problems unlocking factions

**Rhubarbmisterwellington** · 12-09-2005, 14:07

Hi
I wanted to try unlocking some of the factions:
I have tried:
editing the descr_strat.txt file
running the unlock all faction Mod

Both have the effect of showing the new factions in the initial setup screen (single player - imperial campaign - choose faction), but in both instances, whenever I try to start the campaign, it returns me to the Prologue / imperial campaign etc window, but all options no long er work ...

Does anyone have any ideas?

Alternatively, would someone post the contents of an unmodded / edited descr_strat.txt file so that I can start again ...
thanks

**tonedog** · 12-09-2005, 17:13

how do u go about unlocking all the factions then? im playin MTW without any mods at present

**Monarch** · 12-09-2005, 19:35

Well you could always do it the traditional way and conquer them in the campaign, nope that wasnt a stupid comment I just mean you could set it on easiest settings, cheat to give yourself money etc and you'll have a super army in no time and with little effort you'll have conquered like everyone.

**elbasto** · 12-09-2005, 22:11

I'd suggest you reinstall and then install the mods.

Maybe the mods applied don't support the latest pathc?

**Seasoned Alcoholic** · 12-09-2005, 22:26

If you download and install a mod, you need to make sure that you install it over a 'clean' version of whichever TW game you're playing. If you've already modded the descr_strat text file, and then attempt to install a mod over the top of it, you will problem encounter similar problems to the ones you've faced, such as a crash on the imperial campaign screen.

If you intend to mod your copy of RTW, MTW, or whatever, create a backup copy of the entire TW directory folder (or selected text files to save time and space). This way, you can refer back to an original unmodified copy if you encounter any problems.

As mentioned, I would completely uninstall and then reinstall the TW game your playing just to be safe. Make a backup copy of the original folder after reinstallation, then mod your game however you like