NEWS: Update 1.2 now available for X³: Terran Conflict

Pekko · Post by **Pekko** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:36

Actually swiss ppl were the first ones to get their hands on Terran Conflict.

Elucca · Post by **Elucca** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:37

Ok. Why are people complaining that they are fixing bugs? It's not indicative of the game being rushed. Modern software is so complex, there will always be bugs.

Remember, Egosoft couldn't have fixed any bugs on the retail version since last month when it went gold.

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:39

Skeeter wrote:I wonder now if retail version of x3 tc is unplayable as x3 r was when released. I mean if a patch is released that quick there must have been somit seriously wrong yeah?

No, day zero patches aren't an uncommon in the development world. As softweir said, the technical forum is hardly overwhelmed...

Elucca wrote: Ok. Why are people complaining that they are fixing bugs? It's not indicative of the game being rushed. Modern software is so complex, there will always be bugs.

It's Skeeter, it's what he does.

I personally praise ES for getting a patch out so fast. None of the things on that list seem particularly game breaking bug fixes, and the addition of new material is a good thing.

Good work lads.

Skeeter · Post by **Skeeter** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:50

Cheeky. lol

It was a fair question considering the state of x3 r was in. Also 3 hours isn't really long to find a bug in a open world game.

About the patch was released so quick out of the door. Yes its nice but when it mentioned bug fixes i asked what i asked in response.

supakillaii · Post by **supakillaii** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:53

Skeeter does what Skeeter is

j/k.
But it's great they put out a patch before the game was even officially released

They really care about us

WarpedcowOwnzU · Post by **WarpedcowOwnzU** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 20:58

Would it be possible for someone to post the readme file here in the forums? It would be nice to see the unabridged list of changes without having to download the 40MB patch...

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:00

Skeeter wrote:Cheeky. lol

It was a fair question considering the state of x3 r was in. Also 3 hours isn't really long to find a bug in a open world game.

About the patch was released so quick out of the door. Yes its nice but when it mentioned bug fixes i asked what i asked in response.

Hehehe! Cheeky it was!

I can see why you have reservations, but bare in mind this is the x3 engine, which has had almost 3 years worth of bug fixing. I appreciate that new content = new bugs... but lets have a bit of faith.

googlemeier · Post by **googlemeier** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:06

Can you play the patch without the game?

fOSSil · Post by **fOSSil** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:07

Just came home and what does my letterbox contain? See the tick... So I'm going to Egosofts website to register my game and now there is the first patch available already

. That is so quick and could not have been timed better

.

I've enjoyed playing X3 Reunion for a long time, but flipping through the Terran Conflict manual now while installing I can already say, I will never need any other computer game, ever.

I want to thank Egosoft and everybody involved in making this epic X series.

--

BTW before someone asks: english version, egosoft shop, I live germany.

Post by **Graphil** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:09

Perhaps he should try the game without the patch and see if it is as unplayable as he is stating.

Dungeoncrawler · Post by **Dungeoncrawler** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:10

Doesen't look like steam is updating yet. No biggy as long as it's available before the game is released (or same time). Thanks for the update. Btw...patching before a game is retail is kinda common these days. I personally don't have a problem with it.

Dc

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 21:13

Full change log for those who asked:

X3: Terran Conflict - Changelog

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1.2 - October 2008
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New Features and Improvements:

- Enabled mouse control in external view mode
- A whole new mission to scan for valuable asteroids
- When a target is lost, the nearest enemy is targeted automatically
- Added SETA button in the HUD
- Improved mouse support in menus, particularly in the sector menu
- Animated sector map rotation when changing axes, smoother zooming animation
- In Comms menu player choices are available immediately
- Updated graphics in universe map and messages
- New sound effect for Trans-Orbital Accelerators
- New sounds played when missions end
- Added notification when trying to collect something with full cargobay
- Improved boarding crew functionality
- Several new ingame tips
- Added various script commands to the script editor

Fixes:

- Argon Weapon Component Factory had redundant secondary resources
- Boron Recon Drone Construction Facility had redundant secondary resources
- Split Ore mine L and Teladi Teladianium Foundry L prices corrected
- Autopilot buttons in context menus now always refer to the player ship
- Autopilot commands did not work when docked in classic steering mode
- Jumpdrive commands to other ships could affect the player ship
- Comms options for manual docking was not available for player stations
- Wrong resource station jump range in player station menu
- Marines could be transferred to a ship which cannot carry them
- Terran sectors were shown as being within jump range
- Lensflares could shine through monitors and cutscenes
- Leader ships in Kha'ak clusters were decoupled incorrectly
- Fixed Argon mission actors with gender mismatched names
- Fixed several issues with invincible astronauts
- Made key name mapping more consistent
- Missions updated to handle boarding on mission ships
- Fixed several tutorial issues
- Fixed several corporation mission text messages
- Return ship mission now aborts correctly
- Minor improvements and bugfixes

siath70 · Post by **siath70** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:22

Steam version is unlocking now.

Sandalpocalypse · Post by **Sandalpocalypse** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:29

Steam has the patch already, even!

Nicholas Kabourakis · Post by **Nicholas Kabourakis** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:33

That was really really quick!

Excellent job,

Thank you!

Ecthelion · Post by **Ecthelion** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:34

siath70 wrote:Steam version is unlocking now.

I tried launching it, but it's just sitting there saying "Preparing to launch X3: Terran Conflict..."

I also noticed that the executable still doesn't have an icon, and the manual PDF has mysteriously disappeared.

Rapier · Post by **Rapier** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:34

Tycow wrote:- Fixed several issues with invincible astronauts

Aww! That sounded fun.

shireknight · Post by **shireknight** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:39

No new tick for me yet

however I just want to put it on record that you guys are legends in the way that you support your games -EGOSOFT ROCK

p.s. Ive no idea what my smiley has written on his board so if it's something bad, not guilty.

Aro · Post by **Aro** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:46

Changelog seems to be mostly small fixes and a few additions, nothing looks game-breaking... do wonder what those invicisuits would be like.

Ramming speed! *goes 10m/s*
Aim for their carrier! *oh so slowly*
Boom!
*letter to family*
The sacrifice of your dear family member had great value. Was able to take out the uber lead flagship using the new experimental space suit. No physical harm occured, the unfortunate cause of death was a lack of oxygen for the trip duration.

Fendalis · Post by **Fendalis** » Thu, 16. Oct 08, 22:57

dude, steam unlocking/updating now! this rocks! Now I don't want to go into work tomorrow...can I call in dead???

You guys rock!!!!

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NEWS: Update 1.2 now available for X³: Terran Conflict