The exact same words appear! Even in offline mode.

Hope this information can help solve my problem.

How much free space do you have on your hard disk?

Also make sure you've done the install c++ 2005 redistributable solution and

disable AV/firewall...after disabling your AV then verify game cache...

This post has been edited by frags: Apr 14 2009, 02:51 PM

I have around 60gb space left after installing Empire Total War.

I have tried both the C++ 2005 and Verifying Game Cache solution, both to no avail.

I have googled my problem, seems like not just me, but many people are also facing the same problem. No solution has been found yet unfortunately.

This is really very disappointing as this is the first time I am using steam.

I hope i did not make a mistake buy purchasing an overpriced original game.

Is it possible for you to download any demo on Steam to see if that launches properly?

Shall try to do this, will report my results when its done.

Based on what I have found out...if game is not available even in offline mode, that means the game is not up to date...It hasn't 100% updated to the latest version.

Also, Streamyx has been having problem and this could have exacerbated the problem of downloading updates...there has been about 4/5 updates for Empire so far..Which means after install your game should update that many times.

Usually verifying the Game cache will force steam to download latest updates...

PS : Make sure your steam download region is set to Singapore btw...

Also have patience...I'm also having problem with Steam login and connections these days thanks to TMnut...restoration is underway i heard..



DO try a demo to see if another game runs...report back...

I'm not sure how many times did my copy of the game update itself. I left it on the whole night to let it update.

As for the Game Cache verification, it goes up to 100% then says ready.

I've just reinstalled my game another time. Hope it makes a difference this time..

Still updating, here's a picture of it. Do click launch the game?



Edit: Alright i just found out, the patch that is required for me to download is certainly much bigger than what i have download.

From what I have seen, the patch is around 1gb+, but so far the update steam has given me is only about 50mb.

I've tried verifying the cache, yet it doesn't seem to encounter any problem, which sadly to say, means that I am unable to update my game.

Anyone encountered this problem before?

This post has been edited by CyberTroop: Apr 15 2009, 12:35 AM

my game is still at 1.0.0.0 but steam says updated...who cares

Version number wont change until CA releases the next major content update.

BTW...to the guy that is having problem...to restart downloading an update you can:

-right click game on games tab
-select properties
-go to the updates tab
-change always keep game updated to manually update game
-immediately change back to automatically keep game updated...that will force the update to be downloaded most of the time.

how up ur stars on multi ?

I don't really notice it...but i think its something like 5...So tonight multiplayer as usual...meet up in the steam community chat...8pm

Owh my god...

Yesterday my bro managed to play online.

Today I wanna play offline mode also cannot.

Steam ar steam...

Got steam update today...some servers are on routine maintenance

Tip of The Week 1

Protecting Your Artillery

Artilleries were the centerpiece of many 18th century army. Their role shifted from a siege weapon to an infantry killing weapon as they became more accurate. Artilleries were used more for the shock factor rather than dealing massive damge(altough some of them could). This lead to generals making a concentrated effort at removing them from the battlefield. It became imperative to protect your artillery lest it fall victim to a cavalry attack.

1) Using light infantry to protect artillery is very effective as they can also deploy stakes to crush a cavalry charge. Often times light infantry often is not visible to the enemy general(since they are in hiding) and you can surprise the enemy by having them pop up when they try to take out your canons. For this reason, it is advisable not to plant stakes as soon as the battles start and to maintain the units hidden status. Keep the defending units behind the cannons(to avoid friendly fire)


2)Using pikemen. Yes in the age of muskets, pikemen still have their use. Normally most of the time, the enemy sends cavalry to deal with artillery and pikemen is perfect for handling them. You can use pikemens close formation ability to increase their cavalry killing effectiveness. This will stop any charge dead in its tracks.


3) Using cavalry. Deploy cavalry on the flanks to immediately block of the threat of other cavalry unit. This method normally means thatyou are sacrifising your own cavalry unit to protect your artillery as you probably will take a lot of casualties. It is preferable to use Curaisers rather than lance based cavalry units.


4) Using terrain. you might find certain battlefield to have terrain such as this ridge. This ridge makes it impossible for infantry or cavalry unit to reach your artillery directly. They will have to go around the ridge to get to it. An effective strategy is to defend the entrance of the ridge with your army and let your artillery pound the enemy away. Anatolia is the only multiplayer map that features this and it is in the center of the map.


5) Use deployable defence. In the case of a defense situation in single player, these defensive structures allow you to place artillery pieces right at your frontline. They are effective at stopping gun fire. But these do not stop a cavalry charge. Make sure you have back up units to rush to their rescue when in trouble.


This post has been edited by frags: Apr 25 2009, 01:32 PM

Nice infos there sir. Pikemen has been famous to pwn Paladin since ever AoE II

I did not play much with pikemen so I am not sure how actually effective they are, good to read they are not totally useless

Btw, shouldnt the title of your post be "Protecting your artillery" instead of "Protecting your cavalry" (Under the Tip of the Week 1 Title)

I am waiting a lot on the new gameplay patch, might want to give ETW another try after if I see a satisfying list of fix in it.

Doh! I'm getting old...changed the subject title.

Pikemen can also be used to plug a hole in your line. They are pretty good at melee and do well in that role too. Besides you know how often the AI like to send their cavalry around your army. Pikemen are the best unit at dealing with a cavalry charge apart from the light infantries plant stakes ability.

I think you will like what you see in the next patch.

I never used much the pikemen yar, might have been good to try them more. To protect my artillery I was usually also using my own cavalry. AI cavalry either do a front charge totally useless or try to go around you and target either your artillery or your general.

About the next patch I am still regularly checking the official forum and twcenter so I will wait to hear feedbacks on the new patch once it's out.
For now CA is still only "laying down the groundwork for the AI Naval invasion", they said they will be "rare" for now... which for me is the biggest confirmation I needed that the game was really released in beta stage

got new update~~~
fix bunch of things