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    Default Mod virgin,HELP?

    I've never tried a mod before and my computer skills go as far as switching on my computer and playing total war and surfing the net.How do I go about instaling a mod? Can I still play vanila once I've done so and if I dont like it can it be easily uninstaled? I fancy one off the popular mods like BKB.

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    Default Re: Mod virgin,HELP?

    Har har har. We've all been there, and me especially since I'm not that computer savy either. Anyway, all mods should come with instructions about how to install them. Just look in the zip file for a word document. Many mods also have auto install mechanisms that a pretty easy to deal with. Just make sure you install those into your Medieval Total War folder. Good luck.

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    Default Re: Mod virgin,HELP?

    If you want to be on the sae side (and have the HD space to spare) you should copy your whole installation folder before installing any mods (which either come with self-installers or are files that have to be copied to a certain directory, which one is usually stated in the mod readme), that way you can still play the vanilla game or repair mistakes easily without the need to uninstall and reinstall the whole game.
    You know how to copy a folder, though, don´t you ?

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    Default Re: Mod virgin,HELP?

    I think XL has a auto-install doesn't it?
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    Default Re: Mod virgin,HELP?

    Quote Originally Posted by CIARAN
    If you want to be on the sae side (and have the HD space to spare) you should copy your whole installation folder before installing any mods (which either come with self-installers or are files that have to be copied to a certain directory, which one is usually stated in the mod readme), that way you can still play the vanilla game or repair mistakes easily without the need to uninstall and reinstall the whole game.
    You know how to copy a folder, though, don´t you ?
    A good way to install several mods and still be able to play the vanilla game (as well as each of the mods) is to use a mod-switcher tool like JSGME. It's free and available here.

    Basically all you have to do is a clean and patched install before employing the switcher; afterwards, all you'll need is several seconds (vanilla to XL) to several minutes (vanilla to PMTW) of waiting time to switch between mods.

    Have fun!
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    Default Re: Mod virgin,HELP?

    For an easy install of a popular mod you can try XL. It's what I've been using of late and has really extended the interest of the game. It auto-installs and a technology half-wit like myself had no trouble getting it up and running. Also, it still allows you to play the game regular-style, though the map keeps the slight variations of the mod (apparently VH couldn't get it to work with two separate maps, though he could keep the unit and building trees separate).

    Because of the map change, old save games won't work, I think, but I doubt you'd even want to play the game without the mod enhancements after trying them out. I can't comment on any of the other mods, as XL is the only one I've tried. I've heard great things about several of them, but have no idea how easy they are to install and so forth.

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