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Thread: EB: PBeM Hotseat mini-mod
TruePraetorian 22:45 11-18-2008
Updated for EBv1.2

EBers, I have returned. I know it has been a while since I worked on updating this to v1.2, but I just downloaded it after the holiday season.

The instructions in the spoiler below are still valid, I just made some changes to them. The mini-mod is exactly the same as last time; No added effects or assurances. It will provide Multiplayer Campaign mode.

--Download link is here (filefront)--

Again, instructions are below;
Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 
Well. A little frustration on my end. I typed up an elaborate, step-by-step walkthrough last night, only to have my internet go down because of Michigan weather. So, I have not put this off, no no. I am jumping for joy as I write down these instructions. I hope you all enjoy this mini-mod.

First off, thanks to the EB team for this great mod. Literally, I have lost much sleep and energy into crushing barbarian hordes as Romani, or raining hell as the Saka.


Now, to get on with my SECOND tutorial, here is a less sophisticated walkthrough from last night's. I don't have 2 hours again.



Step 1:

Download this. CLICK HERE (Tosa went offline just as I PMed him, and I couldnt wait any longer so I found another website. Enjoy )
--Click Download File on the right side.--
Download provided above.

Step 2:

The read_me is included in the EB folder. I kinda went fast on it, so its not very explanatory.
Basically, put the EB folder in your rome folder. It won't overwrite anything so just merge the folders.

Step 3:
There are three files. EBBS_SCRIPTpbem.txt, ADD TO genericScript.txt, and CAMPAIGN_SCRIPT - PBeM.txt now it's CAMPAIGN_SCRIPTpbem.txt

The EBBS is in data/scripts/show_me. Change the name of the original EBBS_SCRIPT.txt to something like EBBS_SCRIPT-sp.txt so you don't overwrite it. Then, rename the EBBS that you just downloaded to EBBS_SCRIPT.txt.

Step 4:
Go to data/world/maps/campaign/ and either imperial_campaign or barbarian_invasion (whichever you use). (no BI compatibility yet for v1.2.) Find the original CAMPAIGN_SCRIPT.txt and follow the same rules as step 3.

Step 5:
I assume you already have Myrddraal's great script generator. If not, get it here. When you download it, just download it...don't follow the instructions on his thread. They edit the export_decscr_advice..we dont want to do that. Generator is now included in the minimod folder. Now, create your script with your factions. DO NOT try slave. Buggy...trying them gave me so much trouble in the first place. It will save it to your C: drive. Find it, and rename it genericScript.txt. Put this into data/scripts/show_me. It's advised you rename the old one to not erase it, but its not a game altering script.

Step 6:
Open up "ADD TO genericScript.txt". Copy the contents. Close it. Go to genericScript.txt. Find the space inbetween "end_monitor" and "while I_CompareCounter loop = 0" at the very bottom of the file. Paste inbetween them. Save it.

Step 7: Think about what faction your going to play, go to that government maps thing I included, and print it out. Green is homeland, yellow is expansion. everything else is type 3 or 4.

EDIT: Note there are no maps for Sauromatae or Saka since they are nomad. Either my recruitment viewer isnt working or they have no regions. Nevertheless, I have no maps for either faction stating where you can and can't build what type of gov't. If anyone can get me those two maps, i'd greatly appreciate it.

There you have it. EB(v1.2) is set up for PBeM or Hotseat.

Now, it isnt perfect, and was just made, so any bugs please report to me via this thread or in a PM.

These things ARE known:
-All settlements are homeland for all factions. This means you have to use the maps i included.
-I don't know how well the AI functions with all Homelands, but I think it is scripted that they cant build their own anyway.
-Hell I dont know how well the AI performs period
-All other problems with PBeM's (auto-resolve battles)

Ill add more as I think of them.


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TruePraetorian 04:52 11-19-2008
I know we aren't supposed to bump, but since the link was not available earlier, I feared that some may dismiss this thread as a joke. So, here you go. Follow the instructions in the first post and tell me how it goes. And like it says, any problems/bugs/etc post it here or PM me so I can fix it ASAP.

And if no one would mind, I would like to host/join the first PBeM. If I host, ok. If not, I would like to be Romani . Im not a True Praetorian for nothing

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Ritterlichvon86 14:11 11-19-2008
Awesome! Me and my buddy will try the mod later the evening ;)

ps So there's no admin needed for the remaining factions that are not controlled by a player?

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TruePraetorian 19:38 11-19-2008
The AI should work fine. I just thought since I changed everything to homeland the AI would build the wrong Gov't buildings, but as I read through the EBBS (yes, i read it.) it seems as though when a city is taken by faction x, it scripts the building of the correct Gov't anyway.

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TruePraetorian 22:18 11-20-2008
..83 of you and no replies? Come on ladies and gents, at least let me know how it's working..

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phonicsmonkey 01:20 11-21-2008
very nice work buddy

my wife is about to have a baby so I'm not joining any new hotseat games at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on your hotseat when you start it, and maybe jump in as a sub later on..

I suggest you post in the Throne Room where all the other hotseats make their home - that way you'll get the attention of all the regular hotseaters

you could post an advert in the main EB forum too, to gather up EB-fans who might not have played hotseats before..

good luck with the game!

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TruePraetorian 03:53 11-21-2008
Great idea phonics. I was wondering why there seemed to be such a small amount of downloaders when EB hotseat is common "want".

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MerlinusCDXX 06:44 11-21-2008
Nice...I'm gonna download this right now. I have absolutely no idea how to host a pbm game...so when one starts up, I'm definitely interested. Would like to take Pahlava, Hayasdan, or Sauromatae as my faction.

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TruePraetorian 23:28 11-21-2008
Ahh, they just released v1.2

Well, whenever I get around to downloading that I will update the mod in the same thread. But until then, have fun with this one.

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navarro951 22:36 11-25-2008
Problem with the download...says file is corrupted

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TruePraetorian 02:56 11-26-2008
Yeah, it's probably because I used an offsite uploader. TosaInu didn't reply as quick as i'd hoped, so I went searching for another means of hosting it.

Luckily, he DID get back to me. Here is the official link:

PBeM/Hotseat for EBv1.1

Note that it is still for v1.1 as I haven't downloaded v1.2 yet. When I do, i'll work on updating it ASAP. So, expect the new mod tommorow night if you are lucky, but otherwise another day or two.

Thanksgiving is a busy holiday

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Skullheadhq 09:53 12-21-2008
One question... can i use this hotseat on one computer, like Medieval II or is this online only?

-Skullheadhq

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TruePraetorian 08:53 01-03-2009
Thread and mod updated to work with v1.2

I am sorry for the long wait, but when v1.2 came out a day after my minimod I lost motivation to make it again.

But, it's 3am and I had nothing better to do. So, i really hope it is well worth the wait for those who wanted to play PBeM with EB.

First post still stands, any issues PM, post here, or e-mail me. I will try to respond to them as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours. But who knows, they may come out with v1.3 at any moment and I might lose motivation again

EDIT: BTW, anyone want to give it a good first test run

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