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raymerjacque 01-11-2006 04:52

Bug Thread : http://forum.jowood.com/showthread.php?t=128269

also check your PM box.

Grumpy 01-11-2006 05:55

Quote:

what you should have done was to take it to PM
Agree! ;)

Next time 'M4ksiu' take raymerjacque's advice and have your personal discussions via PM or some other messenger program.

Dont bring this type of talk up on a Public Forum!

M4ksiu 01-11-2006 13:55

I told in first post that I do not want to start flaming topic! OMFG... Where have you had eyes?

Edit: Use this patch on fresh Gothic 3 instalation: http://www.gamestar.pl/ftp/program.asp?sys=gry&id=3469 and then use this crack made by RAZOR1911: http://megagames.com/cgi/download/do...R1911.NOCD.ZIP

It works for me with ENG version.

Arthinel 01-11-2006 15:08

Here we're trying to find the way to run 1.08 version of G3. Everything's clear atm with earler versions.

Deceits 01-11-2006 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4ksiu (Post 330958)

Edit: Use this patch on fresh Gothic 3 instalation: http://www.gamestar.pl/ftp/program.asp?sys=gry&id=3469 and then use this crack made by RAZOR1911: http://megagames.com/cgi/download/do...R1911.NOCD.ZIP

It works for me with ENG version.

Thats just how to get 1.7 working, were trying to figure out 1.8

recble 01-11-2006 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demogorgo (Post 330803)
As it turns out, the vc8api.dll does work if you want to play without the DVD. I was able to play the game using these exact steps.

1. Download fixed image from GCW.
2. Install VirtualCD 8.0.0.4.
3. Look at the JPEGs in the fixed image archive, and configure your copy of VCD the same way.
4. Use VCD to create a new virtual CD, using your Gothic 3 DVD as a source. You need a Virtual CD image, not an ISO.
5. When it's finished, you wll be left with a new set of files. One file ends in VC4, such as GOTHIC3.VC4. Rename or move this file.
6. Move the fixed image file to the same directory as the new file set (GOTHIC3.VC6). Rename it to your filename from step 5 (GOTHIC3.VC4).
7. Fake-mount the image to your REAL CD drive using VirtualCD. Mounting to a virtual drive does not work. This might make the drive physically eject.
8. Move vc8api.dll from your VCD installation to your SYSTEM32 directory (c:\windows\system32\).
9. Prepare your old save-game if you want (read the 1.08 release notes).
9: Install the Gothic 3 1.08 patch.
10. Play the game.

This game still needs a lot of work to be playable.

can somebody help me with step 7 -
Fake-mount the image to your REAL CD drive using VirtualCD. Mounting to a virtual drive does not work. This might make the drive physically eject.

i dont know what shall i do ;/
when i trying to do that i`ve got error ("reason: communication error")

Deceits 01-11-2006 16:36

Just restart your computer then try again

Deceits 01-11-2006 17:09

I can't belive its taken this much time for someone to create a crack for this, anyone know in a estimate how long it would take?

raymerjacque 01-11-2006 23:03

either no one is making the no cd patch, or they are having a hard time getting it to work.

Joe Forster/STA 02-11-2006 04:43

@Deceits:
1. Read forum rule #8.
2. A crack for TOCA Race Driver 2 v1.2 took about one year so why are you complaining?!

Arthinel 02-11-2006 04:44

mb they're waiting for the next patch to avoid case doing double work?

kosmiq 02-11-2006 08:57

Razor1911 clearly stated that they will release an updated crack when there has been a more stable patch released.

Arthinel 02-11-2006 11:21

omfg! Then we should w8 for it for some weeks..!

nalym 02-11-2006 12:17

NaLyM
 
Hm, that's great... I cannot wait till next patch is released, I'll just play it like it is with 1,7 path.

M4ksiu 02-11-2006 12:53

Patch will be released from 4 to 6 weeks (rumors only) so we will wait someee time I guess.

Deceits 02-11-2006 13:41

NO CD PATCH FOR 1.8 - http://www.gothic-3.ru/news.php?item.17.1 - NOT A WARES SITE. Its in russian but you can just click the download link right there or for those who cant navigate the simple page, link is here http://www.gothic-3.ru/files/Gothic3_noCD_1.8.rar

Just put those .dlls in your gothic 3 directory with the 1.7 .exe no cd patch. It works for me, someone else lemme know if its working for them. So to recap

1. Download these http://www.gothic-3.ru/files/Gothic3_noCD_1.8.rar
2. Extract the .dlls to your gothic 3 directory
3. Use the 1.7 NOCD .exe

I've scanned these with 2 different virus scanners. Someone else please scan them to make sure their clean. Welcome :)

Arthinel 02-11-2006 16:07

thx and respect for this finding. but I ran the game and experienced all those problems I had earler. Now I understand why Razor don't wanna make any actions with this version of G3... My piece of advice to all of you: wait for NORMAL game. You'll be only disappointed playing this shit...

SocratesJohnson 02-11-2006 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deceits (Post 331109)
NO CD PATCH FOR 1.8 - http://www.gothic-3.ru/news.php?item.17.1 - NOT A WARES SITE. Its in russian but you can just click the download link right there or for those who cant navigate the simple page, link is here http://www.gothic-3.ru/files/Gothic3_noCD_1.8.rar

Just put those .dlls in your gothic 3 directory with the 1.7 .exe no cd patch. It works for me, someone else lemme know if its working for them. So to recap

1. Download these http://www.gothic-3.ru/files/Gothic3_noCD_1.8.rar
2. Extract the .dlls to your gothic 3 directory
3. Use the 1.7 NOCD .exe

I've scanned these with 2 different virus scanners. Someone else please scan them to make sure their clean. Welcome :)

Downloaded and can confirm that it works, nice find.

dooheht 02-11-2006 16:35

Hm, well it works, ok, but I don't think the Patch is actually applied...Well, I still suffer from the Ambient-Sound-Bug (Stuttering) which is said to be fixed in the v1.08. And without the Crack, but 1.08 applied my Game won't even start. And with the above instruction it does...Hm, not so sure about that (<-working). But at least I don't have to reinstall again to play it :P

TippeX 02-11-2006 16:53

patch is same shit, just razor crack stuff, and 1.07 no-cd, effectively using it will make the game 1.07.. did noone else check this? ;p

Arthinel 02-11-2006 17:00

You're right, but where's result of all other stuff? Look at the 1.8 patch's size and then find out the size of these files (remaining of 1.7). The last is just a small part of all the files that should had been replaced. Nope. 1.8 patch is not what we're expecting for.

raymerjacque 02-11-2006 17:48

without the 1.8 exe file the patch is useless. so you can't patch the game, then play with 1.7 exe file. you can, but most of the fixes won't be applied. So basicly you may as well play with 1.7 patch. or wait for a proper crack.

dooheht 02-11-2006 20:23

Well, I'm gonna reinstall and play from the beginning with the 1.07 Patch :(
For some freakin reason the DVD won't work with the new patch...

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 08:40

Gothic 3 - 1.8 NoCd patch

Ok, i have uploaded the 1.8 NoDvD patch, Complete with added tweaks and files that fixes some ingame bugs.

I have tweaked the hell out of Gothic 3 and I can finaly play it with 1GB ram and a ATI X550 (entry lvl to mid lvl card ) with most settings on medium and my game hardly even stutters, just sometimes in the cities. Out in the open this game is smooth like a babies bottom.

Inside you will find the following files :
1.8 scripts and dll files.
1.7 exe
custom 1.4 shader file
Custom animation files
Custom G3.ini file


Instructions :
-------------
download the 1.8 gothic 3 patch.
run the 1.8 gothic 3 patch.
Download the no dvd patch from link below.
extract nodvd patch to your gothic 3 folder, overwrite all files.
play.



Link to 1.8 patch ( 60mb ) :
---------------------------
http://update.gothic3.com/


Link to NoDvD patch 1.8 ( 5mb ):
---------------------------------
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BYR15YU0


enjoy....


( before link gets taken down, someone with a descent connection please make a mirror )

Joe Forster/STA 03-11-2006 09:58

If you upload it to GCW via http://ul.gamecopyworld.com, you'll have a very large mirror! :)

Psychodelicuser 03-11-2006 10:10

Do the quality of the game will be lower with that patch, or it will be still the same?

It sounds like the quality getting low because of the tweks....

Sorry for my bad english

Regards

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychodelicuser (Post 331208)
Do the quality of the game will be lower with that patch, or it will be still the same?

It sounds like the quality getting low because of the tweks....

Sorry for my bad english

Regards

No, the tweaks have nothing to do with quality, you set the quality yourself in the game menu. Only things i changed were Cache settings mostly. the custom shader file does lower shader quality, but only for people that choose 1.4 shader effects. if you choose 2 or higher then it won't effect you.

Basicly if you play with settings on high because you have a super comp, then be glad, your game will be even faster ( trust me, it helps even super pc's stutter with this game ). if you have a medium or low end pc, this patch will make the game smoother.

Tygur 03-11-2006 13:49

WOW! Downloading now. If this works, you're my new god! haha THanks!

Absturzius 03-11-2006 13:57

Thanks raymerjacque. This also works with the german version. At least I assume it does. I installed patch 108 and the nodvd patch and the game runs. Dont know where you see the version number.

I think it has made an improvement but I didnīt have much time to test it as the main thing I was hopeing the patch would cure hasnīt and as before I had to stop playing after a few minutes.

Dont know whatīs causing it. A few minutes into the game (up to max. 15 mins) black shapes appear and random textures become see through and certain graphics stretch......untill I cant make anything out.

I had the same problem with another game, cant remember which. I thought it was something overheating so I installed sensors but nothing was showing hot.

Any ideas to solve this would be great.

P4 [email protected]
ca. 1,5Gb ram
Gf 6600gt

TheMiracle 03-11-2006 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Absturzius (Post 331232)

Dont know whatīs causing it. A few minutes into the game (up to max. 15 mins) black shapes appear and random textures become see through and certain graphics stretch......untill I cant make anything out.

I had the same problem with another game, cant remember which. I thought it was something overheating so I installed sensors but nothing was showing hot.

Any ideas to solve this would be great.

P4 [email protected]
ca. 1,5Gb ram
Gf 6600gt

Man!
download the XtremeG Drivers 9689 from Tweaksrus and play the game, without OC the card. And make sure you have selected Shader 2.0 or 1.4, not 3.0, If you selected 1.4, do not turn DOF o OE, if you use 2.0 , turn on OE in the Post Procesing settings!

Max.-

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tygur (Post 331229)
WOW! Downloading now. If this works, you're my new god! haha THanks!

uhm, i don't believe in god, but whatever floats your boat :p

dooheht 03-11-2006 14:36

uhm, but this is not an official NoDVD v1.08, right? Looks like the 1.07 exe to me. Well, I cannot try now, because I reinstalled and don't want to touch a running system :P

Tygur 03-11-2006 14:41

Hehe, I dont believe in god either, just wanted to thank ya.

I tested it and it seems to work fine, performance does seem better. Boars are now easily dispatched although I did a little less damage to orcs which I can only assume is because the armor fix.

Only problem is after killing the boars for the rebel camp, the game locked. Had to reboot my PC. I dunno if this is because of the crack tweaks or a game bug. Either way playing it was much more fun while it was working.

Now I have need for speed carbon downloading (legally for those who would assume otherwise) so I don't want to risk corrupting the download with more crashes. I'll try it again after EA Link finishes its stuff.

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooheht (Post 331238)
uhm, but this is not an official NoDVD v1.08, right? Looks like the 1.07 exe to me. Well, I cannot try now, because I reinstalled and don't want to touch a running system :P

Correct, and it is in the patch notes i posted above ( 1.7 exe ) it is only partial 1.8, but still it is better to have some fixes than no fixes at all ....

Also i have tweaked the living crap out of this game, with my files above you can now play this game on 512mb ram with a geforce 6200 ... i know cause my brother on his crap pc does..... there is no downside to using the files above.


(only one minor problem is with the custom shader file, if you use shader 1.4 you sometime get a red side effect on cave walls, but small price to pay for huge performance boost, if you use shader 2 or 3 then it won't effect you. )

dooheht 03-11-2006 14:44

So, what is the Gothic 3 v1.08 (1.8.25817.0) [EURO] No-DVD/Fixed EXE which is to be find on GCW atm? Is this the same you uploaded here?
I downloaded it, but I am scared to try. Also the exe-Size/Date seems to be exact the same as the 1.07crack...

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 14:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooheht (Post 331243)
So, what is the Gothic 3 v1.08 (1.8.25817.0) [EURO] No-DVD/Fixed EXE which is to be find on GCW atm? Is this the same you uploaded here?
I downloaded it, but I am scared to try. Also the exe-Size/Date seems to be exact the same as the 1.07crack...

Don't know that one, you would have to use at own risk, but if date is old then it is probly 1.7 crack.

the one i posted above works with 1.8 , i have been playing on 1.8 for few days now using the above files.

dooheht 03-11-2006 14:53

Well, thanks for the info. Nonetheless I'll wait for the next patch, because even the 1.08 Patch didn't fix my Ambient-Sound-Stutterings...grrr

raymerjacque 03-11-2006 19:42

just because it did not fix your sound does not make it a bad patch. It fixes the armor bug, it fixes the stun lock bug, it fixes bows and crossbows, as well as increase in performance and a whole bunch of other problems, it also fixes broken and bugged quests and npc's. I don't get why you would want to play on old patch ??

dooheht 03-11-2006 20:17

No, I changed my mind recently. I tried to play with the 1.08, but the Soundbug is so annoying, because much athmosphere is gone with stuttering birds/wind.
Also, I didn't encounter any of the mentioned Bugs (lucky me), and my sys is pretty High End, so never beyond 40FPS so long...I'm not playing with the old patch - I'm not playing at all...
I'll wait for the next fix (German Forum says the two guys for the soundworks are on holidays till next week), so I don't ruin the game for me...

smoken 04-11-2006 03:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymerjacque (Post 331189)
Gothic 3 - 1.8 NoCd patch

Ok, i have uploaded the 1.8 NoDvD patch, Complete with added tweaks and files that fixes some ingame bugs.

I have tweaked the hell out of Gothic 3 and I can finaly play it with 1GB ram and a ATI X550 (entry lvl to mid lvl card ) with most settings on medium and my game hardly even stutters, just sometimes in the cities. Out in the open this game is smooth like a babies bottom.

Inside you will find the following files :
1.8 scripts and dll files.
1.7 exe
custom 1.4 shader file
Custom animation files
Custom G3.ini file


Instructions :
-------------
download the 1.8 gothic 3 patch.
run the 1.8 gothic 3 patch.
Download the no dvd patch from link below.
extract nodvd patch to your gothic 3 folder, overwrite all files.
play.



Link to 1.8 patch ( 60mb ) :
---------------------------
http://update.gothic3.com/


Link to NoDvD patch 1.8 ( 5mb ):
---------------------------------
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BYR15YU0


enjoy....


( before link gets taken down, someone with a descent connection please make a mirror )



About the _compiledAnimation folder, do we just copy the whole folder in GothicIII\Data or just the files inside it?


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