Tutorial: How to Download & install BotF & Mods

[Starstuff25]

I need help! Not very tech savvy to say the least!
I am trying to install a mod or two, however, although I have installed the the multi installer "thingy" and the mod seems to install - when I try to open the mod it brings up the installer again? I tried to follow it through a second time but it acknowledges that the file already exists... much confused, please help!

[thunderchero]

when I try to open the mod it brings up the installer again?

once installed you need to use the desktop shortcut installer created or shortcut in start menu microprose/.........mod/........

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[R_Astori]

I'm sorry but I'm so confused.
I installed MPR++ and it's work very good. It's solve my problem with Windows 8.
But I don't know how to use MPR++ with the Balance of Power mod.
I saw that I must "edit trek.exe accordingly" but I don't know how.
Thank you for your help.

[thunderchero]

But I don't know how to use MPR++ with the Balance of Power mod.

first you must have balance of power downloaded and installed from here

https://www.armadafleetcommand.com/get- ... le_id=1958

then when you run the MPR++ demo installer when you have the option screen select balance of power or balance of power large

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[R_Astori]

Thunderchero,

Thank you so much. It's working very fine.

[missieyohko]

I'm not too interested in playing mods (for now), it would just be nice to play multiplayer and not have it crash constantly after 100+ turns. Will downloading "BOTF_1.0.2_English_German_e.exe" achieve that?
If so, do you select Vanilla or Hades?

Much appreciated.

[thunderchero]

sounds like you might be friends with Frankee, so will we post this.

The new multi installer has many new patches including the official MP patch. this does help but to be honest mp games still has problems with lost packets/sync errors but is fairly stable.

most members will use either warzone or game ranger to connect to other players. but if you know your opponent it is still best to use direct IP. but on modern systems you still need to open ports even for direct IP connection.

when installing I always suggest "vanilla"

hades has proven to be problematic on newer OS's

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[Harrild84]

Hi, When I am in the UE and I am trying to edit the systems or change any resources I keep getting an Xsav error come up which wont let me save or change anything......

Any help?

[maverick90210uk]

Just trying to gauge what people's thoughts are on botf on android as I am just testing the game platform at the monent, seems stable.

[mulom]

Hi! I cant download the Ultimate Installer..with firefox at the end, the download fails. With J-downloader after arriving at 100% it keeps downloading and the file I get its named: botf_1.0.2_english_german_e.exe.part. Any ideas wy this happens?

[mulom]

Hi! I cant download the Ultimate Installer. Using firefox, at the end the download fails. With J-downloader after arriving at 100% it keeps downloading and the file I get its named: botf_1.0.2_english_german_e.exe.part.
Any ideas why this happens?

[mulom]

So, I got 4 bad downloads!!! My luck!!! Finally I was able to download and install everything. AWESOME!!!

[runetraveller]

hi - resurrecting an old conversation here ...

im trying to install the 'joker' update/mod to my file, but i get a pop-up that says i need to insert my trek cd .... which i dont have.... am i missing something?

[thunderchero]

hi - resurrecting an old conversation here ...

im trying to install the 'joker' update/mod to my file, but i get a pop-up that says i need to insert my trek cd .... which i dont have.... am i missing something?

are you using multi installer? if so jokers patch is no longer needed.

[runetraveller]

i thought so - 1.0.2 on my computer....

... i was asking because i re-installed after a computer crash, played a game and attempted to free a homeworld (not mine) from occupation... i wasnt given that option, but i remember it being one before....