all_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_merc.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_merc_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_merc_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_merc_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_slave.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_slave_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_slave_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_dunaminaca_slave_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_all_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_all_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_egypt.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_egypt_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_egypt_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_egypt_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_seleucid.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_seleucid_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_seleucid_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_seleucid_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_spain.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_spain_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_spain_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_infantry_ilergeta_spain_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_all_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_all_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_slave.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_slave_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_slave_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_celtiberian_skirmishers_slave_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_lusitanian_skirmishers_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_lusitanian_skirmishers_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_lusitanian_skirmishers_all_001.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_iberian_missile_lusitanian_skirmishers_all_002.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_missile_iberian_slingers_all.spr
Extract: ebsprite_missile_iberian_slingers_all_000.tga.dds
Extract: ebsprite_missile_iberian_slingers_all_001.tga.dds
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
calling dll to fix EB\Data\descr_model_battle.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_descr_model_battle.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
calling dll to fix EB\Data\export_descr_buildings.txt
Copy to Data\eb_before_bi_export_descr_buildings.txt
calling dll to fix EB\Data\scripts\show_me\EBBS_SCRIPT.TXT
Copy to Data\scripts\show_me\eb_before_bi_EBBS_SCRIPT.TXT
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War
Copy to EB\Data\world\maps\campaign\barbarian_invasion
Copy failed
Copy to EB\Data\text\barbarian_invasion_regions_and_settlement_names.txt
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\world\maps\base\map.rwm->EB\Data\world\maps\base\eb_before_bi_map.rwm
Rename: EB\sp game edu backup\map.rwm->EB\sp game edu backup\eb_before_bi_map.rwm
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\world\maps\campaign\barbarian_invasion
calling dll to fix EB\Data\world\maps\campaign\barbarian_invasion\descr_strat.txt
Copy failed
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
calling dll to fix EB\Data\LOOKUP_CAMPAIGN_DESCRIPTIONS.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_LOOKUP_CAMPAIGN_DESCRIPTIONS.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\text
calling dll to fix EB\Data\text\campaign_descriptions.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_campaign_descriptions.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War
Rename: EB\Data\ui\barbarian\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\barbarian\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\barbarian\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\nomad\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\nomad\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\nomad\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\roman\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\roman\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\roman\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\carthaginian\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\carthaginian\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\carthaginian\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\EASTERN\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\EASTERN\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\EASTERN\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\EGYPTIAN\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\EGYPTIAN\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\EGYPTIAN\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Rename: EB\Data\ui\GREEK\interface\battlepage_03.tga->EB\Data\ui\GREEK\interface\eb_before_bi_battlepage_03.tga
Copy to EB\Data\ui\GREEK\interface\battlepage_03.tga
Copy failed
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
calling dll to fix EB\Data\export_descr_unit.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_export_descr_unit.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\sp game edu backup
calling dll to fix EB\sp game edu backup\export_descr_unit.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_export_descr_unit.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War
Copy to eb\data\descr_skydome.txt
Copy failed
Copy to EB\Data\ui\carthaginian\eventpics\prebattle_night.tga
Copy failed
Copy to EB\Data\ui\egyptian\eventpics\prebattle_night.tga
Copy failed
Copy to EB\Data\ui\nomad\eventpics\prebattle_night.tga
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\models_building\textures\glowing
Copy failed
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
calling dll to fix EB\Data\export_descr_character_traits.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_export_descr_character_traits.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
calling dll to fix EB\Data\export_descr_VnVs_enums.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data
Copy to eb_before_bi_export_descr_VnVs_enums.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
calling dll to fix EB\Data\world\maps\campaign\barbarian_invasion\descr_strat.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War
Copy to eb\data\models_unit\attachments
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\models_engine
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\models_effects
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\descr_effects.txt
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\descr_effects_engine_torch.txt
Copy failed
Copy to eb\data\descr_effects_torch_fire.txt
Copy failed
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\preferences
calling dll to fix EB\preferences\preferences.txt
Copy to eb_before_bi_preferences.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\world\maps
Copy to eb_before_bi_MAP_CLIMATES.TGA
Extract: MAP_CLIMATES.TGA
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\EB\Data\world\maps\campaign\barbarian_invasion
Copy to eb_before_bi_descr_win_conditions.txt
Extract: descr_win_conditions.txt
Output folder: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War
Create folder: C:\Documents and Settings\Derek\Start Menu\Programs\Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion
Create shortcut: C:\Documents and Settings\Derek\Start Menu\Programs\Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion\Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion.lnk
Create shortcut: C:\Documents and Settings\Derek\Desktop\Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion.lnk
Create shortcut: C:\Documents and Settings\Derek\Start Menu\Programs\Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion\Uninstall.lnk
Created uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\Uninstall_EB_For_BI.exe
Completed

[Ferromancer]

It appears a files are failing to copy over from one local directory to another, but not files extracted from the installer--those copy over fine. You aren't running a limited account or running vista with User Account Control are you?

[WarpGhost]

Im using an XP SP3 admin account, so it shouldnt be a problem with that.

Take me through the install order; it shouldnt be an issue there but I may have misread something.

[Ferromancer]

Short and simple, from somebody who installed successfully:

How did you install the game?
It's supposed to be in this order; one of the causes I've read for that error is if you use the patches for RTW either before or after installing BI. Don't know if that's the only cause.

-RTW
-BI
-1.6 Patch
-EB 1.1
-EB 1.2
-Optionally any other mod
-This mod

[kurt190]

Hi,

I'm having a problem with EB1.2 with BI - I hope someone can help.

I installed as instructed but did the EB1.2 updates manually before installing the BI setup exe. No other mods.
So the problem is as follows - when I capture a town/city if I click on the recruitment tab I crash to desktop.
Running under XP SP3. I've previously been running EB1.2 with RTW with no issues.

Thanks in advance.

kurt

[Ferromancer]

Hi,

I'm having a problem with EB1.2 with BI - I hope someone can help.

I installed as instructed but did the EB1.2 updates manually before installing the BI setup exe. No other mods.
So the problem is as follows - when I capture a town/city if I click on the recruitment tab I crash to desktop.
Running under XP SP3. I've previously been running EB1.2 with RTW with no issues.

Thanks in advance.

kurt

Don't do the EB1.2 updates manually :)

[kurt190]

Thanks Ferromancer - is it a known bug?

kurt

[Gunzak]

I have tried the install both ways now. First try I installed
RTW
BI
1.6
EB 1.1
EB 1.2
BI Mod

and that failed as the game would not allow me to choose a faction because of errors with year. I then tried
RTW
1.3
1.5
BI
1.6
EB 1.1
EB 1.2
BI Mod

and again got the same problem. I am running XP Service pack 2 as an admin. Soon installing Windows 7 64bit so I can't imagine what problems I will have with just EB soon.

[applebreath]

Soon installing Windows 7 64bit so I can't imagine what problems I will have with just EB soon.

Why not wait awhile for Windows 7? If it is anything like vista, you will have your hands full of problems and wasted RAM. XP is a solid OS. I see no reason to switch, unless you just have to have more "eye" candy.


If you have alex, go with the mod pack. Very stable. I had no problems with the following process:

RTW-Gold > Alex > EB 1.1 > 1.2 > official fixes > minimod pack (3.1) > LZ3's script adaptation > phalanx mod > RS textures mod > naval strat mod > Lysander's sihunet formations adaptations > EOM 2.1b V.T. Marvin's Adaptation

[Gunzak]

The new computer I built has 6 gigs of RAM but XP only supports 4 so I have 2 not being utilized. I still have 1 more channel available so I could cheaply add another 2 gigs if I wanted. I do have Alex so I might just try that route.

[Alexandros_III]

If I have the mini mod pack can I still use this?

[Finn MacCumhail]

Hello!

Well, I have some problems with installing EB for BI. My problems are the following https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showt...30#post2377930

Any suggestions about how to install it correct? Order? And how to install pathes correct? RTW 1.3 then 1.5 then BI then 1.6 then EBs and mod?

[Jormungand]

Hi Ferromancer,

Is there any way to set EB for BI to windowed mode? It seems to increase my performance by something like 50%, but for some reason I cannot change it to that setting.

Thanks

[Ferromancer]

I just did a thorough testing of my installer with EB 1.2 with different options, etc. and found no problems. If you could please copy and paste the text from the installer's output, I could help more with your difficulties. With one person it appeared that NO files were copied successfully from one directory to another, even though the installer was able to do other things without a problem. My impression is that perhaps there is an over-agressive antivirus/antispyware that is preventing files from being modified or copied. I recommend temporarily stopping your antivirus for the duration of the installer, and then turning it back on.

[roman dude]

Hi

I wanted to say I love this mod, thanks for all the hard work you put into it! I was wondering if you could include konny's character traits mod so my generals will actually be able to gain command points, again thanks!

[stratigos vasilios]

Hello chaps,

I have briefly searched this thread and I didn't find any similar problems to the one I am having.

Firstly I have RTW Gold Edition and followed the correct steps to install this mod. When the game loads it up says 1.1 in the bottom left corner...which I found strange as I installed EB 1.2 correctly? Anyways, the custom and historical battles work fine, but I cannot start a campaign with any faction other than the Saka. When I click another faction (i.e. Rome) it goes to desktop, minimises EB and opens 'Active Movie Window'. It's just a blank black screen...which can be closed down, then reappears when you click EB to maximise. Has anyone else experiences this problem? I tried uninstalling and reinstalling and I keep encountering this problem.

I'm not sure if this helps but I am running Vista, I was always playing EB on the normal RTW disc but since I bought the Gold Edition I thought I'd try this mod.

Many thanks,
SV

[stratigos vasilios]

Whoops my mistake, I rectified my problem. Basically had compatibility issues which I was stupid enough not to check before posting. Works a charm, thank you very much!

[Duguntz]

Cheers guys!

I tried to install Alex engine, but I can't seem to start it as a bug occur and I've a error message, so I deleted everything and re-installed everything with BI, hoping that things were more easy BUT NO! It just can't start neither and every time i press the shortcut I just have that message that's pop up :

Failed to copy the file 'D:\RTW\EB\sp game edu backup\map.rwm to 'D:\RTW\EB\Data\world\maps\base\map.rwm' (error 2 the system cannot find the file specified)

It pisses me off as I'd like to be able to try a new engine... thanks for any help pals

[Finn MacCumhail]

I had the same thing.
Use Search on ur computer to find map.rwm. Then copy it to the folder "D:\RTW\EB\sp game edu backup\". Then computer will copy it from there (e 'D:\RTW\EB\sp game edu backup\map.rwm) where it should be but it doesn't, to whatever it wants and it would be OK.

[Duguntz]

Thanks a lot, I've no more the error! now, as the 3 fates seems to hate me, when i click on the icon, I've no error, but they don't recognise the cd... Do I play with Rome cd or BI cd? or should I change the target of the EB Single Player icon?

[Finn MacCumhail]

Look to ur desktop or Run menu here u should see Europa Barbarorum for Barbarian Invasion icon with BI picture-icon. Also have you install 1.6 update on BI mod before? You should.

Or do you mean that after update 1.6 computer doesn't recognize the soft and ask to insert cd to ur drive? I have license disk, but after updating it asked me to do it. So I just find crack on the net. For updated version of course.

[Skoran]

Could anybody tell me how to properly install this for steam (Rome - total war gold edition) with following mods (problem is: I can't install the mini-mod pack, it gives me a script error)
- Some trait changes
- Phalanx mod
- Force diplomacy
- AI Battle Formation
- Spoils of victory

The biggest problem is: I can't start the normal BI with a shortcut, I can only make a shortcut to Rome - TW gold via steam.
When I want to play the normal BI I need to double click on Rome - total war gold in steam, then I can choose between RTW and BI. So how can I change the parameter of the BI shortcut to start EB?

Edit: I think I got it working :).

[Matteo123]

I have installed the mod but accidentally turned off banners and I want to turn them back on, what do I do? I checked both the preferences and eb config and both have them checked?

[tarem]

happy new year guys

i installed this mod in the following order
1.RTW
2.RTW-BI
3.patched it to 1.6
4.EB 1.1
5.EB 1.2
6.this mod

i tested my previous EB 1.2 saves and they are compatible, the new campaign is working well and i have the new formations. u have not tested the night battles yet. i have one problem though, when i go to custom battle i can't see all the units available, especially the more generic units specific for each faction (like velites, principes, triari) for the romans or the reformed phalanx for the makedones are missing. well, they are not missing actually, sinse if i let the CPU pick my army they are there, even though the are without icons. but i can' see them in the recruitment screen. this happenes only in custom battle. can something be done about it?

thanx in advance

[Weebeast]

i tested my previous EB 1.2 saves and they are compatible, the new campaign is working well and i have the new formations. u have not tested the night battles yet. i have one problem though, when i go to custom battle i can't see all the units available, especially the more generic units specific for each faction (like velites, principes, triari) for the romans or the reformed phalanx for the makedones are missing. well, they are not missing actually, sinse if i let the CPU pick my army they are there, even though the are without icons. but i can' see them in the recruitment screen. this happenes only in custom battle. can something be done about it?

You should use the edu.txt in the "mp game backup folder" to play custom battle as per EB instruction.

The opposite is actually happening to me as I can see reformed phalanx for Macedon and all reform legions for Rome in custom. Maybe it's because I have the mp edu loaded before I installed this neat installer? OK nvm. Just found out the installer doesn't have edu for multiplayer which means no special abilities for custom battle.

If it's as easy as adding "shield_wall" to the units I'd be glad to do it. Just waiting for the OK(interest) from you guys and confirmation that it's possible to do with little room for error. I've little experience.

[Ice]

Cool mod.

I used to be an EB fanatic back in the day, but I haven't played for a bit. I saw you mod, and I have some free time so I decided to give it a go again.

What difficulty do you recommend playing on?

[Mouzafphaerre]

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H/M works fine for me.
.

[wumpus]

With EB, I tread lightly, so usually it's only M/M for me [but if it's vanilla RTW or EGM or AmazonTW I go for H/H] Sorry for bringing non-EB here; I just want to emphasize my being careful with EB compared to others, because, for me, EB is more authentic and more dangerous to my troops.