I did try that many times and still no-go, I just had to get it to work and check it out, thats why the folder got put there, nothing else seemed to work and yes I used the tdm launcher. I didn't want to do that but it was the only solution unfortunatly. heck I even had to repack the zip into a pk4. after that chalice and outpost worked perfectly this is the only one I had trouble getting started. also the first page of objectives is blank and there are no purchases after that, thats if there is one? example:the tutorial level is in its own folder in the fms directory with a pk4 in it. the other missions I had to do the same or else it wouldnt work I don't know why. but the pk4 solution seemed to make it work. it wouldn't read as a .zip I shouldn't have to change anything really, but should anyone have trouble that might help. I'm just telling you what my first experience with all this has been like so far, the most important thing is that the darkmod WORKS! functions well enough to enjoy it. It is an amazing labor of love, just incredible. more wiki to read..... so far the darkmod toolset is well done, F3 is the magic button for rendering lighting and textures. looking foward to more FMS definatly, and will make one myself too. .......