Evil Windows

[comrade_general]

So rtw doesn't work with evil windows 10 and so far I haven't been able to find a solution to get it working other than maybe something to do with steam or using an older machine. Anyone else know anything about it?

[Jubal]

I just got the steam version in the end on account of that being easier. Does using compatibility mode not work?

[comrade_general]

Negative.

[Jubal]

Balls. No idea what else to advise then - either run XP on a virtual machine if you've got enough processing power to do so, or get the steam version, I guess. I don't know if there are any non-steam outlets that do it, I don't think GOG stocks Total War titles.

[comrade_general]

That's a good solution. I made a partition using Oracle VirtualBox and installed a copy of XP on it.

edit; Well I was able to install the game but it won't start because the virtual drive won't recognize the disk to start the fricken game.

[comrade_general]

I have the game on my steam thing, the only game, but I can't remember my password and they're actually making me chat with a real person to verify my identity before I can change my password. It's sickening. 100% of every other account thing I use has an automated password changing system. What the portugal makes steam so special. Really irritating.

[Jubal]

Ugh, people. I've been trying to use GOG more and Steam less, but indie stuff and Total War tends to be more often Steam only.

[comrade_general]

Turns out I had two accounts attached to my email and I was able to log in to that one and use the CD key from my hard copy to activate the game. So I finally got to play Rome <3

[Jubal]

Yay! Congrats