BKB Super Mod

**Omanes Alexandrapolites** · 05-11-2008, 08:08

A quick Google search for the .ewf file format shows that it's a compressed .exe or .zip file type. I don't quite understand why the mod would be in ".ewf" format, but according to the web site it may be attributed to your anti-virus software.

To fix it, simply right click on the file, and change the extention at the end from ".ewf" to ".exe". Once you've done that, you should be able to open it.

Good luck

**Tristrem** · 05-11-2008, 14:50

thanks, i'll try that later on today

**JH9234** · 07-13-2008, 15:52

All the new factions do not show up and in fact the only thing that has changed since before I installed it is the loading screen. I went on to program files and all the new factions seem to exist but when I go on the game they are not there. What should I do?

**JH9234** · 07-13-2008, 20:05

Originally Posted by JH9234

All the new factions do not show up and in fact the only thing that has changed since before I installed it is the loading screen. I went on to program files and all the new factions seem to exist but when I go on the game they are not there. What should I do?

Oh sorry I thuoght these were meant to be playable factions

**Matrim** · 07-15-2008, 00:29

Really quick question... I see that to install and play BKB, it overwrites the original M:TW. Is there a way to side-step the overwrite? I'd like to keep the old, you know, just in case.

And is it compatible with other mods, such as XL? It doesn't overwrite those, does it?

**Raz** · 07-16-2008, 12:47

Most MTW mods will overwrite the original files. To combat this you can do one of two things, set up another install of MTW (so you have two MTW's) or use a mod enabler, I use the JoneSoft Generic Mod Enabler. What does it do? It lets you switch from one mod to another whilst never actually overwriting the original files. It can be tricky to use and slow when you're switching large mods (like BKB's and XL) but for small mods it works a treat.

I recommend setting up a second install of MTW for BKB's, mainly because the mod enabler is very slow, and you can accidentally overwrite your original MTW when you're install a mod. Also soon your saved games get cluttered up (for example I have a spanish save from 1700's as well as a spanish save from 1250's). So I highly recommend a second install unless you don't have much space on your hard-drive.

To set up a second install simply open up your folder where MTW and copy/paste it. Only thing is, if you've got XL installed on it you'll need to re-install MTW from the disc as well as VI and the patch (unless you happen to have gold edition).

If you still want to use the mod enabler, I recommend it for small mods, click here and download the first product on the left. It's got instructions on how to use it there I think.. but you can take it from there, if you can't set up the mod enabler properly just ask.
Edit: Or you can use this link here.

Hope that helps.

**Kaidonni** · 07-17-2008, 15:57

What I do is copy and paste back-ups of MTW: Gold once installed. I have the main game folder (which I will call the vanilla folder), with the .exe in and everything - then I have a special backup folder, with everything but the .exe copied to. You can create mod folders, and install a mod over your vanilla installation. When you want to install a new mod, just cut and paste all those files from your vanilla folder that you have already installed a mod over into it's own mod folder (leave the .exe alone). Now, copy and paste the back-up vanilla files you made earlier into the vanilla folder - and you have an unmodded game you can install a new mod over. Rinse and repeat, never having to actually install another instance of MTW: VI. You keep your vanilla files backed-up all the time, and only install mods over copies of them.

**GMaximus** · 08-08-2008, 01:09

I'm not sure ifthis has been answered before, but I didn't want to go looking through 90+ pages of posts. I just downloaded the mod and the patch for it. Installed the mod, then the patch, then changed the portraits and stuff. Then, I try to play the game. It loads up everything, I pick the time, and try to play. However, all I get is a brief glance at the campaign map before a CTD occurs. It happens no matter what time period or faction I choose. Custom battles run fine, though, and I must say I'm really enjoying all the new units.