(14-09-2011 02:12 PM)dzidza Wrote:  How big is the update??

Somewhere around 140 MB.

(14-09-2011 02:12 PM)dzidza Wrote:  How big is the update??

don't remember exactly but when downloading the patch the launcher said something like 130mb..

Thank you both

Will there be patches like this for the console version aswell?

(13-09-2011 07:16 PM)Timo Wrote:  - Tropicans now enjoy long walks on the beach

Haha I like that. It just looks funny after all those fixed bugs.

(13-09-2011 07:16 PM)Timo Wrote:  - Goods required by certain buildings will no longer be transported to the docks

thank you for that!
but what happens if a factory is full? will they export it then or will the farms keep it? or is there no limit for a factory stockpile?
i mean is it still possible to export iron if you have at least one weapon factory? what happens if you have 6 mines and one factory ?

(14-09-2011 04:17 AM)LuxVenture Wrote:  I bought Tropico 4 through Steam. When I launch the game and the log-in screen appears, in the bottom right-hand corner is "Tropico 4 Version 1.0"

Seeing how you have patched the game to 1.3 with this update, does that mean that Steam is not properly updating the game? (I signed off and on to try and prompt an update--no change.)

The only other explanation I can think of is that the dev did not change the version sig on the loading screen. Is there an easy in-game means of testing whether I am running the update (or a file location that will indicate a change has occurred)?

Thank you!

I checked this morning - it's patched on Steam.

Is the patch still not available for retail? My launcher just shows the changelog of 1.03 but does not download anything.

(14-09-2011 05:34 PM)mrfisse Wrote:  Is the patch still not available for retail? My launcher just shows the changelog of 1.03 but does not download anything.

Did you purchase a digital download version? If so, from which website did you get your copy? Direct2Drive, Impulse, GreenmanGaming and a few others need to prepare the update for integration with their client which may take a couple of days. Please contact their tech support for more information on the progress.

If you're using a boxed retail copy, make sure your internet connection isn't firewalled or otherwise blocked from communicating with our update servers.

Wouldn't it be easier to make patch avaible for download in .rar or .7zip archive? Or anything similiar?

ROFL, devs have solved that "arch of rocks-blocking-road construction" issue on one of the available maps by just removing rock over the path. Kinda straightforward solution.
Too bad shadows still disappear during storms and nights (?). I thought it's a bug but it wasn't fixed so now I think it's a feature, but I still think it's not a good one. In Tropico 3 those shadows had never disappeared.

(13-09-2011 07:16 PM)Timo Wrote:  - Increased number of families living in shanties to two


- Corrected free jobs display in Almanac, graph still shows year average values

- Population limit raised to 1500 (can your machine handle it?)

- Road element limit increased (extra budget for fixing potholes)

- Tropicans now enjoy long walks on the beach

WOW,, talk about a great list!! But these have to be my favs.. Im so happy you increased shanties.. finally a reason to build these things!! Now it will definatly be part of my new challenge im working on.


BTW, your challenge editor looks like an amazing upgrade.

(14-09-2011 06:42 PM)Timo Wrote:  

(14-09-2011 05:34 PM)mrfisse Wrote:  Is the patch still not available for retail? My launcher just shows the changelog of 1.03 but does not download anything.

Did you purchase a digital download version? If so, from which website did you get your copy? Direct2Drive, Impulse, GreenmanGaming and a few others need to prepare the update for integration with their client which may take a couple of days. Please contact their tech support for more information on the progress.

If you're using a boxed retail copy, make sure your internet connection isn't firewalled or otherwise blocked from communicating with our update servers.

Yes i did. Got it from a local media supplier in Sweden called CDOn. They are using something called Ztorm Installpackage "Zit". Not sure what system they use tbh or if it is something of their own?

(13-09-2011 07:16 PM)Timo Wrote:  - Fixed bug with cancelling edicts preventing faction respect from dropping to zero
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I saw a post about something along these lines, but this phrase is kind of confusing. does this mean like when you cancel free housing edict, the faction drops to zero, and never raises? If soo, cool

More like it sounds like if for example you had same-sex marriage edict on and religious were unhappy, if you disabled it, it would raise their happiness and also prevent their happiness from dropping to 0. At least thats how I understand it.

(15-09-2011 01:47 AM)weltall Wrote:  More like it sounds like if for example you had same-sex marriage edict on and religious were unhappy, if you disabled it, it would raise their happiness and also prevent their happiness from dropping to 0. At least thats how I understand it.

well yea.. thats kinda how i read it to, but there is a bug that keeps it stuck at zero around now too. there is another post about it on the boards. was wondering if this was it or not.

Thanks to Kalypso & Haemimont for a quick and substantial fix for many issues. Looking forward to more updates in the future!

(14-09-2011 06:42 PM)Timo Wrote:  

(14-09-2011 05:34 PM)mrfisse Wrote:  Is the patch still not available for retail? My launcher just shows the changelog of 1.03 but does not download anything.

Did you purchase a digital download version? If so, from which website did you get your copy? Direct2Drive, Impulse, GreenmanGaming and a few others need to prepare the update for integration with their client which may take a couple of days. Please contact their tech support for more information on the progress.

If you're using a boxed retail copy, make sure your internet connection isn't firewalled or otherwise blocked from communicating with our update servers.

Hi, i have purchased digital copy from ShopTo.net, and this is their response regarding patch :

"Hi Ivan,

Unfortunately we do not have any currently information on this, if made available through us it will appear in the extras section of your download. We advise you check the games website or contact the publisher.

Regards,
Andy"

Is there any other way to download the patch??? please help :-(

(14-09-2011 09:46 PM)Shockwave Wrote:  ROFL, devs have solved that "arch of rocks-blocking-road construction" issue on one of the available maps by just removing rock over the path. Kinda straightforward solution.

"No rock-arch - no problem" -- Comrad J. Stalin

(15-09-2011 02:46 PM)dzidza Wrote:  

(14-09-2011 06:42 PM)Timo Wrote:  

(14-09-2011 05:34 PM)mrfisse Wrote:  Is the patch still not available for retail? My launcher just shows the changelog of 1.03 but does not download anything.

Did you purchase a digital download version? If so, from which website did you get your copy? Direct2Drive, Impulse, GreenmanGaming and a few others need to prepare the update for integration with their client which may take a couple of days. Please contact their tech support for more information on the progress.

If you're using a boxed retail copy, make sure your internet connection isn't firewalled or otherwise blocked from communicating with our update servers.

Hi, i have purchased digital copy from ShopTo.net, and this is their response regarding patch :

"Hi Ivan,

Unfortunately we do not have any currently information on this, if made available through us it will appear in the extras section of your download. We advise you check the games website or contact the publisher.

Regards,
Andy"

Is there any other way to download the patch??? please help :-(

Timo can you help me.

So it's almost the same as tropico 3 now grats.

How is it same as Tropico 3. Tropico 3 has much less stuff, lacks a storyline, the UI is more dull not to mention that in some islands you have too little space and it feels all crumbled.

I also just wanted to submit my thanks. Hooray for patches (and the dev. team)!

Is it just my imagination or does the actual listed increase in Export prices from the Customs office never above 10%? No matter if i have 1 new guy there or 5 guys for many years, the percentage always displays as 10%.

And does anyone else also thinks the Export guys look a lot like Charlie Sheen?

(16-09-2011 09:26 AM)darkhunt333 Wrote:  So it's almost the same as tropico 3 now grats.

What are you on about?

I have purchased the retail version, installed it, put in the product key, was directed to sign up, which I did and clicked on the link that activated the game. Then the update 1.03 ran and now it's asking for another code, NOT the product code - which I don't have. This code inserts a hyphen after the first 3 digits, then hyphens after each of four 4 digit blocks, finishing with another 4 digit block.
If I click on 'later' button or 'play Tropico 4' I get a 'critical error' message: "failed to initialize video mode"

Obviously I must need a code for the update - does anyone know where I get this from - I have contact the support email but have heard nothing from them.
Thanks
p.s. I am NOT computer literate!

It shouldn't ask you for another code. Are you trying to enter a promotional code? Those are optional and reserved for promotional purposes. Please also post your system configuration (refer to the customer support section in your game manual on how to create a DxDiag report file) and send it to support@kalypsomedia.com - the error message you're getting seems to hint at your machine not meeting the hardware requirements of the game or a faulty graphics driver installation.

(19-10-2011 08:27 PM)Timo Wrote:  It shouldn't ask you for another code. Are you trying to enter a promotional code? Those are optional and reserved for promotional purposes. Please also post your system configuration (refer to the customer support section in your game manual on how to create a DxDiag report file) and send it to support@kalypsomedia.com - the error message you're getting seems to hint at your machine not meeting the hardware requirements of the game or a faulty graphics driver installation.

it doesn't say it's a promotional code after the start screen, I get the email and password screen and press continue - then I have 'enter code' or 'play Tropico' and it comes up with the critical error message.

I have done the dxdiag report file and sent it to support@kalypso... do you know how long it usually takes for them to respond? I have already sent them one message about 4 hours ago - was really looking forward to playing this game
Thanks

You should get a response and a ticket assignment immediately and then a repy within 12 hours typically. If you don't mind, you can always use the bug reporting thread and post your DxDiag text report in code tags so forumgoers can have a look and report back with their findings as well.

Purchased a retail copy and installed 9/12, but I've yet to be prompted to download and install the 1.03 patch. The credits say I'm running version 1.00.259. Have I missed something?

Thanks in advance.

It should be doing a check in the launcher. You need to sign into it (whilst online) to get the patch request. It'll list the change log / notes and give you the option to update.