IMPORTANT - ALL VERSION FIX!! FOE 1.2

[Pat89]

RTR VII: Fate of Empires Patch 1.2


Hi all, this patch should fix all problems with CTDs and outdated files from both FoE 1.0 and FoE 1.1. This patch can be applied to all previous versions of FoE!
(also added to this thread: RTRVII: Fate of Empires 1.1 - Download Mirrors and Installation Guide)


Updated: 8-nov-2009 17:15
Corrupted patch has been replaced


Installation instructions:

1. Install FoE 1.0 or FoE 1.1
2. Install this patch in the same folder as you installed FoE in.
   For example this could be:
   C:\Program Files\Activision\RTW
3. When asked, you should chose "overwrite all" or "yes to all"!

Download:



Enjoy!!

[mw1776]

Save game compatible?

[Tony83]

Save game compatible?

Yes, it should be.

[Husserl]

I have downloaded the torrent version, about 765mb, So is it FOE 1.0 version?

EDIT: I have found the answer.
Thanks a lot for all your wonderful work!! FOE is really GREAT!!

[Tony83]

Yes, the torrent version is FOE 1.0. It has a different size to what is offered in the traditional download mirrors because the installer was compiled by a different person, with a less aggressive compression algorithm, but apart from size, there is absolutely no difference as to the content (uncompressed, FOE weighs in in excess of 1.2 GB's!).

We've not produced a FOE 1.1 torrent, due to technical difficulties, and in view of the FOE 1.2 patch we shall probably wait until we have another integrated installer before issuing another.

As Pat says above, it doesn't matter which version of FOE you are currently using (1.0 or 1.1), FOE Patch 1.2 will update both!

[Arkaeyn]

Is the patch the text files I already installed?

[Tony83]

FOE Patch 1.2 updates several text files in Both FOE 1.0 and FOE 1.1.

[Brusilov]

Is the patch the text files I already installed?

Which 'text files' have you already installed? If you mean either the FoE 1.0 or FoE 1.1 install then no it's not what you've installed already (unless you've already installed this patch).

[Pat89]

Is the patch the text files I already installed?

Yes it doesn't include those, but it also includes several other fixes as Tony mentioned. So I would strongly recommend to install this patch no matter what your current version is.

Which 'text files' have you already installed? If you mean either the FoE 1.0 or FoE 1.1 install then no it's not what you've installed already (unless you've already installed this patch).

At some point Muizer released a few text files related to quotes as a quick fix for the CTD problem. But those aren't needed anymore since it's included in this patch

[Brusilov]

After applying the 1.2 patch I suggest that everyone either edits their 'preferences.txt' file or changes the options through the menu screens (or the launcher). I lost all my settings and had to re-apply them (I thought the campaign map looked a bit fuzzy.....)

[Pat89]

After applying the 1.2 patch I suggest that everyone either edits their 'preferences.txt' file or changes the options through the menu screens (or the launcher). I lost all my settings and had to re-apply them (I thought the campaign map looked a bit fuzzy.....)

Yes true. the 1.2 patch includes a preferences.txt. This is done because in some cases it might happen that the campaign script will break if the advisor at campaign start is enabled. So it now is turned off by default.

Also, I would advice people to edit the preferences.txt via the launcher as well. At the top of the list, you will be granted the option to enable "32BIT_UI". If you do this, you will see an increase in GFX for the campaign map User Interface. (This cannot be changed via the RTW options menu!)

[Brusilov]

Also, I would advice people to edit the preferences.txt via the launcher as well. At the top of the list, you will be granted the option to enable "32BIT_UI". If you do this, you will see an increase in GFX for the campaign map User Interface. (This cannot be changed via the RTW options menu!)

Do you mean the following entry in the preferences.txt has no effect?

change 32BIT_UI:FALSE to 32BIT_UI:TRUE

[Pat89]

No I mean that it does have an effect

[Carados]

Ahah!
Just had a CTD and now I see this, brilliant ^__^

[inquisitor]

I applied the fix,and now when a start a campaign or a save game,i get a ctd.

[Pat89]

I applied the fix,and now when a start a campaign or a save game,i get a ctd.

Ok, thanks a lot for your note!!

It appears the previous 1.2 patch was corrupted! This should be completely fixed now.


Please download the 1.2 patch again if you have done this prior to 8-nov-2009 17:15.


I'm very sorry everyone for the inconvenience!

But I really want to thank you all for being so patient, give feedback and give us a chance to fix this all properly!

[inquisitor]

thx for the fix...

[Pat89]

Hmm... That's very unlikely to be happening due to the patch. May I ask what version of FoE you used BEFORE applying the patch? (1.0 or 1.1?)

If it was 1.0, then it might be that you didn't install the patch in the correct folder.

[Mister S]

Wah necro