Installing Darth mod for Empire Total War Easy How to guide

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Don't forget you can just launch with the mod short cut on the desktop ....I just like launching stuff manually. www.moddb.com/mods/darthmod-empire/downloads For all you 2nd disk issue users here's a solution from Ryan Vega Hey, Exploding Ribcage, hopefully you see this, I’ve noticed a lot of people are having problems with the disc 2/3 problem, I was wondering if you could add the solution to ur pinned comment? The solution for me, when I fixed it was to unzip the part 2 file into the ETW file. I’ve been replying to comments to people who are having this problem, and I think it would help a lot if you added the solution to the pinned comment.

[@aliyevaliyev7200]

Thanks man

[@retreathell.1371]

I’m still having a small problem, that I can’t solve, I followed your instructions but it always says “Insert disk 2.”

[@brice5863]

I don't know if either of you ever fixed this, but you have to put the part 2 file on your desktop, browse for the location on the pop up, and go to desktop, and look for the file there, and select that.

[@koreancowboy42]

@@brice5863 makes no sense doesn't help.

[@brice5863]

@@koreancowboy42 basically, put the part 2 file onto your background desktop where your icons go. When you look for it in the file browser of the application, you should see a desktop tab. And it should be in there. That's how I did it.

[@pirateking8284]

Your video ended my 2 weeks of failed attempts at installing the mod! Thank you for making this!!

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

coolio...now enjoy!!!

[@harris9375]

i made a progress with this mod with the help of the video i want so badly to play with greece but when i press grand campaign it just crashes ..any suggestions??

[@gunnerpfuntner842]

@@harris9375 redownload the darthmod and empire

[@seanwalters1977]

I thought I was the only one that couldn't figure it out lol

[@SH-ui8xw]

The Emperor is pleased by your desktop background

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

It is good to see another loyalist in the darkness of the YT Immaterium

[@sebastianneff1004]

you're actually a life saver mate. Awesome video, explained in detail and easy to follow with visuals. Only thing I'd recommend is putting the link to the website into the description as well, even if finding it isn't hard

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Normally I put the link in, but I'm trying a few things out . The YT algorithm doesn't seem to like you putting off site links on the page, go figure. So far I haven't noticed too much difference.I need a bigger sample pool

[@sebastianneff1004]

@@Stratega_Digitalis I can imagine KZbin functioning like that with how terribly they reformed this site

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

@@sebastianneff1004 'Preach' as the kids say these days.

[@ryanvega9308]

For people who are having trouble with disc 2/3, unzip the part 2 file into the Empire Total War file.

[@tribtrob3064]

After unzipping part 2 file into the Empire Total War folder, don't forget to run the patch again.

[@j.m.salazar9964]

What do you mean unzip the file INTO the game file??? please explain this is driving me insane

[@mitchel123234]

Just unzip it onto your desktop and when the 2nd disk thing pops up find it and click it.

[@faiga3544]

@@j.m.salazar9964 Guys, when you get the pop up while installing part 1, find your part 2; Rename it (Part 2) to: DarthMod_Empire_v8.0_Platinum (1).2 and now when you click on it, it will continue the installation.

[@joecalvert6762]

@@faiga3544 i have no idea why or how that works and i almost dont want to know, cheers g

[@randomstuffforfun5216]

When I press start it says Windows cannot find 'c/ Program files (x86)/Steam/Steamapps/common/Empire Total War/Data/DME/Packs/aum_on'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. Could ya help?

[@Intrusive_Introvert]

Thanks man! I always come back to this mod every once in a while but I never remember how to install it. You're a lifesaver!

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

That's basically why I make the videos ....I couldn't remember either.

[@kylegoyak]

Theres a reason why you shouldnt skip steps. I got halfway through installation then it wants me to "insert disk 2" trying and its not working

[@onedigg90]

AMAZING! I have been trying to do this for the last 9 months, thank you!

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Glad it helped!

[@mattallen9900]

Hmm. Clear instructions? Nice and simple? Step by step? Where have you been??? Finally managed to install darthmod after countless failures and was playing within 15 mins of watching this. You ROCK!

[@shrgien8602]

This mod used to work flawlessly for me. Followed your instructions but it crashes on startup 100% of the time. Such a shame, loved playing this mod a few years ago. EDIT: for anyone else having this issue. For some reason, launching it through the darthmod launcher doesnt work, but the shortcut on my desktop does work. Seems like it's because the desktop shortcut launches as admin, and the launcher doesn't

[@v1ncent111]

What do I do with DarthMod_Empire_v8.0_Platinum.2 ?

[@drchillpill8805]

Did you ever find out? because I need help .

[@rustyredneck6781]

Thank you, ive wanted this mod for years now and finally I found a video explaining how to actually set it up! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@cowtaplayz8277]

I have a couple problems #1 When I install the files, they come as a zip file and not a RAR file. #2 When I try to install Darth mod in the program, it tells me that I need to insert disks 2 and 3.

[@pujdo6872]

download winRAR and go to the zip file right click and pres "open with" click on winRAR and make sure the "use always" us checked, good luck!

[@TheFightersofSahrani]

I can not figure out what to do with the latter problem

[@willhem5668]

@@TheFightersofSahrani Neither I

[@koreancowboy42]

Shitty mod if you ask me. If it has issues like this. I have winRAR. I done everything right and it stills asks for disk 2. Files needs to be fixed so people like me don't have to spend 6 hours a day to look back instructions and guides to figure out why it's having these issues. Even if we figure it out and it still ends up still needing disk 2. I blame the modder

[@ryanvega9308]

@@koreancowboy42 Try unzipping the part 2 file into The ETW file. Sadly the downloading process will likely never be changed.

[@jamesgood1058]

thanks i just came back to this game. i got it when i was 10 and noticed it in my steam library lol

[@go_dawgs_8290]

sorry what? a tutorial on how to install that i can actually hear?..

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

it's what i do

[@SuperPope69]

@@Stratega_Digitalis you're a rare breed my friend

[@buchan448]

i have subbed to this vid as i have been tryting scince last year to install this mod for empire had it for napoleon but never this and this is my favroute totalwar game hope you are well from Scottish borders :)

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

cheers fella

[@defaultuser6498]

sooo, why would we need part 2 file ?? :)

[@ClemFamdango]

pt 1 uses the files in pt 2 to install, so keeping them in the same file is the best way to install this mod.

[@koreancowboy42]

@UCVPh1AUBhQ4IcxORN9MHY3w dumb ass shit when it causes issues as of now. Needing disk 2 When it can't even recognize its own fucking files.

[@libeloussmith7656]

Best DME installation guide on the inner tube

[@sayiansweet]

You're a visual learners dream come true, thank you for this guide.

[@Marinebrother35]

once it says I'm ready to start empire it brings me to the first loading screen and then just stops the game and brings me back to steam.

[@gimlu98]

sadly the same..

[@gamingfunz5006]

Did you both make sure you had it set to 4 turns? I think i saw in another video if its not 4 turns sometimes it wont run

[@gimlu98]

@@gamingfunz5006 it worked somehow now.

[@DarthNicky]

have the same issue, even with 4 turns selected

[@ryanvega9308]

Did you uninstall the ACW mod recently? If so that is why. If that is ur problem, reply and I can help.

[@cvoudaskc1852]

Insert disc two ? Do you guys have any solutions for this matter?

[@puma2334]

@Billy Mays you'll have to install part 2 and locate the file using the thing

[@solinvictus2132]

@@puma2334 I click on the file and it says it couldn't find it, I've placed in every drives in many different folders

[@joeconte8475]

Im having the same problem! help

[@ryanvega9308]

Try unzipping the part 2 file into the ETW file.

[@SebastianRestrepo343]

Amazing video!. This help me a lot after a lot of failed attemps!

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

That's why i made it , glad it helped now enjoy

[@stayfrosty1758]

the Emperor protects.... even when installing mods

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

heresy can strike at any time even when installing mods

[@stayfrosty1758]

@@Stratega_Digitalis nothing that an age of apostasy can't fix!

[@frankl9951]

When i start downloading the first file it says please insert disc even though I already directed it to empire total war on my e drive

[@ryanvega9308]

For people who are having trouble with disc 2/3, unzip the part 2 file into the Empire Total War file.

[@puppet7889]

@@ryanvega9308 thanks man, was stumped until now :)

[@koreancowboy42]

I'm also having an issue where I had the launcher and everything downloaded and it says something about did you type it right? Or what not and still it doesn't work like wtf..... 🤷 Mods like these are very flawed. I don't care how old. Gotta make it more easier. I'm trying to follow step by step and there's always an issue with the downloads. Not me. I know when I messed up is when I clicked the wrong thing. But I didn't. I'm just having always issues mostly with the dumb files or start ups. The website leading to the whole section of issues. Now it's saying I don't have disc fucking bullshit

[@anandm999]

I completed all steps Expect One thing. I saved my game in Steam --> Steamapps --> common. So I got a pop-up "Windows cannot find c:\ program files(x86)\ steams\ steamapps\common\Empire.exe Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again" But in your video you already got Empire Total war folder with data, uninstall folders and files without installing the game. How it's possible? And what should I do ??

[@robbeverdickt9243]

I have the same problem

[@kostan55]

I assume you have tried this, but there's a chance you didn't. Try opening common and then saving the game on Empire.

[@TheFightersofSahrani]

Myself and 3 of my clan mates installed this and followed your instructions. No matter who hosts multiplayer it says incompatible version.

[@FangTamara]

I have a question if you at part of inside it on thing said installing files?

[@MulayimSert1]

thank you for this video it solved every single problem i have

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

It's what i do , now enjoy!!!!!

[@user-wf6is9kf2u]

Thank you man , you made my day! I was looking for days for this !

[@scotchwhisky6094]

Still the best mod. I tried out some newer ones but they lacked many features especially in battles.

[@Eli-zj5rj]

Thank you very much! Well done may I add. You are the man!

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

cheers fella ...enjoy!!!

[@HilarityBribo]

Thanks for making this video.

[@julianapostate837]

I have a stupid question. Should I download first TWE from where in order to play Darthmode ?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

steam

[@julianapostate837]

@@Stratega_Digitalis ??

[@thomaslee2792]

Idk if you still reply, but it still won't work for me and I gave up. Now when I go back into my vanilla game my unit sizes have been cut to 1/3rd the normal size. Instead of 120 I have 40...... I give up on PC mods.

[@twolfstwolfvian2505]

Very helpful thank you 🙏 Good Sir

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Happy to help

[@richardlinguine9013]

I have been wanting this forever thank you

[@DarthNicky]

you can't have this installed along with other mods, can you? I have Imperial Splendour installed as well and would like to be able to have both them available for convenience but I assume this isn't possible.

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Great question , I've Never tried as i tend to go the clean install route for running mods. However in theory if you have 2 mods with their own launchers + options to relaunch game in vanilla then you should be fine. hope that's helpful.

[@paulmrshll]

unable to locate disc 2

[@David-qu6hz]

I can't believe my eyes. It's working. Thank you

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

sweet

[@DankoButters]

Hope you read this it says "Please insert disk 2" do you know how i could do it? i am not a big tech guy

[@joesteers1940]

Excellent , thanks for doing this !

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

No worries! my man

[@xWhocaresxX]

I just tried to download ETW on my old PC from 2009. It wouldn’t let me download through steam, can a modern PC play ETW?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Mine does...

[@m.m6990]

thx easy to see, you have got a new sub

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Thanks for the sub!

[@asafoster7954]

What do you do with the part 2? I unzipped it. It's just sitting in my new folder

[@mcclapyohandz3017]

Idk what’s different about my game. I had to download the 2nd part while still downloading the 1st part

[@patrickbateman4148]

It say "Application Load Error". What do i do? I managed to run it a few months back.

[@The_Last_Norman]

Thanks the tutorial but for whatever reason I can't disable the music, I turn the launcher audio off and it still blasts whenever I start wtf?

[@mishmashgames7441]

i also have that Problem

[@elliotchinneryhinks8554]

Omg our libraries match!!! Made me emotional 😅

[@lehand574]

ive been having problems with the mods and whenever i start it up by click start in the menu it starts up the game but then crashes and it says I'm missing something any help?

[@johnpenn8444]

I tried a completely fresh download of Darthmod on a completely fresh download of Empire, I crash every time I see the initial Darthmod screen. Had Darthmod for years and removed to install Empire 2. I KNOW there are no Empire folders on my laptop. Please help.

[@cubsfan910]

Very helpful. Worked great!

[@sinaa.2102]

Thank you ! Massive help i appreciate it man

[@Running-withscissors]

Worked like a charm! TYSM!

[@sebastianellison276]

for some reason its asking about a disk and it stopped me from downloading Darth Mod can you help me here???

[@brice5863]

When I try to launch the MOD I get a sequence of missing file reports: Windows cannot find 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Empire Total War\data\DME\Packs\aum_on' ditto: ...\msc_on ditto: ... vy_on ditto: ...\snd_on ditto: ...\unt_on ditto: ...\skn_on

[@jacob7078]

Me to

[@jackmatias160]

Next Can ya show tutorial installing Empire's of Destiny with Darthmod. Rampaned sent me here because he was playing Darthmod but with the units from EOD as well.

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

I'll stick it on my to do list

[@Blitzstudios69]

Oke hi so do i need to download all three files ? bcs im running short on space.

[@wetekin690]

Everything works nice! Thanks man.

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

You're welcome!

[@gunnerpfuntner842]

When I’m installing darthmod a screen pops up that says “insert disc2 can be found in another location for example on another drive

[@andrewcummings6477]

same

[@navajoalltheway]

Same

[@ryanvega9308]

For people who are having trouble with disc 2/3, unzip the part 2 file into the Empire Total War file.

[@fatsammy5270]

so I ran the part 1. exe and installed, then ran the patch exe and installed, what do I do with the part 2, its not an exe file its a 2file?

[@ChickyChac]

great informative vid! just one slip up near the end: in the closing screen, it gives you the option of either closing with darth mod ready for next time you open empire total war (or) vanilla in which it cancels the mod for next time you open the empire total war app. what happens if you click x (close the tab)?

[@whiteboyplays6940]

I'm going to try to unzip that directly into etw file, cuz I've installed it 4 times exactly like in this video and when I launch dm it shows the darthmod launch screen then crashes to desk top

[@whysosrs5534]

My problem with this mod is that it made the battles way too long and made me way too rich which made the game easy. How do i counter this?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Been I while since I played , but if you've already turned up the difficulty , Then It might be time to switch mods .. In general I find mods play havoc with difficulty levels . you might try looking for submods that could sort your issues , But I don't know if any exist ..

[@ryanvega9308]

I suggest finding a difficult sub mod.

[@sheepinwolvesclothing7909]

Does the game need to be launched prior?

[@maksymilianKlosowski]

Does anyone know how to download the submods for this mod? Such as Causa Belli and Commander 7.0?

[@mountainmangaming263]

Everytime I try to install the 1st installer it crashes back to the desktop. Im running win 10 on Steam

[@djayjaytoodoodi957]

it tells me i may have inserted the wrong disk, how can i fix this?

[@tomholec707]

When I did everything according to your instructions, I started it. Of course ... I left the screen behind the background and so I turned on the game. it looked exactly like a darthmod and it was a darthmod, But! What I gave a big campaign so happened that nothing changed and everything was the same, only the name changed, both in the background of the setting run by the soldiers. What should I do? Otherwise I apologize for my grammar? You have grammar too, don't you? Because I'm not English and I don't know English mic so I'm sorry.

[@MalevolantB]

Background music is stuck on for me, how do I fix it?

[@starjack4591]

I'll echo other comments. Thank you for doing this!

[@ericg6380]

do you know why when i go into the game with the mod with everything in correctly, and start a battle it exits me out of the whole game back to the square with start and darthmod

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

I'm afraid that could just be down to the flaky nature of mods...soz

[@j.m.salazar9964]

nice video i guess, but you skipped the ENTIRE part where the program ask for the 2nd disk and you have to browse your files for it. i spent a good bit of time trying to figure out how to download the second half of the mod :/

[@theproof9907]

And did you figure it out?

[@wallace2104]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HRlJ95j7-FlZo

[@j.m.salazar9964]

@@theproof9907 actually, no. i get stuck when it says something like 'insert disk'. eventually i gave up on trying to install the mod.

[@theproof9907]

@@j.m.salazar9964 you should try it again, i also gave up on installing the mod but decided to give it another try a few days later, and it didn’t even ask for the 2nd disk that time

[@j.m.salazar9964]

@@theproof9907 where did you download the mod from?

[@Jayson1988x]

Excellent video, thank you

[@rileyhayward8217]

everything works but when I start to install v8.0 platinum it comes up with a notification saying 'please insert Disk #2' etc. and asks me for a path it starts with a path to my downloads but whenever I press okay after changing it it says 'setup can not open the following archive file (you may have inserted the wrong disk)' what should i do

[@ryanvega9308]

For people who are having trouble with disc 2/3, unzip the part 2 file into the Empire Total War file.

[@fresno93650]

I have the music off and I still hear that damn Dracula type music and its annoying. Help?

[@randomboiposting5062]

epic i cant play my empire 2 anymore it keeps saying Empire total war has stopped working i reinstall it multiple times but nothing help pls help me this is my fav game

[@jakebarrasso2377]

I have been trying to install this mod properly for years, on multiple computers and to no avail. All I can do is watch videos and wish.

[@MaxinumProductions]

great video, thanks man

[@robbieross7893]

thank you i love you youre the best this video is still helpful.

[@Ryan-qg2tw]

thank you, it worked !!

[@jeoffreyfrancisarma8617]

can somebody please help i already installed and darthmod is working. but i cant save a single game

[@starship399]

is this running on 1440p or 1080p ingame?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

probably 1080 if i remember

[@starship399]

@@Stratega_Digitalis Ty squire

[@konighartzderiv.4898]

For me the game lounches with the darthmod sign, but then just loads the vanilla game.

[@guidomista4778]

Same goes with me, are you playing the crack version or steam version?

[@konighartzderiv.4898]

@@guidomista4778 steam.

[@guidomista4778]

​@@konighartzderiv.4898 Well seems like, I got the different case

[@konighartzderiv.4898]

I found a way to fix it.

[@justarandomhandle1]

@@konighartzderiv.4898 how by any chance as i just want to know as im installing it

[@mordecai_andrigby]

It keeps saying i have the wrong disc? Any help pls?

[@thijsheesen4901]

for some bloody reason i just cannot get it to work, i install everything exactly as you did, yet when i start it up, the game shows me the darthmod logo thingy, and then the game shuts down after 1-2 seconds. ive reinstalled it 6 times yet still the exact same problem. what the hell can i be doing wrong? i did the EXACT same as you did in your video, and this is the 4th video ive watched on installing darthmod after it didnt work by following the instructions of the forum.

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Unfortunately that's how mods are , they can be pretty flaky ...I myself can't get the Empire version of DM to run....sad but true

[@danielevans5286]

I'm having the insert 2nd disk problem, is there any solution to this??

[@koreancowboy42]

Yeah. It's called fuck the mod and modder

[@ryanvega9308]

Try unzipping the part 2 file into the ETW file.

[@youlikejazz.12]

what dose it mean when i need to insert a disk?

[@ONI_Crazy]

Um what do i do if i don't see the usa as an option and hear star wars music at the main menu of the game?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

Do a clean install sounds like yours is borked..

[@TiagoEstevinha]

When i start the mod it simple crashes

[@austin_94gt18]

Is anyone else experiencing extremely long download times for the 1.9gb folder download? Mine says 8hrs and is installing at kilobits per second. Even though my pc internet speed is high.

[@generalgrevious758]

Has everything ready. Game crashes on the start screen every time

[@patrickbateman4148]

Youre doing Gods work, thx!

[@DaveLawrence-rn8mr]

why does it keep asking me to insert disk 2 what am i doing wrong (steam version not disk copy) help please

[@ryanvega9308]

I think I can help. Try to unzip the part 2 file into the ETW file.

[@onlydennishot]

I need help. Can somehow guide me thru zoom app for an example?

[@fazem0j185]

Hey I need help I installed everything but no launcher any advice?

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

reinstall ?

[@gavriloprincip6435]

When i run the game i get the darthmod blue circle thing then it crashes

[@TtThunder43]

Is Portugal playable?

[@W_For_Wumbology]

cheers love the vid m8. you should do more mod downloads for other games.

[@Stratega_Digitalis]

haven't really seen much worth playing that required a vid tbh.

[@sebastianlenski6488]

hey when i tried to install first part it appeard i have to do something with disk 2 wth