yup very true especially since it was so well writen

What files were updated to make it  "Stargate Invasion ALPHA 2.1 UPDATED 10/03/10"?

I checked on 10/03/10, and the two files that need to be downloaded were the same on 10/03/10 as they were on 10/02/10. The two files being ...

• STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 DOWNLOAD -> Filename: 2010_09_30_SGI_ALPHA_2.0
• 7 ZIP REQUIRED TO UNPACK FILES  -> Filename: 7z465

Neither of these two files looks to have changed. however, I'm not sure whether the contents of either files has chnaged. If either of these did change, can you at least edit the name, or possibly the "STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 DOWNLOAD" link name to reflect the "2.1", if that's what changed?

I keep getting a minidump. How do I find out what I'm doing wrong?

I followed the readme (I think), and it dumps after I enable the mod.

I have Win XP, Entrenchment 1.051, put the mod in the correct folder. Then enable the mod, and apply. Then It dumps. If you need the dump file sent somewhere I have no problem. I just don't know who to send it to.

I tried what you said. Then tried everything else I could think of. Still it doesn't work. I really want to get this working. What can I do next?

I don't know what the issue is. I downloaded everything to check for myself and it all works fine.

When I run the Entrenchment dev.exe like you wanted me to Psychoak I get the following messages...

When I Enable the mod I get... Checksum = 74591163

1.

{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(99)

GetLength( source ) < destination.m_BufferSize
}
I hit BREAK

2.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(102)

! FAILED( hr )
}
I hit BREAK

3.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(99)

GetLength( source ) < destination.m_BufferSize
}
I hit BREAK

4.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(102)

! FAILED( hr )
}
I hit BREAK

then I hit "Apply Changes"
1.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(99)

GetLength( source ) < destination.m_BufferSize
}
I hit BREAK

2.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(102)

! FAILED( hr )
}
I hit Break

3.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(99)

GetLength( source ) < destination.m_BufferSize
}

4.
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/String/StringLibrary.cpp(102)

! FAILED( hr )
}

5.
{
Failed to find data file 'RESEARCHSUBJECT_PLANETMODULEIMPROVEMENT_TAURIINDUSTRY_PLANETMODULECONSTRUCTION.entity'. (SubPath = GameInfo)
}
I hit BREAK

6.
{
Entity Ref not found: RESEARCHSUBJECT_PLANETMODULEIMPROVEMENT_TAURIINDUSTRY_PLANETMODULECONSTRUCTION
}
I hit BREAK

Then the Minidump gets saved.

I checked the .entity folder they were referencing. It is there, but I'm not sure about the contents.

Mary-

I'm getting a different checksum than you are. Did you copy the new mod(2.0 files) on top of the old one?

Ok, tried what you said. It still doesn't work. Maybe you can point out something I did wrong. My checksum is now 73617589.

Below is a very detailed list of the steps I took to install the mod & patches. Also, I'm on IRC in the Stargate channel if you are on. I'm logged into IRC as Sukub96. Any help is appreciated.

1. Verify Entrenchment is on the 1.051 version.

2. Locate the "Mods-Entrenchment v1.051" folder.
 - Note: It should be in the path "C:\Documents and Settings\"your user name" \local settings\ Application Data\Ironclad Games\ Sins of a solar empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051".
 - For me it is "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051"
 - Verify there are no files or folders in the "Mods-Entrenchment v1.051" folder. If necessary delete the enabled mods file, and remove any subfolders located here.

3. Create a new folder called "STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 MOD" inside the "Mods-Entrenchment v1.051".
 - The path for this new folder is "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051\STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 MOD"

4. Download the following files.
 A. 7 Zip file: "2010_09_23_7z465"
 B. SGI Alpha 2.0: "2010_09_30_SGI_ALPHA_2.0"
 c. STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.1 PATCH: "2010_10_03_GameInfo"
 d. STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.2 PATCH: "SGI_ALPHA_PATCH_2.2"
   NOTE: I downloaded these files to the location "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods".

5. Run the 7 Zip file (Application) in it's current download location. This will create a folder called "7-Zip" in the current location.
 - The path to the 7 Zip files and Language folder are now: "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\7-Zip".

6. Extract the main mod, and its patches.
 A. Extract the SGI Alpha 2.0: "2010_09_30_SGI_ALPHA_2.0" file, located in "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods"
  - Right click the "2010_09_30_SGI_ALPHA_2.0" file in it's current location, navigate -> "7-Zip" -> "Extract Here"
  - This will create a folder called "SGI ALPHA 2.0". The path for this folders contents is "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA 2.0"
 B. Extract the STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.1 PATCH: "2010_10_03_GameInfo" file, located in "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods"
  - Right click the ""2010_10_03_GameInfo" file in it's  current location, navigate -> "7-Zip"->"Extract Here"
  - This will create a folder called "GameInfo". The path for this folders contents is "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\GameInfo"
 C. Extract the STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.2 PATCH: "SGI_ALPHA_PATCH_2.2" file, located in "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods"
  - Right click the "2010_10_05_SGI_ALPHA_PATCH_2.2" file in it's current location, navigate -> "7-Zip"->"Extract Here".

7. Apply the 2.1 patch.
 A. Copy all of the files from "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\GameInfo" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA 2.0\GameInfo"
 NOTE: If you get a popup message that states something to the effect of "This folder already contains a file named 'Filename.entity, would you like to replace the existing file with this one", click "Yes to All".

8. Apply the 2.2 patch.
 A. Copy all of the files from "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA PATCH 2.2\GameInfo" TO "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA 2.0\GameInfo".
 NOTE: If you get a popup message that states something to the effect of "This folder already contains a file named 'Filename.entity, would you like to replace the existing file with this one", click "Yes to All".
 B. Copy all of the files from "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA PATCH 2.2\Mesh" to "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA 2.0\Mesh"
 NOTE: If you get a popup message that states something to the effect of "This folder already contains a file named 'Filename.entity, would you like to replace the existing file with this one", click "Yes to All".

9. Move the mod files & folders to the "STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 MOD" folder you created in step 3.
 A. This is done by copying all files and folders in the location "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\My Documents\Downloads\Sins of a solar empire mods\SGI ALPHA 2.0", and pasting them in the location "C:\Documents and Settings\Charles.HOME\Local Settings\Application Data\Ironclad Games\Sins of a Solar Empire\Mods-Entrenchment v1.051\STARGATE INVASION ALPHA 2.0 MOD"

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When all of this is done I doubleclick the "Sins of a Solar Empire Dev" application file in "C:\Program Files\Stardock Games\Sins of a Solar Empire"

I get the following popup, titled "Assert".
{
Assert @ c:\gs\entrenchment\CodeSource\Engine/Core/Settings.cpp(651)

!attemptToReadLegacySettings || (attemptToReadLegacySettings && versionNumberFromFile >= ConvertToReleaseSpecificVersionNumber(184))
}
I hit "Break"

Any idea of this is the key to my problem?

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Ok, so why am I still crashing, even after doing a complete uninstall of all sins diplomacy, entrenchment, original sins, deleting all sins folders. Then re-installing everything?

EOmega, do you know whats unfair? I check upon the mod from time to time and i even played it couple times. I have waited this a long time and i would wait a lot more so no problem there, but the problem is that i have to go in the army service for 11 months or so and when it's about to finish, i cant play if i am there. I swear if you quit editing when i am gone, i will hunt you down .

Mod itself is great, graphics could be better, but its probably my own rig and humans are WAY too underpowered. Atlantis seems a bit overpowered, but it may just be the retardation of AI.

I am a patient man and i will be waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting an....... waiting.......

Oh dear... lol that reminds me of the Lost Viking game in Star Craft 2

There shouldn't be an order, it's just one mod you run by itself.

The 2.1 and 2.2 patches are overwrites, not separate mod installs.