Lower your cashmere item into the dye bath, ensuring that the cashmere is completely covered in the water, but is still able to move freely. Stir your cashmere while it soaks in the dye bath, for at least 30 minutes. The gentle stirring agitation of the water allows the dye to infuse the cashmere evenly. It is important to keep the fabric moving, so use a long spoon to keep stirring and redistributing the water. When stirring the fabric, be careful not to twist or wring it. Cashmere is pliable when wet and it can be pulled out of shape if twisted. Remove the cashmere item by gently lifting the item out of the container, taking care not to drip the color anywhere outside of the container or tarpaulin. If the dye seems too light, lower the cashmere back into the dye and check it every 5 minutes until the cashmere turns your desired color. To lift your cashmere, lump it into a ball and move it upwards. Try not to pick the garment up by the shoulders, as this will cause stretching. Remember that wet cashmere looks darker than it does when dried. If you are using a sink, drain the dye bath water and refill the sink with fresh water in order to rinse the cashmere clean. If you have been using warm or lukewarm water to dye your cashmere, continue to use the same temperature water to rinse the item. If you suddenly change the temperature, the cashmere may shrink. Being careful not to twist or wring the cashmere, remove as much water as possible. It may help to dry the cashmere with an old dark towel: using the towel to absorb the excess water, roll the cashmere and towel together while pressing down gently. . Lie the cashmere on a moisture-resistant surface, such as a drying rack. This will allow the air to circulate. Let the cashmere dry at room temperature, avoiding heat and sunlight. Gently coax the cashmere item back into its original shape, being careful not to stretch the fabric. By lying the damp cashmere on a flat surface, you can square the edges of the fabric, fasten buttons, fold the collar, and ensure that the ribbing at the neckline, wrists and waist are pushed together. Try to avoid tugging or pulling the cashmere by patting the wool back into shape. If the cashmere item has an attached belt, place the belt away from the cashmere on each side. For removable belts, dry the belt separately. To clean your sink or container, use bleach or an appropriate household cleaning spray to remove the dye remnants. This will ensure that you do not accidentally dye the next item you clean in the sink. When using chemical cleaning items, ensure you wear gloves. Once the cashmere is fully dried, you can store the item by gently folding it and storing it in a dry, dark place. If you do not plan to wear or use your cashmere for an extended time, place the cashmere inside a dust bag or sealable container to protect it from moths.
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One-sentence summary -- Immerse your cashmere in the dye bath. Stir the dye bath for 30 minutes with a long-handled spoon. Check the color after 30 minutes. Rinse the cashmere in cold water until the water runs clear. Squeeze the water out of the cashmere. Dry the cashmere by lying it on a flat, clean surface. Shape the cashmere back to its original size. Use bleach or cleaning products to remove the dye from the container. Store your dried dyed cashmere after 24 hours.

Total War game files folder. Look in one of the following locations, depending on your game version. This is the first step for altering the Barbarian Invasion expansion as well as the original game. Steam version: In Steam, right click the game tab and select Properties Local Files Browse Local Files (or from your desktop, go to C:\Programs\Steam\Steam Apps\Common\Rome Total War) Rome: Total War basic edition: C:\Program Files\Activision\Rome - Total War Rome: Total War gold edition: C:\Program Files\The Creative Assembly\Rome - Total War Once you've reached one of the folders above, locate the file that contains faction playability information, located in one of the following paths: To unlock factions in the base Rome: Total War campaign: \data\world\maps\campaign\imperial_campaign To unlock factions in the Barbarian Invasion campaign: \BI\data\world\maps\campaignarbarian_invasion Right click that file and copy it, then paste it to your desktop. Open this file. This lets you edit the file even if you are not an administrator account, and gives you an unaltered backup copy in case something goes wrong with your game. The file should begin with a list of faction names, sorted underneath the words "playable," "unlockable," and "nonplayable." Select all factions underneath "unlockable," cut them from the document, and paste them into the list under "playable." Before you do the same for the factions underneath "nonplayable," read the following warnings: In the original campaign, the maximum number of playable factions is 20. Keep at least one faction underneath "nonplayable" to avoid bugs. In the original campaign, most people experience frequent crashes when playing as the "romans_senate" (SPQR) or "slave" (rebels) factions. See Tips below for a possible workaround. In the Barbarian Invasion, the following factions should be left under "nonplayable" (they crash the game if you attempt to play as them): romano_british, ostrogoths, slavs, empire_east_rebels, empire_west_rebels, slave. Every faction name must have a "Tab" indent in front of it, and should be the only word on its line. Save the file without changing its name. Move the original, unaltered file to another location, so you can restore it if your game becomes buggy. Drag the altered file back to that folder and open Rome: Total War to see your changes. You may need to close and reopen Rome: Total War before it takes effect. This is only necessary in early versions of Rome: Total War. If the game still doesn't have additional faction options, and you're certain your previous edit contained no typos, try making this additional change: In your Rome Total War folder, make a backup copy of \Data\Text\campaign_descriptions, then open this file. Paste the following into the file, then save it:
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Find your Rome: Locate the campaign data. Make and open a copy of that file. Move faction names to the playable list. Move the altered file to the correct folder. Edit the faction description file if this didn't work.