EB v0.81a Hotfix released

[Krusader]

Greetings Europa Barbarorum fans.


https://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5659/081aannouncementul6.jpg


Here's a hotfix that corrects some bugs & CTDs that were discovered after the release of 0.81. Unfortunately, it isn't savegame compatible so if you have a kick ass campaign, you should finish that one before installing. As said this is a hotfix and does not add anything new at all, just fixes some bugs that crept in. Below are links to the hotfix itself followed by a list of changes and below it are detailed installation instructions.


Here are the links for the v0.81a hotfix:

Dead Link: EB FTP Patch (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=17)
EB FTP Full installer (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=18)
Torrent Full installer (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=21)

A new EDB fix for those who wish to test it!! (ftp://europabarbarorum.org/EBv81a_New_EDB.zip)


Note: The hotfix file ("EB FTP Patch") has been removed until such time as we can get it working properly (in many cases it seems to delete the entire EB file set instead of upgrading it). So as an interim step, here is the link to the zip file we used for the last internal build (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=20). It has all the same files (except the Readme), and it should work for anybody who hasn't already used the previous Hotfix installer. The zip file is designed to be installed into the RTW Root directory (i.e the one above "EB") and will automatically place all files in the correct folders.

WARNING - If you are a zip file noob and the above information is unclear and you need explicit handholding, don't even try this. Just get the EB v.81a Full Installer (@ 370MB) and install it on a clean RTW 1.5 build.


List of fixes included in the Release:


- Solved the Lusotannan "Can't Save" Bug
- Fix for the Rebelling City CTD
- Includes v.81a compatible map.rwm file
- Return of the EB Oasis
- Added 20 new UI Cards
- "Hanging" Building Titles fix
- Fixed the unit size bug
- Eliminated the "all question mark" quotes
- New Baktrian Hydragogeio description
- Revised Ba'al Temple Complex description
- Fixed Drapanai description
- Roman Walls and Ager Divisvs et Assignatvs descriptions fixed
- Menu background update (to v.81a)
- Load screen correction (one tga file)
- Eastern building fix for port upgrades
- EDU update (massive number of stat fixes)
- New Greek Hoplite General
- Epilektoi Hoplitai are now recruitable by KH
- Recruitment zones for Pezhetairoi, Hypaspistai, and Pheraspidai are all adjusted
- Native names added for ten units
- Spartan Hoplite description corrected
- Recruitment for Akontistai and Hoplitai Haploi added to Korsim
- "Native Faction" for Kush changed from Saba to Ptolemaioi
- Recruitment for Kuarothoroi and Lavotuxri extended to Kappadokia Pontika
- Sabean Farm and Trade Port fix
- Polybian Principes added to all Homeland provinces and Eastern Auxilia recruitment extended to Phoenicia and Paphlagonia
- Hundáskápiz (formerly "Ferulharjoz" in v.74) activated as a recruitable Sweboz unit (placeholder skin)
- Roman & Celtic Reform MIC Upgrade fix
- Faction Diplomacy Fix (changes to some attitudes and alliances)
- Turned off "perfect-spy" command
- Ptolemaioi starting government buildings fix (from Type 1 to Type 2)
- Removed Ethiopiai Agema from the Rebel Units pool (have the Goidil skin)
- Fixed a few Resource Icons (Nikaia silver mine and Epeirote copper mine)
- Typos fixed in various files (not comprehensive)




Past experience indicates that many of the reported problems with EB involve bad installations of either RTW or EB. If you have already installed EB v.81 and are not having any problems with it, then you can install the hotfix on top of your v.81 build. However, the hotfix is NOT COMPATIBLE with previous save games, and you WILL have problems if you try to use an old save game with this new build.

If you are having problems with your old v.81 campaign or this is your first taste of EB, then follow these instructions EXACTLY and you should not have a problem:

1. Install RTW 1.0
2. Update RTW with the v1.3 Patch
3. Update RTW with the v1.5 Patch
4. Load a game to make sure RTW is working (i.e. it should list the version number on one of the screens - see "Note" below for details), and after confirming the version number, shut it down
5. Copy this entire folder to a new directory and rename THE COPY (for example, instead of "Rome: Total War" it would be "Rome-EB")
6. Install EB v.81 into the new "Rome-EB" directory
7. Load a game to make sure EB v.81 is working (you MUST load the game using the desktop shortcut created during the installation process), and after confirming that it loads properly, shut it down
8. Install the EB v.81a Hotfix into the new "Rome-EB" directory
9. Load a game using the EBv81a desktop shortcut created during the installation process (The EB Menu screen will have "ver. 0.8.1a" imprinted on the bottom left)

Note: If you have a newer version of RTW, or just aren't sure what version it is, be sure to load it and check. Launch a game of "vanilla", and at the RTW Menu screen, select "Options". The version number will appear on the top right of the next screen.

[Gaias]

Well there goes my two days off... Thanks alot EB Team! :2thumbsup: It would seem my pushers of RTW goodness are unrelenting and my addiction is turning for the worse. There is no hope for me anymore as I have started to make mini modifications myself... :no:

[Will_YouFight_ForME]

sigh :(

i got to 202bc and it kept and kept crashing
but it took me soo look to get to where i did
cos i in all my loserness did the punic wars(so far, historically correct)
damn what do i do hmmm

[MacLiam]

Great work guy's . This goes for all of you working on this fabulous mod.
I've only got one ( maybe dumb ) question.
How far is EB currently in development ? What I mean is for example are most units already in the game or just 20-50-80 % and /or are you planning a lot of other adjustments big or small ? I'm pretty new to the game joint last week. Please dont mind my english I'm from the Netherlands.
Please keep up the good work. :2thumbsup:

[Kull]

Great work guy's . This goes for all of you working on this fabulous mod.
I've only got one ( maybe dumb ) question.
How far is EB currently in development ? What I mean is for example are most units already in the game or just 20-50-80 % and /or are you planning a lot of other adjustments big or small ? I'm pretty new to the game joint last week. Please dont mind my english I'm from the Netherlands.
Please keep up the good work. :2thumbsup:

We're roughly at 350 units of a possible 500 (keep in mind that vanilla had something like 100). And there are also a lot of beautiful new Standard Bearers and Generals coming (both units and the individual leaders themselves). And we definitely have some major new features in the works. Quite a few, actually. So yes, there's a lot more to come, but in the meantime EB v.81a is what most mods and companies would call a "finished product". But not us! :2thumbsup:

[MiniMe]

So yes, there's a lot more to come, but in the meantime EB v.81a is what most mods and companies would call a "finished product". But not us! :2thumbsup:
Well, that's the reason EB_team earns the respect they get one thousand times more :2thumbsup:
Good job!
(again :laugh4: )

[Rilder]

Huzzah! and I was just getting angry with my romani and greco campaigns! Time to hire an "escort service" for the EB team.


- New Greek Hoplite General


YEA!!!! Who needs a dam horse anyways =)

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Thanks guys!

[hoom]

No update for the custom battle/MP EDU or the backup EDU ~:mecry:

[Kull]

No update for the custom battle/MP EDU or the backup EDU ~:mecry:

There was a big EDU update and it was submitted somewhat late in the process. So holding up the entire patch just to get those two items wasn't a good idea. That doesn't mean they can't be updated and posted as a separate download - assuming somebody wants to marry up the features of the new EDU with those of the old specialized ones. (Hint: Winmerge is your friend).

[Thaatu]

I hate to do this, but the installer won't work for me. It works fine until I press 'install' and then it vanishes. Now when I start the game it says "Error loading mount database". I tried redownloading a few times and I tested installing it in an empty folder. It installed 227 files and 50.8 MB of stuff. I'll install the full thing from the scratch and I'll ask if there's more problems. Just to let you know there are people who can screw up even the most simplified patch installing.

[Rilder]

Eh I didnt get the vanishing thing but when i boot up i get the error loading mount database and after clicking ok it says

"Script error in data/descr_mount.txt at line 100, collumn 1

Could not find battle model for mount 'Camel' "

[Kugutsu]

I think I'll continue my romani campaign for the moment, its the first time Ive ever got to the marian reforms (since vanilla) and its going so well.

One question - is this compatible if you are using BI.exe? Ie, can you patch on top if you are running using BI?

[general_varro]

Ditto on the above errors, im gettin both.

[Mr Kaplan]

Getting problems with this patch. I get a CTD and this message:

"Generic error:unable to find skeleton fs_gladius":furious3:

Any help?:help:

[julianus apostata]

Getting problems with this patch. I get a CTD and this message:

"Generic error:unable to find skeleton fs_gladius":furious3:

Any help?:help:

get the same CTD ans the same message; btw i am playing with the bi.exe

[Thaatu]

It's an epidemic! Has anyone tried the full installer yet? I would but it's still 25 minutes away and it's almost midnight here. Nity-nite!

A message to the team: Don't stress yourselves out.

(HOLY CRAP, new smilies!)
:wizard:

[julianus apostata]

It's an epidemic! Has anyone tried the full installer yet? I would but it's still 25 minutes away and it's almost midnight here. Nity-nite!

A message to the team: Don't stress yourselves out.

(HOLY CRAP, new smilies!)
:wizard:

No, i have not tried the full installer; just the 0.81a patch over a very stable EB 0.81 BI.exe.

:help:

[Kull]

This really sounds like one of two things:

1) Installed the Hotfix somewhere other than on top of a v.81 build.

2) Installed the Hotfix on top of something less than the full v.81 build.

Edit: If somebody has successfully installed it (other than an EB Team Member), please post here.

[Will_YouFight_ForME]

hmm will you ever bring back the senate i mean just for show, it would be cool to see if you could chose who would elect certain generals or family members purely for role play purposes
it would be really quite cool
you could add it to cathage as well, seeing as they had a senate

purely for show, none of those stupid little missions

and if your capital is sacked - a general could get a dictator trait (going back to another topic i read) untill you restore order

but i must be dreaming, oh i hope not :X

[Arkatreides]

Mine 'seems' to patch fine, but then never creates a desktop shortcut ...

Does anyone have the command to run it, so I can at least see whether it has patched ok

[Makr]

Installed hotfix over clean .81 install and got the gladius error.

Downloaded the full installer and put that over a clean v1.5 and it worked fine.

[MacLiam]

Had a problem with the shortcut so i couldn't start eb
installed over full eb 0.81 seemed fine but it corrupted my eb.exe
i'm now reinstalling 0.81 and patch.
i'll be in touch.

toi,toi, toi

[MacLiam]

I installed eb 0.81 again then installed 0.81a
7 mb takes about 20-30 minutes ( too long ?)
it validates install/removes files/copies new files/updates register/ removes files(again ) SHORTCUT DISAPPEARS / copies new files / install finished i'm able to look at read me en faq. AND THIS IS STRANGE THE NEW SHORTCUT DIRECTS ME TO THE FAQ AT THIS FORUM.

is there something i'm doing wrong or can you tell me where eb.exe went
cause this is missing too. ( it is not working anyway )

i hope this message will help.

ps. i'm not angry / the words in bold are just the important ones.:dizzy2:

0.81 over RTW 1.5

maybe it removes too many files RTW 1.5 has 6789 files 2,37 GB/ EB 0.81a has 6961 files 2,42 gb

[Krusader]

Hmm...

If you install the patch, and get errors try to delete map.rwm.

You will 99.9% not be able to Multiplay then, but to me deleting map.rwm always seems to help somehow...

Could somebody with errors after installing the patch try?

[Kull]

Guys - Just to be sure, I uninstalled v.81a (i had a full up install):

- Next I copied a clean v.81 build.
- Then I installed the hotfix on top of the copy.
- I no longer had a shortcut after uninstalling, so I copied an old one and modified it.
- Launched the Game from the new shortcut
- No problems, everything worked

So there's not a problem with the Hotfix. All the files are correct and they install to the right place and everything does work.

You might doublecheck your desktop shortcuts to make sure they are referencing the -mod.

[julianus apostata]

After reinstalling EB i get the same "gladius-error" as mentioned above; i think it is the bi.exe that does not work with 0.81a. Up to now i did not have tried the full 0.81a installer, always just the patch.

Has anybody managed it to run 0.81 over the bi.exe? If so, what is the recommended way of istalling it?

Thanks in advance!

[Yun Dog]

I installed the 0.81 hotfix over the 0.81 mod

now it gets stuck on the splash screen - when I esc I get

a script error - could not find 'camel' model for mount

shouldnt the 0.81 shortcut work still??

[MacLiam]

well Kull i did the same things you did but no result can you be more specific
which shortcut you created

[Arkatreides]

I get an error message saying:

Script error in data/descr_mount line 100, column 1
Could not find model "camel"

Clear v.81 + patch, same for both RTW and BI executables

[Kull]

As Krusader noted, go ahead and delete map.rwm before doing anything else - then tell us if that changed the results.

[Yun Dog]

I deleted the map file as instructed

still no got camel

what exactly does your target line in your shortcut look like

[Kull]

I deleted the map file as instructed

still no got camel

what exactly does your target line in your shortcut look like

Good - really glad to hear that. here's the target line:

"C:\Games\Rome - EB (v.81c)\RomeTW.exe" -mod:eb -nm -show_err

Keep in mind that my directory is undoubtedly different than yours

[MacLiam]

deleted the map.rwm
and i still got no skeleton fs_gladius

did it not remove too many files just 50 mb difference between RTW 1.5 and EB 0.81a:dizzy2:

[Geoffrey S]

Glad to see this one out, will be installed as soon as possible. Does the hotfix include Cunctator's mod? And if not, is said mod compatible with .81a?

[Yun Dog]

yep thats the same as mine


if you guys dont mind - im just going to stand in the corner and start crying now


boooo hooooo :embarassed:


If i unistall eb totally and reinstall it - will I still be able to play 0.81 or will it need a clean RTW 1.5

[Hegix]

I get the same error with the camel. The only descr_mount file I can find is in the vanilla data folder though. That hasn't changed in the patch has it? As a side note, deleting that file leads to another error saying that saba is an invalid owner in another descr file.

[Dooz]

Just installed the hotfix over prevoius 0.81 build, works like a charm. Using the BI method too so even with added complications, no problems. Thanks EB!

[Kull]

deleted the map.rwm
and i still got no skeleton fs_gladius

did it not remove too many files just 50 mb difference between RTW 1.5 and EB 0.81a:dizzy2:

Was hoping it wasn't the new map.rwm. Glad to see it isn't. It only removes files from a temporary directory after installing, not from the RTW directory. My v.81c noted above has roughly 3.7GB, while the vanilla RTW 1.5 has roughly 2.4GB. So you are missing a LOT of files....in fact, it's apparent that the hotfix is sitting alone atop a 1.5 install.

[Kull]

I get the same error with the camel. The only descr_mount file I can find is in the vanilla data folder though. That hasn't changed in the patch has it? As a side note, deleting that file leads to another error saying that saba is an invalid owner in another descr file.

Please do NOT start deleting files. That won't solve anything, and could make your problems much worse.

[Hegix]

I just renamed it .old and back, I don't delete files. It was just easier to say, sorry abt that

[Kull]

yep thats the same as mine


if you guys dont mind - im just going to stand in the corner and start crying now


boooo hooooo :embarassed:


If i unistall eb totally and reinstall it - will I still be able to play 0.81 or will it need a clean RTW 1.5

For those having problems, i don't know why. But if you can install RTW, patch it up to v1.5, and then download and install the Full-up v.81a (it has EVERY EB file and doesn't need patches or hotfixes or anything), that should work.

Also, PLEASE READ THE README FILE!!

Speaking of which, hopefully nobody is installing the Hotfix in the RTW/EB folder, yes?

[julianus apostata]

Just installed the hotfix over prevoius 0.81 build, works like a charm. Using the BI method too so even with added complications, no problems. Thanks EB!

How did you managed it to run EB 0.81a with bi.exe wonderland? Which method did you use?

[MacLiam]

well Kull then my hotfix is really removing too many files as i stated
i try downloading the hotfix again

thanks for the help anyway i really appr. your assistance

[Hegix]

Reinstalled 0.81 works like a charm. Then the same error after applying the hotfix

[Kull]

Reinstalled 0.81 works like a charm. Then the same error after applying the hotfix

1) So you reinstalled v.81 and loaded a game and it worked?

2) Then you installed the Hotfix and tried to load a game and got the errors?

3) What directory is this file sitting in? (Europa Barbarorum v081a.rtf)

4) Did you use the same shortcut to launch both games?

[Hegix]

1) yes

2) Yes, the error shows during the starting screen

3) In the RTW root with the exes, not the EB folder

4) The same shortcut

[Tellos Athenaios]

Am busy trying the Full Install. You can simply dump that one onto your previous EB install - as it will remove older EB files before installing the new ones. So, let me get back to you later or try the Full Install yourself. (The FTP server does an outstanding job with about 160kb/s transfer rate. :2thumbsup: )

[Kull]

3) In the EB root with the exes

Double-never mind - just try the full install on top of a clean 1.5 build

[Arkatreides]

Just installed the full patch to a clean 1.5 and it works like a charm, even with the BI exe.

A parallel install of a clean v0.81 patched to v0.81a refuses to work however.


My advice to everyone: GET THE FULL PATCH - it's worth the wait

[Hegix]

I edited above, but it's the d:\...\Rome - Total War (I just have it named "RTW - EB" to always have an unchanged vanilla installed as well)

[Rilder]

Yes I installed it right too and got the errors, (installing the hotfix does put the readme in the folder with the exe right?)

[Hegix]

Just installed the full patch to a clean 1.5 and it works like a charm, even with the BI exe.

A parallel install of a clean v0.81 patched to v0.81a refuses to work however.


My advice to everyone: GET THE FULL PATCH - it's worth the wait

Bah, there goes my plan to test the new patch before bed. On the other hand I have something to look forward to when I wake up :)

[Rilder]

3 hr download and I wanted to play WoW... =/

[Kull]

Yes I installed it right too and got the errors, (installing the hotfix does put the readme in the folder with the exe right?)

Yes. The only thing I can think of is that some of you guys are getting corrupted downloads. You try and download the hotfix again (it's very small) and try that. I'll see about getting a link to the zip file we used to create the installer. That's faster than a full-up installation download.

[Domitius Ulpianus]

As soon as the the initial troubles are solved, could someone please posta screenie of the new KH General? I don't feel like re-starting my KH campaing...but ..would love to see this new guy and see wha Im missing hehe.

Thanks to the EB team for the hard work!!

[Dooz]

How did you managed it to run EB 0.81a with bi.exe wonderland? Which method did you use?

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpost.php?p=1433613&postcount=85

Install the hotfix, then follow those instructions exactly. Enjoy! I know I am. ~;)



-edit-
Btw, for those having problems, just try installing the hotfix to a folder of it's own, say on the desktop. Install the files, then manually drag them to the RTW folder where EB is installed. That's what I did.

[Kull]

For those of you who can't seem to get the Hotfix file to work, here is the link to the zip file we used for the last internal build (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=20). It has all the same files (except the Readme), and so I'd be interested if this somehow works for you. The file is designed to be installed into the RTW Root directory (i.e the one above "EB") and will automatically place all files in the correct folders.

WARNING - If you are a zip file noob and the above information is unclear and you need explicit handholding, don't even try this. Just get the Full V.81a Installation (@ 370MB) and install it on a clean RTW 1.5 build.

NOTE: Anybody who can't get the hotfix to work. If the above method DOES work, please let us know. Also, if it DOESN'T work, please report that (and whether the error message changed)

[Kull]

Install the hotfix, then follow those instructions exactly. Enjoy! I know I am. ~;)

Thanks for posting that the installer works. I'd be completely insane if somebody hadn't shown up with a success story! :2thumbsup:

[Dooz]

Well, technically I didn't install it directly through the installer. I used the installer to get the files into a seperate folder, then moved the files manually to the game directory. So I can't confirm the installer works directly. Although I can't imagine why it wouldn't.

[KarstenChu]

Hey EB Team, I just wanted to thank you for your devotion to this project. I forwarded your work to a classics professor of mine here at Dartmouth and he was, to say the least, impressed with what you've done. In fact, Dartmouth is offering some sort of scholarship work for the upcoming class of juniors next year in video games based on the classical age and I believe some kids will be playing your mod for it. Thanks for your devotion to your fans!!

[MacLiam]

I installed the hotfix for the third time ( the patch ) and it doesn't work
the installer is removing too many files from 3,65 gb to 2,42 gb after installing the hotfix next time i try the full install ( can anyone tell me if this will work )

thanks for all the help though:sweatdrop:

[Teleklos Archelaou]

I just downloaded the installer from the link in post 1 here, just like everyone else, installed it onto my 1.5 + 0.81 full install from a month ago, deleted map.rwm, started it up, and it works like a charm.

I do make my own shortcut each time though, and put it directly in the directory the rtw.exe file is in, so I don't mix it up with any of the other copies of EB on my harddrive.

[Rilder]

Well I the zip didn't work, mise well download the full installer then, dunno what the problem is though. Off to play some Civ4 then... My Empire of Rilder under Grand Master Rilder The Great, with Dur Warriors and Dur Snipers under the capital of Rilderisawesome has some growing to do.

[Kull]

Well, technically I didn't install it directly through the installer. I used the installer to get the files into a seperate folder, then moved the files manually to the game directory. So I can't confirm the installer works directly. Although I can't imagine why it wouldn't.

That's the thing. The file structure you copied over is exactly the one it would drop directly into the build. They CAN'T be different! Gah.

[Kull]

Hey EB Team, I just wanted to thank you for your devotion to this project. I forwarded your work to a classics professor of mine here at Dartmouth and he was, to say the least, impressed with what you've done. In fact, Dartmouth is offering some sort of scholarship work for the upcoming class of juniors next year in video games based on the classical age and I believe some kids will be playing your mod for it. Thanks for your devotion to your fans!!

Now THAT is one of the reasons we do this! Really great to hear! (especially today)

[dutch81]

I downloaded the hotfix over my previous v.8.1 and it seems to work just fine ... the install guide helped me through, you just have to find your own EB file if you changed it from the original rome total war as I did. Did I have to delete the map again it didn't say so and worked so should I now?

Thanks Foot!

Thanks to the entire EB team by the way!

[Foot]

I downloaded the hotfix over my previous v.8.1 and it seems to work just fine ... the install guide helped me through, you just have to find your own EB file if you changed it from the original rome total war as I did. Did I have to delete the map again it didn't say so and worked so should I now?

No you shouldn't have to, it will allow you to play multiplayer with others with 0.81a

Foot

[Makr]

Now THAT is one of the reasons we do this! Really great to hear! (especially today)

I had the issue at first, but found a way around, no biggie. Please don't loose heart....it's really great that you guys take the time to release these fixes to the user community.
Thanks Again! Never have I enjoyed a mod this much before :2thumbsup:

[Roman_Man#3]

It seems like the issue has been resolved, but when it says cannot find the battlefield model for the camled(is that what it is?), the model for the camels is missing in the descr_model_battle file. So just put it in there, and it should work.


I may be showing up too late to help :yes: , and I may be wrong, but from my experiences, it is most likely missing in descr_model_battle. So check.


RM3

[Kull]

Edit: Hmmm....neeed to rethink this.

[Kull]

I may be showing up too late to help :yes: , and I may be wrong, but from my experiences, it is most likely missing in descr_model_battle. So check.

Thanks, but that is definitely not the issue. If we had something missing in DMB, then the hotfix would have broken the mod during internal testing. Plus there's a host of different "mssing files" being reported, and most people aren't having any problem at all. So it seems to be installation issues, and probably a bunch of different ones at that.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

I can report a gimped install, I'm afraid and I installed EB 0.81a on top of 0.81, with an old internal build on top of that but otherwise, as you know, it was a virgin install.

So the install in gimped and there's no uninstall, so I'm wiping EB off and starting again with the full download. My shortcut also dissapeared to be replaced by a link to the FAQ.

Edit: I can't get the unistall option, looks like 0.81a removed my build.

[Amenophis]

The .81a patch borked my install as well. On start up I got the vanilla splash screen plus the fs_gladius error. Checked the RTW folder and it's size was decreased to 2.4gb as well. Wasn't using the wrong installer as I blew the previous ones away right after use. The .81a patch is erasing some parts of the EB install.

The full .81a install over a clean copy of 1.5 is working fine.

[Kull]

Well, I think we have identified the root cause of all the reported problems. HOW you are getting those problems is still unclear, however. Let's review the facts as we know them:

1) All the error messages are consistent with missing files.

2) In all reported problem cases, the full install works, but not the hotfix.

3) People who reported error messages and then used my zip file said it didn't solve the problem.

4) A number of folks have reported that there is no desktop icon or else the one they had disappeared.

What all these have in common is they are consistent with a complete uninstall of EB. So the question is, how is that happening? The obvious answer would be that having downloaded the file called EB081a-hotfix.exe, instead people are clicking on one of the earlier builds such as EB08-setup.exe, EB081-full.exe, or EB081-patch.exe. These files, confronted with an existing installation, are then uninstalling your whole EB build.

The other possibility is that the hotfix build is uninstalling instead of installing, but we can't even begin to make it do that without installing the hotfix first (and even then, it warns you quite explicitly).

All I can say is, please READ THE INSTALLER MESSAGES, and report anything that looks odd. Thanks.

Edit1: I tested the "wrong installer version" theory and suffice it to say you would have to be a moron of exceptional moronitude to "accidentally" delete EB using those files. So that rules out half of you. (j/k)

Edit2: We have pulled the hotfix installer until we can figure out why it is doing what it seems to be doing. The Full Version remains active, as that is confirmed to work. Also, anybody who hasn't deleted their EB build could use my zip file (posted above) to quickly upgrade a working v.81 install to v.81a.

[Wolfman]

Finally it's out. Now I can start a new campaign without problems.

[Teleklos Archelaou]

The hotfix worked with me. 1.5 + 0.81 full install + 0.81a hotfix.

The only thing I did differently was once it was all installed, I just made my own shortcut.

[Wolfman]

Has anyone been getting this error when using the first download link? "550 Failed to change directory."

[Rilder]

The other possibility is that the hotfix build is uninstalling instead of installing, but we can't even begin to make it do that without installing the hotfix first (and even then, it warns you quite explicitly).



When I was installing the hotfix it did say removing files almost the entire installation. and I did click on the right thing :P

[Kull]

Has anyone been getting this error when using the first download link? "550 Failed to change directory."

We pulled the Hotfix file as there seems to be a problem with the installer. The Ful Version works fine.

[Voyager989]

I had the same problem when attempting the fix.

I;
1. Used the hotfix file.
2. Installed it into the proper directory.
3. Checked the EB directory and discovered that all the text files except for 3-4 were missing, in addition to a much lower number of folders.

I then uninstalled, reinstalled EB, and attempted the .81 -> hotfix once more. After having the same problem over a clean installation, assuming I had done something wrong, I then uninstalled again and used the full version, which worked with no problems.

I can only assume that I would have suffered the same problem as others had I attempted to start the game. I apologize, and wish I could offer a greater detail on why it happened.

Edit: Clarification, the EB\data directory is what I was referring to.

[Teleklos Archelaou]

How did some folks who used the exact same hotfix get it to install perfectly fine though? Very strange stuff.

[MiniMe]

How did some folks who used the exact same hotfix get it to install perfectly fine though? Very strange stuff.
I'm NOT a computer genius (noob actually), but the PATCH (not full version) worked fine with me =)
1. Made a copy of mine 0.81 folder to desktop;
2. Installed 0.81a patch in it;
3. Ran it.
4. Created my own shortcut.
Everything's fine =)

...but!
1. Illyrian Thorakitai amount is still 100;
2. Different phalanx units stats still messed up, infamous elite Kleruchoi Agemata just one of them, not to mention godlike Chaeonian Agema (the one and only phalanx with 14 armor), or "reformed" Hysteroi, who have slihtely better shields than Pezhetairoi;
3. KH new general unit does not look like their picture but has definitely the same skin as spartans. Could somebody, please, name me the subfolder where that RICH_spartan skin is?;
4. All elephantes have only 4 hitpoints left and their armor is decreased greatly. I start to suspect that EB team secretly hates elephants =)

[Tellos Athenaios]

Full Install over a (slightly modified) copy of EB 0.8 works fine. As I'd thought. For the main part I suppose this is because the installer seems to remove my prior build first before installing it's contents.

EDIT: So if anyone who wishes to use the patch also would like to create his own shortcuts manually? You may find EB 0.81a running without any faults whatsoever.

[fallen851]

Uhh do I really have to make a huge copy of my RTW folder when installing?

What is the risk if it install EB over RTW without copying the folder?

Thanks.

[Kull]

Uhh do I really have to make a huge copy of my RTW folder when installing?

What is the risk if it install EB over RTW without copying the folder?

Keeping a clean RTW 1.5 handy for copying purposes is great, especially if you like to mod and alter the build. That way if you blow it up, it's easy to trash the whole thing and creat a new build without having to go through the whole uninstall reinstall thing. Also good for those who play multiple mods or even like to have a clean EB build alongside the one they are tweaking. But if you only play EB, and don't do much to it, and it's already very clean, then go ahead and overwrite your basic RTW build.

[Thaatu]

Kull, how long have you been awake? Anyway, I'm installing the full version now. It still won't show the installing progress, it vanished again after pressing install, but there are some crazy noises coming from the CPU so I guess it's working on it in the backround. That's my scientific analysis of it... Kull get some sleep.

[hoom]

My hotfix seems to work ok except for when I first did it, I was trying to launch from my .bat file which overwrote the \data EDU file.
I got some 'missing' errors so first second thing I did was check if the backup & custom/mp EDUs had been updated & they hadn't so I reinstalled the hotfix over the top again to get the EDU back.
No problems since.

RTW 1.5 + EB 0.80 + .81 patch + .81a hotfix.

I wonder if people might be trying to go from 0.80 straight to .81a without 0.81?

[Thaatu]

I did have 0.81, but could it have been something like the installer not getting permission to overwrite some files? I know none about none, but that's my theory.

[fallen851]

Keeping a clean RTW 1.5 handy for copying purposes is great, especially if you like to mod and alter the build. That way if you blow it up, it's easy to trash the whole thing and creat a new build without having to go through the whole uninstall reinstall thing. Also good for those who play multiple mods or even like to have a clean EB build alongside the one they are tweaking. But if you only play EB, and don't do much to it, and it's already very clean, then go ahead and overwrite your basic RTW build.

Thanks, harddrive space is at a premium on my system since I only have 40 gig drive.

[Thaatu]

Thanks, harddrive space is at a premium on my system since I only have 40 gig drive.
I don't know how much it would help, but try Rarring or Zipping it instead of copying. It compresses it somewhat.

[MacLiam]

I installed the hotfix 3 times over a clean rtw 1.5 + eb 0.81(full), all 3 times it removed almost completly eb0.81 (from 3,65 gb to 2,42 gb).
Install of the hotfix took approx. 25 min. and it was removing files for about 15 min. Maybe the guy's who installed the hotfix (via the installer ) and it worked right were doing this over a rtw 1.5 + eb 0.80 + eb 0.81 patch or rtw + bi.

I don't know if this is helping , but you never know ( it's strange that the same hotfix is working for one and notfor the other) I followed all instructions by the book and couldnt get it to work.

The full install 0.81a is working fine.

Thanks eb-members for your quick replies and for doing such a great job with this mod, it's fantastic.

[Schatten]

hmm..i have even install the (zip) patch and it works fine atm...i have now year 193 roman campaigne, my save game works and no crash...patch is working since i have now in the other 5 Italian City´s Principes that were not recruitable before (polybian reforms atm) so i think its working even with savegames that were made before.

[Conqueror]

I have just finished installing (on a fresh RTW1.5/BI1.6) the EB0.81 + Patch0.81a. Running the patch took a long time, most of which it was "removing files". Now I look into my EB/Data folder and see that there are only the following files:

descr_model_battle.txt
descr_rebel_factions.txt
descr_settlement_plant.txt
export_descr_buildings.txt
export_descr_unit.txt

And only the following sub-folders:

loading_screen
menu
scripts
text
UI
world

Which is obviously missing a whole load of important stuff. The music files for example.

[Yun Dog]

Good morning EBers

just some additional info

I found that post the 0.81a hotfix - if I reinstalled 0.81 over the top - the game strats working again fine - v0.81 of coarse - so I would agree the 0.81a installer appears to be removing certain 0.81 files, files added as part of the 0.81 install it would seem.

just doing what I can to fill in the blanks

keep up the good work

[Radier]

I used the zip-file. 0.81a works wonderful! :beam:

[Teleklos Archelaou]

Just a little note - to be absolutely sure the hotfix itself worked, I checked a battle in-game, and my KH general is now with a unit of spartans (which I definitely did not have in the build earlier), so I'm 100% sure that it worked fine with me.

[Germaan]

:book:
Like some others the patch does not work with me. During instalation the normal shortcut disapear and i get a faq shortcut. A lot off files missing in EB directory. With the full instalation the game works fine. Only i have 2 shortcut's now one normal and also the faq shortcut is present. But the game seems to work fine. Thanks for your effort to fix it.:2thumbsup:

[general_varro]

I'm convinced this an installer issue. Why is a shortcut to the FAQ page created? Also, my version EB081 patch shortcut disappears. I have to access the game thru the older EB08 shortcut. I believe this is directing you to the wrong place or something as critical data lines are missing etc. How do I create my own shortcut to the EB081a hotfix version? I'm not an expert, but i think this may have something to do w/problem...thx

[Wolfman]

Ok. Thanks Kull

[general_varro]

I just used the zip file, and it seems to be working. v81a in left corner...
off to gettin my butt kicked as the mighty saka

[julianus apostata]

Last night i had a lot of trouble installing the hotfix patch over a EB 0.81 bi.exe; disencouraged after several CTD i installed the full installer and have now no more problems at all.

https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showpo...3&postcount=85
follow this instractions for playing EB 0.81a with ib.exe; no more problems have shown up till now...

Thanks again the complete EB team for your magnificent work; and especially Kull for dealing with us blind and dump people not managing to install a simple patch! :yes:

[hoom]

I checked a battle in-game, and my KH general is now with a unit of spartans Heh, my test too :balloon2:

Link to the FAQ but no link to .81a makes sense to me.
Many people have issues & don't read the FAQ then post topics "how do I <X that is in the FAQ>"
No new shortcut is made because the link to .81 created by the .81 installer is still valid, its still essentially .81 but with hotfixes added.

I'm wierded out by this whole installer deleting many files thing... didn't do it to me :no:

[Conqueror]

After the failed hotfix, I reinstalled Eb0.81 and then extracted the ZIP file. This time the mod updated correctly and I am able to play 0.81a. Definetly seems like the problem is caused by the hotfix executable removing things it shouldn't.

[Krusader]

After the failed hotfix, I reinstalled Eb0.81 and then extracted the ZIP file. This time the mod updated correctly and I am able to play 0.81a. Definetly seems like the problem is caused by the hotfix executable removing things it shouldn't.

If this is found out to be 100% true, some poor Scotsman is in for a flogging...
:whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :whip: :skull:

[ParthianArcher]

The FTP link isn't working for me. Can someone PLEASE post a torrent?

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

The FTP link isn't working for me. Can someone PLEASE post a torrent?
Try right clicking on the link and selecting "Save Target As..."

[Kull]

Why is a shortcut to the FAQ page created?

The team gets a HUGE number of repeat questions, most of which are answered in the FAQ. So the Hotfix is designed to drop a link to the FAQ on your desktop, in the hope that people will be more inclined to consult it.

[Kull]

Thanks again the complete EB team for your magnificent work; and especially Kull for dealing with us blind and dump people not managing to install a simple patch! :yes:

The Team, as always has done a fantastic job getting the Hotfix prepared and tested. But sadly, the "simple patch" seems to have had a built-in flaw that caused it to uninstall EB. I can assure you guys we DID test this before releasing it - we always do. But as many of you know from first hand experience, sometimes the Hotfix installer works PERFECTLY - and that was our experience duing the internal test. So people out here weren't "blind and dumb", and we apologize to those who did everything *right*, and STILL were getting CTD's. :shame:

At least we had a solid "Plan B", and fortunately that has worked well. :2thumbsup:

[ParthianArcher]

Try right clicking on the link and selecting "Save Target As..."

I can get the FTP link to start downloading, but the download dies after a little while. I think it has to do with the fact that I'm currently computing in the People's Republic of China on a university system.

Torrents work fine, so if someone would do me the favor, that'd be totally cool. Of course, you could just use yousendit or something too.

[fallen851]

I can't get it to download for more than few seconds either, and the torrent's aren't working either... weird.

[BerkeleyBoi]

I'm also in the People's Republic of China and have had a lot of problems downloading it too. (China has over a billion people, a huge market for EB to exploit!) Torrents work good for me too, I can seed after I download too. Thanks a bunch!

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

The FTP must be overtaxed or too distant from some people. Maybe it should be uploaded to a third-party server somewhere for some people. My internet sucks, or I would (plus time to sleep).

I would suggest to those of you that are getting corrupt downloads, or you that are having problems with the download quiting mid download, to get a download manager/resumer. GetRight is a common one. That should restart stopped downloads and help them not quit. If the problem is the download turning into a trickle and then stopping, it may not help...

P.S. I think there was a problem making the torrent or there would be one, IIRC.

[bovi]

I've been having a bit of trouble creating the torrent. It'll come eventually.

[bovi]

Until the announcement is updated: The torrent for the full installer was available here.

Edit: Removed link as it pointed to the non-hotfixed patch.

[BerkeleyBoi]

is that torrent for .81 or for .81a? it seems like it is the .81 patch but i'm not sure?

[bovi]

You're right. I should have checked that it pointed to the right place first. Sorry!

[bovi]

This time I've created the link myself and checked it :beam:. Here's the torrent (https://www.europabarbarorum.com/ccount11/click.php?id=21).

[Yun Dog]

The Team, as always has done a fantastic job getting the Hotfix prepared and tested. But sadly, the "simple patch" seems to have had a built-in flaw that caused it to uninstall EB. I can assure you guys we DID test this before releasing it - we always do. But as many of you know from first hand experience, sometimes the Hotfix installer works PERFECTLY - and that was our experience duing the internal test. So people out here weren't "blind and dumb", and we apologize to those who did everything *right*, and STILL were getting CTD's. :shame:

At least we had a solid "Plan B", and fortunately that has worked well. :2thumbsup:


Kull,

I dont think theres a person here who doesnt have the greatest respect and admiration for what the EB team has achieved. The work speaks for itself. I think we all understand that when it comes to computers and in particular modding - $&!* happens. I think people are just eager to help in anyway they can by reporting small problems before they become big ones, and I guess the only problem is this mod is so great, excitement quickly turns to disappoitment when they cant play the latest version. And as in all cases you guys were well prepared with an alternate. Its a no blame culture, and if you guys are to blame for anything its creating a mod that has re-addicted people to game they had long ago shelved, and being too efficient and professional, thus when something does mess up - people go into a panic :laugh4:

BRAVO

[BerkeleyBoi]

anyone willing to help seed the torrent? your international eb fans are stuck at 16.6% and i would seed forever until all needs for the patch are fulfilled.

or maybe upload the zip file onto filefront or other filesharing website? any help with spreading the love would be very much appreciated.

[bovi]

Seems I'm the only full seeder at the moment, it's a pity. My computer was off during the night so my GF could sleep... I see people are at about 20%, and it sucks that I can't get mine to upload faster. I'll try another client.

Edit: Running three clients now, uTorrent, Azureus and BitComet. All of them are slow, but Azureus seems to give the best upload (a poor 10-15 kb/s).

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

I'm helping to seed too, but my connection sucks and it isn't doing anything.

If there is anyone out there that wanted to help and downloaded directly. You can download the torrent, tell it to install to where you did your direct download. The BitTorrent client should be able to identify it, check it, and then you can go straight to seeding.

[BerkeleyBoi]

thanks to everyone who helped seed! it means a lot to me and shows the comradeship of the eb community. i will keep seeding for the next few days in case anyone else wants to download it. once again, thank you very much!

[Lord Gruffles]

Note: The hotfix file ("EB FTP Patch") has been removed until such time as we can get it working properly (in many cases it seems to delete the entire EB file set instead of upgrading it). So as an interim step, here is the link to the zip file we used for the last internal build. It has all the same files (except the Readme), and it should work for anybody who hasn't already used the previous Hotfix installer. The zip file is designed to be installed into the RTW Root directory (i.e the one above "EB") and will automatically place all files in the correct folders.
YEAH!!! I wish you would release all patches in this form. I understand why you don't. But, they are just so much faster to DL and so much easier.

Anyhoo, thanks EB Team! Kudos!

[Satan]

I used the zip file, and it worked like a charm, i saved it here:
C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War and then i extracted the files there. It even made the shortcut.

[Alkiviadis]

So...it seems that the zip works...
I have downloaded the patch,the full and the zip,but i wonder wich of all this can work...
I think that with zip No one face a problem...Is that right?

[Kull]

So...it seems that the zip works...
I have downloaded the patch,the full and the zip,but i wonder wich of all this can work...
I think that with zip No one face a problem...Is that right?

They have different purposes:

1) The "full" is designed to go on top of a clean v1.5 RTW install (but it can update a previous EB installation, too).

2) The Patch is no longer available - if you downloaded it, don't use it.

3) The zip is designed to go on top of a working EB v.81 build.

[Third spearman from the left]

Sorry, bit of a side question but it refers back to something posted earlier. A dutch guy asked about how finished EB was overall, and I understand the huge scope of this project means EB is a work in progress. I was just wondering if the EB team felt they would reach a final version or if because of the way things change over time this would always be a constant Mod?

[Arbaces]

Mişto! I should prepare myself for a new campaign then, eh... I can feel it that this time I will win (last time Macedonians kicked my ass).

Arbaces

[Teleklos Archelaou]

I would expect we release a final version, but 1.0 won't be it. We won't require all 500 units be done to give it the 1.0 tag, and so we will still be working on some things after that designation.

[Alkiviadis]

Thanks Kull...
I will install the zip version...
I don't need to delete the map file...Is that correct?

[Kull]

I don't need to delete the map file...Is that correct?

That is correct.

[Alkiviadis]

Thanks again...

[Suraknar]

Small question here, I got 81a full from the website, and also a patch.

The file of the patch is 81a3.zip

It is oki to use that .Zip or its not required? I am guessing its version 3 of the Hotfix right?

[Suraknar]

Oki never mind, all went well.

Made a separate folder and installed full + patch..and works fine.

Thanks

[Kull]

Small question here, I got 81a full from the website, and also a patch.

The file of the patch is 81a3.zip

It is oki to use that .Zip or its not required? I am guessing its version 3 of the Hotfix right?

v.81a has the entire patch, including the Hotfix. The zip file contains the 3rd internal version of the hotfix, which is the same as the released hotfix, which is already part of the v.81a full install.

So no, you don't need to add the zip file to the full install, although you won't break anything if you do.

[Suraknar]

Ahh :) Thank you for the clarification! :2thumbsup:

[kambiz]

THE DOWNLOAD LINKS DO NOT WORK:oops: Can you please take a look at them?

Thanks

[bovi]

Looked at them. They work.

[kambiz]

Looked at them. They work.
Hmmm ,Maybe it's just me:oops:
It seems the file is 7MB ,Is it possible to provide me a "www.megaupload.com" link? (Don't bother you if the filesize is more than 7mb)

Thanks for the quick response

[bovi]

I forget where, but someone once said that our website was blacklisted on some shady filtering application as a "peer-to-peer poisoner" or some such nonsense. Perhaps you have got one of those installed? We like to track the number of downloads, so we prefer if you get the links to work rather than post an alternate file.

[kambiz]

Thanks bovi :) Yes it was my firewall that blocked your site and prevent me downloading the Hotfix.

Thank you for the help

[jhagon14]

I have EB 0.81a v2 and when I play as the SPQR I cant get core troops in a conquered settlement except Segesta. Can anyone help me?

What is EB2?

[Foot]

I have EB 0.81a v2 and when I play as the SPQR I cant get core troops in a conquered settlement except Segesta. Can anyone help me?

It is meant to be this way. Check the FAQ about Roman reforms for more information.

Foot

[jhagon14]

So you're supposed to wait for the next reform?

[Foot]

So you're supposed to wait for the next reform?

Thats what it says.

Foot

[Kull]

What is EB2?

The EB Mod designed for M2TW (similar in many respects to this, the EB1 mod, but taking advantage of the new features in M2TW).

[Alien of Germania]

I installed the 0.81a over my clean 1.05 but im trying to run the game it only runs the original rome total war... what am I doing wrong?

[bovi]

Note that you should use 0.81a V2 now. Please refer to the installation guide (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=80270).

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

I installed the 0.81a over my clean 1.05 but im trying to run the game it only runs the original rome total war... what am I doing wrong?
Remember to use the EB desktop icon. Normal methods of playing RTW will get you vanilla RTW.

[Alien of Germania]

yea I have the v2 version...
and I tried using the eb desktop icon... What happened is the system searched for the rtw.exe and I think its replaced maybe? :dizzy2:

[d'Arthez]

If it searches for Rome-TW.exe the link of the icon is incorrect.

Either somehow you installed .v81a2 to the wrong folder,
RTW got removed for some dubious reason.
Or someone edited the link of the icon.

Most likely is that you installed .v81a2 to the wrong folder.

[MarcusAureliusAntoninus]

Most likely is that you installed .v81a2 to the wrong folder.
Indeed.

[Alien of Germania]

I always wanted to play this wondeful mod guys but I give up, I tried.
I reinstalled (in the correct folder again) and when I tried to launch the game from the EB icon the windows started searching for the rtw.exe and launched the normal game again. I searched for an EB .exe file in the folders and couldnt find any.
regards

[Foot]

I always wanted to play this wondeful mod guys but I give up, I tried.
I reinstalled (in the correct folder again) and when I tried to launch the game from the EB icon the windows started searching for the rtw.exe and launched the normal game again. I searched for an EB .exe file in the folders and couldnt find any.
regards

You have not installed the game in the correct folder. The folder you must install into is the same folder with the RomeTW.exe which is usually called "Rome - Total War". After install this self-same folder should no contain a subfolder called EB.

Can you please take a screenshot of the folder you have installed EB into, where the EB folder is, so we can check you have go it right.

There is no EB.exe.

Foot

[JMRC]

Hi.

I found another solution for the CTD in Carrodunum. Please look at the post https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=83661

Thanks!

[CountArach]

I can't get the update from 0.81 -> 0.81a download link to work. It just reloads the page with the download counter updated. The 0.81a -> 0.81av2 download works. BTW I am trying to use the Zip files provided on Page 2.

[therother]

Whoops, sorry. Try again.

[CountArach]

Working, thanks :wink:

[llib]

I have problem with 0.81 on sallyout battle in besieged Hierosolymna(or something like that, city northwest from Petra). Seems like if I win and espetially if my general survives, it leads to CTD.
I have checked list of hotfix changes, it appears nothing like trait ctd fix is there.
Are you interested in savegame, or was it fixed since?

[bovi]

Please upgrade to 0.81a V2 and install the permanent fix provided in the sticky in the tech help forum. If the problem persists you should post a thread in the tech help forum. Note that 0.81 savegames are incompatible with 0.81a and 0.81a V2 though.