TC2M Mods

THE GAME: To start, the Take Command 2nd Manassas game is needed. It is still available from Norb Software Development Inc: Buy Take Command 2nd Manassas  When installing the game in Windows 7 or later, it tends to attempt to install in C: Programs(x86).  For mods to work effectively, it is recommended that you install TC2M directly onto your C drive, rather than into the programs(x86) directory.

PATCH 3.0: Once you have the game, it should be patched up to the last version, which was 3.0. The patch is available here: TC2M Patch 3.0

CMP3.0: The BOW Mod is based on what is known as CMP3.0 (Community Mod Pack 3.0). This was developed by members of the TC2M community when it was at its height and includes additional maps, flags, units and other modifications to the game. It is available here: CMP3.0


TC2M Modifications

One of the great things about TC2M is the ability to modifiy (mod) the game. The following downloads are for modifications to the TC2M game, including the mod files and instructions, playable orders of battle and playable maps that work with the BOW MOD.  To open the files, you will need to be able to open .rar compressed files. Trial versions of compression programs such as winzip are usually available online which can open this type of compression.

If you need assistance in getting the modifications working, please feel free to contact me.


TC2M Developers Guide: Information about TC2M modifications and explanations of Commander and Unit Attributes used in the game.

BOW MOD

BOW MOD FILES (for BOW MAPS): THE WINTER WAR command simulation uses the BOW (Baltimore and Ohio Winter) Modification. The BOW Mod files include Terrain Graphics, the BOW.DAT file, and the sprite and texture file entries. Once installed, the mod will allow the use of all maps used in the simulation. Maps for THE WINTER WAR all start with the BOW prefix (e.g. BOW_Romney).

BOW_2.Dat: This is a package file that will be needed to run TC2M modded maps during the TWWII simulation. Just unpack it into your package file.

TWWII Unit Mod: This unit mod works with CMP3.0 and includes various greatcoats and the OOB for TWWI changed to TWWII uniforms.

ORDER OF BATTLE: This basic order of battle uses basic TC2M units and can be used with the TC2M game. It does not require the Unit Mod.

MAP FILES: Each folder contains four (4) map files. After the BOW MOD has been successfully installed, map files only need to be extracted into the Maps folder in the TC2M directory. Two maps (Cumberland, and New Creek) are considered working drafts. They work, but not all of the details have been added. TWWII Maps are new for the TWWII Simulation. Any TWWI maps that have been changes have a "2" added to the file name.

TWWII MAPS: These maps can be copied into the maps folder in the TC2M Directory and will work in the game if the BOW mod has been installed.

BOW_Barnes_Mill

BOW_Barkersville

BOW_Bethel_Church

BOW_Bloomery_Gap

BOW_Burlington


BOW_Burretsville

BOW_Clasors_Ford2

BOW_Claysville

BOW_Clayton2

BOW_Cresaptown2

BOW_Cumberland2_Working_Draft

BOW_Donaldson2

BOW_Dutch_Lick_School

BOW_Edwards

BOW_Flintstone

BOW_Forks_Of_Cacapon

BOW_Fort_Van_Meter2

BOW_Frankfort

BOW_Frenchburg

BOW_Gerlock

BOW_Glebe_Ford

BOW_Green_Spring_Depot2

BOW_Hainesville

BOW_Hammocks

BOW_Hanging_Rocks2

BOW_Harrisons_Mill

BOW_Higginsville

BOW_Hoy

BOW_Little_Cacapon_Depot

BOW_Lowells_Cross_Roads

BOW_Markwood_Church

BOW_Mechanicsburg_Gap

BOW_Middle_Fords

BOW_Neffs

BOW_New_Creek_Working_Draft

BOW_North_Branch_Viaduct

BOW_Okonoko2

BOW_Paddytown

BOW_Parkes_Hollow

BOW_Patterson_Creek_Depot2

BOW_Paw_Paw_Tunnel

BOW_Pleasant_Dale

BOW_Points_Cross_Roads2

BOW_Prattsville

BOW_Purgittsville

BOW_Rannels_Tavern

BOW_Reeses_Mill2

BOW_Ridgeville

BOW_Romney2

BOW_Salem_Church

BOW_Sheetzs_Mill

BOW_Short_Gap2

BOW_Slanesville

BOW_Spring_Gap

BOW_Springfield2

BOW_Tate

BOW_Taylor

BOW_Taylors_Ford

BOW_Tear_Coat_Tavern

BOW_Three_Churches

BOW_Thomas

BOW_Welton