ALEXANDER EB [Archive] - Page 6

Maksimus

01-14-2009, 08:45

hello,

@betoelbicho

Here you go, its pasted from the first page,

''To play Europa Barbarorum using Alexander expansion you will need to install RTW that is 1.5 patched after which you either install Alexander add-on or use only his targeted *exe file''

@sirmic

hi,

Yes i know what WC do but they are made for vanilla, to impement in the Eaem mod such a thing would not very appropriate since it would change the game balance, have you tested the mod?

sirmic

01-14-2009, 11:37

- Maksimus

Hi,
i didnt test your mod yet. Right now i am trying behaviour of alex exe Ai (i am happy that i was able to run it, at first problem with installing alex expansion... then problem with only exe solution and my state of my game directories), i am very pleased so far with AI. After finishing my getai campaign i plan to try your mod. Yes WC are for vanilla EB but modder like you shouldnt have prob with implementation -even i can understand how it works..( but really i dont want to push you in any way, i am admired with work of modders like you)

Cheers a and one more thank you

Maksimus

01-15-2009, 19:35

Hi, ty for kind words

See thing is that WC for vanilla EB would hurt the mod since it targets each and every other oponent too soon. The mod context urges Factionsto pull most of their resources fighting the rebel kingdoms and only then other factions so that the campaigns last longer and that they be more chalenging.

sirmic

01-16-2009, 15:24

As I already said - after my Getai on vanilla EB i will to try ALEXANDER mod(looking forward) and I will be able to compare.

I am not sure if the best solution(game and history wise) is that factions at first go for rebel stttlement and after then they go against each other. But i cant say before i try. Like i said beore about WC i like that factions tries and pushs mainly into regions of their historical interests. I think that WC helps to factions with consolidating of their empires. WC isnt unchangeable rule for AI for conquest targeting, it only highs the priority of WC regions, so factions are more likely to go there but not strictly focused(i played a few campaigns awith WCs and I can say that there is still a lot of variability of facton progress).
But again - I cant guess more before i try both.
Thank for your previous (and maybe future :)) reply.

sirmic

01-16-2009, 15:29

Plus little more - I would be happy if faction progress is toned down by alexander mod - i dont like to finish campaigns about year 200bc even if i try not to bliz AI.

Maksimus

01-16-2009, 19:16

hi,

You will notce a new Alx.exe feature that make WC no needed (We have or WC but we have decided not to place them), it is impemented in decr_start* is code ''ai_do_not_attack_faction''
which forces one faction not to attack listed ones until the listed one's attack it first. In these cases, armenia and Hellenic factions especially Macedon's - will not force the stepe's. Also it helps in so many things that need new thread but i hope this is enough.

Pls give your impressions when you test it. :yes:

Fennoskandian

01-17-2009, 08:43

First off, thanks for the great mod!

But, the performance level and the speed hasn't changed a bit whatsoever! Also. I'm able to play night fight via custom battle, but i'm unable to attempt a night fight in my campaign (Note! They are my old Vanilla EB saves, but they still run in ALEX).

Maksimus

01-17-2009, 11:46

hi,

Yes the old saves are playable but many files are changed so that you canot regain some traits easy and in some cases not at all. Descr_traits and desrc_start are the outmost important one, so if you want to experience all of Engine and Eaem mod you need to start over again unfortunately.

Aper

01-17-2009, 16:09

just a question.... the shield wall formation is by any modding change to be usable in alex.exe

The unit radius tweak is much more realistic, useful and easy to implement

For infos:
http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=188651
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=103278

Maksimus

01-18-2009, 12:38

Yes,

hi,

That feature is implemented

HayGuy

01-19-2009, 23:56

Is this mod compatible with 1.2 yet?

Maksimus

01-20-2009, 04:44

Has been day after eb12 came out, and yes, EAEM (big mod) is compatible also XD

HayGuy

01-20-2009, 18:39

Cool was kinda confused cos of the first post. Loving the engine, gonna try the big mod.

Okay has anyone else encountered this problem: I run the game successfully once (it crashed when I chose Hayasdan the second time) and then it says it cannot find the model for the baitaz?

Gavs Jvlivs Caesar

01-21-2009, 13:15

With which other mini mods is alex+eb compatible? Can i run force diplomacy for example?

Thanks

Maksimus

01-22-2009, 00:56

Hi,

Force Diplomacy is not compatible with our mod and will not be impemented.

And about Armenians, if you started successfully once, should not be problem to start 2 times :(

HayGuy

01-22-2009, 04:10

Yeah I figured out the problem, it appears to be a vista related issue. Love the mod though the long build times can be a drag.

I have found that the game seems to play similar to the vanilla but just kinda cooler. For example I started with Pontus, played exactly the same way as a vanilla game (though I did process_cq the governors mansion, 22 turns to build? OUCH). Had the same Pontus problems, noone around me liked me (the rebel provinces that is) and I had to quickly pickup my economy for even with the 40k starting (great idea btw) cash I was hemorrhaging cash. It was nice cos I actually was able to use my starting armies instead of disbanding half of it. The Hay game was fun too.

Thanks for the excellent work Maksimus I have been looking forward to playing this mod for quite some time. I have two questions/requests:

1.)Do you have a changelog or feature list handy?
2.)Any idea when you will be finished with the 1.2 version?

edit: ok I got a third one, is the Phalanx mod compatible with this?

Maksimus

01-22-2009, 20:41

Hi,

First at all, not one mod is comatible with this one, since changes are vast and If you can think of any mini mod on the net that can alter Eb in a postive manner - something like that has either already implemented or is tweaked in a better way.

Now, to answer.

1) - no, and the changes are so vast that its comparable with a separate mod itself, do EAEM is just a mod of EB

2) - EB 12 is done, is on my hard drive for a month now finished and it has some very minor chages comaprable to EB 12 beta EAEM mod.

I am waithing LGK for a month now to reply my e-mails so we can finally close the EB adventure in our live's.

rex303

02-09-2009, 12:40

ok, it's been a while since I played Romr:TW and Europa Barbarorum. I have never used the Trivial script before and I don't quite understand how to edit the link to alex.exe.

this is what I did:

installed rome:tw, installed patches 1.3 and 1.5, installed alexander.

installed eb 1.1 and then eb 1.2. installed alexander engine files, installed official fixes to eb 1.2 (is this a problem? do they overwrite each other?).

so now what should I edit and how to use alex.exe instead of rtw.exe while playing?

Maksimus

02-09-2009, 13:40

Official fixes are implemented and yes they overwrite each other so you need to use ALX files as final files :square:

rex303

02-09-2009, 13:58

ok, but to use the alex.exe all I need to do is edit the exe line in ebconfig.exe, or is there other editing to do?

thanks for the advice and your work.

Cozur

02-09-2009, 21:29

ok, but to use the alex.exe all I need to do is edit the exe line in ebconfig.exe, or is there other editing to do?

thanks for the advice and your work.

Same question, if I have the Alexander Expansion, do I need to download/implent any files, or is it enough to simply change the exe line?

Mediolanicus

02-09-2009, 21:48

Cozur

02-09-2009, 22:04

Yes. Just changing the .exe will most likely not work at all.
And if it does work your FM's will never die of old age (because that's the way it was in vanilla Alex).

Edit: besides, this submod only is for people with the Alexander expansion in the first place...

Don't think you quite understand.

I have the Alexander Expansion.

And I want to play Vanilla EB. With the Alexander AI.

Do I need to do anything other than changing the exe?

Maksimus

02-10-2009, 03:13

Hi,

To play you need to read the first post,

You will need to use EB 12 files and change the target line to play vanilla EB with Alx.exe

rex303

02-10-2009, 11:26

ok so this is what I did:

install rome + patches (up to 1.5) + alexander.

install eb 1.1 and 1.2.

install alexander files (from the first part of the first post in this thread) + official eb 1.2 fixes (checked, they don't overwrite any of the alexander.exe files from the first post in the thread)

modify the exe line in ebconfig.xml from rometw.exe to rometw-alx.exe etc etc (found the correct line around page 35 of this thread, only the line without " worked for me).

started the game and it hasn't given me problems so far (played around 30 turns so far in a campaign), it starts with alex.exe and generals die of old age (my faction leader did after a few years).

hope it can help others.

Maksimus

02-10-2009, 17:13

Hi again,

Official eb 1.2 fixes are included in Alx.exe files both the *exe only and the complete mod files, pls do no overwrite Alx files with the official eb 1.2 fixes files.

Tolg

02-12-2009, 12:34

Sorry if this has been asked already, but I don't have the patience to read through the 43 pages of this thread. :sweatdrop:

I want to play EB 1.2 with alex.exe, I have two questions:

1) Do I only have to download/copy the EB/data folder from one of the two links below of the red EB 12 and switch the command line or do I have to do everything as written in the "step-by-step start"?

2) How do I get alex.exe to work with the trivial script? Basically what I want is that there's a single player and a multi player shortcut and when I click i, it starts EB using alex.exe. (Ugg, I think my last sentence sounded a bit retarded...)

Maksimus

02-12-2009, 13:28

hi,

1- yes you need either to use files of step by step if you want to do it manually

2- pls read the first post about Trivia script, the *xlm file needs to be modified which we did not do.

Maksimus

02-14-2009, 14:45

EAEM Finall 2009 is out

PLEASE see first page for more info :yes:

TWFanatic

02-15-2009, 00:13

Not to rain on your parade, but the first page has pretty much no information whatsoever about what this new Extensive Alexander EB mod is. I enjoy playing EB on alex.exe so I would very much appreciate if you could offer a short explanation of your hard work (and that of the others you listed--must be a pretty big project with all those contributions!)

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 00:57

Hi,

Sorry I forgot to add a ling https://forums.totalwar.org/

Tosanu made official announcement i will just add the lines in the main post.

But in general,

This mod is an overhaul. A major repair, renovation, or revision. With idea to overtake the veterans of RTW. Changes are massive and include game balance, units and cultural features. Many factions will eb able to build some of the enemy factional units if they get a hold of some parts of the land.

You really need to test it. I am counting on players descriptions which many gave in this thread already

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-15-2009, 02:00

hey again

You might remember me from a while back, I was busy to continue my post from befoere doing test and stuff[ Im going to UNI YAYAYA]:oops: anyway back to the topic. I have downloaded this new one but when I installed it, it says missing file 'fs_gladius' can you make a little patch for this one. Im using eb 1.2 and dlled this new one just then

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 02:18

hmmm anyone else have this problem?

coz that is a pack animation not the mod part, its the game engine

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-15-2009, 04:18

hmmm anyone else have this problem?

coz that is a pack animation not the mod part, its the game engine

ok umm cant find anythng from the eb fixes about some skeleton fs_gladius ....:dizzy2:

edit: ok looking through old post version 8 something have some sort of problem buut im sure that the eb i have is 1.2 since theinstaller says 1.2 ...anyway it seems that deleting the line fsgladius from DMB might make those unit look wierd in battle.... idk wat to do lol

juba1

02-15-2009, 13:14

so, is the final edition released ?

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 15:57

Hi,

And yes the finall is released, the only thing that may happen now are some bug fixes if anyone finds them.

TWFanatic

02-15-2009, 20:39

Looks promising. I'll download load as soon as I get my gaming computer back from the Geek Squad (should be 3-4 days:whip:).

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 21:33

Hi,

Ty I hope some ppl have instaled it already and that it works

Principe Alessandro

02-15-2009, 22:04

Hi amazing this mod for now I have found only one minor bug about a pontic unit.

See the image.

http://s5.tinypic.com/15fhb2v.jpg

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-15-2009, 22:48

ok I have mangaed to open EAEM witout the fs gladius problem now when i cleick on campaign I cannot open it and say its missing some files .....

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 23:12

ahh its the missing txt description..

¬----------------

¬SP!

{ALXEB_chalkaspidai} Chalkaspides (Pontic Elite Phalanx)
.. etc

here

http://www.MegaShare.com/591794

its the eb/data/text/export_units.txt file just overwrite it :)

juba1

02-15-2009, 23:36

congratz, seems to work fine :yes:

minor : also some unit description text missing for some lusitanian, pontic units

it will be very nice to have a complete list of all the change added by this mod

Maksimus

02-15-2009, 23:49

ty can you give me the screen shots of units that are missing descriptions?

@Panzer

try to reinstal RTW and then install it again, RTW+1,3+1,5 patches+Alexander expansion or *exe only + eb 11 + eb 12, and after that EAEM

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-16-2009, 05:15

Maksimus

02-16-2009, 05:34

I really dont know how to help since you saw that some people even posted screen shot. So it works.. or if there is a prob, its not the mod part :shrug:

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-16-2009, 05:51

done all that even deleted the whole folder to get rid of the other mods still not working

ok maybe wrong installation just making sure the instalation of EAEM is directed to RTW folder right? or i s it EB folder? cos i chechked its there its just the pc not reading that its there

edit ok found that the 'noalexander' is not in the shortcut, now when I get to chose a faction it goes back to the previous menu and then now I cannot click on anything

Panzer_Sturmovik

02-16-2009, 10:29

ok I got it working now after hours of installing and reinstalling, great work Maks!!!

I like the way the romans could blitz those epirotes out of italy after a few turns, anyway was wondering how could i play this in windowed mode i tried putting the -ne like this RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -ne -noalexander but its not working ??? :help:

Power2the1

02-16-2009, 12:45

Maksimus, can you list the changes that you've done in EAEM? Or do you have these changes posted somewhere?

Maksimus

02-16-2009, 23:38

hi,

Alot of people have been asking me the same question, but I cannot give the full list of changes.

This mod is epic overhaul of EB in a possitive EB pattern, with respect to the developers. I think you should try and play it since it will take you to new limits.

I am hopping that player impression will be the final mark of the mod description :D

BigChef

02-17-2009, 00:16

I installed RTW + 1.3 + 1.5 + Alexander + eb 1.1 + eb 1.2.

Then i copied EAEM into the main Folder.

And what now?

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 00:58

if you copied eaem in your RTW folder all you need to do is the change target line of EB.exe as mentioned in first post

BigChef

02-17-2009, 01:51

Ok, but it looks a lot different than in the first post. The end of singleplayer EB exe target line looks like this:

\EBTrivialScript\EBTrivialScript.exe" -s ebconfig.xml -runeb -type "Single Player"

What should i do?

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 02:14

its the single player mod,

Example of target line:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision\Rome - Total War\rometw-alx.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander -ne

Trivia script needs to be edited in xlm file so that it would work with alx.exe, honestlly, I did not want to waste time on it since this mod is already 80% one man army product.

gamerdude873

02-17-2009, 02:47

Hey i think i have a bug here. I just started a new campaign as the Romani, and two of the starting govenors (Roma and Capua) have been labled "Imposters". Any ideas why this might be or how i can fix it?

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 02:53

hi,

its the EB12 feature

Not mod part, we have implemented all our traits in the EB12 scope, so you will need to move or leave generals in towns depending on the Gov building.

gamerdude873

02-17-2009, 02:59

Ok, its just wierd because those are Homeland provinces and i didn't recruit those dudes...

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 03:15

Yeah, they are added as generals in start, you can move them or keep them in if there is a lvl IV gov

BigChef

02-17-2009, 11:38

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 17:26

its a generic error, not the mod part. Try to reinstall the game pls
If you check EDU and DMB files, there is no such unit.
And try using Single Player *exe pls, not just modify the Trivia exe. Than tell us what you got pls :)

BigChef

02-17-2009, 17:52

I reinstalled the mod and it works now. I did exactly the same again. :inquisitive::dizzy2: Thanks for help.

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 18:45

good it worked out :smash:

satalexton

02-17-2009, 19:06

does the extensive version work with Lz3's mod pack? .-.

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 20:07

hi,

No is the answer

the modifications Lz3 added in mod pack are pretty much in the eaem already.

Leviathan DarklyCute

02-17-2009, 20:21

Well I tried the mod. On the good side, the gameplay is a lot more fun. On the bad side, the game is a lot less historically accurate.

satalexton

02-17-2009, 21:12

yep, i just tried it too...i don't think i'm good enough for it ^^;;

Maksimus

02-17-2009, 23:25

hi ty for comments

@Leviathan DarklyCute
We have had historian opinions. I am glad you like the fun do.
Most overhaul was the overal developed world. Which EB team left undeveloped in purpose so that it would be more fun to develop it - therefore they left it unhistorical intentionally.
I belive that eaem is not in colision with history.

sirmic

02-18-2009, 18:16

Hi Maksimus,
I am happily playing the second campaign of EB on alex engine (thank you).

I would like to ask if it is possible to install your big mod over recent EB instalation with engine files. No another tweaks beside alex engine and are present on my recent EB 1.2 instal.

And what about modified formation files compatibility with your EAEM?

Thanks for your attention and work.

Maksimus

02-18-2009, 20:00

hi,

EAEM has DV formations. If you want to use EAEM you can just install it on top of your engine files and all will be fine :yes:

brymht

02-19-2009, 06:44

hey,

Followed all steps except upgrading rtw to version 1.5; I have RTW Gold so it won't let you.

After installing EAEM, it takea a while but eventually loads to the meu screen. However, I can never move to a customer battle or start campaign. When I click EB Main Campaign I get the message "Please select item from the list". I've uninstalled RTW from scrtch in resintalled in a different directory. This has now happened to me twice.

Any ideas?

Maksimus

02-19-2009, 06:57

EAEM is designed to be installed in a directory where RTW is considering that EB data folder is inside of RTW folder.

I think it may also be a prob of target line. Try target line pls. Use Eb single player shortcut and just target ALX.exe as mentioned in the first post. Pls check the frist post again since I have noticed that ppl here do automatic 'classic' RTW.exe style shortcut change that is not good for ALX.exe

try this

...\Rome - Total War\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander

brymht

02-19-2009, 06:58

Panzer_Sturmovik ,

I appear to be having the same trouble you did, regarding not being able to get past the menu screen. How did you fix this? I've already uninstalled and reinstalled from scratch. My alex eb icon reads as "C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander"

brymht

02-19-2009, 07:09

AH, got it. I had 1 extra set of double quotes in the shortcut target. Amazing it screwed it up so far down the line. Thanks Maksimus.

BTW, isn't that intro music form Last of the Mohicans?

Maksimus

02-19-2009, 08:07

yeah, i got it from a promo cd I can use in noncomercial pourpose :yes:

JAGG

02-19-2009, 12:11

Hi maksimus !!

First of all, awesome work guy. Eb is more epic now :2thumbsup:.

But, form the starting turns, im watching how the other factions dont attack themshelves, even if an enemy army is adjacent :wall: . I dont kmow if i make a bad installation, or this is supposed to be like that.

Thanks !

Maksimus

02-19-2009, 18:04

hi

ty for kind comments :grin:

I think that armies need some time to move but you need to use very hard campaign :yes:

JAGG

02-19-2009, 18:36

Yes, Im playing Very hard campaign, and medium at tactical battles.
I play now for 3 years, (12 turns) and they didnt move !:juggle2:

Maksimus

02-19-2009, 23:03

there are only 'town keeper' armies that dont move coz they need to enable you more difficulty when you take important key settlements of capitols :grin:

JAGG

02-20-2009, 09:06

Im playing for 10 years now, and i can say now that enemy armys are camping around her cities :dizzy2:

It seems that they cannot exit their province to attack. It doesnt attack rebel armies and rebel provinces.

In other hand, my family members have many sons, but they dont have their surnames, the names are the names of the starting generals :sweatdrop:

I hope that will help you.

Maksimus

02-20-2009, 13:42

Hi,

I need to ask if anyone else has same problem. Also you need to play a bit more than 10 years to see much of a change.. are you saying there there is not one single war in 10 years? that factions are not killing each other?

About the FM names is interesting

JAGG

02-20-2009, 14:20

They are at war but dont attack between. Is like they cannot exit their province to attack.
Sorry for the bad news, but i think this is the greatest mod of Rtw. Im enjoying it so much. :egypt:

Maksimus

02-20-2009, 14:49

thank you :bow:

juba1

02-20-2009, 17:55

Hi,

After installing u mod, do i still need to install the second fixe (missing RTR textures) if i install RomaSurectum textures and M2TW aerial map ?

JAGG

02-20-2009, 18:45

After ten years, i can confirm you that the AI doesnt attack any rebel province :embarassed:

Maksimus

02-20-2009, 20:54

hi,

@juba1
its je missing texture of a germanic general you may get dc ingame if he happens to be there.

@JAGG
can you go run few more years like maybe 10-20 more I would really like to know if anyone else has this problem.

Rekeem

02-20-2009, 21:49

hi,

Same problems that JAGG after 25 years, others faction's armies doesn't move from their province. Not fun :sweatdrop:

Maksimus

02-20-2009, 22:55

Lets wait a bit more pls seems that open beta no one tested and I cant play 24/7 to see all in mod :stwshame:

JAGG

02-21-2009, 11:09

20 years and no one moves out her province. I think this need a fix :wall:
And all my son members have the name of the starting generals! I think i have 3 kaeso and 2 decimus :sweatdrop:

JAGG

02-21-2009, 16:50

Another thing i saw, the name of the captains army are decimus and kaeso too :laugh4:

Maksimus

02-22-2009, 03:41

hi

@JAGG
Are you saying that factions do not make war or are you saying that not one faction won a single teritory yet. .? Please, Upload me your save game , ok?

JAGG

02-22-2009, 12:59

Hi maksimus!

I say both inclusive. They dont wn any territories. Indeed I only see one battle between KH and makedonia, but only one :dizzy2:.

I will send you the savegame to your mail if it possible.

Maksimus

02-23-2009, 07:41

Jagg you can upload on and free upload server and then send me link in pm

HLord

02-23-2009, 13:58

I'd like to ask for some help.

I was a RTR fan for a long time and didn't know much about EB till yesterday when I reinstalled RTW to get back to old memories and gave this mod a try. As I saw your improved Alexander version I downloaded and succesfully installed the full verson of the mod with the EAEM exe and started up with the Sakas after getting bloody defeated with other factions.
After fighting the rebels I came upon a Seleucid city with a general in it and went to siege it. When I load up for the assault I get the following error: missing texture eb/data/models-unit/textures/Hetairoi Kataphraktoi 256.psd
I tried to reinstall both EB and EAEM, but still the error is still there. All other battles went swift without any problems, but it looks like the seleucid general's unit is somehow missing. Could you please upload that file or tell me how I can solve this problem?

Sorry if this was asked before but I looked around in the thread and downloaded the fixes, still I got none wiser.

Maksimus

02-23-2009, 22:25

HLord

02-23-2009, 22:54

hi,

can you pls sepicfy the settlement

and btw there is no textures in DMB named /Hetairoi_Kataphraktoi 256.psd it is probably a generic error, try either reinstalling RTW or make a file ''Hetairoi Kataphraktoi 256.psd'' and place it in the ''eb/data/models-unit/textures/'' that should fix generic error.

Hello,

The settlement is Alexandrieia-Eschate. I made a file called that and the game ctds without any specific error. The strange thing is that I already reinstalled. Looks like I should try it again...

Maksimus

02-24-2009, 03:33

try this

tell me if it works

http://www.MegaShare.com/598702

Maksimus

02-24-2009, 04:22

@JAG

I have opened your save game and I have found out that you dont have 'open map'. You said that Not one faction wins teritories and advances in your campaign. But, your map is gray.

There is a console command that makes fog of war gone. toggle_fow

This command makes whole map visible.

Here is the screenshot of your campaign

https://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3396/jagt.jpg (https://imageshack.us)

Here we can see that advance is stable, most factions got at least one teritory in 263bc (dont forget EB timeline ends in 14AD)

Principe Alessandro

02-24-2009, 13:35

I confirm, only Cartaginians remain with no new provinces.

The best performance is Greece

JAGG

02-24-2009, 14:06

I was reporting with what i see with the spy. Thanks again.

Principe Alessandro

02-24-2009, 14:59

I will post a screen of my campaign but not today, the campaign go very interessant.

Small issue found, a name of a lusitanian metal smith is wrote in this form: word_word
sorry but today I don't have time to post a screen, tomorrow i will provide the screen

Maksimus

02-24-2009, 14:59

Hi,

@JAG ty i was worried you ment whole map :stwshame:

@Principe Alessandro
I made alot of balance on greece so its more interesting :yes:

I need @HLord to confirm if that general will be ok since I left a Baktrian general in Seleuc settlement xD

HLord

02-24-2009, 15:14

Yay, it worked fine! Thanks. :)
Too bad they annihilated me with the phalangites.

By the way, when I had an AI sally from the fort they never moved while the battle lasted. I always have to quit and then we get a draw. They just stand they like if they were waiting for me to attack. Can this be becouse of the spy who opened the gates? Maybe they think I will attack them first?

Hmm pastorialism looks good with the added trade bonus, but I guess I'll stick with nomadism for the grand horse archers.

Maksimus

02-24-2009, 23:19

i have uploaded new fixes in one pack at the main post :D

Principe Alessandro

02-24-2009, 23:47

But the chinese units are recruitable? i prefer not mainly because I don't like its unit cards

Maksimus

02-25-2009, 01:19

hehe

Yes they are in Sulek and also there you can get some of them as mercenaries :grin:

Principe Alessandro

02-25-2009, 09:26

hehe

Yes they are in Sulek and also there you can get some of them as mercenaries :grin:
sincerly their unit cards are orrible

Maksimus

02-25-2009, 10:13

:laugh4: i know they are not made by me but Zhangou Team :shrug:

Principe Alessandro

02-25-2009, 13:18

Ok very small issue but not very important, is only aesthetically ugly, the name of the smiths workshop

http://s5.tinypic.com/5bb32w.jpg

"smiths_workshop"

Maksimus

02-25-2009, 15:55

ahh.. k thx, that is eb vanilla thing but was locked on smith only, will add it in fixes later on :smash:

Antinous

02-25-2009, 18:29

This looks great!!

Maksimus

02-26-2009, 04:16

ty :yes:

JAGG

02-26-2009, 17:09

Im playing awesome battles vs hiero and greek rebels.

The traitors of region fight me with the rebel army of messana, a battle of 6000 vs 6000 lol.
After, with Cartaginians and then Hiero and the garrison. Absolutly awesome battles Maksimus, im amusing as a child. The sensation of roleplay is enormous.

But i think that enemy faction must be more agressive. Im at war with aedui and their armys dont invade my territories, only fight my armies when im in their province. With Karthadast the same, in the fought of sicily, they only attack me when my armies whre in her province, not in messana or siracusa.

Maksimus

02-26-2009, 18:58

its problem because those 2 factions have divided teritroy by land or water.. so cant work as a whole and countrattack good, since AI is confused. Well go to greece and you will see :grin:

juba1

02-26-2009, 20:27

hi maksimus,

I have 7z and winrar installed but I cant extract u new officail fixe folder, when i select it to DL ites indicate that i will DL a 450Ko folder but once DLed i only have a 109Ko folder which i can openw with rar or 7z , so it will be nice if u can confirm that u uploaded the right file, or try to up on megaupload or other...

And, just to say that I dont understand why pontus dont have a blacksmith (17 turns:sweatdrop:), in my campaign I had to take seleucid cities (really easily) in anatolie in order to get a blacksmith, but it is no more question to go take antioch...so I think that the pontus campaign is not well balanced bcs now its really easy to take selucide cities in turky...may be army less numerous but with a blacksmith in the capital...

Maksimus

02-26-2009, 22:22

can you post me your save game

Maksimus

02-28-2009, 20:42

link on the first page is working..

oh btw :D

pls post your empire here :D
and battle screens

gamerdude873

02-28-2009, 21:21

Well, I can't say that i'm having the same problems with AI. I think the reason why the Ai isn't moving is because the Eleutheroi are so strong, and they don't have the armies to overcome them. So they "ignore" Eletheroi controlled provinces and don't no where to go, or are stuck trying to beat them. Either way, the factions appear to not be moving. I'd love to post my screenshot, but my internet sucks and the connection breaks everytime i try to upload to photobucket or imageshack.

Maksimus

02-28-2009, 21:31

hi,

one page back you can see that factions take rebel province but much slower which is much more historical and also more fun (game lasts till 14AD) :yes:

gamerdude873

03-01-2009, 02:02

Oh i missed that post. My bad. Ty

Maksimus

03-02-2009, 09:49

i would need more save games do if possible with suggestions

NightStar76

03-03-2009, 04:17

Interesting game, though I have mixed feelings about it. The generals, for instance, at the beginning seem too much. They bankrupt an economy very quickly, especially in view of the fact that every building in the game now takes far longer to build. You either need to lower unit upkeep costs or speed up construction. Other than that, very good implementation of the Alexander engine.

Maksimus

03-03-2009, 06:07

hi,
Constructions times are greater since it was very unhistorical to have all Cities large and huge before 100bc. Also, generals may be revised in upkeep, but thats a simple edu tweak.

Panzer_Sturmovik

03-03-2009, 20:46

Its been gerat so far with the ai as you have told have atleast 1 conquered province but the steppes have been quite a ww1 style of capmpaign u lose that u gain this sort of playing as the red faction on the top corner.. meanwhiel rome conquiered medloaium but has benn cut off by the aeduie at bologna and segesta hehe I fear for rome :juggle2:

Maksimus

03-03-2009, 23:32

and you guys like the cavarly now? :boxing:

gamerdude873

03-08-2009, 23:52

and you guys like the cavarly now?

Well I haven't faced any psycho calvary yet that can't be stopped with a tank corp, so I guess yes! Still I haven't quite gotten to eastern provinces with the romani so this could change.

I may have found a bug with Mercenary Bosphoran Infantry. I tried to load a battle with them in it and it said:

Error: File name doesn't exist: bi/data/models_unit/BI_unit_bosphoran_infantry_lod1.cas

Perhaps a bad file path?

Maksimus

03-09-2009, 11:56

fixed :yes:

i had my bi instaled when I was testing it

new officiall fix link is in the main page

Principe Alessandro

03-10-2009, 19:46

You are going also to implement for the future the Extended offices mod?

Maksimus

03-10-2009, 20:21

Most likelly not,

Since I dont belive it will fit in AlxEb sensitive trait system (can make some strange disbalance in the future considering that bonuses are strong). Also the mod is a trait adition to some factions only, which may be nice for the hellenic and eastern factions, while at the same time is making other faction backwarded (coz of the trait bonuses others will miss ).

Slaists

03-10-2009, 23:23

Now I am confused. If I want to play EB 1.2 with the Alexander.exe do I need to install this file:
"EB12_on_ALX.exe"? If I need to install it where do I unzip it to? If I target my EB directory, the rar would create a subdirectory called "..\EB12_on_ALX.exe!\eb\data". that doesn't sound right. I suppose the files should go into "EB\data" instead. However, the rar file has been created to create that "EB12_on_ALX.exe!\eb\data" directory. How do I work around it? Copy each file manually?

Maksimus

03-11-2009, 00:03

JAGG

03-11-2009, 13:08

Hi!

When the polybian reforms become, how i can train the polybian units, building the superior barracks, or there is any way to do it?

Thx

Slaists

03-11-2009, 16:08

hi,

''EB12_on_ALX.exe'' is just a set of packed files you need to unpack into your RTW data folder if you want to use Alexander AI only. When you open ''EB12_on_ALX.exe'' you see there is EB folder. That eb folder goes wherever your instaled Eb folder is.

I have even uploaded eb.exe with modified target line so ppl can just download.

Eaem is something else, its a full modification and you dont need the files above to play it (exept well tweaked *exe file).

for some reason, if i target EB or EB/data directory and make the rar to unzip there, it creates EB12_on_ALX.exe subdirectory and all the files underneath rather than dumping the files into EB/data. so, i just copied everything over manually. hope I didn't miss anything :)

Maksimus

03-11-2009, 20:04

hi,

yes just manually copy everything, AI version is there so anyone can manually modify if he wants.

Eaem version is the one that makes you miss alot :curtain:

JAGG

03-11-2009, 20:09

Can anyone answer my last question please ? :book::dizzy2:

Maksimus

03-11-2009, 21:51

save game and then try to add press ''‚~'' button on the upper left side of keyboard

type

add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
add_money 50000
... etc

then select barracks you want to build on the building screen (or destroy everything in Rome etc)

and then you type

process_cq ''Name of Settlement'' or proces_cq (so it builds all automatic)

then see what gives it

Principe Alessandro

03-11-2009, 22:18

I've tried to download the latest fix but got that message:

ERROR

This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector's Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.

This limit is reached.

To download this file, the uploader either needs to transfer this file into his/her Collector's Account, or upload the file again. The file can later be moved to a Collector's Account. The uploader just needs to click the delete link of the file to get further information.

Maksimus

03-11-2009, 23:53

kk sek

here

http://files.filefront.com/EAEM+fixes+90320097z/;13450213;/fileinfo.html

Principe Alessandro

03-12-2009, 00:31

kk sek

here

http://files.filefront.com/EAEM+fixes+90320097z/;13450213;/fileinfo.html
thanks, guy

Zing

03-12-2009, 03:39

The thread grew so big that I couldnt find answer to my question.
I have installed AlexEB ai only over EB 1.2, and tried to resume my save game as Epiroth, only to find out that after one turn all m generals got very negative traits and half of them got foreign cultures. It was a surprise to see that a helenic general would suddenly get a "persian" or "revenged the death of his father over Sabians" trait.
When I tried to start a new game for Rome and activated the script, on the next turn I was asked to activate the script again and then was bombarded by "this year" messages from 217 all the way to my present date, all 60 of them.
What went wrong? what screwd up my script? I used the files you provided on http://www.zshare.net/download/51697518abdc7e31/ and alex.exe file.
Is there any solution to my problem, or should I re-instal EB and just stick to vanilla?

JAGG

03-12-2009, 10:38

Thanks a lot Maksimus, you are my hero :2thumbsup:

Maksimus

03-12-2009, 16:28

Zing

03-13-2009, 01:26

Hi, it is eb vanilla and EB 12 is only ''overall'' compatible with EB 11 vanilla so if your save game is from EB 11 you are going to have to start new campaign on EB 12.

Also, vanilla save games are not compatible 100% with Alx.exe (there are trait issues) - so you will need to start new game :wall:

Thanks for the answer.
No, this game was started in EB12, so eb11-eb12 compatibility should not be a problem.
Shame, though, that there are trait issues. I want to complete this campaign, so I will have to reinstall Vanilla EB.
Regarding my second problem, activating script twice and then getting a whole bunch of messages I should not have - is that some kind of bug? I quited the game as Epiros and started the game for Rome without restarting EB, could that be a problem?

Maksimus

03-13-2009, 02:09

hi,

if you instal EB12 on ALX.exe you are fine.

Just restart the game and play - by starting new campaign.

There is no bug :smash:

Maksimus

03-14-2009, 21:55

Seems that Filefront deleted EAEM coz of the file size... so i need to upload again or find few more sources.. will take one day at least

Shatov

03-14-2009, 22:27

Is there some kind of list of new and changed units? Can't find any.

Maksimus

03-15-2009, 14:09

k link is up again

http://files.filefront.com/EAEMexe/;13469329;/fileinfo.html

vartan

03-15-2009, 23:57

howcome some barracks that take 16 turns to make in EB take 48 turns in Alexander, or just plain take many times longer?

Maksimus

03-16-2009, 01:13

Power2the1

03-16-2009, 02:30

Maksimus,

Do you have any idea why I do not see the Imperial Campaign option when I click on Single Player? All I see is the Custom Battle and Historical Battle...weird...

Maksimus

03-16-2009, 02:33

''All I see is the Custom Battle and Historical Battle'' :thinking2:

:shrug:

seienchin

03-16-2009, 03:37

hi,

yes the mod extends building times by a great deal because of all the issues we had with realism and over development of the settlements in the mid game of a campaign. When all settlements are max developed as far as 100bc which is very unrealistic, so it makes you start new game.. etc. But Game lasts untill 14AD and even with some maxed build times you are still able do Over develop every single settlement as far as 14AD.
Wouldnt it be better to just turn the 4 turn script of?
Even if not everything is build by 100bc, the cities will have maximum population and only elite armies will run around... Eb has just to many turns. Esspecially if you play as roman:wall:

Maksimus

03-16-2009, 08:20

Eaem has system of population control, and city max size cap so when maxed developed, city cant gain as much population as before, its fixed carefully with bonuses and negative bonuses:grin:

Darth Stalin

03-20-2009, 00:51

Hey, Maksimus!
A quick question about first cohorts in Alexander Eb:
1. are first cohorts recruitable in other provinces than Rome? [Latium2]
2. does each province provide a unique name for 1st Cohort recruitable in that province?

and what are these names - historical legion names?

Lovejoy

03-20-2009, 01:15

Hello! I'm having a small problem, maybe you guys can help. That would be forever appreciated.:yes:

This is my install: EB1.2 with CityMod, RS textures and Darth Formation Mod. (I also play with the alex .exe)

My characters becomes immortals because of the "alex .exe". :sweatdrop: I was told to add a few lines in the export_descr_character_traits.txt. But I didn't know how, so I stole the export_descr_character_traits.txt from this mod.

I hope that's okey!

Anyway. Did you change anything else in the export_descr_character_traits.txt - or was the necessary lines to prevent characters from not dying all you did? I noticed there was tons of other different files in this mod. Will I miss something important doing this my way? The reason I am doing all this is because I really want to play with citymod.

Hope you can help!

Many thanks,
Lovejoy.

Maksimus

03-20-2009, 01:22

hi

@Darth Stalin

1. First cohorts are recruitable in other provinces (i think Italian ones not sure need to see *txt)
2. Each province provides a unique name for 1st Cohort recruitable in that province, yes

@Lovejoy

Hi,

Just install EAEM he has more advanced ''City mod'' inside, EAEM has size limitations on much more settlements than City mod + allows capitols at start to go huge as a potential for the future.

Darth Stalin

03-20-2009, 08:20

I'll have to look into the files with legions' names - I wanted to do that myself in Lz3's modpack for myself, yet I couldn't decide, which names to choose and to which provinces assign them.
Thanks!

Principe Alessandro

03-22-2009, 14:40

Hi Maksimus look this thread is very interesting:
https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=114565

Maksimus

03-22-2009, 23:22

hi,

It is interesting, but what can I do? EDU is full and the only units I think that would be applied later is if RS2 comes out and we replace some units with RS2 models. :shrug:

Darth Stalin

03-23-2009, 01:10

but what can I do? EDU is full
Does it mean that you have added some units to the EB units? IIRC as the EB team members mentioned, they had left some free slots in EDU...

BTW:
I have a question on "Legion name" - is it possible to have two or more word legion name? i.e. not just "Gallica" but "Gallica Flavia Firma" etc.?

Maksimus

03-23-2009, 02:59

I think it is possible but I have never tried it I have used random historical names of legion's.

and you should really play mod it has many new units :grin:

iberus_generalis

03-27-2009, 20:22

after almost one year of no RTW, i came back to play it with my favorite mod, reinstalled EB, this time 1.2 and looked for alex add on, as in the past the Alex engine addon allowed me to have hours of great fun with EB, and to add my usual stuff from my old 1.1 build. so my question is what units does Alex EB sub mod add exactly? is there any screen/ui pics of the added units?

EDIT:
Or i could just download and look into the unit_info files....
New Questions. how many new units are added to the game by Extended EB alex?

Maksimus

03-27-2009, 22:09

Hi,

This project was very big and since it was done by one man army here - me, I hardly had time to list all the changes and I think that will never happen to be honest.

There are roughlly 30-40 new units and maybe total 50 new models etc. EDU is full and dmb limit on alx.exe is 550 models.

You should really try the mod out.

iberus_generalis

03-27-2009, 22:14

DMB is 550 in Alex? cool i thought it was around 330=)
EDU full is a really bad thing now=S
my old EDU was around 470 entries still far away from the 550 entries=S i've been counting my entries on my old EDU file and comparing to my checklist, and i had added 42 units and a total of 58 models to the game, counting officers....

Slaists

03-28-2009, 21:52

I was wondering if anyone has managed to run EB with alexander EXE through Steam. On my new machine I re-purchased RTW, BI and Alexander through Steam (my old CD was starting to fail). I got EB .2 installed, up and running with the RTW .exe fine. Unfortunately though, Steam has installed Alexander into a separate directory altogether. I know, if this was a CD copy, no worries: I would just copy the Alexander .exe into my RTW gold folder; do the installation of the Alexander components as mentioned at the top of this thread and be set. Nonetheless, it's not so simple with Steam. The games need to be launched through steam shortcuts, in which, every game has been referenced by an internal steam number. I am not sure how to correctly modify the steam alexander shortcut, so if would start not the alexander .exe proper but rather the .exe copy I have made in the RTW Gold directory (the one, which contains EB 1.2 install).

Or maybe it's just simpler to copy the EB 1.2 directory from RTW folder to the Alexander one?

Any thoughts appreciated.

--
BTW, why I bother? Alexander .exe allows me to ALT-TAB out of the game and get back in. RTW.exe never comes back after I ALT TAB out.

On a different note, YES... after having played ETW for 2 days (as British) and having had the 13 colonies declare war on me while they were my protectorate with VERY FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS; declaring war would have been fine, if they stood ANY chance at the time... my 2 full armies just having defeated Hurons, Iroquois and Inuit Polar(!!) Lancer(!!) hordes(!!) were marching towards the coast to sail to India; they changed course, of course, and 'cooked' the 13 colonies instead. In 3(!) turns: no more 13 colonies... The 13 colony AI had literally no armies at the time it decided to declare war on the British, which was the biggest power on the map... ETW campaign AI needs SERIOUS modding... So, yes, EB 1.2 for me now. Cannot wait for EB II to come out.

vartan

04-01-2009, 09:06

I'm currently using the Alexander EB modification, full mod not just engine, and apparently there are more units, stat changes, tons of full stacks all around, rebel and enemy...just alot of changes. For instance, I start with 100.000 mnai, as opposed to 5.000.

There's no problem with this, just means the whole game takes alot longer than before. The main reason I am using EB with Alex is because my Alex-based EB never crashes. Absolutely never...

Note: I am running a dual core processor using Vista 64 bit version...I am not very technical so I do not know what affects what else.

All I wonder about is why does my RTW-based EB crash unexpectedly and randomly (e.g. during enemy turn, or after battle, etc) when I have installed correctly, followed the directions and fixes, everything necessary to be up to date?

If this is not the right location for post, I was thinking of Technical Help but crashes are not consistent or predictable on RTW. Sorry if wrong posting. Just seek some experienced help. Thank you.

Maksimus

04-01-2009, 10:37

hi,

I personaly belive that developers didnt want to admit they have messed up bad before few patches and that they have realised alot of issues in 2004-2005 when Alx.exe engine was developed. That should be the main reason.

I also thing that Gold pack is still way more stable than patches etc. :wall:

vartan

04-02-2009, 06:47

But why should I apply the EAEM mod? Why shouldn't I just use the better engine alone? Is there a good reason to change stats and add units?

Maksimus

04-02-2009, 09:49

Well you can test it. I finished few campaigns of EB before making this mod, I think Eb is easy.

Its really a chalenge and I have done research to add more stacks and different units everywhere not just random.

vartan

04-06-2009, 16:47

Maksimus, I have a question about EAEM. The single player is perfect! But, can I still play online with somebody who DOESNT have EAEM, only has EB 1.2 over RTW 1.5, using the default Play multiplayer trivial script? will this conflict?

Maksimus

04-07-2009, 02:40

yes it will conflict :wall::wall:

Aemilius Paulus

04-08-2009, 17:17

I am still playing 1.1 and not planning on switching to 1.2. Can anyone please point to the alex.exe Engine for 1.1?? I am currently trying out the 1.2 version of the Engine and crossing my fingers in hope of it being compatible. And I do not have much time!! Help!!!

Maksimus

04-08-2009, 23:11

here is the link for 11 version http://files.filefront.com/EB11+on+ALXexe7z/;12416718;/fileinfo.html

Aemilius Paulus

04-09-2009, 00:29

here is the link for 11 version http://files.filefront.com/EB11+on+ALXexe7z/;12416718;/fileinfo.html
Heh, nevermind. I used the 1.2 version and it is working. Maybe I will need it in the future though, but thanks anyway. So, my next question: are my generals going to be immortal or not if I followed all the directions on the installer? Immortality is my main reason for using alex.exe. I jsut ahte seeing my beloved generals die...

/Bean\

04-13-2009, 11:03

Hey Maksimus, this thread has grown so long I can't find if theres an answer to this yet.

Since you first wrote this I think the EB start up has changed, so that it is no longer 'EB 1.1', 'EB 1.2' etc, but now 'EB Single Player'. Thus the path has changed. I'm no technical whizz, so I can't work it out. This is how my 1.2 single player path looks like:

C:\Activision\EB-1.2\EBTrivialScript\EBTrivialScript.exe -s ebconfig.xml -runeb -type "Single Player"

What I want to know is where to add this:

RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander

I'm trying to simply use the Alex.exe to play EB, rather than the full mod at this stage. I have tried it up and down the line but can't work it out. Am I putting it in the wrong place? Thanks.

Maksimus

04-13-2009, 13:23

you go propertis on eb*exe and target the EB.exe file in the install folder

/Bean\

04-13-2009, 14:56

Sorry I'm a bit lost...can you elaborate a bit? Am I just putting this 'RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander' in the wrong place?

Maksimus

04-13-2009, 18:29

hi,

The single player EB.exe should be in your RTW folder, you can manually move this or target the single player by adding the line at the end of the target line.

For example:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Activision\Rome - Total War\rometw-alx.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander -ne

or ...wherever your Rtw folder is .. \Rome - Total War\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander

Trivis Script is not suported, you can also use the single player EB.exe i have uploaded.

You can also just change the target line of your Trivia script

from C:\Activision\EB-1.2\EBTrivialScript\EBTrivialScript.exe -s ebconfig.xml -runeb -type "Single Player"

to C:\Activision\Rome - Total War\rometw-alx.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander -ne

/Bean\

04-13-2009, 19:20

I swear I did try that last one, but I shall have another go. Thanks for the support.

Doesn't work :sweatdrop:...I am difficult aren't I

Maksimus

04-13-2009, 22:17

its really just the single player target line, there is nothing more to say pls try

Maksimus

04-17-2009, 09:52

latest fixes

http://files.filefront.com/EAEM+fixes+041720097z/;13612030;/fileinfo.html

/Bean\

04-18-2009, 10:39

Hey Makimus. Its too hard to explain (mainly because I don't really understand what's going on) but I've got EB working with Alexander now. Almost. I now get this error message when I attempt to open it, after the EB loading screens been on for a few seconds:

https://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn64/The_Baen/Picture1-1.png

Any ideas?

Maksimus

04-18-2009, 15:43

its a generic error, you need to reinstal the game.

Also, next time you reinstal the game, pls use the default program folder which should be
C:\Activision\Rome - Total War\...

then the target line is this

C:\Activision\Rome - Total War\rometw-alx.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander

/Bean\

04-18-2009, 19:05

I did. I need to wipe that 1.2 folder anyway. I think I had problems with it because I was running so many things off one installation of EB, and linking it other installations.

XSamatan

04-19-2009, 13:22

Thanks for this good submod, I'm really enjoying the improved AI.

My question is, if I have to change the text files (described at STEP 1) or if they are already changed if I copy you "ALX engine files".

And btw, you could perhaps move the hint to install ALEX not on a different HD as C:\ to a bitter better place so peeps like me could find it easier....I stopped to read the install guide as it began to say something about "Extensive Alexander EB Modification 2009 Final edition", so I did first not realize this aspect.

Greetings and good work!
XSamatan

Maksimus

04-19-2009, 19:57

Hi,

Yes the the files have all changes you dont need to implement manual if you just download the files :)

mountaingoat

04-22-2009, 00:10

may check out this version of EB later on ..

the artwork on the first page is awe inspiring ! :2thumbsup::2thumbsup:

XSamatan

04-28-2009, 15:29

Whoo, EB on Alex is fast, nearly too fast!

the waiting between the turns is not even enough to get sth to drink or going to the bathroom....

without Alex I have something like 35-45s.

with Alex it's only 20-25s.

This is great!

But where does this come from? Is Alex-TW.exe better in reading and checking the script?

XSamatan

vartan

04-28-2009, 18:27

Better programming practices = streamlined executable. How would I know? I've programmed the same program several ways and the recommended conventions of structure (I program in C) allow for better readability and overall efficiency. If you use heuristic approaches, cutting out unnecessary objects and sacrificing readability (harder to find bugs this way) then you will achieve faster run-times.

wisechild

04-28-2009, 22:09

I've just installed Alex EB Full mod and everything looks very promising. Plenty of new stacks and elites at start etc. I crushed my first half-stack rebel city with zero losses using only 2 units of armoured elephants ^_^ The only thing that keeps me from moving forward in my AS campaign is the Mining Center in Antiocheia. It's there but it doesn't seem to give any income when we look at the detailed settlement scroll. Very strange since all others settlements with mines behave correctly except Antiocheia.

Anybody else noticed that?

mountaingoat

04-30-2009, 16:03

ughh cannot get this mod to work :wall::wall::wall: have done a fresh install x3 .

*EDIT , now working

Maksimus

05-03-2009, 12:01

Nice to see more ppl playing this :yes:

wisechild

05-03-2009, 17:01

Anyone else got their Mining Center in Antiocheia at start not generating any income?

I've just installed Alex EB Full mod and everything looks very promising. Plenty of new stacks and elites at start etc. I crushed my first half-stack rebel city with zero losses using only 2 units of armoured elephants ^_^ The only thing that keeps me from moving forward in my AS campaign is the Mining Center in Antiocheia. It's there but it doesn't seem to give any income when we look at the detailed settlement scroll. Very strange since all others settlements with mines behave correctly except Antiocheia.

Anybody else noticed that?

ziegenpeter

05-04-2009, 20:50

Hallo eb addicts. Unfortunatly, my internet is a mess right now and I cant stay online for a longer duration. So could please anyone put the eaem.exe up to a torrent? THX!
btw: is this trivial script compatible?

Maksimus

05-05-2009, 21:19

hi,

sorry i cant do that :( maybe someone else :wall:

vartan

05-06-2009, 01:51

Maksimus

05-06-2009, 15:25

hi,

no it doesn't, its single player game and i didn't want to waste time editing script's :no:

wisechild

05-06-2009, 21:43

Can someone please start a new campaign as AS and check what the income for Antiocheia looks like in the settlement scroll? This one little detail is driving me nuts :dizzy2:

Anyone else got their Mining Center in Antiocheia at start not generating any income?

ziegenpeter

05-07-2009, 00:49

Maksimus can you confirm the following? EAEM for EB does NOT require trivial script.

Well lets put it another way: I cant start EAEM with the trivial script, unless I change it... right?

Maksimus

05-07-2009, 02:43

yes,

and if you change target line to default Sinle player it will work as single player but however, there is xlm script you need to change if you want Trivia features, which I didnt want to bother doing :wall:

vartan

05-07-2009, 10:26

But Maksimus, if I remember correctly, I tried your Alx Engine only mod and using those files I ran single player script and it worked (you changed the xml or else it wouldnt have used alx.exe). But for EAEM, I have to use a shortcut instead of the single player script. Why didnt you just make single player script use alx.exe just like you did in engine-only mod?

Maksimus

05-07-2009, 14:22

hum did I ?:candle:

Alx.exe engine file's have only few files changed and the target line, while Eaem has major modifications (especially EDU and some system ones) .. so for eaem means I would need to make xlm tweaks which 1- i never did before in my life and 2- o.o i dont know how to do it
:shrug:

blado

05-16-2009, 04:45

I was playing alex.exe with nothing but the target changed in in the shortcut. Now I realized my faction leader is immortal from some trait or something, and to fix it I made all of those file changes from your instructions. When I changed it all whenever I loaded or started a new game RTW exited out, so I had to switch it back. Is there any way to make your Faction leader not immortal without making all of those changes..

Saldunz

05-16-2009, 20:04

Just a heads up, there's a problem with the the export_VnVs.txt that AlexEB provides which stops the Sweboz trait names from being rendered properly. You can read more on that here: https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=113859&page=6

Maksimus

05-16-2009, 20:19

HI, guys I have a problem. File Front keeps deleting EAEM.. even after 500 downloads the second time and about 1000 the fist time.. they are really not fair..

Anyone here have any solution to this? I keed uploading files but it seems usless..
Anyone with any solid site for upload?

Anyone that can host the mod?

@blado

Hi,

There is a way to make your FMs not immortal, you just need to follow instructions.

Or use the uploaded files (tho now EAEM has issues coz of Filefront)

@Saldunz

Do you have any screenshots of that? I know i manually implemented all issues about the names. Pls show me screenshots.

Saldunz

05-17-2009, 03:20

I can't do screenshots very easily, as I currently have no place to upload them. But here's an excerpt from a newly downloaded export_VnVs.txt from the AlexEB files.

{Segerumiskoz} R?m?reufondz

{Segerumiskoz_desc}
R?m?-reufonđz\n(R?-m?-REU-fon-dhz, "Breaker of Rome")\nThis xorjonoz has brought his warriors to bear against the mighty legions of Rome and arrayed his warbands before the walls of many Roman strongholds. He and his mighty host have come away intact, laden with booty. Now able to march on a path that might lead through the streets of Rome, it is the ultimate testament of glory and success for any tribesman, whether at the head of the army, or in the ranks of their master.

This is exactly as how it appears in-game. As soon as I switched the file back to the original one provided by EB, the '?'s became proper vowels again.

{Segerumiskoz} Rūmāreufondz

{Segerumiskoz_desc}
Rūmā-reufonðz\n(RŪ-mā-REU-fon-dhz, "Breaker of Rome")\nThis xorjonoz has brought his warriors to bear against the mighty legions of Rome and arrayed his warbands before the walls of many Roman strongholds. He and his mighty host have come away intact, laden with booty. Now able to march on a path that might lead through the streets of Rome, it is the ultimate testament of glory and success for any tribesman, whether at the head of the army, or in the ranks of their master.

Also, I should mention again that this problem seems to only occur in this particular AlexEB file. All other Germanic names appear fine from what I can tell.

Maksimus

05-17-2009, 10:23

oh those are engine files?

EAEM has it fixed i think

Saldunz

05-17-2009, 15:52

Yeah, they're engine files, and I just downloaded the EAEM yesterday - I can confirm there was still a problem with that one file.

Maksimus

05-18-2009, 03:05

i see, well, i have issue with uploading files anywhere ... they cant seem to be hosted on filefront anymore, this is third time they delete them

saxonbattlemask

05-20-2009, 16:58

so how can i download alex if the link dont work any ideas?

Leviathan DarklyCute

05-20-2009, 21:24

Just download the light version.

G Rider

05-21-2009, 09:23

Can someone upload the files again? I got the errors that "Turkeys" has and can't correct them after installing the update. For some reason Rome overwrites some of the new files when launching and gives me errors now.

Filefront will give an email that your files are to be deleted if you don't log in and 'unselect' them for deletion within a few days of the email. Make sure that filefront emails aren't going to your spam....

Darth Revan

05-23-2009, 10:32

i see, well, i have issue with uploading files anywhere ... they cant seem to be hosted on filefront anymore, this is third time they delete them
I suggest that u either upload the file in the forum itself like the cute wolf has done for his colonial mod project.......or u can try fileplanet......it is another filehosting server but unlike...filefront they don't delete big files........

Maksimus

05-24-2009, 16:45

i will try filefront these days.. soon i promise

Darth Revan

05-25-2009, 07:35

Won't filefront delete it again ????? I have been unable to get EAEM.....:wall:
I suggest you should try rapidshare.......

Maksimus

05-25-2009, 12:57

Darth Revan

05-25-2009, 13:12

ahh file planet too.. but i dont think you can download unless your are registered?

also rapidshare delete it after 10 downloads if i dont add files to collector account.. which i dont know .. its doesnt work for me at all :(
yep, u need to register to fileplanet....but its free....another site like that is gamespot.....
& if you are having problems with rapidshare, try megaupload......it is like rapidshare but I don't think they delete files.......or you can use a torrent but for that atleast one of us will have to seed.......

Maksimus

05-27-2009, 10:20

new link

http://files.filefront.com/EAEMexe/;13812792;/fileinfo.html

saxonbattlemask

05-27-2009, 14:45

any help plz i get this when starting up the game script error in eb/date/export_dercr_unit.txt at line 140 column 33 could not find soldier battle model for unit type generic ship baitaz

Maksimus

05-27-2009, 15:37

reinstal whole game its generic error

G Rider

05-27-2009, 18:36

new link

http://files.filefront.com/EAEMexe/;13812792;/fileinfo.html

Thank you

Darth Revan

05-27-2009, 19:11

Thanks, :2thumbsup:
I m downloading it right away........:download:

Darth Revan

05-29-2009, 06:11

I have downloaded & installed EAEM........I have only two minor problems with it.....

1)- The default resolution of my monitor is 800x600. Alex EB does'nt switch to 1024x768 like vanilla EB & RTW-Alex did. So I get a half image which makes it unplayable. However, if I manually change the resolution, than there is no problem.
2)- when I finally played alex eb (playing as macedon), than I found all factions at the start have elite units, thats cool :beam:.....but then, I found that Konion Hellenon as well as Pergamnon have the macedonian Hetairoi in their stacks. Pergamnon even have access to Seleucids Hellenic Cataphracts. I believe that this destroys the advantage one faction has over the other. So I wish to replace the cavalry of these greek factions with their own elite cavalry i.e. Greek noble cavalry or Lonchopriene (messed up with spelling) Hippies.

So which files I have to edit ??????? EDU of sp backup ????? or any other :help:

hrrypttrbst

05-29-2009, 23:25

Whenever i start Alex EB i get a problem with EB/data//chat_filter.san.
Some help pls??

Darth Revan

05-30-2009, 08:57

Whenever i start Alex EB i get a problem with EB/data//chat_filter.san.
Some help pls??

Did you install Alexander expansion (vanilla) before installing EAEM ???????? :book:

Maksimus

05-30-2009, 11:51

Hi, you need to copy that ''chat_filter.san.'' from Alexander Data to EB data folder :)

hrrypttrbst

05-30-2009, 20:58

hmm well that worked but now i've got another error it says eb/data/desrc_rebel_factions.txt line 1516 collum 21 eastern infantry indian spearmen.

Darth Revan

06-01-2009, 10:47

Major problem, I get a CTD in the loading screen after ending my game with something like, "destroying a texture already destroyed" any fix available.:help:
which files I've to edit ???????:no:

Thanks in advance:help:

EDIT : Fixed the above issue but still I have a problem with the loading screen.....I have written it five posts after this one (or you can say the next post written by me).....

lionhard

06-02-2009, 16:54

Can some 1 give me easier instructions to follow on how to install Alexander EB i dont understand

a) To play EB with only improved engine you need use
5. ALX engine files.

b) If you want to play full modification you need to use
5. EAEM files.
5a. EAEM fixes.
6. Change the target line of EB.exe single player.
24062008

Here's are fully updated alex.exe ENGINE mod files that work with TrivialScript

NOTE2: THESE FILES ARE FOR ''ENGINE'' USE ONLY
THEY ARE NOT A PART OF THE EXTENDED EB ALEXANDER MOD
USE THEM ONLY TO PLAY VANILLA EB WITH ALX.exe

Wtf does all this mean?

Its offering you either a small fix for EB to make the units smarter?

And its also offering the whole new mod?

What do i go for?

Plz help some 1 im desprate to play this sub mod ty .

P/s i dont know wtf my post has come up with spoiler alerts :(

Aemilius Paulus

06-02-2009, 17:23

lionhard

06-02-2009, 21:46

In details:

1. Install Rome Total War + 1,3 and 1,5 patches.
2. Install Alexander expansion or extract the Alx.exe file only into your RTW folder.
3. Install EB 11 and EB 12.
4. EB fixes. Where do i find these fixes?
a) To play EB with only improved engine you need use
5. ALX engine files. whats it mean how do i use the alx engine files?

6. Change the target line of EB.exe single player. how do i do that in simple terms?

24062008 whats that number?

Here's are fully updated alex.exe ENGINE mod files that work with TrivialScript

NOTE2: THESE FILES ARE FOR ''ENGINE'' USE ONLY
THEY ARE NOT A PART OF THE EXTENDED EB ALEXANDER MOD
USE THEM ONLY TO PLAY VANILLA EB WITH ALX.exe

EB 12

http://www.zshare.net/download/51697518abdc7e31/

I downloaded and unpacked these files using 7-zip. But where do i put these files exactly?

Im sorry if i seem to lack the skills of installing mods but this is really hard, if some 1 cud plz help i wud appreciate it so much thx

vartan

06-03-2009, 04:18

lionhard, there are two versions of Alexander EB:

1) playing the same 'ol EB game but using the Alex engine that crashes less and has a supposedly better AI or

2) playing EAEM, a submod of EB that not only uses the Alex engine but also changes units, adds units, and anything else it does.

Assuming you just want to play with the alex engine...this is what you do:

Make sure you've installed RTW, 1.3, and 1.5 patches.
Install EB 1.1, 1.2 patch, and the fixes located here (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=109936).
Download and install the file called Alx on EB 1.2 (engine files). Somebody should help you find it because for some reason the links on first page don't work anymore.
Once you've unzipped those files into EB, you need to create a shortcut that links to the Alexander executable file with the appropriate extensions (e.g. no movies...windowed mode, etc).
Honestly, the first page needs to be revised. It's not clear enough in my opinion.

lionhard

06-03-2009, 08:03

Thx vartan thats helped a lot. 1 last question, its the first time iv heard of the fixes, does everyone install those fixes when playing vanilla EB? iv only ever installed EB 1.1 and 1.2 thx once again for ur help

Darth Revan

06-03-2009, 09:10

Forget EAEM. You do not need it, unless you are willing to go the two miles for a few benefits. All I am saying is that it will be easier for you to just do the basic ALEX mod.

As for "Change the target line of EB.exe single player", the .exe shortcut is changed for this mod. EB will no longer start through rtw.exe, but through alex.exe. You need to change the target line, which is found when you right click the .exe file and then choose "Properties". That took me ten minutes of tinkering, as my EB and Trivial Script are in different places. Supposing your EB is where it should be, in "Program Files", "the Creative Assembly" folder, then you will just have to download this and copy+paste it into your general RTW folder.

Wait, nevermind. The fixed .exe on FileFront cannot be found :inquisitive:. All the materials pertaining to this are somehow not on FileFront, or at least not in their original palce.

Sorry to write against you, but I think that installing EAEM is worth the trouble :sweatdrop: 'cause you just have to install EB 1.1 with 1.2 than add the fixes followed by installing EAEM plus EAEM fixes than download the modified shortcut & simply play the game with cool extra units & other benefits........:yes:

However, there is an issue concerning the loading screen :oops: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frequently I encounter this problem when I try to load a new campaign or any other game for that matter. My screen goes black & I don't get the loading screen & the program becomes unresponsive........:whip:

Pls help :help:........This is spoiling an otherwise beautiful game :wall:............

p.s. @ lionhard the vanilla EB fixes are in the EB bug reports section of the forum......

lionhard

06-03-2009, 14:08

I like EB as it is i would just love better AI. Maybe ill try the whole mod 1 day, im in work atm but when i get home im gonna install the alex changes if i manage first time (which i wont) ill prob be postin back here 2nite for help:embarassed:

also i think this mod shud host a better page, if its as good as it sounds a page on a forum is a sad place for a decent mod :(

lionhard

06-03-2009, 18:13

Rite heres what iv done.

Before i start remember this is not the Alexander EB mod its the engine to make better AI on the vanilla version

So far i have

1) installed RTW 1.5 and Alexander

2) installed EB 1.1

3) installed EB 1.2

4) installed EB fixes

5) unzipped Alx on EB files into my EB

My questions so far

1) Do i need to change the target line for single player or has installed Alx on EB files automatically done that?
my target line atm is "C:\Program Files\EBTrivialScript\EBTrivialScript.exe" -s ebconfig.xml -runeb -type "Single Player"

and this is not making it any different

2) do i use rome total war CD or alexander CD to run this engine?

3) How will i know when its all done properly?

Please some 1 help lol im dying to play this

vartan

06-04-2009, 00:11

My questions so far

1) Do i need to change the target line for single player or has installed Alx on EB files automatically done that?
my target line atm is "C:\Program Files\EBTrivialScript\EBTrivialScript.exe" -s ebconfig.xml -runeb -type "Single Player"

and this is not making it any different

2) do i use rome total war CD or alexander CD to run this engine?

3) How will i know when its all done properly?

Please some 1 help lol im dying to play this

You have unzipped into...I think it's EB/Data...whatever. Wherever you need to do it you have done it.

Now you need to make a shortcut that points to "...\Rome - Total War\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander"

Use the Alex CD.

lionhard

06-04-2009, 11:50

Ok i unzipped the files into EB data and changed target line to "C:\Rome - Total WarEB\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander"

this is what its saying now any ideas?

it says failed to read censored word dictionary file: eb/data//chat_filer.san

lionhard

06-04-2009, 12:03

Ok i manually copied and pasted eb/data//chat_filer.san into the data slot in EB and it worked.

Now my problem is i tryed selecting EB main campaign and it says "please select an item from the list"

so whats this error and how do i solve it?

Iv done everything it says whats going on plz help some 1 :shame:

Also just to add i had a saved game as koinon hellon and when i pressed start it did but their was no night battle function?

Edit: only the main menu works i cant start custum battles either :(

Metello

06-04-2009, 14:15

hi all, i would try EB with ALEX engine, i now that i must dowload the folder ALX ON EB12 but i see 2 links on the first page:
i must use only ONE of the two links or both of them? (the link to filefront does'nt work)

thanks in advance

Knight of Heaven

06-05-2009, 22:58

hello, well i have a problem, i have EB1.2 with fixes, and i wanted to play this with alex engine, so i download the alex zip and copy it to Eb data, next i copy alex exe from my CD to the main instalation folder or rome total war 1.5(dont hv BI) next i change the target line to that of the "C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War\RomeTW-ALX.exe" -mod:eb -show_err -nm -noalexander then i hit the EB exe single player, it starts with out error and when i get to menu my single player options are as the same as MP exe , been i cant play EB campaing only historical and custom... :(

vartan

06-07-2009, 16:18

It seems like most of you who are getting errors have issues with Rome, EB, or Alex files. I had gotten those too, but honestly issues don't arise if you mod over a clean Rome install. I made a clean Rome install, clean EB 1.1, 1.2 w/ fixes, unzipped EB 1.2 with Alex engine files into the appropriate folder, and downloaded the pre-made shortcut link. And I had no problems whatsoever. I think the only problems for y'all is downloading the wrong files maybe. I have all the original files that were up on filefront before they were taken down (it seems as if this is what happened) if any of you need them.

Good luck.

P.S. Knight of Heaven, by the way, when I used the Alex engine, because certain files are written over, I couldn't play MP with others cause of data conflicts. Just saying this cause I know you play in the online tourney.

lionhard

06-07-2009, 17:29

Vartan if its not too much trouble could u sort me out with the EB12_on_ALX.exe! file because iv just reinstaleld it all again and its came up with same thing.

This time i didnt install alexander the game i just threw in the engine files that i had. i wana play this so bad. much appreciated if u can help :)

vartan

06-07-2009, 19:11

I didn't want to have to do this, but alright.

http://www.infinitemb.com/download/2395/Alex_on_EB_1.2_with_Link.zip/

Unzip this file to...say your desktop. Open the folder. Inside you will find two objects: 1) a shortcut called alxeb and 2) a folder named 'eb' (without quotes).

Before you proceed, make sure you have done the following:

Fresh install of RTW (do not install RTW into program files, install into a directory in root of your drive).

For convenience, let us assume we are installing Rome Total War into C:\RTW_EB

Patch RTW 1.3

Patch RTW 1.5

Install EB 1.1 into C:\RTW_EB

Patch EB 1.2 into C:\RTW_EB

EB 1.2 Fixes (https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=109936) (You will need to unzip these fixes into C:\RTW_EB\EB\Data. If you did this correctly you will be prompted with endless overwrite prompts...choose to overwrite all.)

Copy alex executable file (engine file with purple icon) from your Alexander CD into C:\RTW_EB

Copy 'eb' folder that I mentioned in the beginning into C:\RTW_EB where the EB folder from the EB installation is located.
This will prompt you to overwrite files that may be located within the original EB folder (checks for shared file names), choose Yes to overwrite all files.

Phew...now that you've done the bulk of the work, go back to the shortcut to the EB_Alex game that you found from the zip file you downloaded. Go to its properties page and if I remember correctly there are two important boxes named Target and Launch Path or just Path. Anyways, one points to ...\Rome - Total War\rtw-alex.exe or something along those lines. Change the first part to say C:\RTW_EB because THAT is where your ALEX engine file from your CD is located (you copied it in the beginning, remember?)
Do the same with the launch path (does not point to file, only should change from C:\Program files\activision\rome... to C:\RTW_EB).

Good luck and I hope this helps because I have not used this engine or EAEM mod for over a month (because I need vanilla EB 1.2 to play online with others...I find playing humans more fun than the campaign. You can still have a separate EB folder just for the Alex engine so you can campaign, but that's a long long story. I can't be bothered!)

Knight of Heaven

06-07-2009, 21:32

well thanks anyway, but i did what you say, but it didnt work, or to be acurate, it work , but i dont use alex exe. i use Rome exe, and i did start a campaing, and i have all the alex features, night battles etc the only thing i did was to copy those files to eb data to replace some files, i extratc the alex exe from CD but i dont use it.
Well as for the files are changed i can still do MP battles, its still compatible to anyone becouse i start with rome exe. and the files from this mod dont overwrite the EDU files so its still compatible to MP online. You should be able to play MP with alex engine working.
To conclude i instal the alex features but i cant get alex exe to work properly, so i use the rome exe. I belive my problem is with trivial script, i have then instaled on another folder, that is not Rome total war folder, but im not sure about that.

lionhard

06-07-2009, 22:37

Ok progress made, jesus that took me ages lol.

Thx for ur help vartan, i had to wipe clean my EB twice cas i copied the EB file over with out changing names and some were not copied bla bla and forgot to patch it to 1.2 and add the fixes. But its almost bed time lol work early. So i carried on installing the gear to see how far i got.

i used the alexeb shortcut to start the game using the alex cd, when the EB loading screen came on it had alexander in yelow at the bottom, so i was almost screeming with excitement iv been trying to get better AI for so long and this mod has been a pain, obviously i had the wrong files.

1 question does this engine include night battles? or is that the EDSM mod?

What change in EB can i look for other than better AI to confirm i have done everything properly.

Once again thx :) anything u need that i can do to return the favour is welocme

thx

Knight of Heaven

06-07-2009, 22:56

The Alex engine do include Alex features, night battles , better Ai , well this is posted in the first post

vartan

06-08-2009, 03:26

lionhard you should see the Alexander on bottom of load screen and better AI as well as night battles, but that is all. There will be nothing else really.

That's what the EAEM is for, changes units, adds alot of units to the campaign map, makes the whole game longer and harder. Also needs more patience from you. But I think unless you're ready for commitment, the engine is pretty great.

Good luck and have fun. Sorry you didn't get it to work Knight, maybe next year you'll get lucky ;)

lionhard

06-08-2009, 10:29

I tryed campaign and didnt get night battles maybe tonight it will work wen i reinstall it

Knight of Heaven

06-08-2009, 13:01

well as far as i konw if you atack should be a option on the lower right to night battles, as well better Ai on the battlefield, and in campaing, i konw Ai retrain their units, there is more naval invasions.

lionhard

06-08-2009, 17:25

I messed up on my 2nd install and forgot to add the alex exe and started taking away documents id added previously an started losing myself till i realised what id really done.

Anyway its working again and i have the night attack function in my campaign, but when i tested it as koinon hellon it wouldnt let me click the box for night attack with 1 general.

But with another it let me click the box and night attack worked, shudnt it always let u click the box and then see what the out come is?

I feel the AI has improved in battle now its time to check the campaign role play to see if its made the right effects.

Il be so happy if its working correctly :)

ps. Wub u vartan :P