How do you download and install scenarios?

[Shane_ireland]

I have downloaded a .scn file of this site but when I attempt to use it it says

This is not a saved file.


So what do I do

It might be worth pointing out that I dont have the disc in.

 

[oryx]

When you start CIV II, pick the begin scenario option from the menu. If this option does not appear then you don't have a version that can play scenarios. Versions 2.42 and earlier (sometimes known as Classic) do not support scenario play.

 

[Alcibiaties of Athenae]

If you DL from here, then the file is in "zip" format, and cannot be used.

You must open the zip using "winzip" (this is availible from the net, for free, just type "free winzip download" in your search engine).

Make a folder, and name it whatever the scenario name is (for example, if the scenario is Star Trek, name your folder that).
Move the files that are now open with winzip into the folder you just made. If there are any sound files (.wav files) put them in a seperate file called sound, then place that folder inside your new scenario folder.

Make sure to read the "readme" if there is one, some scenarios require you to run a Dos Batchfile to work properly.

Now, you can leave the folder on your desk top, just start civ-2, and select scenario from the options, use the dropdown window that appears when you select scenario to find your folder, and right click on your folder, which will let you open it, then left click on the scenario (it will be a .scn )

That should do it.