New Distant Worlds v1.7.0.6 Public Beta Now Available!

[Neotheone]

Don't need to do anything to the folders and properties now since the game is and has been running fine with 1.07.5 and I don't feel like screwing it up again trying to see if something works. Maybe after I finish this game and am about to start a new one I'll try reinstalling 1.07.6 again the official update one which by the sounds of it is just the beta renamed.

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Neotheone

Don't need to do anything to the folders and properties now since the game is and has been running fine with 1.07.5 and I don't feel like screwing it up again trying to see if something works. Maybe after I finish this game and am about to start a new one I'll try reinstalling 1.07.6 again the official update one which by the sounds of it is just the beta renamed.

The problem though, is that if the issue is with the folder then it will persist in future patches, and eventually affect your 1705 game, too. I'm sure this is a by-product of the way the game stores temporary information in that folder tree, combined with the way it separates save games by version.

Of course, I could be completely and totally wrong. I am by NO MEANS a computer expert.

[Evrett]

ORIGINAL: Gelatinous Cube

Ive never gotten the Matrix auto-updater to work.. for either DW or Armada 2526.

I'm sure this is an issue with my computer settings, just not sure where.

Hmm so where does one go for the update if the downloader wont cough it up?

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Evrett

ORIGINAL: Gelatinous Cube

Ive never gotten the Matrix auto-updater to work.. for either DW or Armada 2526.

I'm sure this is an issue with my computer settings, just not sure where.

Hmm so where does one go for the update if the downloader wont cough it up?

Ah, good question! Ask, and you shall recieve.

http://www.matrixgames.com/products/415/downloads/

[Evrett]

Yay thanks! downloads in the download section...never thought to look there doh! Gave me a bit of a scare when installing it though..a few screens of the installer call it "Rise of the Shakikir v1.7.0.6" It goes back to calling it DW legends at the end..also seems to require my serial number..dont loose those kiddies!

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Evrett

Yay thanks! downloads in the download section...never thought to look there doh! Gave me a bit of a scare when installing it though..a few screens of the installer call it "Rise of the Shakikir v1.7.0.6" It goes back to calling it DW legends at the end..also seems to require my serial number..dont loose those kiddies!

If you bought the game via the Matrix Store, it should have come with an email that has the registration key in it. I have that email marked, so I don't have to go look for it every time a beta patch is released.

[Evrett]

yup serial was no problem for me..just warning others I'd MUCH rather reenter the serial than have on board DRM like certain other distributors require. 

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Evrett

yup serial was no problem for me..just warning others I'd MUCH rather reenter the serial than have on board DRM like certain other distributors require. 

Quoted for truth.

[Neotheone]

ORIGINAL: Gelatinous Cube

NaN.. I have no idea. I don't think i've ever seen that. I don't have any good advice to give you for the Shakturi.. my forte is apparently elaborate defenses. I'm still figuring out the art of attack and counter-attack to a degree I feel is properly proficient. I can only wish you luck!

For the other issue:

I want you to try something... go to the folder-tree I specified above, right-click it, go to properties, and then de-select read-only for the ENTIRE folder tree. Windows will automatically re-secure the important vital folders immediately, but if your DW temp folders had been inadvertantly set to read-only then this will solve your problems.

Ok I tried your something and it crashed within 2 minutes. lol Ran as administrator and de-selected that read only box in the Entire folder tree. Didn't work. Games fubar!! lol

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Neotheone

ORIGINAL: Gelatinous Cube

NaN.. I have no idea. I don't think i've ever seen that. I don't have any good advice to give you for the Shakturi.. my forte is apparently elaborate defenses. I'm still figuring out the art of attack and counter-attack to a degree I feel is properly proficient. I can only wish you luck!

For the other issue:

I want you to try something... go to the folder-tree I specified above, right-click it, go to properties, and then de-select read-only for the ENTIRE folder tree. Windows will automatically re-secure the important vital folders immediately, but if your DW temp folders had been inadvertantly set to read-only then this will solve your problems.

Ok I tried your something and it crashed within 2 minutes. lol Ran as administrator and de-selected that read only box in the Entire folder tree. Didn't work. Games fubar!! lol

Well, logic still suggests that since you are the only one experiencing this specific issue right now that it is probably something on your end. Exactly what it could be, I have no idea.. probably something ridiculously small and hard-to-find.

[Neotheone]

Ok Mr. Spock you should read the tech forum before you claim "I am the only one", as there are others. I've seen the long list of others too. The exception error and the Distant Worlds is no longer working is more common than you think since before this beta 1.07.6 as well.

[Gelatinous Cube]

ORIGINAL: Neotheone

Ok Mr. Spock you should read the tech forum before you claim "I am the only one", as there are others. I've seen the long list of others too. The exception error and the Distant Worlds is no longer working is more common than you think since before this beta 1.07.6 as well.

The vast majority of which can be fixed by making sure that the necesarry files are not being forced into read-only by windows. I'm not saying there aren't exceptions, but clearly you are an exception. That's nothing to take offense at, it just means we all need to think a little bit harder about what your problem might be. We've all been incredibly polite with you..

[HectorOfTroy]

ORIGINAL: Gelatinous Cube

ORIGINAL: Neotheone

Ok Mr. Spock you should read the tech forum before you claim "I am the only one", as there are others. I've seen the long list of others too. The exception error and the Distant Worlds is no longer working is more common than you think since before this beta 1.07.6 as well.

The vast majority of which can be fixed by making sure that the necesarry files are not being forced into read-only by windows. I'm not saying there aren't exceptions, but clearly you are an exception. That's nothing to take offense at, it just means we all need to think a little bit harder about what your problem might be. We've all been incredibly polite with you..

Yep and asking for help and being rude at the same time might be counter-productive me thinks Neotheone

[nammafia]

Does sector defensive posture trigger "remove your military forces from territory" message if the range overlaps the territory of the other empire?