diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9a5b352c..76427a62 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -11,12 +11,28 @@
-## Download +## Installation -**NOTE**: Cracked/Pirated versions of the game are NOT compatible with this mod, if you run such a version and have issues/crashes launching the client refer to [this issue](https://github.com/fedddddd/h2-mod/issues/111). +**NOTE**: Cracked/Pirated versions of the game are **NOT** compatible with this mod, if you run such a version and have issues/crashes when running the client read **Step 2**. -- **[Click here to get the latest release](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/fedddddd/h2-mod/artifacts/build%2Fbin%2Fx64%2FRelease%2Fh2-mod.exe?branch=develop&job=Environment%3A%20APPVEYOR_BUILD_WORKER_IMAGE%3DVisual%20Studio%202022%2C%20PREMAKE_ACTION%3Dvs2022%2C%20CI%3D1%3B%20Configuration%3A%20Release)** -- **You will need to drop this in your Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered installation folder. If you don't have Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, get those game files first.** +1. Download the latest **[release](https://github.com/fedddddd/h2-mod/releases/latest/download/h2-mod.exe)** or **[develop ](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/fedddddd/h2-mod/artifacts/build%2Fbin%2Fx64%2FRelease%2Fh2-mod.exe?branch=develop&job=Environment%3A%20APPVEYOR_BUILD_WORKER_IMAGE%3DVisual%20Studio%202022%2C%20PREMAKE_ACTION%3Dvs2022%2C%20CI%3D1%3B%20Configuration%3A%20Release)** build +2. Drop the file in your **Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered** installation folder. + If you don't have the game installed (or own a cracked/pirated copy of it) you can download it for free from the official **Battle.Net** servers using [Battle.Net Installer](https://github.com/barncastle/Battle.Net-Installer) and executing this command: + + ``` + .\bnetinstaller.exe --prod lazr --uid lazarus --lang enUS --dir "YOUR INSTALL PATH" + ``` + + **Make sure to replace "YOUR INSTALL PATH" with an actual installation path of your choice.** +3. Run **h2-mod.exe** and make sure you press **"YES"** when asked whether to install updates. + +## Common issues + +- If you get crashes that show errors like **"Create2DTexture(...) failed ..."** or **"IDXGISwapChain::Present failed: ..."** when loading certain maps try: + * Disabling shader preloading + * Lowering graphics settings + * Freeing up RAM (close programs) + * Updating your GPU drivers ## Compile from source @@ -24,14 +40,12 @@ - Update the submodules and run `premake5 vs2019` or simply use the delivered `generate.bat`. - Build via solution file in `build\h2-mod.sln`. -### Premake arguments + ### Premake arguments -| Argument | Description | -|:----------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------| -| `--copy-to=PATH` | Optional, copy the EXE to a custom folder after build, define the path here if wanted. | -| `--dev-build` | Enable development builds of the client. | - -
+ | Argument | Description | + |:----------------------------|:-----------------------------------------------| + | `--copy-to=PATH` | Optional, copy the EXE to a custom folder after build, define the path here if wanted. | + | `--dev-build` | Enable development builds of the client. | ## Disclaimer