PBEM: Veni, Vedi, Vici

[Conqueror]

Still exactly the same bug when loading this PBEM. The file is bugged. I have played 3 other PBEM games in between these load attempts and they all work just fine (1x 1.21f, 2x 1.14f games, so patch is not the issue).

I'll forward these new turns to SirOsis too, so he can try those also when he comes on-line.

Swissy, are you involved in any other PBEM games besides this ? If you are, and the other PBEM's work for you, then this is strange.

[Conqueror]

If SirOsis cant get the turns opened, then i'd recommend Swissy to try playing his turn once again, by loading the game from the multiplayer menu, it usually eliminates many problems.

Detailed instructions :

Launch PTW
Select Multiplayer
Set Location to Local.

Click on Host
Under Game Type, select Play By EMail
Under Game Mode, select Load Game
Load the current save
Click on Launch


Do your turn (and adjust preferences to something really weird [shortcut to preferences = CTRL-P])
Click on the End Turn Oval
Save the Game on your hard disk
Send the turn

[SirOsis]

I updated to 1.21. I could read the file no prob so...

Turn to Clegg.

I posted it in yahoo so everyone should have received a message stating the file was sent. (If you have a yahoo acct of course )

[Clegg]

Turn to Egyptians

[Ananias]

cant open jshelr's files. I haven't downloaded the patch. I guess I should, but am still wondering if it iwll affect my ability to play games with people who dont have access to the patch (players outside the US).

I've tried loading it from the main screen, and through multiplayer. No go either way.

Either way, the patch is too big for me to take the time today. Sorry, I hate to hold things up for a couple days, but thats life. But I will be able ot check so this board so if anyone has any ideas on how to fix, let me know.

[WarriorPoet]

I see a cable modem in your future, hehe...I have no idea how long it would take on 56k

[SirOsis]

It took me about 40 minutes to d/l. Gotta love dialup.

[Ananias]

so is this game going patched?

[Conqueror]

Its always useful to keep the old versions at hard disk, just in case.

[Ananias]

sorry i've been so long. I'm going to patch sometime today, gonna take Sir Ralph's advice though.

http://apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=79292

[Ananias]

finally patched, finally sent.

[WarriorPoet]

I'll play it tonight!

[Tom Red]

HI Guys - Sorry I haven't posted for a while -(but I have been taking my turns promptly) - I've been v busy.
I now have the error where I can't open the file. I always open the games by going through the multiplayer meun but as I have a UK version of the game I can't install the 1.21 version for the US game (in the modern global inetnet world - you think they could organise a patch for every version - especially for a game called play the world !!).
What can we do ?

[SirOsis]

This patch fiasco is upsetting. Why can't they release it for every game? Are they that different?

When are they going to release it worldwide?

So damn frustrating.

[Conqueror]

Originally posted by SirOsis
This patch fiasco is upsetting. Why can't they release it for every game? Are they that different?

When are they going to release it worldwide?

So damn frustrating.

Below is a quote form a different site where the fiaco is explained.

"The CD copy protection called "Securom*new*" as the program (a few dll files) is the cause of this nightmare. The dll's are different for each release date and require different patching methods to update the program (rewriting the exe file.)"

Because game was released on different dates in different countries, the mess is ready, because some wise person decided its good to always include a newer copy protection available when possible.

conclusion: COPY PROTECTION SUCKS, only makes life more difficult for us leagal owners of games and programs + increases prices so more people will pirate.