Patch for STW gold?

[theblahmaster]

Hi all, first post and am a little confused...

I bought the total war era boxed set this last weekend and started with Shogun, since it was the first game in the series. However, I've been trying to patch the game with the patch given off of the total war website but it says that it cannot locate my copy of shogun: total war on my computer. I then figure I can simply install it in the same directory, but it doesn't seem to make a difference.

My question is, can I use the regular shogun patch or do I need a special one since I have the "gold" edition (which incorporates both Shogun and the mongol invasion).

Thanks

[Drisos]

Hi, and welcome!

www.mizus.com

go to 'files'
go to '3ddownloads'
go to 'stw we'
go to 'patches'

Now you get a list of patches for Shogun. but not all are correct. Counting from bottom to top, you'll want either no3 or no4. So the 'ShogunWv1.02_Euro.exe' or the 'ShogunWv1.02_Asia.exe'.

Of course, that depens on where you live. Pick one. (simple, pick asia if you live in asia, pick euro if you live anywhere else)
then, click the 'download from ..' link.

now, 'Save' this file in the same folder Shogun is installed in. After downloading, click it and follow the instructions. Then it should work!

Good luck!
and, enjoy!

[theblahmaster]

Okay, thanks for the speedy response and the help! Definitely much appreciated. I would assume this is the most "recent" patch for the game as well...correct?

I'm definitely thinking this game is kick ass! I'm a little overwhelmed, but it's fricken cool. Still have no strategy in the battles map. It's basically, outnumber them, hit them with arrows, charge with spearmen and then have my daimo roll up the flank and chase them down when they run away.

Also, are the tutorials and game manuals meant to be written badly because I have gotten no help from either of them. The whole use of the "grand" (army) formations makes zero sense to me as my guys always just wander around anyways. How do I reinforce units that have taken casualties? I have no idea! Is there anyway to actually set a "facing" direction for each formation or do you have to click 10000 times to get them facing the correct direction. A little frustrating, but still, looks like a wicked game!

[Drisos]

You're welcome.

Well, this is 1.02, there is a 1.03 as well, but I don't recall any technical improvements. it's just other unit stats, and 1.02 were the most common(it was het main patch used in multiplayer), and the 1.02 patch is easily found on internet. 1.03 would be harder, though possible, I guess.

This game, indeed, kicks ass! The graphics may be old.. but for the rest... the superb complex strategy in battles, the great atmosphere of the game, Japan in the Middle Ages was a perfect scenario for this perfect game.

The more experienced you'll get, the difficultier the strategy in battles will become. you will learn more and more about what's strong and what's weak, when to do what exactly, etc etc etc. It's waaay too much to just write in a few minutes. So, if you have specific questions/trouble, go ahead and ask, and plenty of people will have good information for you.

Some basic tips for in battles.. well, create a line of archers in front, a line of spearman (perferably samurai, not ashigaru) behind. If you defend, get high ground and stay there. If you attack, try to avoid attacking uphill. If you have superior firepower, do not charge with the spearmen, but keep firing with your archers. If the enemy charges you archers, rush forward the spearmen to protect them. If you do not have superior firepower, you'll have to attack, because, if you wait, you'll only be shot down. try to catch and kill his archers, so you have more firepower again, or just, skip the entire firepower phase and defeat his army with a charge.

Important!

*Do not let any unit fight alone, use your army as one!
*Take or keep the high ground!
*Keep your general alive! (death would mean lower morale immediately)
*Try to attack enemies in the back. This is easily done with cavalry, because they are fast. (so, you daimyo now) Attack with your yari's, circle round him with your daimyo and attack him in the back. Usually, his men will run, and you can indeed chase them down.

That should help, for now.

You cannot reinforce units that have taken casulties. You can merge two damaged units though, usually one will be 'normal' again and the other one will have even fewer men left. this is just done by clicking and dragging.

Avoid having units on rough terrain, (in forest), or mixed up with other units. (like a few men of one unit are standing in the way of another unit). because, these things will cause your men to wander around.

there is a way of changing the 'facing' direction. (luckily!) I'm not sure though, haven't played in a while now.. let's imagine playing a game and having to change direction.. hmmm... try clicking with the right mouse button at whatever you want your men to look at, while holding alt. so, hold alt, and rightclick in the right direction. you can hold the right mouse button too, and drag. (you will see a preview of how your men will stand, so you can let go of the mouse button when you like their position)

another simple method, use left mouse button, don't click, but hold and drag. you'll see what happens. you'll see a preview. by moving, you can change the number of rows/columns, and the direction they're looking at. just try, you'll find out yourself.

learn these keryboard and mouse skills! practise with them, try all sorts of things, etc. it's vital for your ability to get from your men what you need in short time.

good luck!

Edit: puzz3d will know more about difference between 1.02 and 1.03.. and I guess he still reads here now and then, so he might clarify things.

[Tony Furze]

Thanks Drisos for all the advice!

I m pretty new to Shogun although I have been playing MTW VI. This game is certainly a whole new experience.

[Drisos]

That was just the tip of the iceberg. I tried out RTW, later on, but was disappointed by the relatively 'very simple' battles it had.

theblahmaster: I'm curious, you got the patching stuff sorted out?

[Kensei]

Hi everyone, I bought shogun total war gold edition some years ago, played and loved it but since then I've got a new PC with vista on ( I know it sucks lol) and I couldn't get my old copy to work. Determined as I am to play it again I purchased another copy, only to find I have the same problem.

The game loads but as soon as I try to play a campaign it stops running and crashes. If anyone has any advice on how to get it working it would be greatly appreciated :) .

P.S. I have tried EA's website already and no joy.

[Rath]

Hi everyone, I bought shogun total war gold edition some years ago, played and loved it but since then I've got a new PC with vista on ( I know it sucks lol) and I couldn't get my old copy to work. Determined as I am to play it again I purchased another copy, only to find I have the same problem.

The game loads but as soon as I try to play a campaign it stops running and crashes. If anyone has any advice on how to get it working it would be greatly appreciated :) .

P.S. I have tried EA's website already and no joy.

Sorry can't help with your enquiry mate but does STW gold allow you to play the original STW campaign withOUT naginata cav and the armour/weapon upgrades that came with the expansion ?

I lost my original box (well a "mate" lost it - should have forced him to commit seppeku but anyway...) and saw the gold edition in the shops today. Didn't fancy the expansion much though. Asked this guy the same question and he tried to google the answer, so I directed him to the .org (more ad revenue for the mods ;) ), he's got it on hold for me for a couple days so if anyone could answer me I'd very much appreciate it!

Cheers,

Rath

[Martok]

Sorry can't help with your enquiry mate but does STW gold allow you to play the original STW campaign withOUT naginata cav and the armour/weapon upgrades that came with the expansion ?

I lost my original box (well a "mate" lost it - should have forced him to commit seppeku but anyway...) and saw the gold edition in the shops today. Didn't fancy the expansion much though. Asked this guy the same question and he tried to google the answer, so I directed him to the .org (more ad revenue for the mods ;) ), he's got it on hold for me for a couple days so if anyone could answer me I'd very much appreciate it!

Cheers,

Rath

STW Gold is essentially the same as the Warlord Edition....which means you would be playing the campaign that includes Naginata Cavalry, Battlefield Ninja, etc. Sorry, mate.

[Rath]

STW Gold is essentially the same as the Warlord Edition....which means you would be playing the campaign that includes Naginata Cavalry, Battlefield Ninja, etc. Sorry, mate.

Thanks :(

I'll have to resort to a second hand copy off amazon I think.

[Drisos]

Hi everyone, I bought shogun total war gold edition some years ago, played and loved it but since then I've got a new PC with vista on ( I know it sucks lol) and I couldn't get my old copy to work. Determined as I am to play it again I purchased another copy, only to find I have the same problem.

The game loads but as soon as I try to play a campaign it stops running and crashes. If anyone has any advice on how to get it working it would be greatly appreciated :) .

P.S. I have tried EA's website already and no joy.

Try this:

Locate the .exe file that runs the game. so, shogunw.exe
Right click it
click properties
click compatibility
enable 'run this program in the following compatibily mode'
select windows 98

click ok

Then try again. This is a basic solution that seems to help for some software, not for others.. well, good luck! If doesn't help, I have no clue how to help you.