How to install Darthmod for Empire Total War

[@lionheartx10]

*For all those having Issues I'll be making a new, updated 2015 Install video NEXT Week, so keep your eyes peeled on my channel, I'll update here once the video is out!*

[@ryanlofurno418]

+lionheartx10 I thought that he hadn't updated the mod since 8.1?

[@Capt.Schlieffen]

+lionheartx10 YOU ARE A GOD

[@jordancaramel6165]

how do you get it for mac

[@Panther-rw5vl]

+lionheartx10 i need this

[@DasBurgeEE]

+lionheartx10 I don't know if i catch you with this comment ... but one question: Is the Darthmod compatible to multiplayer?? Would be a hell of a fun if it works. Nice for an answer. CYA

[@fertys7690]

If you download 2 parts you have to extract the zip file to itself when it is downloaded, then when it asks for the next disk after installing the first part you find the extracted file, open and select the file inside to finish the installation.

[@darthrevan454]

damn i literally just gave up and deleted the whole thing, should have read the comments first

[@davidshuttmedia373]

Lol, why can't the video literally be 40 seconds long

[@lionheartx10]

Depends how fast your internet is, I have fibre optic internet so takes me a minute or 2 if that lol.

[@Moped050]

oh my sweet lord ! my ears almost started to bleed from the launcher music popping up when least expected :D

[@robertdlithgow]

Fix: Filenames from both part 1 and 2 each need to be renamed. I'm in the middle of installing this for the first time, and I encountered the "Insert Disk 2" problem and just now got around it. This is what I did: First, make sure you individually download both parts of the 8.0 installer (AND make sure you're not merely downloading the small 20Mb patch for 8.1 without first installing parts 1 and 2 of 8.0 first, and double check that you have each of these three files, as some of the links websites are mislabeled such that you may accidentally download part 1 twice (I see others made both of these mistakes, so it's not just me)). You should have three files: a 1.86Gb part one file with no file extension, a 970 Mb part 2 file compressed as a .zip file which the user must extract, and a 20 Mb patch file to upgrade to 8.1 (which also lack a file extension). The problem is that the files you've downloaded aren't properly named. For both the part 1 file and the 8.1 patch, you must append ".exe" onto the end of the file name (rename the file) so that they will run when you click them; while installing part 1, you'll be prompted to insert disk 2 (the installer is looking for the .zip file), but the name of the file once it's unzipped is wrong because it is named "DarthMod_Empire_v.8.0_Platinum.2", but the installer is expecting the exact file name to be "DarthMod_Empire_v.8.0_Platinum[1].2"--NOTICE that the installer is looking for a part two file that includes a [1] in the name and the file name that comes in the zip file is missing that part in the name. Simply rename the part 2 file so it matches EXACTLY what the installer is expecting. Then the installer will have no trouble accepting this second, now renamed file as disk 2 when the prompt appears and the installation should complete as expected. I apologize if this explanation is long, but I felt anyone encountering this issue might appreciate precise instructions. I suspect this error arose because originally, whoever packaged the installer and the zip file assumed the user would place both the part one file and the extracted part 2 file (which has the same name, except for the extension) into the same folder and the user's operating system would automatically append a [1] to the end of the file name for part 2 upon extraction (which only occurs if two identically named files are placed into the same folder upon creation, and only if the file names are in fact identical, which they are not since the extracted part 2 file has a "*.2" extension whereas the first part 1 file does not, so the computer has no reason to fool with automatically adding a "[1]" onto the back of the filename upon extraction into the same folders, since the filenames aren't completely identical. I hope this helps.

[@elpadrino4119]

What I did was to install the mod from a file that was not on the desktop. I recommend to move the mod files to a drive file.

[@koreancowboy42]

This is just confusing asf. This is why I hate browser mods. Issues like this is never told and or missed. And they don't do anything about it either. Like it needs to be updated and fixed. I done this like four times uninstall and restall. It's annoying me cuz of it keeps saying oh I need this or that. Or that's an error sorry. Like omg bruh. So much for an awesome mod So should it be named which one? Don't cram your "fix solution " And make it confusing Make your explanation much more spaced out so people don't get confused. 😑 cuz now I'm fucking confused I'm having issues with disk now

[@TheOrangeType]

I remember when I first downloaded this a few years back it took me hours to download it. Now its taking me about 10 minutes. How times change.

[@kaseylasater3581]

TheOrangeType same situation here☠️

[@rexrules8895]

TYSM. as someone who just obtained empire total war and heard legends of how good Darth mod is, this guide is very helpful.

[@Ethesto]

I have attempted to install the mod, during the installation when it comes to C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\...\DME_UnitsPack.pack it asks me to insert the second disk. They have no fix for this on the solutions to general problems page.

[@NuttersTheTree]

Me too. If you ever do find a fix, I'm sure there are a lot of people who would be very grateful for it.

[@Ethesto]

Nutters I fixed it about ten seconds later. I accidently downloaded the DarthMod_Empire_v8.0_Platinum.2 twice, and I put the one with the (1) at the end of it [second download] in the folder. If you did the same thing just re-name it DarthMod_Empire_v8.0_Platinum.2

[@teagueblanchard]

@@NuttersTheTree make sure all the links are in the same folder. I just fixed mine by putting it I'm the same folder.

[@jacobjackson2438]

still come back here from time to time if i forget how to do it, love ya lion :)

[@CyberAngelLuna]

I got it to work! So there were couple who asked me how to make Darthmod work, well here it is, for those who asked, and for those who need help anyway! STEP 1 : Download the two installation set ups and the 8.1 patch and extract them (MAKE SURE THE TWO FILES AND THE PATCH ARE IN THE SAME NEW FOLDER ON DESKTOP!). STEP 2: Verify Empire Total War files in steam ( open library- right click on game- properties- verify games files) STEP 3: Open the new folder or whatever u called it, where you put the installation 3 files, and install the the part A file or the 1st file you downloaded. Now, here is where it gets tricky, once the Part A file is half way installed, it will ask you to insert CD, ignore this!!! On the same window click browse and open the folder where the installation files are, if you did it correctly, it should only show a simple file, look like a blank page. Click on it and hit ok. Congrats! you overcame the disk problem! ( make sure you install everything in the program files- steam- steam apps- common- Empire Total war folder!!! It should do this automatically, but check STEP 4: Open the mod launcher and go under settings-audio- off - then on the setting menu click on the ENABLE RESTORE MODE.Close the Mod launcher and you will get an option that says, restore vanilla and enable Darthmod, click on the Restore Vanilla option, then the mod launcher should close or close it if it does not. STEP 5: Now install the patch 8.1 from your installation folder on desktop and make sure is in the same folder you installed the mod, it should do it automatically but check. STEP 6 open you mod launcher and click whatever options you want to activate from the mode, such as grenades, more powerful artillery, etc , then click the start option at the bottom right and leave the launcher open. Now, go to you program files- steam- steamapps- common- Empire Total War and launch the game from the icon there. DO NOT LAUNCH THE GAME FROM STEAM OR DESKTOP, IT WILL CRASH!!!! Congratulations, now go conquer the world!!! After 1st play, you can launch the game normally. If anyone has problems with a mod that worked before and does not work anymore, I can help with that too!

[@externalfive2724]

NicolazDamian Thank you so much!!

[@thegoobermint5497]

NicolazDamian At least there is _somebody_ out here helping all these people who are having problems with installing.. Nice job man

[@M8143K]

Thank You dear friend. I made it work.

[@SuperRoflcopter12345]

NicolazDamian Thank you!

[@MrVgvg78]

NicolazDamian I must be doing something wrong, it sais it cant open the 2nd file, it is in the same folder, I left it as it was when I downloaded it, I don't know, and I cant install the complete one, because all of the links do not work, so I am stuck with 2 parts

[@beskit391]

It says that file can't be found

[@lionheartx10]

a huge mod for loads of the total war games, the ETW one features, improved AI, bigger Units, over 200 new units (I think) and lots of other improvements to graphics and gameplay check out the link to the mod in the description for more details!

[@lionheartx10]

yes if your PC isn't that powerful it may struggle with the large unit sizes, just tweak some of the graphics settings to find what works best for your PC.

[@a.c.e5877]

It says I need the second part of the disk.

[@totalwarbattleswithdan1779]

TheTactitian yep same thing.

[@lefttrigger2539]

I had the same problem

[@senete1756]

Extract part 2 into your empire total war file location

[@Yehnsei]

Trying to get this game to work a bit more stable on my PC (Starting the game works about 1 out of 50 times), but concidering the fact you seem like a more serious youtuber with a voice that is actually pleasant to listen to (no homo) i might just stick arround and watch your vids instead.

[@totallynotmi6351]

It says Windows Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\empire total war\ Someone please help me.

[@gumgum1931]

+GodSaveThe UnitedKingdom me too

[@gamerzpro091]

+GodSaveThe UnitedKingdom is there anyway to fix?

[@gamerzpro091]

***** figured it out already just install the patch

[@bryce4327]

+gamerzpro what if i did and it still says that

[@gamerzpro091]

idk did you try to install the parts 1 and 2 first and then the patch

[@roryaustin8095]

Thank you so, so, so much for this video and the other empire total war vids. It's helped and worked for me. I would advise people to get this mod. GREAT MOD!!

[@lionheartx10]

Even if you bought the Game from a store with discs as I did, ETW is a fully intergrated Steam game, meaning that you need steam inorder for the game to install and run, it makes NO difference whether you bought the game in disc form or downloaded through steam, its the same game / edition. Therefore the install is no different for this mod.

[@Changehappens1]

the full version links werent working for me, so i downloaded the 2 parts from Moddb but im having trouble with making them both into 1 file for the darthmod. can i have a little help?

[@Changehappens1]

QW5 I was able to find the correct link to the download, if you still need help finding it, go on the site, and there is an updated link with the full version. it took me 14 hrs to download it, but it is worth it

[@Changehappens1]

its aweosme, it took awhile cuz i did the full version though. have fun

[@NeroPiroman]

***** how do you do that

[@NeroPiroman]

***** ok

[@gunnerr8476]

If you check moddb,use the "AusGamer" link,it fine to me

[@markschultz78]

thank you so much for this video! i tried downloading this on my own but i couldn't. but i followed every step in your video and now i can play the mod! this video really helped me out!

[@Attam0604]

Anyone elses filefront download take an hour per part?

[@lionheartx10]

No the mod is made for the PC version only, I don't think Darthmod has been made for MAC yet.

[@Ronsterthemegapro]

Estimated download time: 3 Days Left xD

[@lionheartx10]

I don't understand what you mean by connection to empire? Your internet connect?

[@grenmoyo3968]

sooo you cant just install 8.0.0.1 k or whatever? you have to install 8.0 first? i think that was my mistake if thats true.

[@DigDowner]

Yes. That's how patches always work. First the big (2+ GB) install, then the small (20 MB) patch, which fixes parts of the big install. It's kind of logical when you think about it ;)

[@lionheartx10]

Sounds like either the save game is corrupt or the mod settings have been altered from those of the save game, they need to be exactly the same for the save to work.

[@lionheartx10]

not in a laptop no. If you have a desktop PC its very easy to upgrade but laptops GPU's cannot be upgraded.

[@TheSneakyNinjaYT]

I get a message saying Windows cannot find C:Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\DME\aum_on. I have a legitimate copy of ETW on steam, can anyone help, it would be much appreciated.

[@ZakFrankliz]

did you ever figure this out? I'm currently having that problem too

[@lionheartx10]

No? What happens when you try to play it?

[@MrUnlimatedGamer]

Lionheart i have tried to download and i have looked on the forums and it wont work, when i try to install it it says insert disk, however i downloaded the game off of steam.

[@lionheartx10]

Make sure you have both part 1 and part 2 of the mod in the same folder before you run the installer.

[@Anglo-Brit]

***** Not sure if your still alive there budd as we are now in 2015 but if you are may I ask a question? I didn't want to download in two parts but there is little choice The other links are dead. Im new to all this. What do I do with the two parts? And where do I put them and then what? Sorry noob here. Do help if you can.. Cheers

[@zippednc6]

Mr. Ultimate Gaming Did you get a fix for insert disk because the same thing happened to me?

[@Anglo-Brit]

***** I gave up. I Just get my younger brother to put my mods on lol ..

[@jonathanmachado1552]

Mr. Ultimate Gaming the same thing happened to me

[@lionheartx10]

you should just have to double click them or you may need winrar to extract the mod first then run the installer.

[@ToyotaEcho]

Make sure you install darth mod 8.0 not just the 8.1 patch.. the patch isn't the actual mod. I think some of you are just trying to run the patch.

[@lionheartx10]

make sure you have part 1 and part 2 of the darthmod files in the same folder together before you try to install then it should work.

[@jaredwarner8070]

I jizzed myself when I heard the imrpoved audio for the artillery and muskets

[@MrMaxnik]

Whenever i launch empire total war now, it stops working, and i got the legal version !!!!

[@catfishwithaids2977]

did you ever figure it out?

[@StoopidAnimul]

This mod is silly. A volley of muskets from 12 feet away won't result in a single enemy casualty, and units will run away if they only lose 5 guys out of 300. So much for realism.

[@Sirius1914]

Muskets in the 18th century were not accurate.

[@StoopidAnimul]

@@Sirius1914 It feels like you didn't even read my comment.

[@AngidadGaming]

I cannot start as it shows windows can't find msc_on.so how should I open

[@louierosner3130]

doing this completely ruined my game

[@lionheartx10]

have you looked on the darthmod forum?

[@hell_yeah0173]

steps on a working darthmod step 1. download part 1 and part 2 at moddb or any site step 2. after downloading part 2 unzip part 2 at a folder any forder step 3. place part 1 and 2 in the same folder make sure it's just the 2 of them nothing else step 4. run part 1 step 5. enjoy how clever u are step 6. play the game step 7. repeat

[@Retoxxxxxx]

oh yeah bro I feel so clever. Especially the part where it continuous to ask for disk 2..

[@hell_yeah0173]

Robert Amacker well did u put them on the same folder or if u can't follow my instructions try and follow the instructions on twcenter or just search it in google " how to install darthmod" and look for the twcenter page and u will see the same instructions that i followed except the how clever u are and also repeat

[@Retoxxxxxx]

yes knucklehead they're in the same folder. Just like everyone else in this thread that continus to say there is a issue.

[@hell_yeah0173]

Robert Amacker well then fuckhead why don't u look on the twcenter or google it and look for the page twcenter u fucker and besides i have a working darthmod by following those instructions i took from twcenter u stupid fuck if u googled it ull see the same instructions as i did in this comment section

[@Retoxxxxxx]

On a scale from 1-10 how mad are you? Don't post stupid shit unless you know what you're talking about.

[@lionheartx10]

well depends how well you want it to run, if your happy with all low settings and small unit sizes most laptops these days with a semi-decent integrated chip will be ok. But if you want it to look reasonable you'll want a laptop with a good dedicated graphics chip, whats the specs of your laptop?

[@lionheartx10]

might need an extra 0 on that :P

[@hamadalajeel3270]

When I download part 1and2 the launchers won't appear on my desktop?

[@alexalvarez8550]

Is this legal?

[@brendenbaxter3269]

yes mods are around the gaming community and steam actualy endorses mods

[@colinschueren5553]

Yay peopel that are active!

[@Dasanie]

No the minute you hit that download button a crew of swat team will breach your room, throw tear gas in, apprehend you and ship you off to Guantanamo bay. -_-

[@brummiebiker76]

Weed you smoke is illegal this is legal

[@Norie92]

Absolutely illegal. I followed the instructions to the letter, as of today I am finally out of prison.

[@chanceeaton6460]

Even tho this is a four year old video, I still appreciate the help!!

[@mexicanshatehunteravallone1623]

i hate my life

[@Johnny-zn5ld]

God I miss 2013

[@lionheartx10]

which link did you download from? use the Modsaholic one! to get rid of delta search got to add and remove programs in your control panel and uninstall it from there.

[@oliver-jamestopping7854]

Finally solved my problem! What a helpful video.

[@beygbeyg5091]

thanx man....after long struggle of weeks i have seen ur video and have done it..... make more videos for us ..... thanx thanx man

[@walnzell9328]

4:28 Have you ever heard of these things called disks?

[@lionheartx10]

You dont have the steam version of the game?

[@lionheartx10]

have you tried his solution?

[@lionheartx10]

what didnt find them?

[@Kenubis]

Every time I try to play a battle or skirmish with the darthmod the start button is grayed out and i can't click it. Why?

[@lionheartx10]

Have both parts to extract in the same folder then try to extract.

[@EjderAdventures]

Thanks a million. Now I can enjoy one of my favourite games all over again. :)

[@ReedyD1953]

Mine says something about insert disc 2 but I have a legal copy

[@Duststorm932]

Why is it when im halfway done downloading the first part it tells me to insert the second disk. Im so confused please help me!

[@lionheartx10]

Probably just overwriting files the patch is very small.

[@chasemyers1401]

sigh.. idk whats wrong. still CTD's at startup. even looked at the solutions thread on twcenter. i open the launcher, press start, launch empire manually from steam, and then it crashes after the first darthmod screen pops up. if i open the launcher and dont press start, then start empire manually, the game launches but its vanilla. although it has darthmod main screen. Also have played this mod so many times. just recently got a new pc and its the first time im having this issue.

[@lionheartx10]

does the game run fine without the mod?

[@cbrn10]

The start up music stops when I turn it off but when I start the game it’s starts up again and won’t stop

[@lionheartx10]

you download all parts first then run the installer it will automatically be set to install to the right place.

[@lionheartx10]

with other people that have the same darthmod version as you. otherwise you'll need to set the darthmod launcher to vanilla to play normal multiplayer again.

[@lionheartx10]

hmmm i don't know that error have a look on the darthmod forum.

[@lionheartx10]

All you need to do is put part downloaded parts in the same folder then run part 1 :)

[@jeremybarretta5282]

Does the zip file part 2 need to be extracted to to another folder or something then put In the folder with the part 1 cuz it's a zip file part 2 and Idk how to use it I have both in the same folder and the patch on the desktop so tell me what I should do please

[@222Silverstein]

Okay, I must have missed something very basic here, but when I install both the download and the patch (in that order), the third icon for Darthmod Empire never pops up on my desktop.

[@farisdrury612]

my one is in e drive and it only has steam library then darth mod empire says error 5:00000 ect

[@comradecallahan3582]

Where’s my ETW save, like for the step where you have to put a destination for the instal. It didn’t automatically put in mine and I’d just like to know since I’m pretty bad with computers

[@christiannava1448]

Alright so I downloaded everything and now the icon to access darthmod isn't showing up.. that's the only way for me to access Darth mod. Help?

[@samanthabeauchamp1041]

Im trying to install it using part 1 and 2, however, it keeps asking for another CD halfway through install. What gives?

[@lionheartx10]

+Samantha Beauchamp put parts 1 and 2 in the same folder before starting the install.

[@metalmilitia61]

How do I standardize the size of line infantry units across nations as at the moment Austria have 300 men per unit, France 268, Russia 383 and the rest 225?

[@lionheartx10]

should have made a desktop shortcut for the darthmod launcher, try installing it again.

[@brandonwillis755]

If you have a seperate hard drive you may not work. Its a quick fix though. find the darthmod file it created in wherever your game file is then pull the files out of the folder (open darthmod folder, cut the files inside, press the back button, delete the folder, paste the files)

[@TheShinyGliscor]

I bought the game legitimately on steam but when I open DarthMod where it says "Install DarthMod Empire to:" there's nothing there can someone help?

[@historicallyfuz4667]

What do you do if it says " setup can not open the following archive file"?

[@JinggsGaming]

I've Downloaded Darthmod 4 times and when I open it, it says Cannot find file to extract it with

[@manofwealthandtaste136]

My DME launcher automatically launches ETW without DME- How do I stop this autostarting?

[@ebitda8611]

Lionheart is it possible that to tell me the setting of the darthmod?? because im trying to play with the same setting, more soldier, but i been trying many times but i can't figure out how.

[@lionheartx10]

nope not at all. All the sites shown in the video are fine to use.

[@joaomartins2146]

how do you unlock all factions in empire? darthmod only unlocks a few

[@ctahko6268]

I cant start it says Windows cannot find D:\data\packs\aum_on'.Make sure you typed the name correctly,and then try again.Any sollution for that problem

[@vitolucci636]

so i just finished installing and started the game but why is there a unit limitation there is limit for basic light infantry is there way to disable from the launcher ?

[@theflyingseagull9124]

I downloaded it but now I cant find where to start it up. There is no shortcut. Help?

[@umayrmakda759]

I can not load the website-stratagy informer to download darthmod in one file (8.0). Any help please?

[@MrCLUBAPPLe123]

Help , this isnt posted in the forums!!! When I downloaded both files , and both said they were finished but the Shortcut nor the final file apprared

[@Rubadubdub42]

I want to install this mod but it does not work with other mods I have in Empire. How do I completely remove all other mods so all that is left are the original Empire files?

[@lionheartx10]

As far as I know there is no mac version of this mod. I also don't own a mac so would be unable to show you even if there was a mac version. sorry.

[@lionheartx10]

Video was edited in the wrong order its being re-uploaded now.

[@chauminh7856]

and when i click on start button it said Window can not find F:steam/steamapps/common/empire total war/data/DME/pack/aum.on,msc,nvy.on.Why it like that?

[@lionheartx10]

Its a thing called real life lol, sometimes I'm busy meeting up with friends or my gf so I dont get time for my schedule I try to stick to it as much as possible but its sometimes not possible. It will take off well, even with just the scheduled episodes. However I shall continue to try and do a few extra parts for the next few days when I am able. My schedule is by no means concrete it is as flexible as I need it to be for when I'm busy.

[@kadenawarlord2700]

I've got another problem, in campaign when i end the turn it goes through the factions and when it gets to the ottoman empire faction the game freezes and doesn't respond but the music still playing and i can still move my mouse around. Can you please help me with this problem?

[@BlkRnger]

it keeps telling me to insert disk 2 and 3 while installing and I haven't found anything on the boards for how to fix

[@cryptic1253]

To add the stockades to the campaign do I delete the other fort files as when I switch to it in the options but they don't show up in the game.

[@MarxistKnight]

I downloaded the mod in 2 parts, but the first part (had to be the massive file didn't it) doesn't appear to be an executable file??? It's 1.86GB, but it says it's a "0_PLATINUM[1] File (.0_Platinum[1])" file. Wtf?

[@patrickgraziano2480]

Help! The launcher music turns back on once I click start and it says it is disabled in the launcher. It is very loud and annoying. I want to be able to hear my in game stuff and not just really loud musi

[@PEARSIANMONSTER117]

Hello.downloaded everything,but when i start the game it crashes right when it starts.Help me please

[@bradstokes6981]

What time will part 2 be up. Sorry if I'm bothering in you but I'm really excited

[@christopherrodriguez2412]

How would you download this on Windows 10 in an alternative storage? I don't use my local disk, I use an alternative instead.

[@drewyoung6110]

I am having trouble downloading the two parts. It keeps asking for a disk #2. Could you tell me what this means