

Open BCUT and select "BC Test Mode Starter" under "BC Tools." Click "OK."Īlternatively, you can use BCUT's " Test Mode Starter" tool to create a separate shortcut with Test Mode enabled. Go to the "Target" box under the tab "Shortcut." Move all the way to the end of the text, put a space and then type "-TestMode" (without the quotations of course). Right click and select properties on your Bridge Commander shortcutĢ. To enable Test Mode on your Bridge Commander install, simply do the following:ġ. If something goes wrong with your BC install, the first thing you will be asked for is a console report. By doing this, you will get access to the Bridge Commander console, where you can get a console report. You may want to enable Test Mode on your custom install. This mod is essential for installing the latest bridges made for Bridge Commander. Finally its time to install Bridge Plugin. This file is essential as it allows access to advanced customization options for many mods, including Bridge Plugin, DS9FX, and Slipstream.ĥ. The next step is the Unified Main Menu (UMM). In the six years since its release it has become an essential part of any custom install.Ĥ.

NanoFX will enhance the games explosion effects and add the ability to use warp drive while in quickbattle. Now that you have Foundation installed, lets install NanoFX 2.0 beta. The full installation will install Foundation Technologies (FTech), the BCDebug file, and SubMenu v3.7.ģ. I recommend the full installation if you're not planning on playing the Single Player campaign. You can select either Full or Basic installation. Now that you have the patch installed, open up BCUT and install Foundation. After you've installed Bridge Commander, make sure to install the 1.1 patch.Ģ. I'll begin this brief guide by listing what you need, in order, to get started.ġ. It can seem like an overwhelming task if you're new to the BC modding scene. On the other hand, if you're like me you prefer to build your own install from scratch. KM offers many advanced features, many that can't be found anywhere else and is multi-player compatible. A lot of people prefer to use the Kobayashi Maru mod for their Bridge Commander installs.
