Patch V50e Install

[Ignight]

Hello,

I downloaded and copied V50e files into my Everquest folder just as I have always done after every patch. I am unable to log into either now due to outdated files?

Please assist.

[Ignight]

I can't log into any server now. This patch broke everything. Is there a past patch that is required that I might have missed.

Don't say "uninstall and reinstall", I've been playing for years and don't know what I did with my disks.

[Chortles Snort|eS]

try uninstalling and reinstalling

[reznor_]

Odd. Can you do a windows restore point to before you installed the patch, so at least you’ll be able to play blue again?

[Ignight]

Odd. Can you do a windows restore point to before you installed the patch, so at least you’ll be able to play blue again?

Tried that, didn't work.

[Chortles Snort|eS]

mAyBe TrY freSH instALL?

[Ignight]

How many times do they have to ban you, LuLsect?

[Ignight]

Just tried the V50F files, same thing.

[Deathrydar]

At this point, I would definitely try a clean reinstall.

[Izmael]

The F files should let you log into Green.

the E files should let you log into Blue and Red.

[Hoppkins_Wytchfinder]

I always copy/paste my P1999 folder before i apply an update so i can roll back easily.

What happens when you try to login to a server? Do you even get a list? Is there an error?

Have you tried getting the titanium release again? There is a good guide (cough) here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_MMVgJ_Dk&t=227s in the video comment

As there is no MSI to install with and other people are using this release without issues i can only suggest fresh titanium files and reapply the patch.

[Deathrydar]

Yeah, why so many players extract directly into their EQ folder is a little beyond me. It surprises me every time someone has an issue.

But normally, that IS their issue.

Just download the patches to your desktop and hold on to em for a couple of patches.

[Hoppkins_Wytchfinder]

I usually

1) backup whole P1999 directory and rename to todays date
2) Extract new zip into seperate directory (in folder called hotfixes and sub folders dated for new patches)
3) Copy and paste files from patch directory into P1999 directory and overwrite (make EXTRA sure EQ isnt running .. e.g. check in task manager processes to see the .exe isnt running...very occasionally crashed programs leave idle threads around which will prevent files overwriting)

[Chortles Snort|eS]

Remember, 50f for beta only <3

MayBE TrY a freSh instaLL

[Hoppkins_Wytchfinder]

Chorts seems pretty adament about this point

[Ignight]

Red, green or blue. I get the "files out of date" at the character screen. Even after patching.

[Ignight]

Chorts seems pretty adament about this point

He's a forum troll known as LuLsect. He's been banned multiple times.

[Deathrydar]

Red, green or blue. I get the "files out of date" at the character screen. Even after patching.

Outside of a fresh install, I have no other suggestions. Sorry!

[Hoppkins_Wytchfinder]

If using fresh files and patching with the files which previously worked for you doesnt work it would imply something wrong with your machine somehow.

I only arrive at that because the majority are using the same files without issues.

When WAS the last time you tried a fresh set of the titanium files?

It IS annoying to have to resinstall but honestly compared with some programs etc its straight forward. I had P1999 installed and working in like 30 mins from scratch including the time it took to read the forum posts etc.

If yes then it implies some persistant config issue but that shouldnt be possible all configs are held within the files (to my knowledge)

[Valion]

In my instance it came down to 1 file spells_us.txt. Renaming the one from V50F, added .green to it then extracted the one from V50E allowed me to log back into blue. Adding .blue to that file and undoing .green allows me to toggle servers easy enough.
You will get the stone buttons on blue this way but you aren't limited to 6 buttons.

[Hoppkins_Wytchfinder]

Another easy(ish) way of toggling between is before you upgraded to the latest to get access to green copy/paste the whole directory as a backup.

Want to play blue? Rename your P1999 folder for green to P1999x and rename the backedup one back to P1999 (or whatever you name you use)

The shortcut batch file wont know the difference.

[Chortles Snort|eS]

No moaR ansWr from OP
SOunD liEK reinStaLL helP!
Me GlAd 2 hElp!

[Deathrydar]

No moaR ansWr from OP
SOunD liEK reinStaLL helP!
Me GlAd 2 hElp!

Great job man! It was because of you that he is now playing Classic EQ!!!

[Chortles Snort|eS]

Me HappY to heLp!!!

[Thomacles]

I can't log onto the character select screen at all from the server select. I'm running v59d. Where do I find the v50e file so I can log into blue?

[Deathrydar]

I can't log onto the character select screen at all from the server select. I'm running v59d. Where do I find the v50e file so I can log into blue?

On the front page of the website.....

[Thomacles]

All I see is v50D and v50f for beta

[Deathrydar]

All I see is v50D and v50f for beta

https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336043

[Thomacles]

"File not found" 404 when clicking on v50e link.

[Deathrydar]

"File not found" 404 when clicking on v50e link.

That, unfortunately I cannot assist with. :(

[Thomacles]

Hmmm... I wonder what to do now. I can get to server select with no trouble, but when I try to log into blue, it hesitates 10 seconds, and I get tossed back to login screen. Wonder if they are still tweaking things?

I do appreciate your help though, Deathrydar.

[Ignight]

Actually guys, I'm thinking it's time for me to hang up my virtual sword and board. Wife and I spent so much time sailing the east coast this year, I really didn't have time to login much anyways.

I had a lot of fun over the years, made some great friends, killed a bunch of stuff. Really appreciate what the P99 devs and crew did for me. I'm sure I'll miss it. Maybe someday I'll try and figure out what went wrong, but right now it's not worth the time.

Have a great one guys!

[Chortles Snort|eS]

Let uS know if reinstaLL worK wheN coMe BaK frenD! MaYbe helLP smAsh froGs agen!

[Zade]

How many times do they have to ban you, LuLsect?



loooooooooooooooooooool

[kylok]

Hey Zade, long time no see. Gonna play some Green99? Seeing all sorts of old names pop up this past week.

[Zade]

Hey Zade, long time no see. Gonna play some Green99? Seeing all sorts of old names pop up this past week.

Yup! I will be away on business for opening day, but i'll hopefully be around after that

[aaezil]

User error patch/servers are fine

[tripbunny]

"File not found" 404 when clicking on v50e link.

I get this same screen.

[Choch]

Hmmm... I wonder what to do now. I can get to server select with no trouble, but when I try to log into blue, it hesitates 10 seconds, and I get tossed back to login screen. Wonder if they are still tweaking things?

I do appreciate your help though, Deathrydar.

Same thing here. Glad I'm not alone on this issue.

[Deathrydar]

Hopefully no one is trying to download 50e still..

[Choch]

I did a fresh reinstall and only updated using the V50d files and am still getting the same error. Get to server selection, login to blue and bam, error 1017.