RtW: Add-On Pack 2

Dale · April 14, 2008, 16:30

The Road to War: Add-on Pack 2!

With a recorded 90,000+ downloads (from all sources) the Road to War has become the second most popular mod for Civilization IV!

A HUGE thankyou to all the fans of RtW for helping to form the best World War II mod available for Civ4!

Join the war and rewrite history today!

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Version Notes:

The current version is Released 2.0 and is dated 15 April 2008.

The current version is for Beyond the Sword 3.13.

Please ensure you use the latest version and BtS patch for compatibility and support.

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DISCLAIMER:

THIS ADD-ON PACK IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH FIRAXIS GAMES OR 2K GAMES IN ANY WAY. USE OF THIS ADD-ON IS AT THE USER'S DISCRETION AND FIRAXIS GAMES, 2K GAMES AND THE MAKERS OF THIS MOD ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES.

BY DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING THIS ADD-ON PACK THE USER ACCEPTS THESE TERMS AND ACCEPTS THAT USE OF THE ADD-ON PACK IS AT THEIR DISCRETION.

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Installation:

Please follow these instructions to obtain and install the Add-On Pack:

1. Download the Add-On Pack (410 Meg). http://forums.civfanatics.com/downlo...o=file&id=9121
2. Delete the existing RtW Mod folder ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\The Road to War
3. Unzip the downloaded file to the same Mods folder as step 2 ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\.
4. Start BtS, the RtW and play!

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Changes:

There have been a great many changes in the Road to War over the last six months. The changes are so comprehensive that no definitive change list exists. However, you will notice differences in every aspect of the game.

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Other:

Please post any comments, suggestions, bugs or anything else to do with RtW Add-On Pack 2 in this thread.

I hope you enjoy The Road to War!

Dale

PS: 1936 - Global Assault will be available after the next patch (it was too big to downgrade to 3.13).

chucknra · April 15, 2008, 07:35

great job!

logicman49 · April 15, 2008, 11:20

I never updated anything from the original game install. Can you post SIMPLIFIED instructions to get to the latest updates from where I am? Which is at the very beginning.

Thanks,
Steve

Dale · April 15, 2008, 16:06

1. Download the Add-On Pack (410 Meg). http://forums.civfanatics.com/downl...do=file&id=9121
2. Delete the existing RtW Mod folder ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\The Road to War
3. Unzip the downloaded file to the same Mods folder as step 2 ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\.
4. Start BtS, the RtW and play!

I can't make it any simpler!

Addled Platypus · April 15, 2008, 22:16

but you cam make us go one more turn

many thanks

Supr49er · April 16, 2008, 11:52

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale ...
I can't make it any simpler!

Well, you could make housecalls to everyone in the forums.

Seriously, excellent job on the mod.

Dale · April 16, 2008, 16:12

As long as the recipient pays the flight.

snoopy369 · April 16, 2008, 16:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale
1. Download the Add-On Pack (410 Meg). http://forums.civfanatics.com/downl...do=file&id=9121
2. Delete the existing RtW Mod folder ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\The Road to War
3. Unzip the downloaded file to the same Mods folder as step 2 ..\Beyond the Sword\Mods\.
4. Start BtS, the RtW and play!

I can't make it any simpler!

You could post the Apolyton link and one with no ...'s in the title, that would be simpler

Download Location

logicman49 · April 16, 2008, 16:55

Okay, I guess I deserved it! I just thought that if it was Add on #2 I inferred that you had to do an Add on #1 first - you know, in some kind of order.

So here's the stupid question #2. Do I delete the folder or the files in the folder. Does the download replace the folder? Okay. laugh some more.

Steve

Dale · April 16, 2008, 16:59

Sorry logicman, I just wasn't sure on what you needed simplified.

The add-on is a complete version, with everything.

So delete the Road to War folder, and unzip the download to the Mods folder. It recreates the Road to War folder.

When you asked for simplified instructions I though you meant something like:
1. Downloading automatically installs the add-on to your computer and starts it.

Dale · April 16, 2008, 23:04

RtW AOP2 was downloaded 10,000+ times in the first 48 hours!

That's a whoping 4 Terrabytes of data!

This takes all RtW downloads to over the 100K mark.

Thanks everyone.

Dale

Virulent · April 17, 2008, 10:50

Will installing this add on pack, fix the issue where I am getting no sound in RtW? This started after installing the 3.13 patch.

Dale · April 17, 2008, 16:05

It should fix that issue. You'll be the first, so let me know how you go.

chucknra · April 18, 2008, 11:26

Dale,
how can I use my forces to gain experience in Spain? I can't move my units (air/ground) into Spain or attack either the Nationalists or the others. It is Aug 36 and I already got the message about the War beginning. Thanks.

Dale · April 18, 2008, 16:20

Unless you are the Republican or Nationalist forces yourself, there's nothing you can do in Spain. Unfortunately, there is nothing in Civ4 I could work off to simulate the real SCW.

Woulda been nice eh?

Gulelin · April 23, 2008, 18:05

Hi Dale,

I have anxiously awaited, downloaded, and used every version of RTW yet. I have played A LOT (finished at least 15 games in Europe map alone), and I love how you keep improving and tweaking.

I want to comment on the unit balance in the current build in the European theater.

German PZIVs have a strength of 35. This is quite high, and isn't historically accurate in regards to the Russian T34 which was a match for the PZIV.....but I assume that you have made the PZIVs strong for balancing purposes to make sure Germany is powerful enough, so this is fine.

What is odd is that the Tiger also has a strength of 35, but 1 fewer movement point and actually costs more to build.

It's also the same strength as the modern tank, though the modern tank has 3 movement points.

I don't know if there is a way to fix these things without throwing off the balance, but I just wanted to bring it up. Thanks for all of your hard work!

Oerdin · April 23, 2008, 18:17

Wow, people are still modding and playing Civ4?

PLATO · April 23, 2008, 19:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Oerdin
Wow, people are still modding and playing Civ4?

Every day. Well...playing anyway. With BTS, it became a really good game afterall.

Krill · April 23, 2008, 19:12

...lol...

Virulent · April 25, 2008, 14:00

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale
It should fix that issue. You'll be the first, so let me know how you go.

I have been busy so I haven't had time to install and try out the add on pack until now but it seems to have fixed the problem.

I haven't really tried RtW since its initial version so I haven't really followed with all the changes but I like all the additional start dates and playable countries that seem to be added.

Dale · April 29, 2008, 18:39

RtW AOP2 has been downloaded 20,000+ times in the first half a month.

Thanks everyone.

Nugog · May 1, 2008, 04:04

Thanks Dale!

Ballman · May 15, 2008, 19:54

I installed 3.13 for BtS, then loaded RtW and found that the add-on pack came with the patch. But before I can start the game, an error message pops up. This happens every time I try to play RtW now, and never before, so wtf.

snoopy369 · May 15, 2008, 20:01

What is the error message? Also, you might want to download the file in this thread - the addon you downloaded probably isn't the newest version (as 3.13 has been out for a long time now, and this file is only a month or so old).

Ballman · May 15, 2008, 20:13

Actually it turns out the error message is happening in regular games, too. I've tried 3 different games and all have gotten the "Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword has incountered a problem and needs to close" message.

snoopy369 · May 15, 2008, 21:07

No indication of what error it is? When does it occur (precisely, not just 'before it starts'... what is on the screen, what did you click last. etc.)

Make sure you've updated your DirectX, for one... that's a common error. The result may be a reinstall - your install may be corrupt - or something else.

Supr49er · May 16, 2008, 11:17

Welcome to the Forums Ballman.

chimera111 · June 9, 2008, 00:23

Have installed the MOD for version 3.13 but I'm getting no sound. There seems to be some sort of bug in the mod, can someone help? thanks

Hokiemon · July 5, 2008, 16:57

Should have know better

I had downloaded Add-On pack 2 back in June, then recently installed the 3.17 patch. After that, the Road to War mod no longer worked. I've restored the original Road to War mod folder from the Recycle Bin, and re-patched to version 3.17, and can now play the original mod OK.

Any chance Add-On Pack 2 will be updated for the 3.17 patch?

The_Colonel · July 14, 2008, 20:57

Hey Dale

Excellent Mod.

I have a problem with loading saved games in RTW Pack 2. I've read some of the other replies and it sounds like this is happening to more than just me. Do you recognize this as a problem with Pack-2 or is it something I can do something about on my end?

I reinstalled CIV BTW and the patches in their right order. I then plugged in the zipped file for ADD-ON 2 and put the folder in the right place. And I"m still screwed.

I've also tried to load the autosaved games and I get the same problem.

If I recall, the first RTW add-on had the same problem initially and it took a patch to fix it.

What do you think about a fix for this problem?

By the way - masterful job on this Mod. You're the Man

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