the dilemma!

[spoOkie]

if i install it... will it permanently change my current game?what files would it replace? ive made edits to several txt files... will those edited files disappear?

[CBR]

You need to make a copy of your MTW folder and then install NTW into that copy. It will make changes to your normal game.


CBR

[JAG]

Quote[/b] (CBR @ April 30 2004,05:43)]You need to make a copy of your MTW folder and then install NTW into that copy. It will make changes to your normal game.


CBR
What he said basically, just install mtw to a new location and install over that fresh installation.

[Xiphias]

If you install it over your normal MTW install then it will screw that up. Like CBR said, the best idea to just to copy your MTW folder (or install a new one since you may get errors from your edited files).

[Spartacus]

i have a small problem with N:TW when i'm a medieval battle the units look werd and were jerky. anyone else experinced this http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[Xiphias]

I get that too. I think thats probably the reason you need to have a seperate install of MTW.

[Spartacus]

how do i do that

[Duke John]

Quote[/b] ]i have a small problem with N:TW when i'm a medieval battle the units look werd and were jerky. anyone else experinced this
MTW is limited in modding in the sense there are a limited amount of slots available for these unitgraphics. Since NTW has new unitgraphics it means that the official unitgraphics have to be overwritten.

So when you play a MTW battle the engine tries to display the original graphics but this is no longer possible as they no longer exist.

http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-inquisitive.gif was that a bit clear?

This is the problem with most mods that have new unitgraphics. ME:TW, H:TW and N:TW are examples.


Quote[/b] ]I get that too. I think thats probably the reason you need to have a seperate install of MTW. how do i do that?
Open up My Computer or Windows Explorer. Go to the folder where you can find the folder wherein MTW is installed. For example in C:\Program Files\ you will find Medieval - Total War\

Now select the installation folder (Medieval - Total War in this example). Copy the folder. Do this either by pressing CTRL + c OR by right-clicking on the folder and select Copy.

Then paste the installation folder. Do this either by pressing CTRL + v OR by right-clicking on the screen and select paste.

You should now see a progress bar, when it is finished you will see a new folder called Copy of Medieval - Total War (if you an English Windows version). You can rename this folder by right-clicking on the folder and select Rename.

Have fun playing the mods
Duke John

[octavian]

what he said http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/gc-stupid.gif http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif no offense, its the only one pointing up, just look at the arrow http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/tongue.gif