the thing that's installed OVER the BASE INSTALLATION which adds updates and fixes to the mod. Download: Third Age - Total War 3.2 Patch (217MB) # PATCH, a.k.a. Download: Third Age - Total War 3.0 Part 2of2 (1.99GB) # THE BASE INSTALLATION, a.k.a. Download: Third Age - Total War 3.0 Part 1of2 (1.58GB) # THE BASE INSTALLATION, a.k.a. (or just go to this link if you're lazy: ) II THE DOWNLOADS 4. Now come back to the Mod's web page and browse to the files tab of the mod. # I also recommend you start up the game if you haven't until now so Steam can install its final utilities for the game and create remaining files. Make sure you have the Expansion DLC installed (Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms) in your Steam Library. Make sure you have the Base Game installed (Medieval II: Total War) in your Steam Library. *** SO HERE IS A DUMMIES CLEAR GUIDE TO INSTALL THIS MOD FOR STEAM USERS *** # get strapped in I THE SETUP 1. The lay-out and order of the instructions are incredibly damn confusing! I recommend starting fresh and deleting any previous installations. But 3.2 is the only damn patch (besides the 3.1 patch that they mention just to confuse you more, because it's not needed!), I have no idea what was in the writer's head. I'm pretty sure whoever wrote that, actually meant previous TATW patches precisely. You may have done the same mistake as I have and directly installed the 'standalone' 3.2 PATCH that 'does not require any previous TATW installations'. First of all, the freaking installation guide they give is just confusing as hell. Third Age - Total War Installation Instructions Alright, so for anyone installing this on the STEAM VERSION of the game as of 23-JUNE-2017, here is what you need to know. You can also check the Reforged version of this mod (mostly focused on the multiplayer aspect):

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