CTD when I try to use mods.

[Helios]

Practically since I ever got this game when it came out in early access I've been trying to mod it. Whenever I have it always crashes to desktop, now I'm seeking help as I don't know how to solve this problem.

The mods I want to use are:
Adonnay's troop changer
battle mini map for bannerlord
cinematic camera for bannerlord
eagle rising
full spartan and greek troop tree armour weapons - eagle rising patch
full spartan and greek troop tree with greek assets
full spartan and greek troop tree armour weapons - phalanx - improved spears and shield wall
harmony
otto armorsmith
rts camera command system for bannerlord
rts camera
serve as soldier

Load order:
Harmony
Native
Sandbox core
Custom battle
Sandbox
Storymode
adonnays troop changer
battle minimap for bannerlord
birth and death options
eagle rising
rts camera
cinematic camera
dedicated custom server helper
multiplayer
rts camera command system
serve as soldier
full spartan and greek troop tree with greek assets

This is the load order set up by the Vortex launcher. I'm unsure whether Vortex is the problem or whether its the versions. Do I need to manually install mods or do I need to ensure that all mods are for the same game version? I have never encountered such a problem in other games, maybe because they don't update as often and the mods can be used across different game versions.

[Teralitha]

Easy Solution - Dont use mods.

[Helios]

Originally posted by Teralitha:

Easy Solution - Dont use mods.

But I want to play eagle rising and use the spartan mod with rts camera....

[Teralitha]

Well then you need to talk to the mod creator about your issues.

[Clovis Sangrail]

1. Version? Beta? Are mods versions compatible with your game version? If not, delete mods completely, delete game and reinstall.

2. Did you slam these all in at once like a modder fanboi, or did you install them one at a time and test each one like a big boy developer? I'm going to assume the former, in which case delete mods completely, delete game and reinstall. And this time, if you want to put mods in, do it one at a time and test. Right now, you have no idea which mods are the problem.

3. Here's how to delete mods completely -- https://steamcommunity.com/app/261550/discussions/17/2968397584539744282/

4. Don't use mods. Have you ever played the game without them. It is quite different from when it first came out in Early Access.

5. If you still must use mods, and you do get it going, learn to set your game so it does not auto update. That way, when an update drops, you won't be coming back here singing the Modder Fanboi's Lament -- 'OPDATE BROKED MAH MODS DIS GAME SUX!'

[Action Man]

Bannerlord is a game where I recommend manual installation, because the installation is very easy. Drop the mod into the Modules folder, activate the mod on the launcher, and you're good to go in most cases.

Bannerlord is a game that is still receiving regular updates, which means you have to make sure your mods are up to date as well. Your other option is to select a specific game version through Steam, and only use mods compatible with that game version.

So, you've got all your mods, AND you've verified each of them are compatible with your game version. Great! Now the tedious part begins!

The best practice is to install mods ONE. AT. A. TIME. Load up the game, make sure it's activated. Play around a bit, using some feature of the game the mod alters. If everything seems to be working, awesome! Now do it again with your next mod. And onwards down the line.

Yep, this is very tedious, but it's really the only way to determine which mod is causing your problem(s). One (or more) of your mods may have an issue that's causing a crash. Some of your mods may not be compatible with each other. Maybe one of your mods only works on every third vernal equinox when Mars is in retrograde. It's up to you to find it.

[Darklight]

Make sure the version of your client is the same as the one required by those mods, you can also just force a client version and install the version of those mods that match that version which is required if you can't play Bannerlord without mods, as it won't auto-update patches for you and break mods.

[jordop]

You need to read the mod pages and see what version of the game they are compatible with, and if it is know if they are not compatible with each other.

Eagle Rising isn't finished, so you aren't missing much. It is also for version 1.1.4. It also explicitly states in the installation instructions NOT TO USE VORTEX.
Serve as Soldier is notoriously unstable, and needs the separate Serve as Soldier Fix.

You aren't reading anything about the mods you are trying to use, and that is why you are having issues.
Even then good luck.

[DoktorFar]

Are you using BLSE? You should, and make sure to follow the instructions for installation and setup.

Other than that I notice you have many mods. Therefore it is likely that some of them conflict with each other, or perhaps it's a load order problem. BLSE installations will help with right load order. I'd also advice getting all the mods from the BUTR Stack collection.

So to troubleshoot I'd first disable all mods, then install BLSE (and any dependencies as instructed) and make sure to do it meticulously as instructed and correctly. Run Bannerlord.BLSE.LauncherEx.exe, don't run the game from Steam.

And then I'd start adding your other mods one by one, testing them out each time. Oh and btw I would advice to use ONLY Nexusmods and only do manual installs. Problem with Steam is that you cannot prevent mods from updating, so when some of them decides to updates this could break compatibility with your other mods or the game version you are using.