Coming Soon - X3: Terran Conflict 2.0 Updated 18-Mar-09

Knetter_Gek · Post by **Knetter_Gek** » Tue, 31. Mar 09, 22:32

Oh goody. I'm in the US this week - I'm going shopping

jlehtone · Post by **jlehtone** » Tue, 31. Mar 09, 22:43

Dungeoncrawler wrote:So, I just purchased the US boxed version of Terran Conflict 2.0: Aldrin Missions. Ships in 24 hours...

The image is the 2.0 image, but the text looks like the 1.0 text ...

Havner · Post by **Havner** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 01:06

ANyone knows if 2.0 will have fixed statics in music files?

Post by **CBJ** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 01:25

I might be able to answer that if I knew what it meant!

Havner · Post by **Havner** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 01:30

Soon after TC release several people reported music files as a little bit broken, few of them got minor but hearable statics. It was said at that point (by you AFAIR, will search that post in a sec) that this might be too much download for a regular patch to be fixed.

EDIT:

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=218796

CBJ wrote:Before we start, let's just check which tracks you are talking about, as some of them do indeed appear to have some minor clicks and crackles. Please go into the soundtrack sub-folder of the game folder and listen to the tracks there in Windows Media Player. Listen in particular to the tracks with the higher numbers, especially those which don't list an author.

CBJ wrote:Havner, if your problem is audible in the 08231 music file then obviously it's the music file that has a problem, not the game engine. It's too early to say whether it will be addressed as most people don't seem too bothered by these small glitches in the sound, and it's quite a large addition to a patch size to fix quite a small problem!

I think there was another post about that but I didn't took part in it and couldn't find it now.

Post by **CBJ** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 01:56

Ah yes, I remember that conversation. It was the "fixed statics" bit of your post that threw me. To answer your question, though, I think the last sentence of the second post you quoted probably still holds true.

Havner · Post by **Havner** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 02:03

Sorry to sound bitter, but thats a pity excuse for few additional megabytes... The fact that most people don't pay attention to such things doesn't mean that this couldn't be fixed. Still disappointed that I can't enjoy several terran music tracks.

Additionally like I suggested in that post if you're so afraid about size you could release separate zip with those music files.

Deleted User · Post by **Deleted User** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 03:50

It is maybe just a small issue for you, but please also put in consideration the time it could take to re-work that sound file and if it's worth doing it while more important fixes have to wait when it gets done. Sorry if I sound a bit harsh, but it definitely isn't worth the time.

Shinichi Hakeda · Post by **Shinichi Hakeda** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 04:54

So i saw a video on youtube about X3 and thought it looked like quite a good game to try. Read alot of stuff about how complicated it is but i play eve atm so complicated is good. Im wanting to buy the game but it seems there are several "versions" of the game released or about to be released.

So my question if some of you fella's wouldnt mind giving me a reply is:

If i buy X3: Terran Conflict 2.0 (the aldrin missions) is that going to include the full version of the game or would i just be purchasing an expansion pack that acts as a stand alone game by itself. Or will i need to purchase some sort of "gold" version of the game to get X3 in its full glory.

Apologies in advance if the answer should be obvious and i missed it. I'm just entirely unfamiliar with the franchise.

Tyvm in advance

{Merged. - eladan.}

spudsman · Post by **spudsman** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 05:22

My understanding is that X3 TC 2.0 includes both Terran Conflict and the Aldrin missions, but with the game engine patched up to 2.0.

Cdaragorn · Post by **Cdaragorn** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 05:39

I would definitely buy X3:TC The Aldrin Missions. You'll get the full X3:TC game patched to 2.0 with the new missions/sectors and such, and also the full X3:R game with all of it's patches, so you get 2 full games instead of one. That's worth waiting a few days in my mind

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ephemeron · Post by **ephemeron** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 06:08

Cdaragorn, don't you mean X3: Gold Edition?

eladan · Post by **eladan** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 06:12

spudsman wrote:My understanding is that X3 TC 2.0 includes both Terran Conflict and the Aldrin missions, but with the game engine patched up to 2.0.

Yup. It's the full game of Terran Conflict, patched up to 2.0. The 2.0 patch contains the Aldrin missions.

Dungeoncrawler · Post by **Dungeoncrawler** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 08:02

jlehtone wrote:
Dungeoncrawler wrote:So, I just purchased the US boxed version of Terran Conflict 2.0: Aldrin Missions. Ships in 24 hours...
The image is the 2.0 image, but the text looks like the 1.0 text ...

Good catch although the retail boxed version was never available for purchase here in the US I don't believe? Anyhoo, I'll find out soon enough because its due in on Wed.

Havner · Post by **Havner** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 12:14

Belisarius wrote:It is maybe just a small issue for you, but please also put in consideration the time it could take to re-work that sound file and if it's worth doing it while more important fixes have to wait when it gets done. Sorry if I sound a bit harsh, but it definitely isn't worth the time.

Actually for me it's kinda a big issue. I'm very sensitive when it comes to sound.

And for me it's like: you know the product is flawed, you confirm that and you are not going to fix it. It's a little bit sad. When it comes to codecs or other issues that are caused by specific configurations situation is not always simple. Here it is. Files are broken. And still you accept that. Not a quality attitude.

mad_axeman · Post by **mad_axeman** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 12:39

Well, it is. They cannot fix everything and thus have to prioritise the fixes, and as already mentioned, redoing the music to remove static that not many people have noticed is low priority.

There are many many more urgent fixes that need(ed) doing that actually affect game play and are thus higher priority.

Kapakio · Post by **Kapakio** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 13:33

Well, considering this:

Dungeoncrawler wrote:
jlehtone wrote:
Dungeoncrawler wrote:So, I just purchased the US boxed version of Terran Conflict 2.0: Aldrin Missions. Ships in 24 hours...
The image is the 2.0 image, but the text looks like the 1.0 text ...
Good catch although the retail boxed version was never available for purchase here in the US I don't believe? Anyhoo, I'll find out soon enough because its due in on Wed.

which seems to be confirmed by this other post:

http://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=241100

I really think the patch 2.0 should be made available right now to everyone

PLEASE EGOSOFT!!

Al · Post by Al » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 14:48

The patch been public knowledge for a long time due to the open beta etc so I dont think another couple of days will make any difference. Patience

Kapakio · Post by **Kapakio** » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 15:02

I don't really mind wating a couple of more days. I'm playing another game in the meantime anyways. It just seems unfair that if you buy the 2.0 box you have the patch before others that bought the original version. But well...

Al · Post by Al » Wed, 1. Apr 09, 15:32

I think retailers that release early should be blacklisted and only sent copies of future release after the release date.

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