HELP! SHOGUN 2 WILL NOT GET PAST FIRST LOAD SCREEN!!!

[KingLil]

So I tried to get the "modded" thing off my computer and now the game will not get past the first loading screen. It freezes at that point and when I C-A-D it shows it has stopped responding. All I wanted was to get this "modded" crap off so I could play this game with my dad and now I can't play at all. Please help me! I am at my wits end here!

[R.I.P]

Quote from Niklaus@ca:
Sometimes updating causes an issue with .pack files, where old .pack files are not being deleted.

Could you please navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War SHOGUN 2\data

Once there, have a look at the .pack files.
You should have the following files:
boot.pack
bp_orig.pack
data.pack
data_fots.pack
local_en.pack
models.pack
models2.pack
movies.pack
movies_fots.pack
movies2.pack
shaders.pack
sound.pack
terrain.pack

If you have any other .pack files that are not listed above, delete them, and then validate Shogun 2. ONLY DELETE .pack files, not any other type.

Please note that if you don't have some of the above files, that is fine, as these are all the files you would have if you owned all Shogun 2 DLC

[KingLil]

Thank you so much. It works now and it is no longer "modded"! You have restored my mental stability, lol. I am very greatful!!!

[R.I.P]

I left a link to the FAQ on how to fix this in your last thread about two weeks ago;must have missed it.
You're lucky to have an activity that you can enjoy with your father,take it easy on him.

[ashyra]

cool my dad isnt in to strategy but into diablo 3 if you have heard of it

[WuffNuff]

Originally posted by mater_tenebrarum:

Sometimes updating causes an issue with .pack files, where old .pack files are not being deleted.

Could you please navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War SHOGUN 2\data

Once there, have a look at the .pack files.
You should have the following files:
boot.pack
bp_orig.pack
data.pack
data_fots.pack
local_en.pack
models.pack
models2.pack
movies.pack
movies_fots.pack
movies2.pack
shaders.pack
sound.pack
terrain.pack

If you have any other .pack files that are not listed above, delete them, and then validate Shogun 2. ONLY DELETE .pack files, not any other type.

Please note that if you don't have some of the above files, that is fine, as these are all the files you would have if you owned all Shogun 2 DLC

Worked thank you :******

[TheMuffDragon]

than you so much beng loong for wees for a soluton :)

[Indigo]

I have the same Problem, but my data folder looks like this:

encyclopedia (folder)
text (folder)
UI (folder)
boot.pack
bp_orig.pack
data.pack
language (TXT)
local_ge.pack (probably "ge", because of german)
manifest (TXT)
models.pack
models2.pack
movies.pack
movies2.pack
shaders.pack
sound.pack
terrain.pack

As you can see, there are no of these old files you mentioned. I also read about a problem with 32bit operating systems, but i have got a 64bit.

My PC:
CPU: Intel Core i5-2450M @2.50 GHz
GPU: Intel HD 3000
Memory: 6GB DDR 3
Operating system: Windows 8.1 64 bit

Can anybody help me? If you need any more information feel free to ask.

[R.I.P]

Unfortunately your GPU/CPU does not have the required amount of Dedicated Memory.

Try a google search:.....how to increase dedicated memory.......some laptops won't let you do it.

If you have a video card that is not being recognized by the game or showing in the dxdiag,read this:http://forums.totalwar.com/showthread.php/20115-STW2-and-Nvidia-Optimus-GPU-s-3-workarounds-solutions

[Indigo]

Thank you for the answer. Unfortunatly i can't change the settings, but thank you anyway for answering.

[R.I.P]

You're welcome,the supposed minimum is,according to the now questionable system requirements:Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3)

Maybe it would be worth the cost for you to install a dedicated video card.

[Indigo]

I will buy a new pc anyway in the next weeks. It won't be a problem for very long. :D

[Tzitzimime]

Originally posted by mater_tenebrarum:

Quote from Niklaus@ca:
Sometimes updating causes an issue with .pack files, where old .pack files are not being deleted.

Could you please navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War SHOGUN 2\data

Once there, have a look at the .pack files.
You should have the following files:
boot.pack
bp_orig.pack
data.pack
data_fots.pack
local_en.pack
models.pack
models2.pack
movies.pack
movies_fots.pack
movies2.pack
shaders.pack
sound.pack
terrain.pack

If you have any other .pack files that are not listed above, delete them, and then validate Shogun 2. ONLY DELETE .pack files, not any other type.

Please note that if you don't have some of the above files, that is fine, as these are all the files you would have if you owned all Shogun 2 DLC

Thank you so very much, mater_tenebrarum. I, like many others, spent days and days trying all the other suggestions and common fixes, but to no avail. Once I deleted all the excess patch.packs from the data file, the game started right up...

[Donki]

I have these files and it crashes when i end battle
boot.pack
bp_orig.pack
data.pack
language (TXT)
local_en.pack
manifest (TXT)
models.pack
models2.pack
movies.pack
movies2.pack
shaders.pack
sound.pack
terrain.pack
What can i do?
Pc:
Inter Core i5 CPU 650 @3.20GHz
3.20GHz
Nvidia Geforce GT 630 3433 MB
4 gb ram.
I have 32 bit OS.
Please help.

[R.I.P]

32 bit
Try the Total war Faq #30 and #32 . Faq #30 will link you to a very large, old TWCenter post,but read this part of Faq #30 first "Note you only have to do the one alteration for the ini.boot file and you're done. All TW titles since ETW are already issued Large Address Aware (LAA)"
I have the same .pack files as you do (excluding mods)

Edit: forgot the link:http://forums.totalwar.com/showthread.php/9291-***Before-You-Post-in-the-Total-War-Shogun-2-Support-Forum-Please-Read-First!***?p=332900&viewfull=1#post332900

[Altineen]

Mine crashes in first loading screen as well, and the solution found in the pinned thread doesn't work. This same issue happened to me a year ago and the only way I could solve it is to completely uninstall steam (which included all the other installed games) and reinstall it along with Shogun 2. The game actually worked for a month or so after that then started to act stupid again. I've played 40 hours o9f this game so it's not my computer specifications. It's probably some stupid bug that they never bothered to fix. What a waste.