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It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an easy... - 10/17/2004 4:07:24 PM

Hexed Gamer

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The guys weren't pulling your leg KG, I just downloaded the file.

When they said "members" they meant the other membership ie the one you must sign up to to get access to patches.

It will likely become available in the other ordinary locations soon enough (that is me assuming nothing else).

If you are a member (the other sort not just a forum member) you can get the file from the Steel Panthers Generals Edition by clicking on the link called "retail" (that is only apparent when you are actually logged in), so guys, if you want this, you will have to sign on as a member for this section (I knew there was a reason I signed up before I actually needed a patch option for any non digital downloads hehe.

Here is a link (assuming I can manage this link correctly).

edit, no the link wouldn't work so I removed it.

If that doesn't work, click on the Members option that is at top of all pages (the one to the right of the downloads button). It takes you there as well.

< Message edited by Hexed Gamer -- 10/17/2004 2:08:35 PM >

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 4:12:47 PM

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Oh and for those interested.

It's a 3.79 meg zip file, that unzips to a 3.90 meg self executing file.

That's all I know at the moment.

I will be passing this news off as it progresses for me.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 4:28:01 PM

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I was trying to edit my message second time to get it more accurate, but KG was faster and locked the topic.

Just log in to the Members-area at top of the site and there U are... Assuming You have created an account.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 4:37:52 PM

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This just in, installs fine to a standard 8.2 install (I know this as I just finished doing it).

Those wondering about TrueUpdate, there is already a link on your standard 8.2 install that takes you to the members area where you can begin the sign in process.
There was no alteration of my Start Menu options though (maybe Trueupdate is not needed or maybe it is something thta will be set up later, I can't tell you, I don't know).

At any rate, here is the quote describing the file.

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The new 8.3 Update contains extensive fixes and enhancements to the Steel Panthers: World At War orders of battle. Changes include improvements for Copmuter AI Unit picks, scenario changes, some updated graphics and sound files and fixes and improvements for virtually every major as well as some minor nations. A more detailed list of changes, based on extensive interaction and feedback from the Steel Panthers: World At War community, is included in the update.

This is an incremental update requires v8.2 to be installed first. This update is for both the free version of Steel Panthers: World At War as well as the Steel Panthers: General�s Edition compilation.

unquote.

Only thing stopping you from getting the file now is YOU.

First observations
Missing scenarios seemed to be there now (I didn't look to long).
8.3 registers on bottom of game screen when loaded.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 4:48:18 PM

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ORIGINAL: Hexed Gamer

Only thing stopping you from getting the file now is YOU.

I have got H2H FR installed over SPWAW 8.2

How should I install 8.3 update ?

I have got few games at progress and I would like to avoid any security warnings.

Any suggestions before I corrupt something ?

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 4:55:19 PM

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Outside my personal experience Szarik, I am not a long time user of the H2H file actually.

My guess, is to leave the current 8.2 install you have with ongoing games alone, and just settle for installing a fresh 8.2 install elsewhere on the system if you want to check out the 8.3 patch's effect on an install of H2H on an 8.2 install.

That way should (I say that cautiously) allow you to maintain your current install.

But again, that is me saying so, coming from a person not fully used to using H2H.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 5:00:12 PM

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Man, sure am glad they made that formal announcement that the patch was available.

Thanks to whoever it was that spotted the patch sitting there.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 5:08:36 PM

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I would wager someone (wasn't me at least), noticed it was there (the internet never sleeps), and managed to get the file before any decent announcement was possible (it did obviously happen over saturday night sunday morning after all).

Given a choice, I would have uploaded the file and then announced it rather than announce it then upload the file.

Maybe we are all just faster than the announcement.

I am willing to wait till this afternoon to see if any official comment is established.

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RE: It was genuine KG 8.3 IS here, but it is not in an ... - 10/17/2004 6:52:54 PM

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Well, I'm happy it's here, but I was only told that it COULD be Sunday or Monday.

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