Troubleshooting Shogun 2 Steam Mod Load Order Issues on Steam Edition

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If you're experiencing problems loading mods for Total War: Shogin II (Steam Edition) using the STEAM version directories despite following proper configuration steps, there are several potential causes and solutions to consider.

Understanding SKSE Initialization

The issue often arises due to how ModOrganizer's Scripting Extensibility Engine (SKSE) is initialized. By default, it may attempt to access certain files from within Steam's own directory structure rather than adhering strictly to the user-defined settings outlined below.

To resolve this:

1. Ensure that you've properly configured your mod loading preferences in both ModOrganizer and STEAM itself.

2. Check for any conflicting ini or configuration files being used by SKSE, as these can override intended behavior.

Modifying Steam Settings

If the above steps don't resolve the issue, it's essential to review and adjust certain STEAM-specific settings:

1. Launch STEAM client if not already open.

2. Navigate to 'Steam' > 'Library' > Right-click on Total War: Shogun II > Properties...

3. In the resulting window:

* Ensure that both 'Launch in Steam' and 'In-Game Language Override' are set to English (or your preferred language).

4. Close STEAM client completely after making these changes.

Reconfiguring ModOrganator

After adjusting STEAM settings, you'll need to reconfigure Mod Organizer as follows:

1. Launch the STEAM version of Total War: Shogun II.

2. Once in-game, open NVSE (New Vegas Script Extensiveness) by pressing F5 or using the NVSE launchers found within your game's 'Data' folder.

Troubleshooting Steps

If you're still encountering issues:

1. Ensure that all STEAM client and mod-related files are up-to-date.

2. Attempt to manually delete any residual data directories related to Total War: Shogun II from the following locations:

* '%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Steam\steamapps\common\Total War - Rome 3 The Dlc Collection\mod'

* '%APPDATA%\\ModOrganizer2'

If none of these troubleshooting steps resolve your issues, consider seeking further assistance within dedicated modding communities or forums for additional guidance.

Remember that when manually modifying game files or configurations, it's always a good practice to create backups before attempting any changes. This way, you can easily revert back if something goes awry during the process.

Happy gaming and happy modding!

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