Latest Patch

[cliffski]

OK, here is the inevitable patch

This goes from version 1.0 to version 1.01 and should fix everything that has been mentioned. let me know if this is not the case. The demo and full version links are now 1.01 (as of right this second), but if you still have an older copy you can just run this patch:

positech.co.uk/kudos2/patche … to1.01.exe

changelist:

1.01 Fixed typo when actors get fired
Prevented exploit where you could click other windows whilst at the casino.
Fixed crash bug when accepting a job offer, then reselecting the same phone message
Fixed crash bug shortly after rejecting a job offer then attempting to reselect the offer message.
Fixed incorrect data for ‘cleanliness’ performance criteria for medical jobs

[cliffski]

And a second path (grrr) fixes some additional issues:

positech.co.uk/kudos2/patche … to1.02.exe

1.02 Fixed bug where games will not load if they contain offered jobs that have been deleted somehow.
Fixed crash bug involving scripts
Added support for capital letters in custom names on new game screen
Reduced speed at which skills like chess degrade

[eiriene]

I’ve just downloaded the patch for 1.02, and the patch fails to install. I’m running Windows XP.

Please help; I’ve just bought the game today and it keeps crashing, even though the demo worked fine.

[cliffski]

Hi, this is because you already have the latest version. it won’t patch the latest version, just the older one. Basically when I release a patch, I change all the demo and full files at the same time, so people buying the game after a patch is released don’t need it.
If your game is 1.02 and still crashing, please email me details.

[cliffski]

Ok here we go, here is the third patch, hopefully the last for a while as I get some information together for modders and promote the game a bit!

1.03 Fixed some typos
Fixed crash on birthday if you keep playing beyond ten years
Fixed bug where being on the bowling team could result in an invisible team match when loading a game
Charity run now has a negative effect on loneliness
Fixed bug where town name from previous game is shown when you load in a new game on the socialise and solo activity screens.
window showing character values is now visible fully when expanded on workday and commute screens
Fixed bug where background would go blank if you changed to another window and back whilst character was drunk.
Right-clicking a friends details window now closes it
Added support for modding extra evening classes
Reduced rate at which persuasion attribute drops
Added support for modding new avatar clothing and layers

link:
positech.co.uk/kudos2/patche … to1.03.exe

[saraswati]

Cliff I only bought the game 12 or so hours ago… do I have the current version?

[OrangeKnickers]

Hey saraswati,

after starting the game you can see which version your are currently running in the right upper corner of the opening screen

[cliffski]

Depends on the exact hour! It’s 1.03 so if on the main (title) screen top right it says 1.03, then you don’t need the patch,
Cheers

[eiriene]

Aah, thanks for the help, Cliff!

I patched it to 1.03, so hopefully the crashes will stop. =)

[eiriene]

And unfortunately, the game is still crashing again, even though it’s updated to 1.03. I’m at a loss here.

I’ve also noticed with 1.03, that the writing in the daily diary is not smooth anymore and comes on the screen in little jerks.

[cliffski]

Hi, nothing has changed to do with performance the game should still run the same. Make sure nothing else is running in the background. if the game crashes, please email the files in the games ‘debugdata’ folder to cliff@positech.co.uk. If you can’t find a debugdata folder, create one in the Kudos2 folder, alongside the ‘data’ one.

[stella84]

1.3 crashes 2 minutes after starting. Sooner than the other patches. I could not get a copy on the dialog in the box that popped up but it said something about debugging Kudos 2. =(

[Cassidie]

I just bought the game yesterday and I am wondering if I even need the patch? I tried to install the latest one and it says “patch failed”. I am using windows vista.

[mrpink123]

Cassidie, when you run the game it tells you which version you are running in the top right hand corner. If it says 1.03 then you have the latest version.

[eiriene]

I just e-mailed the data files to you.

[Parsec]

When I install the 1.03 patch there are 2 new csv files in the \data directory - charactertypes.csv and solo_activities.csv
However those same files in \data\simulation (which is where I expect they are supposed to reside) are still the same old ones.

Were they supposed to be replaced or something? What is the story with these two new files?

[cliffski]

Damn. that’s a bug. they should be in the simulation folder replacing the others. I’ll fix the patch.
Cheers

[cliffski]

Ok here is the latest (and last for a while) update:

1.04 New hotkey - ‘C’ opens the classes window.
New hotkey - ‘P’ or return answers the phone.
New hotkey - ‘Esc’ now closes mobile phone inbox.
Attribute windows now close if you click them anywhere, or if you click their details a second time.
Arrow keys now go through pages on the shopping screen.
Fixed bug where you saw empty pages on the shopping screen.
Changed default option for intel video cards to prevent startup crashes on some cards
Made learning to drive quicker.
Enabled vertical synch (had always been off by default)
Made bus travel a bit cheaper and car a bit cheaper, but increased minimum cost for the bus.
Made pets more tolerant of being left alone.
Tweaked cursor so it shows up better.
New graphic for tabloid newspaper, different from the broadsheet one.
Fixed some possible crash bugs.

And the patch for 1.03 is here:

positech.co.uk/kudos2/patche … to1.04.exe

[sambrookjm]

Is there a debugdata directory or file for Kudos 2? It’s crashing on me with this patch anytime I try to go into the social event screen. It may be a mod I added…which is why I’d like to check and see where the debugdata file is.

[cliffski]

hmmm. The game should have a debugdata folder alongside the data folder (same position in hierarchy). If it’s not there, just create one and it should get used. Are all social events crashing? and at what point does it go bang?