Problem loading mods

[Major SNAFU]

HI all,

I just re-installed onto a new computer:

SH4 to 1.5
Then using JSGME I installed the TMO, TMO update, RSRDC and RSRD update.

But when I run SH4, all I see is vanilla 1.5.

Not sure what to do next. JSGME shows all of the mods installed, and I installed them in the order indicated in the appropriate threads.

Thanks,

[Klaus]

Originally Posted by Major SNAFU

HI all,

I just re-installed onto a new computer:

SH4 to 1.5
Then using JSGME I installed the TMO, TMO update, RSRDC and RSRD update.

But when I run SH4, all I see is vanilla 1.5.

Not sure what to do next. JSGME shows all of the mods installed, and I installed them in the order indicated in the appropriate threads.

Thanks,

ok, when you're installed these, you're seen conflicts?
if don't verify folders structure, maybe they are empty folders or containig archives every mod must contain a folder named data

[I'm goin' down]

make sure you do not have a file within a file.

[razark]

Look in your MODS folder. You should have a folder called "<mod to install>".* Look in that folder. It should contain a folder called "Data", and possibly a folder for documentation.

So, this is what you want:

SH4                  THIS IS THE CORRECT WAY
  |
  ->MODS
      |
      -><mod to install>
           |
           ->Data

Depending on how you unpacked the mod, you may find that inside the "<mod to install>" folder, you have a folder called "<mod to install>". Inside this folder you will find the "Data" folder.

Like so:

SH4                  THIS IS THE WRONG WAY
  |
  ->MODS
      |
      -><mod to install>
           |
           -><mod to install>
                 |
                 ->Data

In this case, run JSGME and disable <mod to install>. Rename the first "<mod to install>" folder to "<something>".* Drag the "<mod to install>" to the "MODS" folder, delete the "<something>" folder. Run JSGME and enable <mod to install>.

Also, if you are running Vista or Windows 7:
These operating systems assume that you are a complete idiot. Unless you are running as the administrator account, you are blocked from making changes to files in the "Program Files" directory. I would suggest installing SH4 in a different directory, for example, "C:\Ubisoft\SH4". This will prevent any problems. If you don't feel like re-installing, either use the administrator account (bad idea) or run JSGME as administrator. I don't remember off the top of my head how to arrange that.**

*The value of <mod to install> may vary. The value of <something> will vary, it doesn't matter, I actually just hit random keys. You're just going to delete it anyway, so it doesn't really matter.

**Input to author included at least one large gin and tonic. Check instructions for sanity before using. Author claims no responsibility for whatever you may do to your computer.***

***Always make backups before making major changes to anything.

[Major SNAFU]

Hi all,

Thanks for the help. As soon as I read the first post I recalled that this had happened in the past. The mods were buried one folder too low.

All is up and running fine now.