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Whatever operating system you use, it's best to copy ''all'' of the game files from the CD (if you have one) ''before'' running the installer, as loading artwork and sounds from the CD makes the game a lot slower. The game files are only about 350MB, which is about 0.1% of the size of modern disk drives. After running the installer, edit file <code>orioncd.ini</code> to point to your MOO2 folder / directory rather than to the CD drive (use an absolute path, not a relative path; for example <code>d:games\moo2</code> with no final \). Copying the files before installing avoids the risk that the copy process will overwrite any patches you apply (see below). | Whatever operating system you use, it's best to copy ''all'' of the game files from the CD (if you have one) ''before'' running the installer, as loading artwork and sounds from the CD makes the game a lot slower. The game files are only about 350MB, which is about 0.1% of the size of modern disk drives. After running the installer, edit file <code>orioncd.ini</code> to point to your MOO2 folder / directory rather than to the CD drive (use an absolute path, not a relative path; for example <code>d:games\moo2</code> with no final \). Copying the files before installing avoids the risk that the copy process will overwrite any patches you apply (see below). | ||
If you install the Windows or MS-DOS version, look for the version 1.31 patch in your CD or download and, if present, run it to fix some bugs (including a few crashes). If it's not on your CD, you will have to download it from the Internet. | If you install the the Windows or MS-DOS version, look for the version 1.31 patch in your CD or download and, if present, run it to fix some bugs (including a few crashes). If it's not on your CD, you will have to download it from the Internet. | ||
Then, if you installed the MS-DOS version (''not'' the Windows version), install the "version 1.4x" patch, which you can download from [http://www.masteroforion2.blogspot.com/ masteroforion2.blogspot.com]. This fixes a few more bugs, and provides some new game setup options without changing the gameplay. Better yet, download and install the latest 1.5 patch from [http://moo2mod.com/]. | Then, if you installed the the MS-DOS version (''not'' the Windows version), install the "version 1.4x" patch, which you can download from [http://www.masteroforion2.blogspot.com/ masteroforion2.blogspot.com]. This fixes a few more bugs, and provides some new game setup options without changing the gameplay. Better yet, download and install the latest 1.5 patch from [http://moo2mod.com/]. | ||
If you plan to install any mods, it may be a good idea to copy your installation to a separate directory for each mod. Most mods create ''additional'' .exe and other files without overwriting the patched "standard" version or its files,<ref>[http://masteroforion2.blogspot.com/2005/11/master-of-orion-ii-mods-overview.html masteroforion2.blogspot: Mods overview]</ref> but it's better to be safe than sorry. And having each mod in a separate directory avoids the risk that you may try to resume a saved game (especially the single auto-save file) using the wrong mod. | If you plan to install any mods, it may be a good idea to copy your installation to a separate directory for each mod. Most mods create ''additional'' .exe and other files without overwriting the patched "standard" version or its files,<ref>[http://masteroforion2.blogspot.com/2005/11/master-of-orion-ii-mods-overview.html masteroforion2.blogspot: Mods overview]</ref> but it's better to be safe than sorry. And having each mod in a separate directory avoids the risk that you may try to resume a saved game (especially the single auto-save file) using the wrong mod. |