Look here regarding problems getting VanillaMod to work or to verify installation

[MrG]

I don't think the mod is working for me. When I start a game I can build diplomats at the beginning. This means its not working correct? I have v1.3. Is the packs folder suppose to be empty?

[MrG]

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[FactionHeir]

You want to have the bat file in your main m2tw folder together with the medieval2.exe so it can find it.

Also, since you are running Vista, please make sure that when applying 0.93b over 0.93, it does so correctly rather than continue to use the 0.93 files that become hidden.

Hope that helps.

[MrG]

Ok i moved the bat file over but I can still train a diplomat at the start as Portugal. How would I check the .93b? I downloaded the patch from the first post?

[FactionHeir]

First post of this thread has 2 links. You need both.

Have you verified in Vista that the files you got are not simply not being used as tends to be the case? Some people had problems with Vista running the mod until they sorted it out by changing a few system settings.

When you run the bat file, do you get the command line popup that sticks around while it loads the game?

[MrG]

I have both files, when I run the .bat file the command link is: C:\Program Files\SEGA\Medieval II Total War>medieval2.exe @VanillaMod.cfg
it sticks around..
Do you know of a method to see if the files are being used, or the system settings? Im confused on that part.

[FactionHeir]

In the bat file, you only need medieval2.exe @VanillaMod.cfg (I don't think there should be a space between @ and V)

How many turns can you build a brothel in? If its 2 you are not using the files.