[XTM - TECH. SUPPORT] Technical support for Xtended Mod

[312_Jura]

Hi, I'm terribly sorry if it has been discussed already, but I was unable to find the possible old thread.

I've installed the 2.5 patch, X-Tended 0.7.5., x3_bonus_package_3.1.07 and bounty boost 1.0, and since than, I have nearly all objects (stations, capital ships, factories, gates) twice in most sectors, they have a different "identification code" but other than that, they are the same.

Any clue what might have happened or how to solve that?
Thanks a lot!


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[OOZ662]

You post belongs here or better yet here.

[312_Jura]

You post belongs here or better yet here.

Thank you.

[312_Jura]

Any clue?
Thanks!

[Sniper_Ghost20]

1)Install X3 and then make sure it is latest version 2.5. You will do that by applying the proper patch to whatever version you have. Applying 2.0.02 will already include the Vanilla BalaGi missions. ***The check for update just sends you to the same patch links, you still have to download the files and apply them, unless you are on STEAM. A clean 2.0.02/2.5 install should have only MOD files numbered up to 9.cat/9.dat in the X3 root folder.

2)Install the 3.1.07 Bonus Pack if you want those items (I Recommend it)

TIP: You can check here that you have a clean working vanilla install. If all is okay to this point, make an archive copy of the entire X3 game folder and save it somewhere. If you have any problems past this point, you can just copy all the files back clean and start over at this point.

3)Download and install the latest version of the Cycrow X -Plugin Manager ver 2.12. You say you already have it but I would start clean just to be sure to have the newest version and that no script residue is there. http://www.xpluginmanager.co.uk/XPlugin ... _Setup.exe

4)Now unpack and copy the CORE XTM mod files (10.cat, 10.dat and Soundtrack mp3 files) to the X3 install folder. The 10.cat/10.dat go in the root X3 install folder and the mp3 are copied into the X3 Soundtrack folder. This is done with just adding/overwriting, not the pluginmanager.

5)Next, Using the pluginmanager, install the XTM .7 PATCH 0.7.3 .SPK file.

6)Start X3 and see that you get the new XTM start screen. Then start a NEW game to allow all the XTM materials.

I have followed these instructions from an earlier post to the letter. BUT I receive an in-game message stating I have installed the Mod Incorrectly. i.e: "you need to place the cat/dat files in the mod folder and select the mod in the start-up screen" - which I know is incorrect as XTM doesnt work that way. (though I have tried this anyway just to see and the error still occurs)

I run the system check program in the AL settings and It PASSES.

All the XTM files are where they are supposed to be, (i've triple checked) and the XTM script pack is installed and enabled in the plugin manger.
But still I get this message.

Can anyone help?

EDIT: SOLVED the reason this occurred is because i downloaded XTM 7.5 full then added the 7.3 script/patch pack. When all i needed was XTM 7.5.

[rzadzins]

Hello,

I'm having some trouble with the XTM mod. I've described it here:

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=263242

But I've been asked to post it here instead. Any advice will be appreciated.


{To be precise: you've been asked to use the existing XTM threads, as per Forum Rules. Merged. jlehtone}

[Aydan]

You hired a PANOS? As this is a T0 and not a TL it is normal that you can't buy a station, as it isn't recognised as a docked TL

Note to myself... try to hire a weapon T0 and send it to my personal sector, to have a longer chat with its captain

If you can't find an Albatros, that's normal, as they are pretty busy. You may try to look into the pirate sectors, they tend to fly around there. A lot of them are destroyed by pirates. Try hiring a Mammoth or an Orca instead. A Mammoth can be always found in Akeelas beacon. It may be a little bit away from the centre, but it's almost constantly present.

[rzadzins]

I see... Mind you Panos has it's ID starting with TTL(...) - usually the second and the third letter describe the craft class (at least that was my impression), while the first goes for the race (in this case, teladi TL)...

In the end I've also noticed that ship was full of ore and silicon, and probably lacked space for a whole station.

Well, anyway, I've come to the same conclusion (to get an orca) as it seems to be not so easy to get a TL ship like in x2. But on my way I found the boron yacht, so I got other things to do now

[jurcis]

Hi! Maybe it's been already asked but reading the whole 110 pages takes a lot of time.
I'm new to X3:R. I played this game first with patch 1.4 and made some save games. After updating to 2.5 and installing the bonus pack all was ok. I could load the old saves and saved my game in version 2.5. Now i installed Xtended 0.7.5 from a 7zip exe file right into my R directory.

The problem: When i try to load an old game it says that the saved game is corrupt. I can start a new one but i don't want (will lose too much time).

What i noticed: I followed the FAQ about reinstalling everything. and some things dont mach up (i know it is outdated because it's about version 0.7.3).
1) version 0.7.5 has also files 11.cat 11.dat (maybe i have a trojan)
2) i unrared the exe in a different folder and examined it. I came to conclusion that i dont need XPlugin manager to install it. (all files can be easily copied)

Please explain me what am i doing wrong. Many thanks!


EDIT: right now trying the X3-X3 converter for savegames

[Aydan]

If you want to play XTM, you need to start a new game. You can't use savegames which were done in the unmodded game.

You need to rename your Cat/Dat files. Just an example, if your last Cat/Dat number was 10, then both files have to be named 11. If it was 8, you need to rename both to 9, if it was 24, you need to rename them to 25, and so on.

[jurcis]

I think i'll start a new one. Don't want to generate bugs anyway.

[rzadzins]

Sorry to get back to this, but I've checked 70 sectors with my jumpdrive and could not find a single TL ship in Argon, Boron or Teladi sectors.

By the way, my xtm says it is version 0.7.4, this thread says the latest is 0.7.3 and I can see people talking about 0.7.5 => confusion...

[The_Lost_Marauder]

Latest version IS 0.7.5, you can bet on it.
Your game says 0.7.4 because when they patched it they forgot to change the number.
You can still find the 0.7.3 because it's pretty widespread and unconfirmed rumors say that it's better than newer ones, but at least for Italian I can deny it.

[rzadzins]

All right, right now all I really want is to find a single TL ship

[The_Lost_Marauder]

do the Goner mission

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you'll get your personal TL

[rzadzins]

I didn't... and Argon One become invisible And where is the damn party? me want party!

[dynamo breaker]

I dont know if this is the place to ask this, but:

Is there a way to turn of the vapor trails behind fighters, or are they impossible to get rid of?

[fonz71]

I apologize if this has already been covered in another thread. after searching for hours and getting side tracked by other interesting threads, i have concluded i must post my question.

the problem i am having is i am at the point in game where i find my father in nyanna's hideout. can't seem to get past this point though i have reloaded many times and tried various ships. yaki rijin raider seems to get me closest. anyway, does anybody have any tips on getting thru this part or do i just keep reloading til i learn to fly like a twenty year veteran?

Never mind, i found a thread that helped me cheat a bit. it left out a little of the details but got me thru anyway.

i do however have other questions about the new objects in the game. are they cappable? do i need to worry about rank? finally if i start the extended mod now, will i lose my save games?

thanks for the help!

the unkn objects i refer to are the ships in herritics end and there seems to be several ships scattered around the x-verse that have unkn objects as pilots.

as for the xtm, i have finished the campaign and wish to start the xtm only if i can keep my properties. i worked hard to get avarice and don't want to do that scenario again if i don't have to. is that possible?

[The_Lost_Marauder]

adding a mod/addon in the middle of a campaign is never suggested, because (A) you could lose your savegame or (B) some features might be not loaded properly.
If you add XTM, make sure to start a new campaign in order to be sure that it works. Same for other addons like ships. Anyway, it's well known that once you "upgrade" to XTM there is no coming back for your savegames.

About the "new objects", what are you refering to?

[fonz71]

is it at all possible to start xtm with save games?
i've reinstalled game in new directory installed xtm and would like to continue with all my hard earned property. i didn't care for that campaign much. i do however want to check out the xtm.

p.s. thank you for moving me to this thread. i found all the information i was looking for and some!

i will check out the xtm but i think i'll choose another start, as the converter seems to be more work than just playing another campaign.

thanks again!