M2TW FAQ and Strategy Tips

**Prince Bondus** · 02-13-2009, 04:18

Hey guys, I'm having problems editing the descr_strat file. I'm trying to change the timescale to 0.50, and get rid of the "show date as turns" line. I've changed the properties of the file, so it's not read only anymore, but when i try to save the changes it says it cannot create the file and I need to "Make sure the path and file name are correct". Any idea's what I'm doing wrong?

Cheers Guys!

**cambovenzi** · 02-14-2009, 20:34

Originally Posted by Prince Bondus

Hey guys, I'm having problems editing the descr_strat file. I'm trying to change the timescale to 0.50, and get rid of the "show date as turns" line. I've changed the properties of the file, so it's not read only anymore, but when i try to save the changes it says it cannot create the file and I need to "Make sure the path and file name are correct". Any idea's what I'm doing wrong?

Cheers Guys!

yes. i just had the same problem the other day, so i can help you out.

copy the file to your desktop, and edit+save it there.
then drag the file back into the medieval folder.
it will ask you if you want it to copy over the file with the same name.
say yes.

and there you go

**Prince Bondus** · 02-14-2009, 21:38

You sir, are an absolute hero! Thanks for your help!

**Braden** · 09-09-2009, 19:00

Trying to remove green triangles and banners but for some reason I do not have the "showbanners - 1" line actually in my preferences file?!? The others are and I DO have the nasty big banners in-game so I dont understand.

Copy of my file (not I already have modded out triangles and cut scenes):

[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1

[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 0
rotate = 50

[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0

[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 1
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 99
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 16
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 1
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 0
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 0
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 1
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 10
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = large
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0

[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1

[network]
use_ip =
use_port = 27750

[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show

[video]
anisotropic_level = 2
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 4
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 0
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 0
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 1

**Monsieur Alphonse** · 09-10-2009, 02:48

It's in the video section. I have marked it with red.

Originally Posted by Braden

Trying to remove green triangles and banners but for some reason I do not have the "showbanners - 1" line actually in my preferences file?!? The others are and I DO have the nasty big banners in-game so I dont understand.

Copy of my file (not I already have modded out triangles and cut scenes):

[audio]
enable = 1
master_vol = 100
music_vol = 60
provider = Miles Fast 2D Positional Audio
sfx_vol = 100
speech_enable = 1
speech_vol = 100
sub_faction_accents = 1

[camera]
default_in_battle = rts
move = 50
restrict = 0
rotate = 50

[controls]
campaign_scroll_max_zoom = 30
campaign_scroll_min_zoom = 30
keyset = 0

[game]
advanced_stats_always = 0
advisor_verbosity = 1
ai_factions = follow
allusers = 1
auto_save = 1
blind_advisor = 0
campaign_map_game_speed = 99
campaign_map_speed_up = 0
campaign_num_time_play = 16
chat_msg_duration = 10000
disable_arrow_markers = 1
disable_events = 0
english = 0
event_cutscenes = 0
fatigue = 1
first_time_play = 0
gamespy_save_passwrd = 1
label_characters = 0
label_settlements = 1
micromanage_all_settlements = 1
morale = 1
mute_advisor = 0
no_campaign_battle_time_limit = 0
pref_factions_played = 10
tutorial_battle_played = 0
tutorial_path = norman_prologue/battle_of_hastings
unit_size = large
unlimited_men_on_battlefield = 0
use_quickchat = 0

[hotseat]
autoresolve_battles = 1
disable_console = 1
disable_papal_elections = 1
save_prefs = 1
update_ai_camera = 0
validate_diplomacy = 1

[network]
use_ip =
use_port = 27750

[ui]
SA_cards = show
buttons = show
full_battle_HUD = 1
radar = show
show_tooltips = 1
unit_cards = show

[video]
anisotropic_level = 2
anti_alias_mode = off
antialiasing = 4
assassination_movies = 1
autodetect = 0
battle_resolution = 1024 768
bloom = 1
building_detail = high
campaign_resolution = 1024 768
depth_shadows = 2
depth_shadows_resolution = 2
effect_quality = high
event_movies = 1
gamma = 128
grass_distance = 75
ground_buffers_per_node = 4
ground_cover_buffers_per_node = 4
infiltration_movies = 1
model_buffers_per_node = 4
no_background_fmv = 0
reflection = 1
sabotage_movies = 1
shader = 2
show_banners = 1
show_package_litter = 1
skip_mip_levels = 0
splashes = 1
sprite_buffers_per_node = 4
stencil_shadows = 1
subtitles = 0
terrain_quality = custom
texture_filtering = 2
unit_detail = high
vegetation = 1
vegetation_quality = high
vsync = 0
water_buffers_per_node = 4
widescreen = 1

**Braden** · 09-10-2009, 20:41

D'oh!!

Thank you

**Cyrus** · 01-08-2010, 07:01

Hello!
I'm having troubles with this game, i bought it a few days ago(but already have used MTW1 and RTW and BI as well as the RTW mod EB) how do u unlock factions? I just destroyed the bizantine empire with venice but when i went on the main menu it didn't give me their simbol. Are they one of the blocked factions? if so wich is the file that contains all the factions (the one to change them from locked to unblockable and such...)?
thx in advance for answering.