Medieval 2 -Total War

[alsmithee]

Question of my own, came to post but decided it's relevant in this thread.

Is 1.01 the same as Update 1 just released Friday? I was under the assumption there has only been one patch so far, that being Update 1 and from what I saw when I patched Medieval 2 it was version 1.1 which is why I am confused.

If they are not the same when can we expect a nocd for 1.1 (Update 1)?

[TippeX]

check for yourself if they're the same i guess
sometimes 1.01 = 1.1 depending on where you get the patch from
some sites stupidly drop the 0 .... guess they dont know why
version numbers are formatted like that..

[yillo]

thank you phoborg = )

[Mike13531]

how do you use maxi image, i'm a freakin noob on this, someone help?

[Grumpy]

how do you use maxi image

Mount the image using either a Daemon Tools or an Alcohol 120 virtual drive.
Its the same procedure as using a mini image.

Read the FAQ for more info.

[Mike13531]

so? what happens then? cause ppl said you won't even be needing a crack for the game?

[Grumpy]

The game is protected with Safedisc v4 so yes you will need a NoCD or Mini/Maxi Image to play without the disc.

[caki]

And you'll need to hide DT, since I believe this is SD 4.6 But thats all in the FAQ, I think

[Mike13531]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

The game is protected with Safedisc v4 so yes you will need a NoCD or Mini/Maxi Image to play without the disc.

sorry man, i'm a noob at this, can you explain how ?

[Grumpy]

@Mike13531

sorry man, i'm a noob at this, can you explain how ?

Its quite simple really, you just need to do some reading on the subject.
The basic steps are:

Install the game.

Update the game with the latest updates.

Visit the Medieval 2 Total War page on GameCopyWorld.
Either use a NoCD crack or the Fixed Image.

NoCD cracks you unrar using winrar and replace the original game files with those you unrar. (Create backups of the original files before overwriting)
NoCD cracks are normally the easiest to use but they normally wont work for online games.
Instructions on what to do are supplied with the rar file. Usually the instructions come in a NFO file. Use Notepad to open the nfo file.
nfo files are just text files.

Mini or Maxi images need to be mounted with Daemon Tools.
They will normally work for online games.

To use Mini or Maxi images:
Unrar the mini or maxi image and place it somewhere where you can easily find it.

Install Daemon Tools, once installed right click the Deamon icon in the system tray (bottom right of windows screen, its the red or blue circle with the lightning strike thru it)
Choose Mount image and browse to where you unrared the mini or maxi image, and choose to open the image.
When mounted a window will open which looks like all the game files, it is not tho, they are just a fake file, close this window.

Install SDHide, use it to hide Daemon Tools.

Start the game from the usual Desktop Icon.

I think that just about covers it.

Read the PC Games FAQ, it looks like a lot of reading but it has heaps of usefull and educational material, it will help you learn more about what you need to do and its well worth the read.

[ryoujikaji]

Patch 1.2 is now out. grab it here: http://www.totalwar.com/

Its about 650mb big and comes with a battle editor and cinematic editor.

Medieval II: TW v1.2 contains the following changes:
AI

Units do not clump together when told to complete a 180 degree turn.
Janissary Musketeers now fire consistently.
Enemy AI army formations in bridge battles now allow their own artillery to fire.
Enemy cannons do not fire at unbreakable walls.
Grouped archers out of ammo will attack enemy units in melee combat when ordered to do so.
AI does not deploy outside of enemy gates.
When defending an enemy settlement with multiple exits, taking your army out of the side/back door does not make it easier to defeat the enemy.
Siege AI is not passive.
Cavalry can now charge a spearman army.
General's bodyguard unit now marches correctly outside castles.
AI now effectively assaults 2nd tier of a Fortress.
Sallying AI army now reacts properly to being assaulted from 2 sides
Attacking Siege AI concentrates on taking the settlement rather than chasing down units outside the settlement.
Generals are now more effective at chasing down routing units.
Enemy AI reacts to being bombarded with Trebuchets while inside a settlement.
Siege AI now more difficult to defeat if player places missile units outside the walls.
AI controls it units more effectively in a Citadel
AI artillery more decisive in its positioning
Remaining AI army now advances to use siege equipment
AI Cavalry can now flank a Spear Wall
AI now responds to missiles when sieging settlements
AI now crosses bridges to attack
AI responds more quickly to gates that have been opened by Spies (while sieging).
Units do not break formation when chasing routers
Enemy AI effectively attacks when player's units in a settlement square
Enemy AI now utilises spare rams
Improved enemy AI response to stakes
Shortened Siege attack timers
Enemy AI will no-longer send out General's bodyguard on a suicide mission while defending


Diplomacy

Improved responses to monetary offers
Bribery attempts do not always fail after an unsuccessful first attempt
Diplomatic 'Just Rejected' response no-longer to 'Not Interested' response to counter-offer, no matter how generous
Aztecs now appear in the correct year (for diplomacy actions)
Generals in a Crusade do not get inquisition
Improved diplomacy mechanic - AI Factions now stick with alliances and/or attack 'more intelligently'


Crash

Soft-locks in MP Lobby no-longer occur
Host random hangs fixed
Resolved issue with client CTD when host ends game that client is joining
Auto-resolve Siege battle hangs fixed
Siege tower catching fire no-longer causes random hangs
Random hangs after loading Campaign save game


Pathfinding

Battering Rams no-longer stuck in gates
Ship movement area fixed
Ram crew no-longer stuck between rams
Northern European Castle terrain fixed to allow docking of towers
Improved use of ladders
Southern European Fortress wall fixed to allow docking of towers
Improved the way units use Way-points
Siege of Setenil slow-down tweaked
Units no-longer become stuck on canyon walls on 'Canyon' map
Units do not ascend/descend invisible ladders
Units do not get stuck on Siege towers
Cavalry pathfinding improved when sallying out from a Fortress
Bridge battle pathfinding improved (units do not constantly reform)
Citadel and Fortress paths fixed so that units can avoid assaulting inner walls
Breach pathfinding tweaked


Combat

Enemy spearmen do not charge with raised spears
2H axemen attack tweaked, inc. Attacking Cavalry
Defending units can no-longer enter a siege tower as soon as it docks with the walls


Mechanics

Mouse Cursor position now updates when scrolling with the arrow keys.
Assassination exploit fixed.
Mission "Reinforce Region" now functions correctly
Attacking an enemy army from inside a sieged settlement no-longer causes the enemy to lose all built siege equipment
Fixed two family members (brothers) with the exact same name
Rudder event now triggers at the correct time
When an enemy sallies and is defeated you no-longer have to wait for the timer to run out in-order to win.
Assassin mechanics tweaked
Mercenary recruitment tweaked
Diplomatic Information scroll updates correctly.
Online replays now match
Slowdown fixed on Desert Sanctuary
Metallic Resource now support Mines
Cavalry charges do not fail when charging skirmishing/moving units or if a knight is out of position
Units can now withdraw on the Eifel Mountains Battle Map
Construction queue exploits fixed
The carroccio standard can now fit through the gate on a sally out battle.
Southern European > Fortress: routing Enemy AI now leaving the map
Printing press event triggers at the correct time
Ladder docking/undocking tweaked
Faction standings tweaked
Priests no-longer convert to heretics if traveling on a fleet
Upper limit added on how long units stay in loose formation for.
Traits/VnV triggers tweaked


Camera

Camera height does not drop under bridge in River Po Custom Battle map.
Camera does not drop below water's surface in Palm Beach, Andalusia and Italian Wars map/scenarios.
Camera does not show the underneath of a bridge when General is killed on the bridge


Controls

Drag Deploy functionality tweaked
RTS camera functionality tweaked


Graphics

Princess character now greyed out upon death on Family tree
Venice battlemap ambient building placement tweaked
Fixed issue with trees disappearing when panning camera
Added paths to doorways in Southern European Large City
Added paths to doorways in Southern European City
Fixed minor lighting issue in Southern European City
Fixed misaligned platforms in Southern European Large Town
Tweaked Crusade Army banner
Fixed texture gaps and unwelded verts on Middle Eastern Huge City buildings.
Fixed incorrect Tower Path in Mesoamerican City
Fixed path through wall in Mesoamerican City Wall
Fixed floating buildings above the battle map in Aztec Gold Scenario
Fixed floating spikes in Mountain Redoubt scenario
Added correct image for Paladin ancillary
Fixed grey reinforcement area that states that 'This army cannot fight in night battles' even though the current battle is not a night battle.
Added correct image for Aztec Rebel - Native Archer
Added correct image for Aztec Spearmen
Fixed floating torches in SE Citadel courtyard
Garrison quarters no-longer change to Town Guard when in Construction queue
Armoury building image in construction queue no-longer changes to an armoury
Fixed issue with Trebuchets sometimes disappearing when zooming in close
Fixed maps have the winter option but don’t have winter texture on the battle map
Night attack selection tick and reinforcements do not disappear if user selects night attack option and then views enemy army details.
Fixed officers not animating while riding
Removed trees in the water in The Battle of Otumba.


Deployment

Units can no-longer be deployed on inaccessible sections of wall
Fixed deployment issues with Southern European Wooden Castle on either side of the main gate.
Units no-longer deployable in buildings in Mesoamerican City


Collision

Ballista collision improved
Southern European Citadel gate collision improved
Middle Eastern Gatehouse collision improved
Issues with units getting pushed into areas that can't be deployed into.

[wolfsrain]

Crack uploaded. Should be up to the next site update

[Dilcoe]

Thanks very much, wolfsrain! The site still doesn't show it yet, could I beg you to upload it to rapidshare or something so that I can download it?

Again, danke!

[edit]
Never mind, gamecopyworld now has it. Thanks for your work!

[mwanders]

It's not working for me. It still tells me to insert the cd. Any help?

[erikt]

Originally Posted by mwanders

It's not working for me. It still tells me to insert the cd. Any help?

I'm having the same problem.