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Michael C
Black Dragon
Joined: 09 Jul 2001
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Location: Aarhus, Denmark |
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I tried to read the other posts here but didn't find a direct answer to my problem, so forgive me if this question is redundant!
I'm aware of patch 1.08k solving HW problems, but my english version seems to have all the bugs that are mentioned to be solved in the german patch 1.08h (Wenches, NPC's etc.) but I can't find an english patch that solves the same problems. Do I with my english version have to cheat my way through the game to be able to overcome, the not so few game stopper bugs, or is their a english solution for the problem?
Can I install the 1.08h german version over my english basic version??? If the only side effect would be a change in language to german, I guess I would rather live with that, than the dozens of bugs?
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hwfanatic
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Joined: 28 Oct 2002
Posts: 2850
Location: Belgrade, Serbia |
The version of the english version is 1.08j.. Notice that j is the letter after h, so there is no point in installing that german version; besides, it would probably only create more problems than it would solve.. There were no other (beyond j) patches for the english version, and if you experience bugs, try switching to win98 surrounding.. or concentrate on other issues (like video drivers). |
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Fri Feb 14, 2003 4:09 pm |
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Gorath
Mostly Harmless
Joined: 03 Sep 2001
Posts: 6327
Location: NRW, Germany |
Sorry to hear Gothic has so many bugs on your machine, Michael. 
1.08k was the only patch for the English version, all older patches were included at release. I also had the impression some already fixed bugs celebrated a comeback in the English version.
As far as I can remember there are four serious bugs and one commom stability problem.
The stability issue was caused by problems with the SBLive! series of cards. Set the sound provider to DirectSound HW and disable reverb to fix it.
The bug locations are all inside dungeons. So itīs a good idea to save in a new slot before you enter.
1. Old Mine (gate at the bottom) ==>harmless
2. Orc Cemetary ==> complicated, might take more than one try to solve.
3. Free Mine (Gorn problem) ==>harmless
4. showdown (missing item) ==> item insert necessary
btw., if your machine is clearly faster than 1 GHz you can increase the viewing distance even more and disable the FPS lock.
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Michael C
Black Dragon
Joined: 09 Jul 2001
Posts: 1595
Location: Aarhus, Denmark |
Thanks for the answers!
First of all, I got no problems in running the game itself either with sound or graphics. And I know my english version got the 1.08j mark, and it should be a later patch that the 1.08h. Neverless, some of the problems that claims to be solved in 1.08h I still experience in version 1.08J (sometimes). (Closed gates, stocked wenches, mad going NPC's, Stocked NPC's, missing items, Skelet summoning ghost crashes etc.), in other words gameplay bugs. I tried using parts of walkthroughs to solve the problems, or to save and retry on the right times.
I was forced to cheat my way through the game a couple of times, but last week I lend the game to my nephew, and with all respect for his abilities, it's not easy for him to know where the game has a bug, and where you just have to wait to later in the game. And suddenly I realised that Gothic was horrible in this regard. So that's why I asked for a newer english patch.
And Yes Gorath "some already fixed bugs celebrated a comeback in the English version". I can confirm that!
Well I guess I have to travel over to my nephew, and cheat him through the old mine gate.
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hwfanatic
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Joined: 28 Oct 2002
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Location: Belgrade, Serbia |
quote:
..some already fixed bugs celebrated a comeback in the English version..
Why is that  ?
Aw, I personally had no "such" problems with my 1.08j Gothic.. My problems were based rather instability.. |
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Tue Feb 18, 2003 10:18 am |
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Mythal
Village Dweller
Joined: 01 Jan 2003
Posts: 2
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i have an even better question.
WHERE do you download the english patch?
on pirahna's homesite for gothic all they have is a link to a german gothic page which has the 1.08k patch (and h, and 2 others) but doesnt have 1.08j, and they are all in german.....
no english version of that site either......
and rpgdot doesnt seem to have a DL area for gothic patches, so, where do you DL the patch?
thanks in advance |
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Sat Mar 08, 2003 6:36 pm |
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Val
Risen From Ashes
Joined: 18 Feb 2002
Posts: 14724
Location: Utah, USA |
Actually, RPGDot does have a DL area for Gothic right here.
You'll also find maps, a FAQ, and even mods for Gothic there.
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Korzen
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Joined: 02 Nov 2002
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So the patches are in the gallery section? That's a bit strange for me. |
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Cm
Sentinel of Light
Joined: 26 Jan 2003
Posts: 5209
Location: Missouri USA |
O.K. I have the same question. Do I download the 108K patch I found through Val's link for my english version? I have 108j out of the box. I don't want to screw it up. I'm not the most computer wise person in the world. But I need to do something to fix the small hang ups I've been having. Thanks for the help. |
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Fri Apr 04, 2003 5:20 am |
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Jaz
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Joined: 20 Jan 2002
Posts: 9708
Location: RPGDot |
1.08k is primarily a Radeon and GeForce3 fix, mainly addressing graphics problems. It might fix your problems, depending on what they are, but it won't fix all minor bugs.
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Cm
Sentinel of Light
Joined: 26 Jan 2003
Posts: 5209
Location: Missouri USA |
Thanks. I do have Radeon and the problems are all graphics I think. I thought it was sound at first, but when I turned off the music, it was still sticking, either in words/and or movements. I think I just need the patch, and I'm sure I need more rimm, which is coming any day now. Thanks again for the help. |
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Fri Apr 04, 2003 10:12 pm |
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Steve Courtright
Village Dweller
Joined: 07 Jul 2003
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I also have crashing problems on startup. I have 1.08j out of the box, Was finally  able to locate the patch 1.08k where it was hidden. I downloaded and ran it, but all the instructions are in German, which (unfortunately) I don't speak. On the off chance that the patch installed itself I tried to start the game again, but it still crashes and says "version 1.08j has met unexpected fault...." so 1.08k didn't install itself. What now?  |
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Mon Jul 07, 2003 1:44 am |
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Gorath
Mostly Harmless
Joined: 03 Sep 2001
Posts: 6327
Location: NRW, Germany |
Yes, obviously patch 1.08k didnīt install itself correctly. Did you try to install the patch again?
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Daedalus
High Emperor
Joined: 04 Jan 2002
Posts: 2516
Location: Estonia |
if u dont have any save games then just unistall the game completly and try to install everything again correctly and if it still says the same then download again that patch sometimes it can be a CRC error and some file can be corrupted inside |
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Mon Jul 07, 2003 4:14 pm |
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Steve Courtright
Village Dweller
Joined: 07 Jul 2003
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Thanks! I uninstalled and reinstalled the game and the patch & it seems to be working now  |
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