Quote Originally Posted by NewJeffCT
ok, how does one go about creating a batch file? I would have no idea where to begin.
Try this:

Open notepad,
type: medieval2.exe --io.file_first
save file as type .txt
then, in windows explorer change the name of the file to *.bat
(the * is for the name you give the file)

This file is now an executable file. Double click it to run.