JGSME problem

[pointblank]

i cant get my mods to run on JGSME! I installed into my root folder and the snapshot thing! help

[kylania]

Installed JSGME to the root folder? Ran it once to create the MODS folder, then put the mods in there and installed them?

A screen shot of the folder structure of your game would be helpful.

[pointblank]

here you go!

[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 of 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.

[TH0R]

From what I am able to see from the screen shot - OpMonsun and RFB should be inside the MODS folder...

[Excelsior82]

Originally Posted by razark

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.**

I'd rather suggest to enable JSGME to always be run as administrator rather than change your SH4 install folder (it's what I've done), to do this, see the "Compatibility" tab when editing the executable properties.

PS : I won't extend in the "Program Files" (and other system folders) security policy but I strongly recommend to avoid installing softwares just anywhere else. (those who wanna know my reasons can PM)

[pointblank]

Originally Posted by razark

SH4
  |
  ->MODS
      |
      -><mod to install>
           |
           -><mod to install>
                 |
                 ->Data

Mine is like this. Should it be like this?

Originally Posted by razark

SH4
  |
  ->MODS
      |
      -><mod to install>
           |
           ->Data

[ETR3(SS)]

Yes, the second example you have there is the correct way.

[pointblank]

Awesome it work now! THX guy