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8/20/2009 2:03:58 AM
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Test patch 1.09 for compat fixes
Hi all,
Last night I decided to sit down and fix the problem where 64-bit machines with >4GB of RAM complained that you have 0 RAM. That was easy. Then when I tried to test the fix, I discovered the compat problem with the recent IE security fixes, and saw the threads here suggesting that people uninstall them.
That's no good, right?
So I put together a fix for that, too. I'd like you guys to try it out on your various systems and make sure that (a) it fixes those problems, if you had them , and (b) doesn't cause any new ones.
NOTE!!!!!!
This will *not* have any impact on gameplay. All the changes are finished happening before the MGS logo movie even plays! Every time there's a patch, there are always a few people whose internet connections happen to get flaky that day, and they assume there's a correlation. This patch won't change the game. It's your imagination. Really.
This patch is only for HaloPC, not for CE yet. If a little time passes and no one can convince me that the patch is buggy, I'll port the changes over to CE and release both.
This version will network with 1.08 in the same game, it doesn't break compat.
Try it out, reinstall your missing IE patches, and post your results here. If anyone is still running Win98SE (gasp!) let me know if it works as well as previous versions.
Thanks!
[url=http://www.bungie.net/images/games/halopc/patch/halopc109.zip]1.09 Beta patch[/url]
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Dev Mode is one of the unique things from Halo: Combat Evolved. Some Maps Rely on this. Whether a command to spawn something,Testing,Machinima, & Fun With Friends. This new patch also split the community, Some Custom Made UI Bypasses the Auto-Update so some will be stuck in 1.08
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Can I have a list of updates for this Patch? For example, Patch 1.08 has the following updates: * Prevents buffer overrun errors and also removes the requirement for a CD rom at startup. * Fixes for server-crashing security bugs. * Several external programs may not work, resulting to game-crashing.
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Yea, the devmode issue is kind of a problem... [Edited on 11.04.2009 3:22 PM PST]
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I agree, I need devmode to film more machinimas for Machinima.com. If this isn't fixed, I wont be able to film anymore. :(
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Granted this New Update is good. However this Patch is only good for the regular gamers. Halo Custom Edition Has allowed a large amount the of the community to Role Play. However there is a Second Program used. Devmode. Now that this patch has come out Devmode can no longer be used. Dramatically interfiering with any plans/fun. A large amount of maps rely on devmode as well. This patch should be revised until Devmode is allowed again. Leaving it as is will crush the RP Community and the work we do. Please Bungie, Of all the things, GIVE US DEVMODE!
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Installed the patch today on a machine with Windows 7 x64, 4 GB RAM. :) Results: Works fine without problems on both Custom Edition and Combat Evolved.
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Thanks for you support Sawnose!
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I love that PC and CE got updated.... but AllDev no longer works! :O That's sort of a problem when you work on Machinimas and cant you use devcam or flycam or any cam in halo for that matter. I've even tried that halo custom edition developer mode shortcut which worked once after the 1.09 update but now no longer works.Any workaround for this or will i have to say farewell to Halo CE for machinimas. :(
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I play Halo CE, and now my AllDev doesn't work. :/ Damn my -blam!- computer, and how it gets terrible frame rate if i can't turn off the weather. :(
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Other than my widescreen FOV fixer not working, no problems here on Windows 7 64-bit. Thanks!
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Sawnose, YOU ARE THE BOMB!!! Thank you once again for not abandoning us. [CV]Chenz0
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Aka Syrup I get no servers, thanks for such a great patch! I go to play halo today and it says "GUESS WHAT? I'M UPDATING!". Alright then.. so it updates and now it wont contact with game spy and there are no servers, what a patch! Thanks for fixing the problems with vista! Oh wait.. I have vista and over 4 gigs of ram and my halo worked fine! WOO HOO[/quote] Try reading the thread next time, it won't make you look like such an idiot. The main issue that this patch fixed was the issue were IE security fixes made the game crash when you tried to launch it. The 64-bit RAM fix was just a bonus really. Now if you read the release thread, Sawnose states that the "Unable to contact Gamespy master server" is a problem with the Gamespy master servers and not the patch. The patch worked earlier, stopped, and now appears to be working again. Wait for Gamespy to compensate for all the players updating and connecting and it'll be up and working again 100%
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I get no servers, thanks for such a great patch! I go to play halo today and it says "GUESS WHAT? I'M UPDATING!". Alright then.. so it updates and now it wont contact with game spy and there are no servers, what a patch! Thanks for fixing the problems with vista! Oh wait.. I have vista and over 4 gigs of ram and my halo worked fine! WOO HOO
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Can't get any servers
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Bawww, I can't use my Thirdperson / FOV app that I was using to properly display widescreen.
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And it's not working for CE... I posted the issue in the thread Sawnose posted above. If you try and join via "Multiplayer > Internet" you get a message saying that an update is available. The update that it wants you to download and install is version 1.08, so it's impossible to play on 1.09 yet. I tried playing around with my GameServers.com server and was able to update it to 1.09 by uploading haloceded.exe and Strings.dll and rebooting. [b]I was not able to connect to my 1.09 server while using the 1.08 client, and I was only able to connect using Direct IP on the 1.09 client due to the above issue.[/b] [Edited on 11.03.2009 2:53 AM PST]
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The installer files are ready. Please see [url]http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=38613159[/url] and note any installer problems in that thread. The build has not changed.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Skibur I guess Bungie/Microsoft are just looking where the money is. The Halo PC community is pretty tiny compared to Xbox Live... If a smaller developer approached Microsoft with the aim of taking over developing content for Halo and Halo 2 for PC then they might see some new life, but I doubt that would ever happen. [/quote]The Halo PC community is tiny (and is shrinking) because of Microsoft's greed and Bungie's refusal to even pity us. At most, Bungie let us conserve our small, obscure spot/forum in their webpage. [b][i]EDIT[/i][/b] Woot, 200th post! [Edited on 11.01.2009 8:56 PM PST]
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Hi, you can find this info by using search box in the top of website. Best regards
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I guess Bungie/Microsoft are just looking where the money is. The Halo PC community is pretty tiny compared to Xbox Live... If a smaller developer approached Microsoft with the aim of taking over developing content for Halo and Halo 2 for PC then they might see some new life, but I doubt that would ever happen.
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I appreciate how work "some" work is being done to improve the game, but am really disappointed as to how bungie has simply left the PC lovers in the dark and not done enough to further enhance the PC experience. Suggestions to improve this game (which might never happen): -improve netcode *BIG ONE* (so people no longer need to aim 3 feet next to the person for their shots to register, seeing that the 500-1000 people who play this game competitively greatly dislike this "feature") -More maps? (I think after six years of the same old BloodGulch CTF, people deserve a bit more and shouldn't really have to install CE to get it. Some official map packs would help also) -That's all I can think of at the moment x__x WILL COME UP WITH MORE THINGS TO WHINE ABOUT! :) better late than never. Hopefully bungie can learn a bit from their experience with halo2pc/halopc(badnetcode) but still props for coming up with a game which has lasted for so long. [Edited on 11.01.2009 4:33 PM PST]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dwood [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Frnksnbns LOL here we go... Yes let's waste time updating Halo PC, but let's never talk about Halo 2 Vista and how much of a disaster that is. Maybe Roger can fix that game in 2013 or something. [/quote] May as well ignore h2v and support a good game that got the Halo Universe started in the first place.[/quote]How long can Halo 1 PC receive support until it's boring, and has no more potential? because M$ sure as hell don't release any source code, and they sure as hell aren't "[b]modding community-friendly[/b]". Halo 2 Vista, has shown how selfish Micro$oft can be, as to go so far to code in restrictions, 50 or so Custom map limit. 75% stock tags, gone. H2EK's refusal to compile custom tags. Halo 1 got lucky, Halo 3 PC, if ever released, may not be so lucky. [Edited on 10.31.2009 3:46 AM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Frnksnbns LOL here we go... Yes let's waste time updating Halo PC, but let's never talk about Halo 2 Vista and how much of a disaster that is. Maybe Roger can fix that game in 2013 or something. [/quote] May as well ignore h2v and support a good game that got the Halo Universe started in the first place.
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Ok. I installed it and patched up to 1.08 and then copied the test files into my Halo directory. No problems here on Win7 64-bit w/8GB of RAM. I played two games for about 30 minutes and had no issues.
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Reinstalled Halo PC on Win7 64-bit w/8GB of RAM. Will let you know the results. Thanks for continuing to help us sawnose!
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how do you test it
