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Vista + Buffy error...

Hi! Whenever I start a new game (I do it through the Custom game and check Locked Assets Modifiers or what it is called), I get warned that the game cannot be apllied to HOF because "CRCs are missing". What does that mean and what can be done?

It means your install isn't correct in some way. Best to reinstall (remember to delete the original directories first). If that doesn't work, try running Asset Checker and post the results here.
 
I experienced the problem described above when I started BtS automaticaly with the BUFFY mod by typing

mods="the path of the mod"

behind the path of the BtS file. Later, I realized that starting BtS without any mod and loading the mod from the game interface works well (=the problem does not occur any more). But, being curious, I have ran the "AssetsChecker.exe" file to see what happens and the result seems to be a little weird, see:

Vanilla Files - Path: C:\Program Files\2K Games\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\asynchat.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\asynchat.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\chunk.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\email\Charset.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\email\Charset.py <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\encodings\charmap.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\encodings\charmap.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\chunk.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\sched.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\sched.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\__init__.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\canvas.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\intl.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourbox.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourchooser.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourslider.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pypalette.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\__init__.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\canvas.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\intl.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourbox.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourchooser.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourslider.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pypalette.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Assets\XML\Terrain\CIV4TerrainSchema.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Assets\XML\Terrain\CIV4TerrainSchema.xml <-- Error: Extra file
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\CvGameCoreDLL.dll <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\autolog.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\autologEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Civ4lerts.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\configobj.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\CvCustomEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\CvEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\CvUtil.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\DomPyHelpers.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvEventInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvHOFCallbackInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvOptionsScreenCallbackInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvScreensInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\HOFContext.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\HOFSettings.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\HOFUtil.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\MoreCiv4lerts.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvDawnOfMan.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvExoticForeignAdvisor.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvMainInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvModSpecialDomesticAdvisor.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvOptionsScreen.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvVictoryScreen.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\python\Screens\IconGrid.py <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\art\CIV4ArtDefines_Interface.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\GameInfo\CIV4GameSpeedInfo.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4AdvisorInfo.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4EnhancedTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4GameText_HOFmod.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\Civ4lertsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4ModSpecDomAdvisorInfo.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\HOFGraphicsOptionsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Vanilla: Mods\HOF-1.74.004\Assets\xml\text\MoreCiv4lertsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found

* * * Vanilla: 59 Errors have been found * * *


Warlords Files - Path: C:\Program Files\2K Games\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete\Warlords
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\asynchat.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\asynchat.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\chunk.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\email\Charset.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\email\Charset.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\encodings\charmap.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\encodings\charmap.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\chunk.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\sched.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\sched.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\__init__.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\canvas.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\intl.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourbox.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourchooser.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourslider.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pypalette.pyc <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\__init__.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\canvas.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\intl.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourbox.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourchooser.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pycolourslider.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Assets\Python\System\wx\lib\colourchooser\pypalette.pyc <-- Error: Extra file
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\CvGameCoreDLL.dll <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\autolog.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\autologEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Civ4lerts.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\configobj.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\CvCustomEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\CvEventManager.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\CvUtil.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\DomPyHelpers.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvEventInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvHOFCallbackInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvOptionsScreenCallbackInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\EntryPoints\CvScreensInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\HOFContext.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\HOFSettings.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\HOFUtil.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\MoreCiv4lerts.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvDawnOfMan.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvExoticForeignAdvisor.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvMainInterface.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvModSpecialDomesticAdvisor.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvOptionsScreen.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\CvVictoryScreen.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\python\Screens\IconGrid.py <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\art\CIV4ArtDefines_Interface.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\BasicInfos\CIV4BasicInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4AdvisorInfo.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4EnhancedTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4GameText_HOFmod.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\Civ4lertsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\CIV4ModSpecDomAdvisorInfo.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\HOFGraphicsOptionsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found
Warlords: Mods\HOF-2.13.004\Assets\xml\text\MoreCiv4lertsTextInfos.xml <-- Error: Not Found

* * * Warlords: 57 Errors have been found * * *


BTS Files - Path: C:\Program Files\2K Games\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete\Beyond the Sword
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Bloom.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4FlagDecal.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4LeaderheadShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Mech.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4SkinningTeamColor.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4TorusFur.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Wave.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\ComputeCiv4Lighting.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\ContourShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\CultureBorderShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Decal.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\PeakHill.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\PerPixelLighting.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\PlotIndicator.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\River.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Route.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Symbols.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Terrain_SplatTile.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\TreeShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Water.fx <-- Error: Not Found

* * * BTS: 20 Errors have been found * * *

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* * * 136 Errors have been found * * *
 
Which OS are you running? And which edition (source) of Civ4 are you using? (i.e. Separate CD/DVDs, Civ4 Gold and BTS, Civ4 Complete, Steam, etc.)

Did you install BTS and then patch directly to 3.19? You might want to try install 3.17 first. Always make sure you patch vanilla to 1.74 before installing/patch BTS.

Another thing to look at if you are using Vista or XP is running Windows update to get all the update and the optional .NET stuff. I assume you are on the current Service Pack.

Just to be sure, my shortcut has /mod= BUFFY-3.19.001 after the exe. I think it is a case of quotes or a blank before the = sign. In any case, this what work for me.
 
I have Vista Home Edition 32bit with all the windows updates and Civ IV Complete.

I did patch directly to 3.19. Also, I installed all three games first and patched them later, I didnt know this could cause any problem. Do you think I should reinstall and do things in the right order?

My shortcut was

mod="C:\Program Files\2K Games\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete\Beyond the Sword\Mods\BUFFY-3.19.001"

after the .exe which was fine, I only was not able to start a game for HOF use. If I did not use this shortcut and loaded the mod from the game interface and then started a new game exactly by the same way (=through custom game), the warning message about HOF use didnt appear. However, the weird output of AssetsChecker.exe is still the same. I assume I can ignore it if everything else works well (?).
 
I have Vista Home Edition 32bit with all the windows updates and Civ IV Complete.

I did patch directly to 3.19. Also, I installed all three games first and patched them later, I didnt know this could cause any problem. Do you think I should reinstall and do things in the right order?

My shortcut was

mod="C:\Program Files\2K Games\Firaxis Games\Sid Meier's Civilization 4 Complete\Beyond the Sword\Mods\BUFFY-3.19.001"

after the .exe which was fine, I only was not able to start a game for HOF use. If I did not use this shortcut and loaded the mod from the game interface and then started a new game exactly by the same way (=through custom game), the warning message about HOF use didnt appear. However, the weird output of AssetsChecker.exe is still the same. I assume I can ignore it if everything else works well (?).
It might be worth trying the reinstall to see if that is part of it. If you have to fully qualify the path to the mod, I am wondering if your Civ4 registry paths are messed up. Did you have Civ4 installed in a different path or something?
 
Hi!

im running windows 7 64 bit edition, i have separate DVD-s and my instalation doesnt work. (Game works but cant make Valid HOF game)

Assetcheker gives same error.

BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Bloom.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4FlagDecal.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4LeaderheadShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Mech.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4SkinningTeamColor.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4TorusFur.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Wave.fx <-- Error: Not Found


Reinstalling game, mod doesnt work! can someone uploade the shader files?
 
Hi!

im running windows 7 64 bit edition, i have separate DVD-s and my instalation doesnt work. (Game works but cant make Valid HOF game)

Assetcheker gives same error.

BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Bloom.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4FlagDecal.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4LeaderheadShader.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Mech.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4SkinningTeamColor.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4TorusFur.fx <-- Error: Not Found
BTS: Shaders\FX\Civ4Wave.fx <-- Error: Not Found


Reinstalling game, mod doesnt work! can someone uploade the shader files?
Technically, it is against the CFC Forum rules to upload parts of a game like that. Copyrights, you know. :sad:

You might try installing each of the BTS patches in order of release to see if one of them put them out there originally. You can e-mail us at hof.civfanatics@gmail.com in the future about this. :)
 
Hi.. I've looked everywhere can't seem to figure this one out. When I try to load the starting save for BOTM25 with Buffy running I get "The save file you have selected is protected to ensure that the assets in your mod folder have not been changed." And it won't load the game.

I finally just got buffy working with vista.. and now this. Am I missing something obvious?
Thanks.
 
Are you Win7 or Vista? If you are Vista, what service pack? Are your Windows updates up-to-date? Including .NET optional installs?

Been away from HoF for a while as I was so frustrated at not getting it working. Finally in reply to your questions above I'm using Vista, SP1, all updates installed to date (not sure about .NET optional) but still told my games won't be valid. Someone suggested I run the mod with the UAC turned off but this seems a risky process. Any thoughts?
 
I found a solution - right click the desktop shortcut for Civ IV and select the compatibility tab; check the box marked "run as administrator`' and click apply. This means that when i open up Civ IV I have to give permission for the application to run (this is just one click) but it does mean there are no compatibility issues with Buffy. It means I can now rejoin the HoF community and upgrade my Quattromaster status!
 
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