New X-BtF and X-Tension EXE files available for testing - UPDATE: 30/07/2010

Nameri · Post by **Nameri** » Mon, 19. Jul 10, 18:37

If you don't need to patch before using the EXE, why are the patches linked at the top of the thread?

In fact, "the games fully patched" is specifically mentioned...

exogenesis · Post by **exogenesis** » Mon, 19. Jul 10, 21:10

Aha, I've been wondering about the need for patches,
held off saying anything till now but:

X-Tension (2010) gives a crash on all my old load games e.g. X4.sav
http://www.exogenesis.co.uk/X4.zip
Saved game was XTension ver 2.1.6.7 (copyright date 2000),
maybe this is was is meant by 'must be patched'
i.e. any save games are from the latest patched game (the above isn't ?)

XBTF seems runs fine, but get crappy text with the help screen
(other text e.g. pilot stats looks OK) :
http://www.exogenesis.co.uk/XBtf2010_20 ... -25-68.png
(but then, it might always have looked like that ?)

Other than that it all looks as I remember it

DOS systeminfo:
http://www.exogenesis.co.uk/dosSysInfo_ ... _07_10.txt

DXDiag:
http://www.exogenesis.co.uk/DxDiag_exog ... _07_10.txt

Aro · Post by **Aro** » Mon, 19. Jul 10, 22:06

exogenesis wrote:XBTF seems runs fine, but get crappy text with the help screen
(other text e.g. pilot stats looks OK) :
http://www.exogenesis.co.uk/XBtf2010_20 ... -25-68.png
(but then, it might always have looked like that ?)

Odd, does not look like that for me.

Seen that before when a screen size is too small causing text become truncated in spots.

Nameri · Post by **Nameri** » Mon, 19. Jul 10, 23:27

Update: tried the EXE files, they both work! New EXE fixed the strange video problem on X-Tension. Presumably it'll all work as if it was patched properly, as the only files that failed on the patching were the actual EXE files, I think.

I'll let you know how the Win7 netbook copes with it all when I get it. Thanks all!

Post by **Nanook** » Mon, 19. Jul 10, 23:28

It looks like the game resolution may be different from the native screen resolution. And on LCD's, that can produce such bad text.

exogenesis · Post by **exogenesis** » Tue, 20. Jul 10, 08:59

The screen shot from XBTF above with bad text was from a CRT screen,
running the game at 1152x864, the .png is 640x480 (FRAPS),
but that's pretty much how it looks at full rez as well.
All other text looks fine.

Suppose I should dig out the XTension disc to see if the old save-games
load without crashing with the original XTension exe.
(btw tried the 2010 version it in all compatibility modes, none loaded the old save-game files).

Nameri · Post by **Nameri** » Tue, 20. Jul 10, 12:43

I've not played it before so this might just be me being a noob, but I had green landing lights but it didn't open the doors so I exploded. This was after a few good landings too. All that Elite training!

Also, because I started again, I noticed some of the Teladi speech files were missing. It went straight from the "you are about to explode" but to mr asking him why I owe him credits, without doing the bit where he says he's going to fix the ship n

Post by **Bernd** » Wed, 21. Jul 10, 16:34

nicknick wrote:Attention, extention executive file has been manipulated, self-destruct sequence activated.

The End. 2:35h into the game.

This is interesting:

1) what version of the game were you using before?

2) Is this reproducible (e.g by saving shortly before)?

3) Can you please copy the EXE into the folder with a different filename and start the game by clicking on this new EXE, to make 100% sure you are starting the new EXE and not the old one?

Could you please send your answer via email to info@egosoft.com too?

Thanks for your help.

-Bernd

Post by **Xenon_Slayer** » Fri, 30. Jul 10, 11:24

Executables for X: BtF and X-T updated. Copy protection issues fixed along with minor tweaks. Anyone who was suffering issues before, should test again.

These versions are now known as 2.2. I've tested X-T quite a bit. The Xenon_Slayer is back in his old stomping grounds of Black Hole Sun

TEKing66 · Post by **TEKing66** » Wed, 4. Aug 10, 06:44

Hey guys,

I just tried the new EXE's and wanted to let you know that my problems with the prevoius X-Tension exe is no more. I can change sectors just fine now. So, what ever you did fixed the issue that I had previously reported. Nothing has changed on my system so I didn't see any need in attaching a DXDiag report as it would be the same as is in my post on the first page of this topic.

I was in X-Tension for better than 6 hours not one single glitch did I find. I'll give X-BTF a long run tomorrow, but since I didn't have any issues there before I don't expect there will be any now. Except for the throttle on my Logitech Extreme3D Pro which I believe is a DirectX and Win XP issue. My reason for believing that is that was an issue I noticed a long, long time ago. Though it seems to be limited to certain joysticks as the throttle works fine on my Siatek ST290 Pro joystick (again, that stick is a truly plug-n-play joystick, no software required or even shipped with it). So the issue seems limited to joysticks that have/require a software package. My logitech will work without the software installed, but even then the issue exists (hence my belief that it is not a game issue).

If you would like me to repost my DXDiag report, just let me know and I'll edit this post to add it.

Edit: I guess I should mention, I was playing one of my old saves in X-Tension (which I was having trouble with before, the same one I sent to enenra via email) which should confirm that my previous issues have been cleared up. Also, I did fire up the new X-BTF exe was in there for about an hour, another reason I don't believe I will find ant issues with it. Because in that hour I tried doing just about anything and everything to push it to the point it might break. It didn't!

Edit2: Spent several hours in X-BTF today not one glitch. Was in an old save for about 3 hours. Then spent another 3 1/2 hours in a new game.
I know, 3 1/2 hours on a new game in X-BTF is really nothing as you are really just starting to get going. But still, I didn't get any weird messages lock ups, crashes etc. Maybe tomorrow I can spend a few more hours with it. Anyway they seem pretty rock solid at this time.

Post by **Xenon_Slayer** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 18:32

Thanks for all the testing everyone. The exes currently available for download in this thread are the ones we shall use in the Superbox. Thanks, once again.

Unstickied.

amtct · Post by **amtct** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 18:41

Yay ...superbox is comming

Where can I preorder it ?

Post by **Terre** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 19:33

amtct wrote:Yay ...superbox is comming

Where can I preorder it ?

You could try Amazon, .fr, .de or .uk. - Link to the UK site.

amtct · Post by **amtct** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 19:58

Terre wrote:You could try Amazon, .fr, .de or .uk. - Link to the UK site.

So where are the news about it?Why is it so cheap?Who made that cover ?

Post by **Nanook** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 21:39

Yet another case of the marketing weenies at the publisher releasing info before the developer is ready. Of course, if it doesn't get released on that date, the publisher can always blame the vendors for giving eroneous information. Sounds about right.

Disclaimer: The writer of this post is in no way affiliated with or has prior knowledge of any Egosoft games other than as a volunteer moderator. So don't get your hopes up or panties in a bunch.

amtct · Post by **amtct** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 22:12

Nanook wrote:Disclaimer: The writer of this post is in no way affiliated with or has prior knowledge of any Egosoft games other than as a volunteer moderator. So don't get your hopes up or panties in a bunch.

I'm to lazy to get the manual from the box but I'm pretty sure you appear in the credits page ,so tell us more

Post by **Nanook** » Fri, 6. Aug 10, 22:31

I'm to lazy to get the manual from the box but I'm pretty sure you appear in the credits page...

Sorry, but NOT! That's what your laziness gets you - being wrong.

The-Last-Communist · Post by **The-Last-Communist** » Sat, 7. Aug 10, 14:01

im going to try (i feel nostalgic anyway )

EDIT : hey , this works gr8 !

fredmxm354 · Post by **fredmxm354** » Tue, 17. Aug 10, 09:24

Hmm, i might pre-order this next payday... :>

I could never find a copy of the original X nor xtension so this could be very handy...

TEKing66 · Post by **TEKing66** » Tue, 17. Aug 10, 23:30

Just placed my pre-order. Hooray!!