Discussion - Dec 12, 2023 Live Patch 8am pst -> 4 hours (1 Viewer)

[thedank]

This is one of those things that we can try all we like to log into EQ without patching, but ultimately it required downloading the new eqgame.exe file which will then requires the new RG VV being updated. Not all patches require new client files, but in both cases today it did.
Advising folks to not patch EverQuest is like advising them to just not play the game. The message should be something like "see if you can login without patching the game".

Days like these are good for catching up on tradeskills, or just doing some general toon organizing. There is always something to do if you are logged in.

 

[knarf1978]

This is one of those things that we can try all we like to log into EQ without patching, but ultimately it required downloading the new eqgame.exe file which will then requires the new RG VV being updated. Not all patches require new client files, but in both cases today it did.
Advising folks to not patch EverQuest is like advising them to just not play the game. The message should be something like "see if you can login without patching the game".

Actually I was trying to do that today bit just as it selected the sever screen to go to toon selection it would say I was disconnected. Thought I might have been banned for the ise of mq2. When I closed them out thats when I realized there was a patch today and after patching and being able to log in I was so relieved.

 

[Sic]

This is one of those things that we can try all we like to log into EQ without patching, but ultimately it required downloading the new eqgame.exe file which will then requires the new RG VV being updated. Not all patches require new client files, but in both cases today it did.
Advising folks to not patch EverQuest is like advising them to just not play the game. The message should be something like "see if you can login without patching the game".

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[GoldenFrog]

I actually use this time like @BlankStare said - which is catch up on tradeskills, old quest, inventory management, etc..

...but what it REALLY gives me is a reminder what MQ offers and not. Coloring, maps, and more - it's easy to forget what the baseline features are.

 

[Sillybastard]

Are we there yet???

/ducks

TYVM for all you devs do for us!

 

[juice999]

..but what it REALLY gives me is a reminder what MQ offers and not. Coloring, maps, and more - it's easy to forget what the baseline features are.

Isn't that the truth. I instinctively typed out one of my macros to summon things and then was like, oh right. When you're using MQ2 non-stop it's features just become a core part of the game. I'm raiding tonight w/o it until a new release is uploaded, which is making me realize how many features I take for granted, lol. Luckily I should only have to single box tonight!

 

[KMBx5]

i have got to stop patching eq before checking MQ lol. doh

 

[Nuclearweapon]

I tried to bypass the patcher today, but it did not work for me, it loaded the game without patching but then the game just disconnects you...

 

[zorg]

I tried to bypass the patcher today, but it did not work for me, it loaded the game without patching but then the game just disconnects you...

I had the same thing happen, freaked me out.

 

[jkn86]

i have got to stop patching eq before checking MQ lol. doh

It wouldn’t have mattered in this case.

 

[knarf1978]

I tried to bypass the patcher today, but it did not work for me, it loaded the game without patching but then the game just disconnects you...

That's what I said when I did it.

 

[Welorf]

Would now be a good time to ask about mq2bard, to distract from rg launcher not being updated?

/ducks

 

[Sic]

Would now be a good time to ask about mq2bard, to distract from rg launcher not being updated?

/ducks

Trolling me doesn't seem like a good use of your time

 

[TheFiddler]

Very happy to see the new pick zones added.
"Have fun stormin' the castle!"... once we have ability to do so again.

I'm also very happy I finally finished with some ridiculously long quests this am between the patches while VV was working. Only needed some final handing in of quest stuff for all my toons. I will never do PoWar again...

~TheFiddler~

 

[Nunyo]

Very happy to see the new pick zones added.
"Have fun stormin' the castle!"... once we have ability to do so again.

I'm also very happy I finally finished with some ridiculously long quests this am between the patches while VV was working. Only needed some final handing in of quest stuff for all my toons. I will never do PoWar again...

~TheFiddler~

 

[GoldenFrog]

...I will never do PoWar again...

PoWar is one of my favorite zones! It's still (at least a little) dangerous... gotta work for everything. (Okay, maybe not quite as much since 115, but still)

 

[Narabug]

refresh your launcher folks, it's out

 

[Sic]

Patch

if you get any "zomg you can't patch" errors - just restart your pc and check your AV - same as any other time.

 

[BlankStare]

Patch

if you get any "zomg you can't patch" errors - just restart your pc and check your AV - same as any other time.

The forums and patcher (which reads off the forums, I think?) are both very slow for me right now.

 

[Narabug]

The forums and patcher (which reads off the forums, I think?) are both very slow for me right now.

probably bandwidth issues with everyone downloading the latest patch.

 

[TheFiddler]

Lol - yes...
As a completionist with most everything (showing my OCD)... I had to do everything!
The last bits were going back to finish up the Edmuund's quest which is not required to gain access to The Grand Master.

I do enjoy the challenges but damn... everything with PoWar was built to be a massive time sink!

 

[Atomic Bomb]

Thank you very much guys, really appreciate everything !

 

[Dasumo]

Patch to remove Taunt from warriors...its not needed...can't hold aggro anyway.

 

[JWSK]

Thanks so much for the hard work twice today.

 

[juice999]

Launcher and site undergoing a bit of a hug of death. Be patient, they will work eventually.

 

[Sic]

Thank you for your patience while everyone hits the patcher and the website, appears we're getting hammered pretty heavily.