X3: Terran Conflict 3.1 is here!

[T.S.Zatoichi]

Yet another pizza fueled patch. Thank you Egosoft, you guys are the best.

[BeidAmmikon]

The start dialog when you launch the EXE reads "Version 3.1, 2010".
Other than that,

[Mazz]

I dont know HOW I missed this...

THANKS (goes to read changelog)

[virgil64]

My friend, (who is trying out the x-tended mod), noted on their forums it warns of the need to change cat/dat files 13 and above prior to installing the 3.1 patch.

I lost my entire universe when I upgraded to 2.7 when that was released, because all my savegames failed to function. I am playing X3TC with cat/dat files 13 and 14 being mod files I installed. Do I need to move these to 14 and 15 prior to installing the 3.1 patch?

I thank you in advance for any advice, as I really don't want to repeat my 2.7 experience and lose yet another universe, lol

[JAFA_NZ]

My friend, (who is trying out the x-tended mod), noted on their forums it warns of the need to change cat/dat files 13 and above prior to installing the 3.1 patch.

I lost my entire universe when I upgraded to 2.7 when that was released, because all my savegames failed to function. I am playing X3TC with cat/dat files 13 and 14 being mod files I installed. Do I need to move these to 14 and 15 prior to installing the 3.1 patch?

I thank you in advance for any advice, as I really don't want to repeat my 2.7 experience and lose yet another universe, lol

Yes, backup the contents of your savegames folder, increment any Cats & Dats numbered 13 or higher by one, then move them out of the install folder until you've done the update, do the update, then move them back in.

So long as the Mods you have installed are compatible with the changes in 3.1, you should then be able to load your savegames without corruption or loss.

Otherwise, well that's what the backups are for.

[ComedianGR]

I had the unleashed as 13, is it now merged with the update, deleted by the update or do I need to reinstall for sure?

[JAFA_NZ]

Check the "File Modified" date, but I would expect it's been overwritten.

I would advise backing up your saves, & putting Unleashed in as 14, before the next time you load.

Don't forget to increment anything that was already 14 or higher to the next number up.

[ComedianGR]

Thanks!

Btw, I forgot to thank Egosoft.
Thank you, I look forward TNBT whatever it is!

[Triaxx2]

I wonder? Is perhaps Toastie a Demo Dickie fan? Or did he learn the hard way?

In either case, I love to see the new patch, even if it might be the last one.

Of course I don't believe in TNBT. I believe it's cake, but that's be side the point.

[Toastie]

I wonder? Is perhaps Toastie a Demo Dickie fan? Or did he learn the hard way?

Who is this Demo Dickie of whom you speak?

Of course I don't believe in TNBT. I believe it's cake, but that's be side the point.

I can assure you that TNBT is quite real and arguably more delicious than cake.

[ComedianGR]

I can assure you that TNBT is quite real and arguably more delicious than cake.

Is it gonna taste like ribs?

[LTerSlash]

I can assure you that TNBT is quite real and arguably more delicious than cake.

Is it gonna taste like ribs?

I bet it taste like a TCP/IP protocol

[xeon_1]

I can assure you that TNBT is quite real and arguably more delicious than cake.

Is it gonna taste like ribs?

I bet it taste like a TCP/IP protocol

hope not

[bobxii]

I wonder? Is perhaps Toastie a Demo Dickie fan? Or did he learn the hard way?

Who is this Demo Dickie of whom you speak?

Richard Marcinko, I think (the auther/namesake of the book series Rogue Warrior)

[Wargibbon]

I have the Superbox. It says my version of X3TC is version 3. When i start up the game i have the option of checking for updates. So i click on that and it tells me i don't need any.

Now i'm confused. Is the 3.1 patch needed for Superbox owners or do i have to download it and install it separately?

[Ketraar]

Yes update to 3.1 by downloading the patch from the downloads section, specially if you didn't do the Balance of Power plot yet.

MFG

Ketraar

[WildcatMB]

I have the Superbox. It says my version of X3TC is version 3. When i start up the game i have the option of checking for updates. So i click on that and it tells me i don't need any.

Now i'm confused. Is the 3.1 patch needed for Superbox owners or do i have to download it and install it separately?

I have to admit, I am not really computer inclined, perhaps even computer imparied

However I just started TC the other day (as downloaded from Steam - cause i couldn't find it in stores). THe check for updates also say nothing available. Should I download this patch as well? Where do I save it? Are their instructions? Do I deserve to die for asking these probably basic questions? (sorry, like I said, I am new at this, and this is one of my first computer games. I am hooked though - 9 hours in, and I think I forgot to feed my fish cause they look like those boron now....floating upside down)...

[Alan Phipps]

@ WildcatMB: See the last para but one on the very first post on this thread from Toastie.

[WildcatMB]

@ WildcatMB: See the last para but one on the very first post on this thread from Toastie.

Whoops... *wipes egg from face*

Great game though. Very deep.

[Wargibbon]

Lovely jubbly. Thanks for the heads up.