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Zort
05-14-2003, 00:38
Ok, I just quit my second campaign after reinstalling VI on my computer.

Last week, I installed the new VI and was very happy with it. On the weekend I wanted to try the old campaign as English, and something was not ok. I couldnt build many units, no longbows, no xbows, no special units and so on. Some upgrade buildings simply didnt work- especially the bowyer. Tonight I started for the Italians and the same problem again- I can only build bowmen, no bowyer upgrade work. This is only when I start off early, tried the late campaign and it seems to work when the buildings are already there.

Do I miss something or what?

Thanks in advance
FesterShinetop
05-14-2003, 01:10
Before the install of VI did you use the patch? Because this sounds like the balance thingies that where looked after in the first patch. I reckon VI also incorporates the patch as well so some things have propably changed, like being able to build longbows and x-bows in the early campaign (this 1 from memory so correct me if I am wrong).
Anyone has any other ideas?
Zort
05-14-2003, 01:16
Well, the first installation had the latest patch for MTW. Now I tried the CD V1.0 version and patching it directly with VI- no success. Cant build any bow units- only normal bowmen. What a crap.
FesterShinetop
05-14-2003, 01:22
Hmmm, have you tried any of the later campaigns? Same behaviour there?
Elwe
05-14-2003, 01:28
If I remeber correctly, bows are available in Early, High and Late; Longbowmen and Crossbowmen are only available in High and Late; and Arbalasts are available in Late only.

Cheers http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wacko.gif
pdoan8
05-14-2003, 01:39
Base on what you've said, I assume that you already know that all units have proper period restriction in v1.1 and also you already try with a fresh installation, but the original campaign still doesn't work properly. Well, I can't help, since I don't have VI yet. I'm spamming here. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/joker.gif

Anyway, http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif Zort
Gregoshi
05-14-2003, 04:00
Welcome aboard Zort. I think these other gentlemen are on the right track, so fear not for MTW. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
MalibuMan
05-14-2003, 09:26
I can confirm that you can't build Longbowmen in the early period - it's part of the patched game, nothing wrong with your system/installation.
Zort
05-14-2003, 14:38
Thanks for your help guys,

I was playing the 1.0 version too long i guess http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It really depends on the time when you can build these units, not only on the buildings.
Lord Of Storms
05-14-2003, 14:45
Quote[/b] (Zort @ May 13 2003,19:16)]Well, the first installation had the latest patch for MTW. Now I tried the CD V1.0 version and patching it directly with VI- no success. Cant build any bow units- only normal bowmen. What a crap.
I cant remeber where I saw this but you have to have the v1.1. patch installed before attempting to install VI it WILL NOT WORK THE OTHER WAY AROUND AFTER YOU INSTALL mtw then patch v 1.1 then VI will bring your version up to 2.0 if you do it out of sequence that could be a problem ( now where did I see that http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif )