No EB Launcher ?

Hello, as a new wouldbe player I tried to launch a couple of times in vain EB and deleted and downloaded EB & RTW again a few times already.
I downloaded EB1.1 & 1.2 and the fixes into my RTW 1.5 patch, as described in this forum (using RTW CD).
I do not see an icon to launch. Tried using 'EB single player' which brings me to an EB screen but nothing happens and this screen freezes.
Tried the EBTrivialscript but this doesn't work. RTW 1.5 however launches without a problem.
Below the report of install validation and got a hugh report of added files :
I paste below the beginning of the report and part of the end.
Hope this makes all sense because I have no clue anymore what to do.
Thx for any help.

Beginning of report :
You don't have an original installation; There are changes to files, or some are missing.
However, these may be conscious changes you have made, to remod EB. See below for details.
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Changed file: .\eb\data\descr_battle_map_lighting_and_fog_control.txt (expected checksum cb93a428e536cfa294ff85bf1d9ceca1, got 23942befd1eebbd7b829f750745c3081)
Added file: .\eb\data\edb\export_descr_buildings.txt
Added file: .\eb\data\edb.zip
Added file: .\eb\data\scriptfixes12_2\scripts\show_me\ebbs_script.txt
Added file: .\eb\data\scriptfixes12_2.zip
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\descr_model_battle.txt
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\african\ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all.spr
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\african\ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all_000.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\african\ebsprite_missile_african_slingers_all_001.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\carthaginian\ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt .spr
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\carthaginian\ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt _000.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\carthaginian\ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt _001.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\carthaginian\ebsprite_carthaginian_infantry_elite_african_infantry_egypt _002.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\dacian\ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage.spr
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\dacian\ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage_000.tga.dds
Added file: .\eb\data\sprites12\sprites\dacian\ebsprite_dacian_infantry_galathraikes_carthage_001.tga.dds

end of report :
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\manual\unitsfiltering.html
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\manual\using.html
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\manual\viewrecruitment.html
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\recruitmentviewer.exe
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\rvconfig.dat
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\rvconfig.xml
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\selectlanguage.lnk
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\showmap.png
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\unins000.dat
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\unins000.exe
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\unitcards\not available.jpg
Added file: .\recruitment viewer\unitcards\readme.jpg
Added file: .\rome_totalwar_patch_1-3\rome total war - patch 1.3.exe
Added file: .\rome_totalwar_patch_1-3\rometotalwar1.3patchreadme.txt
Added file: .\rome_totalwar_patch_1-3.zip
Added file: .\rome_total_war_patch_1-5.zip

Welcome to the forum and EB!

If you haven't already done, read the EB-FAQ for a first information about the game.

I would also recommend to check the frequent encountered issues of EB for technical questions.

- In the second thread is mentioned that EB takes long to load, so a 'freezing' EB starting screen is no sign of a failure, wait for 5 minutes (depending on your hardware) before quitting.
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Added file: .\eb\data\scriptfixes12_2\scripts\show_me\ebbs_scr ipt.txt

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I hope you did place them in the right folder as said in the download thread
- Check the right version number in the game's main menu

I'm suer you can get it running with the help provided in the linked threads, if not ask here again.

XSamatan

Yoepiie ! It worked, you were right, I did not freeze, it just took a while before loading.
all seems ok, I started the Roman campaign and already conquered Italy (10 cities).
I like the 4 turns per year and micro managing the cities. Battles seem to last longer too!

Question, I peeped at all the armies at 'custom battle' and notice Seleucia and Epeiros had no Elephants !
I hope these will be available when playing the AS and Phyrrus campaign ?!

thx

A new addict,

Glad you enjoy it!

From the FAQ (please read it!!!):

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Q: In custom battles or multiplayer the unit selection is missing units.
A: All of the regionals cause a problem for the custom battle / multiplayer list. There is a special EDU for custom battles / multiplayer in the "...Rome- Total War\EB\mp custom game edu" folder. Rename your campaign EDU then place the EDU from that folder into the "...Rome - Total War\EB\Data" folder. When you want to play a campaign again, switch back to your original EDU. EB v1.1 now comes with the trivial script, which will automatically switch the files for you. To play custom battles or multiplayer battles with all of your factional units, run the "Play Multiplayer" option of the trivial script.

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XSamatan