New Patch 1.24 with a surprise

[Deltadog]

ORIGINAL: Beach23BoyP

ORIGINAL: Deltadog

I downloaded the 124 patch and each time I start the game I get the message shown below: I am using the deadball era.xml file, so I guess that it is going to have to be changed also. Anyone else see this?

Yes, you must upgrade to a new "deadball era.xml" file. Every now and then Shaun changes the master XML file, therefore, it must be upgraded.

Any idea what has changed. I have started reading both files, trying to determine what needs to be changed, but, as you know is a lot to read, and I have yet to see any note that specifies what might have changed?

[Silverbullet]

I am unable to download this file.
I continually get

"HTTP Server error 503"
"No available server to handle this request"

[gipat]

Also unable to download file. Get HTTP Server error 503.

[scott32671]

SAME WITH ME...UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD!?!

[puresimmer]

Its just because the load is too much. Wait a bit and you wil be fine.

[Steely Glint]

Why not make it available at some place like Rapidshare?

[SittingDuck]

Whew - what a terrible server.  I mean, how many people are actually going after this?

[Amaroq]

ORIGINAL: Deltadog
Any idea what has changed. I have started reading both files, trying to determine what needs to be changed, but, as you know is a lot to read, and I have yet to see any note that specifies what might have changed?

Oh dear god, don't try to do it by hand! Comparing two versions of the same file is exactly the sort of task computers are good at, what you want is called a "diff tool" - there should be plenty of good ones. I use the 'diff' included in Cygwin myself, but if you don't want a full suite of Linux tools, you can find a simple graphical one at The Code Project - Free Tools.

[henry296]

I get an illegal operation when I try to install the patch.  If I try to save it to my desktop it is a very small file.

[VanScoy]

same with me, tiny file, illegal operation,,,

[Deltadog]

ORIGINAL: Amaroq



Oh dear god, don't try to do it by hand! Comparing two versions of the same file is exactly the sort of task computers are good at, what you want is called a "diff tool" - there should be plenty of good ones. I use the 'diff' included in Cygwin myself, but if you don't want a full suite of Linux tools, you can find a simple graphical one at The Code Project - Free Tools.

Thanks, I wondered if there were something that would compare 2 files, but never knew such a thing existed. I will get one.

[Steely Glint]

I just got this message when I tried to download the update:

"This site has exceeded its limit of 5 Gigabytes of transfer for the month. You may buy extra Gigabytes of transfer by logging in to the user menu and choosing 'upgrade'.

Thank you,
0catch.com"

[BillT]

Still unable to d/l file
thanks

[puresimmer]

I'm working on finding some FTP space.

Thanks.

[Deltadog]

ORIGINAL: Amaroq

ORIGINAL: Deltadog
Any idea what has changed. I have started reading both files, trying to determine what needs to be changed, but, as you know is a lot to read, and I have yet to see any note that specifies what might have changed?

Oh dear god, don't try to do it by hand! Comparing two versions of the same file is exactly the sort of task computers are good at, what you want is called a "diff tool" - there should be plenty of good ones. I use the 'diff' included in Cygwin myself, but if you don't want a full suite of Linux tools, you can find a simple graphical one at The Code Project - Free Tools.

I obtained one of the diff applications and compared the new version of the pursim.xml in the current patch with the old version in a prior patch and
there appears to be one difference.

Old contains line-
<VERSION>374</VERSION>

New contains line -
<VERSION>375</VERSION>

Can this be the only thing that prevents the deadball era.xml file from running??

[Amaroq]

ORIGINAL: Deltadog
Old contains line-
<VERSION>374</VERSION>

New contains line -
<VERSION>375</VERSION>

Can this be the only thing that prevents the deadball era.xml file from running??

It could be. I imagine the game has a 'version number' hard-coded into itself, and compares its version number with the version of the .XML file.

In my experience previously, Shaun has only updated the version number when parts of the .XML file changed - you might get three version 352's in a row with different builds, then see version 353 as he added some new line to the .XML file... but your diff tool shouldn't be lying to you. [;)]

[bodeka]

I've still never been able to get the game to run. I just dl this new 1.24 patch. It took all of 2 seconds. I dbl click the white box and say yes to 'run.' It never does ask me for my purchase code. It doesn't ask me for anything. Instead a black dos box opens and these little horizontal slashes float fast across the box at an upward angle for who knows how long. I let it run for 3 minutes and ended the operation.

Please help as I'm 'hoping' this patch will finally allow me to see the game in action for the first time!

Thanks

[SittingDuck]

Interesting on the XML version update thing.&nbsp; I do think it is integral to using the latest patch (that the XML reflect that value), but not sure.

WINMERGE is also a good text comparison program, and freeware.

[scott32671]

when i try to download this, it happens to me the same as bodeka..the black box with the hopping cursors[&:] i went to the download section on the matrix games members page, downloaded 1.20 and it worked just fine...is there anyway this patch can be accessed the same as 1.20. other than that, i really love this game, and i still can't get pics to load without going and putting them on one by one on each player card...but oh well..SOM doesn't even OFFER player pics...so i am in no way dissing this wonderful game. [:D]

[SittingDuck]

ORIGINAL: puresimmer
I'm working on finding some FTP space.

Does Matrix not give you some FTP space?!?