NEWS: Update 1.2.1 hotfix now available for X³: Terran Conflict

Post by **BurnIt!** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 17:29

Rather than keep you waiting for the full set of fixes and enhancements planned for the next full patch, we have made a 1.2.1. hotfix available which addresses a performance issue that increased over time. A number of other small fixes are also included in this patch, but fixes to the plot and other missions require further testing and will be released in the 1.3 patch which we plan to deliver as soon possible.

As always you can find the update in our download section.

Attention: This update is not compatible with the Steam-version of X3TC! The Steam-client will automatically downloaded the updated files.

See also: 1.2 patch release announcement and information.

{Unstuck 12/11/08 by Rapier}

crafty Wilbs · Post by **crafty Wilbs** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:21

cool thanks guys

....AND FIRST TO COMMENT!

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:23

Cheers guys!

Changelog for people:

- Performance problem and memory leak fixed
- Jumpdrive functionality to gateless sectors fixed
- Removed Argon Shipyard from Atreus HQ
- Buying reputation fixed for tractor beam factories
- Removed question mark videos when buying stations and ships
- Playership can no longer be a wingman
- Passenger transfer fixed
- Best buys/best selling price locators also work with advanced satellites
- Script editor: Fixed script engine instructions "find gate" and "get ammunition"
- Fixed warpgate selection in sector menu

/waits for Steam to update.

Goldfinch · Post by **Goldfinch** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:24

Will this improve performance on current saves, or only reduce the degredation on new ones?

Buxaroo · Post by **Buxaroo** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:25

w00t!
Thanks for this! I have been putting off playing the game till a fix came through and now I can start playing it again

btw, has anyone used this patch yet and confirm that it works for them yet?

em3e3 · Post by **em3e3** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:26

Cheers! I'll try it tonight!

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:29

Goldfinch wrote:Will this improve performance on current saves, or only reduce the degredation on new ones?

The hotfix will correct the specific problem it addresses in savegames as well as in new games, so assuming your slowdown is caused by that problem, it should be fine.

MegaJohnny · Post by **MegaJohnny** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:31

Very nice. Any chance of a list of what's been fixed, or are they not worth mentioning?

And what exactly was it making the game slow down over time? I've heard it's an increasing over-abundance of ships being spawned, all crashing into eachother and causing lag.

Looking forward to 1.3.

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:33

MegaJohnny wrote:Very nice. Any chance of a list of what's been fixed, or are they not worth mentioning?

Er, scroll up this thread slightly.

MegaJohnny wrote:And what exactly was it making the game slow down over time? I've heard it's an increasing over-abundance of ships being spawned, all crashing into eachother and causing lag.

No, it was related to the playback of cutscenes such as warp tunnel animations.

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:34

Is the Steam update live? I've tried closing and reopening Steam, and validating the TC files numerous times.

Nowt is being downloaded.

Post by **CBJ** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:36

Please give the guys at Steam a little time to get it sorted.

Tycow · Post by **Tycow** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:37

Righto!

Time to make tea, fingers crossed it'll be there when I get back.

arrr · Post by **arrr** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:49

nice one, thanks.

Cactus-Soup · Post by **Cactus-Soup** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 18:58

Speedy guys aren't you. Well done, just what one comes to expect from Egosoft.

dalin80 · Post by **dalin80** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:00

thanks its appreciated.

looking forward to 1.3 now iam playable again.

3D_Master · Post by **3D_Master** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:04

Thank you very much guy's.

DeadlyDarkness · Post by **DeadlyDarkness** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:06

I'm gonna try this out now. My game was pausing for about 20 seconds for no apparent reason, even with lower settings. Fingers crossed this will work.

GrooveCat · Post by **GrooveCat** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:09

Sounds great!

Any news on when the update will be available on Steam?

Dreamwind99 · Post by **Dreamwind99** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:13

Apparently Steam recons the last update to the game was Dec 31 1969, bout same time the graphics engine came out I guess.

Nice work guys, releasing another small fix for the majority of the ingame scripts would be great if possible.

Post by **BurnIt!** » Thu, 30. Oct 08, 19:24

The nature of the hotfix didn't leave much time for planning ahead so we opted not to waste too much time to attempt to achieve a coordinated launch for the update.

The work-day for the Steam guys started just about the time we decided "alright, this is it, ready for release" - expect the update within the next few hours.

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NEWS: Update 1.2.1 hotfix now available for X³: Terran Conflict

NEWS: Update 1.2.1 hotfix now available for X³: Terran Conflict