You might be interested to know that the latest patch is now available, the "March 2013" patch:
http://www.graviteam.ua/help/download-patches.html (http://www.graviteam.ua/help/download-patches.html)
The changelog for this patch is very extensive -- it is a serious revamp of the previous version and includes an entirely new C&C system whereby your platoon leaders and above have to relay orders to subordinates via voice, radio, or laid wire. I've only fiddled with the new game as yet, but it's immediately apparent once you patch and play that many interesting changes have been made --
Change log:
1) Fixed crash when pressing ESC while loading district maps in operation.
2) The algorithm of broken tracks is improved.
3) Weapons overheating algorithm is adjusted.
4) Differentiation and locks for paths on operational map is introduced.
5) Principle of editing paths in operation editor is improved.
6) The ability to import a database description for operation from other operation is added.
7) Fixed a bug with the repair in the abandoned vehicles (crew members now leave repair).
Cool Added a separate button for the ambush. At this command the infantry and gun crews will be lie, vehicle crews will be close a hatches.
9) Removed the option for buttoned state for vehicles.
10) Now you can set the "level" of defensive structures in a quick battle.
11) Added the ability to set placement in defense without digging trenches.
12) Fixed a bug with the canceling of serial orders in battle.
13) Adjusted indication and view modes for serial orders in battle.
14) Added button for automatic platoon placement.
15) Added separate command teams for different types of troops.
16) Added the support units in a quick battle.
17) Added a separation for radio stations by type and his type indication.
18) Fixed a bug with icons remain after disable (and enable) the mini-map.
19) Added the indication for the radio/voice/wire communications in battle.
20) Button for platoons table in operational phase is changed from F1 to F3.
21) Added an antenna on KV-1S and KV-8S tanks.
22) Added an option for icon types on operational map (option 4.20).
23) The algorithm for ammunition and fuel replenish is cahnged, added indication for supply level on map.
24) Command radii is removed.
25) Company and battalion commanders are added in a quick battle.
26) During the retreat without a combat (in operational phase) platoon loses morale.
27) Added the fire platoon commanders in artillery batteries.
28) Staff for the troops in quick battle has been modified and expanded.
29) Added a group of messages for breaking and restoring wired connection.
30) Adjusted an algorithm offers ceasefire from AI (removed immediately cancel after offer).
31) Added target designation by flares.
32) Added a button to apply the last selected filter for soldiers or vehicles.
33) Staff for the troops in operations has been modified and adjusted.
34) Squad parameters panel is changed.
35) Rotate order is moved to squad panel.
36) Added a separate button for reverse move.
37) Added indication for suppressed squads in 3D and on the map.
38) The "quick" orders adaptively vary depending on the number of troops who are given the order.
39) Added a button on the orders panel, which allows to transfer troops under the control of AI.
40) Put a penalty at the start of the operation if allied troops is transfer under the players control.
41) Added automatic movement for signalers to laying wire communication.
42) Added restriction for valid orders, depending on the level of command.
43) Added indication and options for valid orders.
44) Removed the outline of the selected units if individual icons is displayed.
45) Added a separate option for block of squads exchange in the operational phase (by default is enabled).
46) Added tank Pz I ausf. F and a platoon of this tanks in a quick battle.
47) Tankers do not close the hatches and do not climb into the tank if detecting enemy.
48) Added icons in Wehrmacht style on operational map.
49) Fixed a bug with the wrong choice of the level of detail for grass when you attach the camera to an unit.
50) Corrected the appearance for contact signs.
51) Added full automatical firing on external target designation.
52) When the defence "flag" is set during placement mode, changed the principle of defence points selecting.
53) The base color for summer camouflage on some vehicles of Red Army is changed.
54) Visual look of vehicles is changed due to humidity level.
55) Added Red Army's icons for operational map.
56) Fixed a bug with incorrect display of sides color in Quick battle editor due to change side.
57) Fixed a bug with black squares on an operations map.
58) Added Dunkelgelb 1943 color scheme for Pz III ausf. N tank.
59) For external target designation spot time and target direction will be transmitted.
60) Added ability to set delay for order execution until some time (right click on the "Stop" order).
61) Vehiles and squads that left without user control automatically returns to the commander.
62) Added ammo reallocation for guns and mortars at the end of the battle.
63) Slight adjustments for opponents AI.
64) Changed some icons of the squad and vehicle information.
65) Fixed disappearance of the sounds for rolled guns.
66) Added a color scheme selection for the map marks on operational and tactical phases.
67) Added NATO icons for operational map.
68) Fixed bug with unit dragging on the map in deploy phase.
69) Added an option for showing an alphanumeric platoon's codes on the map.
70) Added the wire-reel model for signalman's in the battle.
71) Added muzzle velocity dependence from the temperature.
72) Sounds for Pz III and Pz VI tanks engines and Marder SPGs based on the Pz 38(t) tank caterpillars are changed.
73) Added Soviet Army icons for operational map.
74) Display on the map ally AI plans and their changes during the battle is added.
75) Some shot sounds are corrected.
76) Added some armor piercing ammunition to the penetration diagrams.
77) Added detailed description for the orders delay and for player's command level into the built-in help system.
78) Built-in help system is adjusted and improved.
79) Added an option to select the speakers layout.
80) Fixed a bug with the inability to lock resupply on infantry squads.
81) Adjusted combustion at different soils after exploding shells and bombs.
82) A crew members from the destroyed vehicles can be used to supplement other squads or crews in the platoon.
83) Area of sight is not canceled when choosing a new unit and when it dragging.
84) For platoon's arrangement and rotation with respect to one squad/vehicle will be used its (unit's) direction.
85) Fuel will be leak when vehicle will burned and it's level will appear on the squad's panel.
86) Fixed a bug when displaying the description of the score's calculation criteria for operation.
87) Algorithm's for hit and kill soldiers inside vehicles will be improved.
88) Increased error for targeting when shooting at night or evening time.
89) Added portable radio for German radio squads (in quick battle states).
90) Changed the display units for refueling and ammo replenishing costs (from % to conventional ammo and fuel).
91) Fixed game crashes on some configurations after the end of battle.
92) Improved algorithm for mapping the signal and lighting aids, they divided on day and night types.
"Added a separate button for reverse move."
That was a sorely needed addition.
The additional DLC's will be updated soon according to the developer to take into account the numerous changes with the new patch.
I'm very glad I bought this game when it was on sale. Well worth the price!
Wow.
The new command & control sounds verrrry eeenter-esting.
After downloading all three patches, should they be installed in a specific order?
I have the Matrix version and the updates don't like it,
Hmmm..the patches would work, Jim.
It looks like 'budd' on the Matrix forum got the patches installed:
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3285309 (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3285309)
The order I do them is:
1) Core update which is an executable.
2) The March 2013 patch which is an extension file which you have to install through the Game Updater.
3) The optional polygon patch which is also an extension file like #2.
My problem is the way my gurus configured my HDs. Have to re-install.
Wow. Lots of stuff in here I'm interested in, not the least of which is the new C&C stuff. Looks like a fair bit of eye-candy, as well.
Between this and a renewed interest in Scourge of War, I may be moving away from chit-shuffling and back into 3-D battle spaces for a bit.
This is probably the only game I have that a spiffy new patch with great new features results in the following response
***** **** ***** another patch I have to ****ing try and apply using the ****ing awful patching system, the current build seems OK to me maybe I'll save myself the grief and just stick with it.
Two questions
1) has the patching system been made better
2) if not is the new patch worth going through the grief
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on March 15, 2013, 06:17:58 PM
This is probably the only game I have that a spiffy new patch with great new features results in the following response
***** **** ***** another patch I have to ****ing try and apply using the ****ing awful patching system, the current build seems OK to me maybe I'll save myself the grief and just stick with it.
Two questions
1) has the patching system been made better
2) if not is the new patch worth going through the grief
I'm hearing that. Maybe a better man could walk us dummies through the procedure. I get the exe but not how to handle the other files.
The above is my reaction even after following a walk through of the patching process last time round :(
Here is what I did to update APOS:
1) Download the following three files from http://www.graviteam.ua/help/download-patches.html (http://www.graviteam.ua/help/download-patches.html)
CORE update: gtos_cu_581_eng.exe
March 2013 patch: apos_upd_tar_rak_mar13_eng.gt2extension
Polygon update: k43t_apos_patch_march13_eng.gt2extension This is optional, but I recommend it!
2) Run the Core update executable and point it to your APOS home folder.
3) After the Core update is done, start APOS and on the main screen, you should see the following at the top right corner:
Version 5.81 (2101) Update: mar 13
4) Close APOS.
5) Start the Game Updater which should be found in the APOS start folder. You'll see something like the following screen, but with less entries and no mods:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg534.imageshack.us%2Fimg534%2F1882%2F39862213.jpg&hash=614344b453153813a0e918c270b053dddfebfc70)
6) Click Install and find the location where you saved the March 2013 patch. Make sure your file type is set to the .gt2extension and then click Open:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg23.imageshack.us%2Fimg23%2F4577%2F42513021.jpg&hash=0893593ebc6e4a7d66d5b44aeb5d311b64a2f1d4)
7) You should see a clock graphic and a counter telling you that the patch is installing. Once done, you should see your Game Update entry set to 4.02:
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg805.imageshack.us%2Fimg805%2F2595%2F35317951.jpg%2F&hash=45d47ad4a716a025a74bbc438d03e5882640f793)
8) Now click Install again to install the polygon update. Navigate to where you stored it and once again, Open the k43t_apos_patch_march13_eng.gt2extension file as you did with the March 2013 patch in step 6. You should another clock and counter which tells you the polygon update is installing. This took about 5-7 minutes on my PC to install.
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg32.imageshack.us%2Fimg32%2F4020%2F40923868.jpg&hash=060304baf9c2d300e0ed117949407b317945128d)
9) Make sure to click Save and Play! APOS will start. Exit and run Game Updater again.
9) You're finished and should see about same entries as I do in Game Updater:
A) Game Update: 4.02
B) District update: 1.03
The three Addon entries you see are the official DLC's and the top two are mods (one is a sound mod and the other is a blood mod, of course).
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg534.imageshack.us%2Fimg534%2F1882%2F39862213.jpg&hash=614344b453153813a0e918c270b053dddfebfc70)
Dane49 gives a nice written explanation on how to do last year's update. It's quite similar to what I wrote so you can also refer to it.
http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3199630&mpage=1&key=� (http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=3199630&mpage=1&key=�)
Very good. Thanks.
Good man, WallysWorld.
No question that this continues to be the most unnecessarily difficult game to update and install add-ons that I've ever seen. Partly the language barrier is to blame -- the dev's are not native English speakers by any stretch -- but I do think it's compounded by a pretty blatant indifference on Graviteam's part to making anything clearer and simpler in order to assist their Western customers.
Case in point -- as usual, no documentation describing the new features in any detail. We have to figure out for ourselves what all the new 'radio' and 'transmitting' and 'receiving' icons and colors mean. Thank goodness for a few really dedicated fans like Dane49 who make the effort to figure out and explain all these things for us -- in essence, doing Graviteam's work for them, for free.
If it were not such a brilliant game, I would have ditched it a long time ago for thee reasons. But...it's undeniably unique, and worth putting up with all these hassles, IMO ...
Is the update cumulative or do you need to install Last Year's update if you don't have it?
Quote from: Bismarck on March 15, 2013, 03:44:40 PM
After downloading all three patches, should they be installed in a specific order?
I cobbled together someone else's instructions for installation and edited it a bit:
Quote
How to Install Achtung Panzer: Operation Star, updates, and DLC.
1)Install the base game
2) Install 581 patch by first Running * op_star_game_update_v581_eng_v2.exe *
3) Unzip the * k43t_apos_patch_aug12_eng_v3.exe * 7z file to a new folder you create
4) Go to game the directory where APOS was installed (C/Matrix Games/Achtung Panzer by default for my Matrix edition) and run the update.cmd file. This will open an updater program.
5) Click the Install button and point to the folder where you unzipped the * k43t_apos_patch_aug12_eng_v3.exe * file, open the Core folder and click on the desc.addpack. This will install the patch.
6) Install the Polygon optional patch by unzipping the * k43t_apos_upd_dist_taran_rakit_aug12_eng.exe * 7z file to a new folder. Click the Install button and point to the folder where you unzipped the * k43t_apos_upd_dist_taran_rakit_aug12_eng.exe * 7z file, open the Core folder and click on the desc.addpack. This will install the polygon patch.
7) Click on the Save and Play button
Game will be updated
*******************************************************
Then install the DLC's just like you did for the Polygon patch:
Like so:
4) Run update utility (click to game version in main menu).
5) In the window that appears, click "Install" button and select "CORE\desc.addpack" file in folder with unpacked update.
6) Wait for the installation.
7) Click "Save and Play" button.
*******************************************************
Just substitute the latest update file name for the "Aug12" one.
You can just plug in all the "desc.addpack" Updates at one time, into the Game Updater program, then Save & Exit. I always put the core set and gfx one first, and then any others in whatever order.
I suggest copying & pasting this into a text file, and burning it off on a DVD along with the install files for future use.
ugh.. downloads for the big files just keeps hanging after 50 or 60 mb.. wish Gamers Gate would post the new files..
Quote from: Tuna on March 16, 2013, 01:31:19 PM
ugh.. downloads for the big files just keeps hanging after 50 or 60 mb.. wish Gamers Gate would post the new files..
I kept getting some corrupted files when I was d/l'ing that stuff earlier this month. Finally got one to install from the download, even though I would get a corrupted file error that it wouldn't skip, from the same installer, after I burned it on DVD and tried installing to my notebook. Odd. >:( IIRC, the corrupted files were always in some of the Windows support installers (like the DirectX & such).
Can anybody tell me the full size of the two big files? Just wondering, so I'll know how it's doing during my multiple retries..
Core is 3.24 MB.
March 13 is 484 MB
polygon is 1.2 GB
Quote from: Bismarck on March 16, 2013, 07:37:51 PM
Core is 3.24 MB.
March 13 is 484 MB
polygon is 1.2 GB
Thanks... lol.. wasn't even close last time the March 13 died.. like 120 MB :-[
Problem solved!!.. Was able to successfully download the patches with my Android Tablet...
Don't know what the heck was up with Windows, I was trying on 3 different PCs... would always get hung up after 50-100 MB!
The latest core updater keeps breaking my install...
Jarhead, what core engine were you running before updating? 5.80?
Do you have any mods installed?
When I run the Polygon update, it doesn't add anything to the update list.. is that the way it's supposed to be?
So now I have
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.murphyhomepage.com%2Ffiles%2Faposupdates.png&hash=d8bf5bb760b14910d1f4eea324c19386e8ccd09e)
Where did you get 2,3,4,5? I have the Matrix version.
2, 3 and 4 are add on DLC's.. got them from GamersGate.. my Original is from there as well..
krasnaya-polyana (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSKP/achtung-panzer-operation-star-krasnaya-polyana)
volokonovka-1942-summer (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSV1942/achtung-panzer-operation-star-volokonovka-1942-summer)
sokolovo-1943 (http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-APOSS1943/achtung-panzer-operation-star-sokolovo-1943)
Add them to your price watch lists, they are frequently on sale!
I re-installed the Matrix version 5.77. Do I need another update before installing the three listed here? Thanks.
If your talking about the DLC, yes, I think you have to upgrade for one or more of them, but they usually say on the Gamersgate page, what patch you need.. Gamersgate also has patches available.. but they don't have the 'new' ones yet..
Not sure if you can mix and match with Matrix, I know some games have issues with that, but not sure if that is the case here...
Tuna -- your update 'log' looks good -- same as what I have -- I don't think the polygon add-on changes anything in the log anyway.
Bismarck -- The most up-to-date game engine is 5.81, so you should update to that with the new Core update (should be an .exe). The Core should be updated before anything else (add-ons etc.)
the Add-on's on Tuna's list are 'for sale' content -- not free.
...Isn't this a dandy way to update your games? :-\
It gets better: CORE 5.81 shuts the Matrix version down.
I boogied over to Matrix and got the instructions for 5.81 and August patch. I'll fool with this when I have a bunch of free time.
Will the GG add-ons work with the updated Matrix base game?
Quote from: Bismarck on March 17, 2013, 03:17:49 PM
Will the GG add-ons work with the updated Matrix base game?
I'm 95% sure the answer is Yes -- But if someone knows better, please say so!
Quote from: sandman2575 on March 17, 2013, 12:21:04 PM
Jarhead, what core engine were you running before updating? 5.80?
Do you have any mods installed?
I'm trying to run the core update on a fresh install. Before I apply the cu file, my engine is running 5.75. Is the cu incremental?
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 17, 2013, 05:08:08 PM
Quote from: sandman2575 on March 17, 2013, 12:21:04 PM
Jarhead, what core engine were you running before updating? 5.80?
Do you have any mods installed?
I'm trying to run the core update on a fresh install. Before I apply the cu file, my engine is running 5.75. Is the cu incremental?
Yes, that's my question. Do you have to update by increments?
Quote from: Bismarck on March 17, 2013, 05:31:25 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on March 17, 2013, 05:08:08 PM
Quote from: sandman2575 on March 17, 2013, 12:21:04 PM
Jarhead, what core engine were you running before updating? 5.80?
Do you have any mods installed?
I'm trying to run the core update on a fresh install. Before I apply the cu file, my engine is running 5.75. Is the cu incremental?
Yes, that's my question. Do you have to update by increments?
I don't recall having to do so before, with the other game from them. The core update should be all-inclusive but who knows.. maybe that's changed?
The cu file is not incremental. You should be able to use it to patch from a clean install to the latest version of the core engine. I got it to work.
The only thing I did different was to install directly to the c:\ and not the stupid program files (x86) folder.
Quote from: Tuna on March 17, 2013, 01:52:26 PM
When I run the Polygon update, it doesn't add anything to the update list.. is that the way it's supposed to be?
So now I have
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.murphyhomepage.com%2Ffiles%2Faposupdates.png&hash=d8bf5bb760b14910d1f4eea324c19386e8ccd09e)
the district update is the polygon update, my version number didn't change either, but you need to move it up the list to see in game eye candy changes. I have the district update first on my update list.
Quote from: -budd- on March 17, 2013, 10:30:16 PM
the district update is the polygon update, my version number didn't change either, but you need to move it up the list to see in game eye candy changes. I have the district update first on my update list.
Really?!?
This is exactly the sort of thing that is pushing me to the edge of my patience with Graviteam. You only ever find out important things like this 'by the way' -- nothing is ever explained clearly, and sometimes things just aren't explained at all.
That said -- What is the extra eye-candy the polygon / district update provides? I moved the district update to the top of the list, and the only thing I noticed different was that my game suddenly lags a lot more on the same settings. But I didn't notice anything different visually -- ??
The polygon thing is all visual stuff. Better models, uniforms, more detail basically. I notice because i play on a laptop with integrated graphics, but if you play with high settings you probably have to look hard. You can always disable it or move it down if it slows too much. i hear ya on the frustration part. Once you get the patching thing down that's no problem, but the explanation of new stuff leaves alot to be desired. I still not sure about the comm stuff and the AI control stuff and the auto arty stuff and it gets old hunting the forums for answers and the in game help is not deep enough. The game is so damn good though and well supported. There are just some great moments that happen is this game....Stuff happens and you just sit back and go.....that was fu**ing cool.
Quote from: -budd- on March 17, 2013, 10:30:16 PM
the district update is the polygon update, my version number didn't change either, but you need to move it up the list to see in game eye candy changes. I have the district update first on my update list.
Hmmm...I moved the district update to the top of my list and I don't think I've seen any changes to the graphics.
No change in performance though as I have everything cranked right up except for the grass which is set to High. Ultrahigh grass causes good slowdowns on my PC.
Quote from: sandman2575 on March 17, 2013, 11:17:12 PM
Quote from: -budd- on March 17, 2013, 10:30:16 PM
the district update is the polygon update, my version number didn't change either, but you need to move it up the list to see in game eye candy changes. I have the district update first on my update list.
Really?!?
This is exactly the sort of thing that is pushing me to the edge of my patience with Graviteam. You only ever find out important things like this 'by the way' -- nothing is ever explained clearly, and sometimes things just aren't explained at all.
That said -- What is the extra eye-candy the polygon / district update provides? I moved the district update to the top of the list, and the only thing I noticed different was that my game suddenly lags a lot more on the same settings. But I didn't notice anything different visually -- ??
This kind of stuff is why playing Russian-developed games can be such a pain in the ass. You only hear about the commonly odd stuff, like this, in these Russian games third hand. Not only is their UI (and maybe some game mechanics) rather odd, but there isn't a direct line to those in the know if you speak English. :o
I'd be doubtful if having to install the gfx update to the top is a must, but ya never know since the update process is odd in the first place.
hmmm.. ok, I already had the District Update and it was at 1.03, so like you said, it didn't change... Next time I have my Gaming PC setup, I'll try moving it to the top and see if I see a difference...
I did find it strange that the version number didn't change, it did last time I belive. It seem to install fine, no sure way to tell I guess when the version doesn't change. Haven't seen any description of what the polygon update does. I'll what's listed when it goes up on GG, maybe the visual upgrade is in my head :o. I'll post over at there forum and ask.
Quote from: WallysWorld on March 18, 2013, 12:40:21 AM
No change in performance though as I have everything cranked right up except for the grass which is set to High. Ultrahigh grass causes good slowdowns on my PC.
@Wallysworld: Could you give a brief run-down of your system's specs? I'm in the market for a new rig and am wondering just what it takes to play this game on Very High settings.
@Budd: thanks for all the explanations -- I am *amazed* that you can play this game with an integrated graphics card. I have a gaming laptop with SLI gtx 285m's that starts to struggle on Medium-High settings. (Granted it's over 3 years old now, so not 'top of the line,' but a powerful laptop nonetheless that has trouble with APOS's eye candy).
Quote from: sandman2575 on March 18, 2013, 08:44:33 AM
@Wallysworld: Could you give a brief run-down of your system's specs? I'm in the market for a new rig and am wondering just what it takes to play this game on Very High settings.
Nothing special as it's three and a half year old machine with just a newer video card:
i7-920 at 4 Ghz
12 GB RAM
GTX 660 Ti 2 GB video card
Windows 7 64-bit
Here's good description of the new radio icon that each unit will display depending on the situation:http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=10925.msg30811#msg30811 (http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=10925.msg30811#msg30811)
^Thanks -- glad to see it doesn't take a supercomputer to get high-level performance, although your system is definitely no slouch --
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@Budd: thanks for all the explanations -- I am *amazed* that you can play this game with an integrated graphics card. I have a gaming laptop with SLI gtx 285m's that starts to struggle on Medium-High settings. (Granted it's over 3 years old now, so not 'top of the line,' but a powerful laptop nonetheless that has trouble with APOS's eye candy).
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Well over at graviteam Andrey was surprised i could run it. I have to re-balance after every patch. I have a second generation core I3 @ 2.2 with 8 gigs of ram and an HD3000 integrated video card with only 64 dedicated ram and up too 1.8 gigs of memory available for graphics. I've checked while playing and the most graphic ram i've seen it use is just under 1 gig. I get FPS in range from 10-25, I haven't noticed any stutter or massive slowdown and I have gotten pretty good at messing with the settings to get a balance between play and look. I tried the demo first to make sure i could run it at an acceptable level. I play with the limited battle radius setting and turn on the FPS monitor and test different video settings to tweak it.
An FYI that all of the DLC at Gamersgate have been updated to reflect the March 2013 patch changes. You'll have to download the install files from GG.
http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=11109.0 (http://graviteam.com/forum/index.php?topic=11109.0)
Quote from: Tuna on March 16, 2013, 11:29:51 AM
Is the update cumulative or do you need to install Last Year's update if you don't have it?
Good Quest. I do exactly as Wally said with the Matrix version - updating Mar13 core - but APOS won't run so there's no updater. Do we need Aug 12?
OK, a miracle happened and I got updated by applying Aug_12 and then Mar_13. I have the base Matrix game. What add-ons do I need? I have Sokolov and Kharkov in the campaign list.
the 3 addons are Krasnaya Polyana, Sokolovo 1943, Volokonovka 1942
just saw that the new one is out now. http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTOH/graviteam-tactics-operation-hooper
also a high resolution pack has been released. http://www.gamersgate.com/DLC-APOSGTHRTP1/graviteam-tactics-operation-star-dlc-high-resolution-textures-pack-1
Thanks
What's up with the Hi-Res Pack? Does it have new models and/or textures for everything in the game.. or just some specific units?
The Hi-Res pack updates some of the vehicles in the game, but not all:
A winter and summer high-res textures for vehicles and guns:
- GAZ-MM
- Pz I ausf. F
- PzB. 41
- T-60 mod. 1941
- Pz III ausf. N
- Pz III ausf. J (kz and lg)
- Pz III ausf. L and Fl
- Pz II ausf. C and F
- T-26 mod. 1939 and 1940
- Marder II Sdkfz 131 and 132
- Marder III ausf. H
- StuG III ausf. F/8
- BA-64
- Sdkfz 231/232 8-rad.
- Sdkfz 251/1, 251/2, 251/9, 251/10
- T-34 mod. 1941 and 1942
- Mk II Matilda and Matilda CS
- KV-1 mod. 1942 with cast, RF cast and simple weld turrets.
2) Textures for weathering and caterpillars.
As of yesterday, they added some more content to the Hi-Res pack on GG:
- KV-1 mod. 1942 (UZTM).
- PzJager I
- 52-K AA gun
- Mk III Valentine
I haven't bought the pack yet.
I haven't bought it either.
I figure.. the way Op Star runs on my pc, I shouldn't bother. Damn thing is rather doggish even if I adjust some of the usual culprit settings.