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Today I installed (first time) Anrew Brown's map mods. I was able to install the version 5 map mod however I'm having difficulty installing the extened version. I've followed the instuctions and even though I've overwritten the files the extended map version is not availible when I use the ModSelect button. Is this a common problem? Any suggestions?[&:]

PS Andrew, the map is awsome!

hang on AB will be by[:)]

AB is on holiday for another week or so...

Patience is a virture, thanks.

ORIGINAL: J Boomer
Patience is a virture, thanks.

I am back a little early...

Do you have the extended map in a different directory to the standard map (specifically, in "ART\Maps_modified_v5X" instead of "ART\Maps_modified_v5")?

Andrew

Andrew, you do realise that the only thing that stands between you and a court marshal for desertion in the face of the enemy is if you get CHS 2.00 out ASAP, don't you?

Sid has already grassed on you...

I'll check.

Yes, your extened map is in ART\Maps_modified_v5x. Is this a bad thing? Thanks for taking the time to assist me.[:)]

ORIGINAL: J Boomer

Yes, your extened map is in ART\Maps_modified_v5x. Is this a bad thing? Thanks for taking the time to assist me.[:)]

No, that is a good thing. Do you have the 5.1 map update installed as well? You may have the older version of the ModSelect utility that would only show the extended map as an option if the CHS scenario has been loaded. I originally did that as the extended map was only used for CHS at the time. The version of the utility in the 5.1 update doesn't do that check.

If you DO have the 5.1 update installed, then I can't explain the problem. You may have to manually copy the map files (.BMP) from the "ART\Maps_modified_v5x" directory to the "ART" directory, and the "pwhex.dat" file to the directory where WitP is installed.

Andrew

Yes, mod select was the problem. Didn't overwright the original when I unzipped in game file. Hower when I unzipped the files and dragged them over, it worked. Thanks! Now I just need to find all the ship art I'm missing so the the CHS scenarios will stop craching when I go to look at a ship.

Jordan

ORIGINAL: J Boomer
Now I just need to find all the ship art I'm missing so the the CHS scenarios will stop craching when I go to look at a ship.

I made a package of the CHS art that you should install before playing the scenario. You can find the package, along with install instructions, here:

www.bur.st/~akbrown/witp/CHS_documentation/download.html

Andrew

You have gotten me closer to the problem. And it is the same one as I had with the extened map. When I use Modselect the map plus CHS art is not an option. I get both maps now, with original art. So what stupid thing am I not figuring out this time.

Thanks

Jordan

Are you using Win 98?

no, XP

I'm thinking of uninstalling the whole game and starting from scratch.

ORIGINAL: J Boomer

You have gotten me closer to the problem. And it is the same one as I had with the extened map. When I use Modselect the map plus CHS art is not an option. I get both maps now, with original art. So what stupid thing am I not figuring out this time.

Thanks

Jordan

The CHS art should have been unzipped so that there will be a "CHS" folder below the "ART" folder. The utility looks for the "ART\CHS" folder to make sure the CHS art files are in there. So check that the folder is there with its files and subfolders. If you need more help please let me know.

Andrew

I erased the game and installed everything fresh this time, it worked without a hitch. Thanks alot for your help! Map and game art look great. I'm looking forward to the next up date.


Jordan

Guess I might as well post my problem on this thread...sorry for the hijack.

I've downloaded and installed the extended map mod as well. A work of art it is indeed Andrew. [8D] However, I've noticed the new bases at Panama and the Middle East are adrift in the empty ocean. Is this correct or did I miss a step? They do seem to be completely operational and functional in every other regard.

Looks to me that you are playing and extened map scen on the regular map. I had a similar proble the first attempt at installing, however I had missed the CHS Base mod so many of my orginial bases were out of wack.

ORIGINAL: J Boomer
Looks to me that you are playing and extened map scen on the regular map.

Looks that way to me too. You need to download the extended map, which is available from my WitP website (bur.st/~akbrown/witp.html).

Andrew