Do not get the new patch!

[youspoonybard]

Logging on Gamespy today, I was informed that there is a new NWN patch out now.

If you want to play on the server, DO NOT UPDATE YET. The server version of the patch hasn't been released yet, nor has the compatability update with the CEP.

 

[valn]

Last night, one of my friends gave in and bought the Hordes of the Underdark (HotU) expansion pack to play on the ENW server. Unfortunately, the new patch came out yesterday as well. So instead of being able to get patched up to 1.62, he had to get 1.64 first, which was impossible considering the number of people who assaulted Bioware's site as well.

There's a file to revert from 1.64 to 1.62, but he hasn't tried that yet.

I don't know if that's the way to go for those who have bought the Platinum Pack and are waiting to play on the EN World server...

I found that you could get all the patch files from their ftp server (ftp.bioware.com , then neverwinternights, patches, english), which could be faster, but you have to know which file to download. Supposedly, if you put that file (unzipped) in the NWN folder, then run the Auto-Updater, it will use the file on your hardrive. But I can't verify that...

EDIT:
CEP has an open Beta for 1.5. So it should be ready soon...
For more info on patch 1.64 and related topics:
http://nwn.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=386649&forum=77

 

[Angcuru]

Is it too much to ask that they do the sensible thing and release the server version before the normal, so people don't have to stop their games and wait???

 

[Neo]

I got the patch and needed to install it for a number of reasons, not least of which was the fact that the other servers I play on had already updated.. but it does mean I cant access the EN World server until its updated. Not sure what problems it causes with CEP I havent encountered any issues myself yet.. I doubt there will be huge issues as although CEP is part of the ENworld server not a great deal of its content is apparent, which reduces the chance of any issue occuring with the new patch.

For those with PRC on thier comps you will need to download the critical rebuild to restore the standard files for NWN.. and then install the latest 1.64 patch and then RE-Update your modules with the PRC updater and it will work fine again.. now new addition of PRc etc.. is needed to still use its content.

 

[valn]

Neo, which critical rebuild are you talking about, 1.62 or 1.64?

 

[Greylock]

Is it too much to ask that they do the sensible thing and release the server version before the normal, so people don't have to stop their games and wait???

There's always a queue one way or the other. Either the server updates, and players are left in the cold, or vice versa. There is no way otherwise, without subscriptions and/or D-Day type coordination.

When Morrus updates the ENWorld server, there will be others wondering why they can't get in all of the sudden.

 

[Neo]

Neo, which critical rebuild are you talking about, 1.62 or 1.64?

1.62.. you have to go back to the previous update... then add the 1.64 patch then reupdate the modules using the PRC module updater.

Its quite funny really as PRC as it is, works with 1.64 fine..but 1.64 cannot be implemented until its been removed (which you do via the 1.62 critical rebuild patch) and will fail to install until you do so.. Once its removed you can add the 1.64 update without problem then re-add the PRC module updates and everything works fine.

 

[Chaz]

All this is the reason why I hope we dont add anything besides the CEP we alerady have. I have dialup and it took me about 4 hours overnight to download the NWN patch so I could have it ready when needed. And we still have to wait for the CEP patch because there were a lot of changes made in the NWN patch that require updates in the CEP.

So I sure dont want to have to download some other BIG pack... its patch etc.. in addition to the NWN & CEP downloads. I think we have plenty to deal with as is. There is already talk of some fixes missed in this NWN patch that will be addressed in the "next patch" ... So I hope we keep ourselves limited to no other add-ons besides the CEP.

Peace

 

[Neo]

All this is the reason why I hope we dont add anything besides the CEP we alerady have. I have dialup and it took me about 4 hours overnight to download the NWN patch so I could have it ready when needed. And we still have to wait for the CEP patch because there were a lot of changes made in the NWN patch that require updates in the CEP.

So I sure dont want to have to download some other BIG pack... its patch etc.. in addition to the NWN & CEP downloads. I think we have plenty to deal with as is. There is already talk of some fixes missed in this NWN patch that will be addressed in the "next patch" ... So I hope we keep ourselves limited to no other add-ons besides the CEP.

Peace

Its only an issue now though..im certain once the pending PRC update is released no such messing around will be necessary. Bare in mind the official updates do not take into account the likes of CEP or PRC which the company verbally supports...they just do thier own thing and expect everyone else (perhaps rightfully so) to sort thier works out to suit them...so such temporary issues when an update are released are to be expected..but when you consider the porblem of uninstalling and reinstalling the patches and PRc etc.. are something your likely to only ever have to do once as there arent going to be anymore official updates (by all accounts, NWN 2 isnt that far off really) then really how much messing around is it, when the pay off is an extensive increase in your playing pleasure?

 

[Wormwood]

So, let's say someone (that would be me) installed the latest patch and is now unable to join the server.

Do I just wait until y'all catch up, or is their some way to undo that last patch?

Thanks