Download-able Updater: Module 7 - DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE®: Eberron Unlimited™ Forums

Tolero · 05-30-2008, 03:22 PM

The downloadable updater for Mod 7 is now available! This installer will update clients from Mod 6 to Mod 7. New players will still need to go through the normal patching process - this will only work for those whose clients are current as of today. It will not work for Risia.

The download-able updater means you can download it and patch your client before the update goes live on the servers, saving you time when they come back up. It also means you can download the patch on a computer that you don't have DDO installed on (i.e. your work computer), transfer the patch to a disk or device, and then run it on the computer with a DDO client to update it.

If you've pre-patched already, you'll save yourself quite a bit of time on patch day!

Download the installer by clicking here. Running it will download the Mod 7 files and update your client. When the servers open with Mod 7, your client will detect and apply the appropriate files.

Feel free to distribute this update to others as well!

IMPORTANT NOTES: This file will ONLY patch the North America/AU/NZ version of the DDO client. If you try to apply it to the EU version, you'll get an error message.

Film · 05-30-2008, 03:28 PM

Outstanding! We were hoping this would be available prior to live!

Ghoste · 05-30-2008, 03:32 PM

What I don't understand is this:
-Mod 7 was targeted for May.
-It is now clearly available for May, just the last couple days.
-Instead of sticking to that deadline, Turbine has chosen to further harm its own reputation by waiting until June 3rd.

What's holding up launching Mod 7 live? I realize today is Friday, so you'll have less tech support available over the weekend. Does that pretty much sum up the decision to wait til Tuesday to go live?

BLAKROC · 05-30-2008, 03:37 PM

thanks for the pre load

Talcyndl · 05-30-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoste

What I don't understand is this:
-Mod 7 was targeted for May.
-It is now clearly available for May, just the last couple days.
-Instead of sticking to that deadline, Turbine has chosen to further harm its own reputation by waiting until June 3rd.

What's holding up launching Mod 7 live? I realize today is Friday, so you'll have less tech support available over the weekend. Does that pretty much sum up the decision to wait til Tuesday to go live?

If I recall the process last time, you still end up downloading additional content once the patched servers come up. The preloader just lightens the load.

In other words, it's not clear that Mod 7 is fully completed. They still may be working on some minor tweaks.

In addition, new releases mean additional support needs. For them to release it on a Friday probably doesn't make sense for a number of reasons (higher load, more people ****ed if there is an issue, need to increase - and pay overtime to - staff).

Coldin · 05-30-2008, 03:44 PM

3 Cheers for pre-loaded patches!

Wizzly_Bear · 05-30-2008, 03:46 PM

Yaga_Nub · 05-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoste

What I don't understand is this:
-Mod 7 was targeted for May.
-It is now clearly available for May, just the last couple days.
-Instead of sticking to that deadline, Turbine has chosen to further harm its own reputation by waiting until June 3rd.

What's holding up launching Mod 7 live? I realize today is Friday, so you'll have less tech support available over the weekend. Does that pretty much sum up the decision to wait til Tuesday to go live?

Ghoste, Targeted does not mean that it WILL happen. You know that.

Bad Ghoste!

Ghoste · 05-30-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaga Nub

Ghoste, Targeted does not mean that it WILL happen. You know that.

Bad Ghoste!

My question isn't so much about why aren't they meeting their goal, but regarding the fact that the mod appears ready...so why not meet their goal?

People in business make mistakes, things don't get done as quickly or as well as planned. I understand that. But when it all works out and a decision is arbitrarily made to undermine all that...huh?!!! Why?

Dexxaan · 05-30-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoste

What I don't understand is this:
-Mod 7 was targeted for May.
-It is now clearly available for May, just the last couple days.
-Instead of sticking to that deadline, Turbine has chosen to further harm its own reputation by waiting until June 3rd.

What's holding up launching Mod 7 live? I realize today is Friday, so you'll have less tech support available over the weekend. Does that pretty much sum up the decision to wait til Tuesday to go live?

What I do understand is this:

- Ghoste is complaining.
- It is clear to see Ghoste is upset.
- Instead of complaining, Ghoste should choose further harm his reputation (Whining)., and maybe be happy we are this close to new Mod.

It's Friday, TGIF and lets get it done as bugless as possible Turbine. I prefer bug ratio lower than you making a deadline.

thatguy · 05-30-2008, 03:59 PM

Cool, I'll download the preload files tonight.

Thanks!

RazorrX · 05-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Thank you! Have downloaded and will put on my PC when I get home from work.

Ghoste · 05-30-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dexxaan

What I do understand is this:

- Ghoste is complaining.
- It is clear to see Ghoste is upset.
- Instead of complaining, Ghoste should choose further harm his reputation (Whining)., and maybe be happy we are this close to new Mod.

It's Friday, TGIF and lets get it done as bugless as possible Turbine. I prefer bug ratio lower than you making a deadline.

You do not understand, you misunderstand.

I am perplexed, not upset.

If mod 7's not ready on time, it's not ready. It is what it is. Their choice, considering their options, baffles me. It doesn't appear to serve any of their own interests. And that is was my post was addressing, not my own interests.

I'm not going to deny that my own interests are to see Mod 7 a little sooner, but that was not something I was addressing, and it's certainly not enough to upset me.

Turial · 05-30-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoste

What's holding up launching Mod 7 live? I realize today is Friday, so you'll have less tech support available over the weekend. Does that pretty much sum up the decision to wait til Tuesday to go live?

I also don't understand the decision Ghoste but it is likely being held back do to low tech support over the weekend.

Ghoste · 05-30-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turial

I also don't understand the decision Ghoste but it is likely being held back do to low tech support over the weekend.

That could very well be it.

Seanus · 05-30-2008, 04:04 PM

W00t! Thanks for saving us a little time. That means I'll have my Monk that much sooner... BWAHAHA~!

Rameses · 05-30-2008, 04:08 PM

I recieved this error when I tried to run the download.

"Cannot find a current installation of 'DUNGEONS and DRAGONS ONLINE: Stormreach (UPDATER)' (USA).
You can only use this installer to update an existing installation.
Please install with the full installer first."

What am I missing?

-Rameses!

MysticTheurge · 05-30-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rameses

What am I missing?

Sounds like you're missing an installation of DDO.

But seriously... I have no idea.

Harncw · 05-30-2008, 04:26 PM

good job on being "johnny on the spot" via offering a patch installer in advance

jkm · 05-30-2008, 04:29 PM

if i had to take my guess, monday kind of threw a wrench in their plans. its why you plan releases for january, april, and october. nice months without all of those annoying end of month holidays in them that jack with project plans more than their 8 hours would indicate.