GAMEBOOMERS provides you with all the latest PC adventure computer games information, forum, walkthroughs, reviews and news.

GB Reviews

Latest & Upcoming Adventure Games

GB Annual Game Lists

GB Interviews

BAAGS

GB @ acebook

About Us

Walkthroughs

free games galore

Game Publishers & Developers

World of Adventure

Patches

GB @ witter

GameBoomers Store

Print Thread
Aura patch available! #136011
08/07/04 06:21 PM
08/07/04 06:21 PM
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
friedmonky Offline OP
Adept Boomer
friedmonky  Offline OP
Adept Boomer

Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
I know alot of you were waiting for this!

You can get it here:
http://www.3dgamers.com/games/aura/#filelist

Rusty smile


Even monkeys fall from trees sometimes.
Re: Aura patch available! #136012
08/07/04 07:21 PM
08/07/04 07:21 PM
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 69,973
MaG Offline
Sonic Boomer
MaG  Offline
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 69,973
Thanks, Rusty! Good find! <img border="0" alt="bravo" title="" src="graemlins/bravo.gif " />

Hope it helps most of the video problems.

Re: Aura patch available! #136013
08/07/04 07:59 PM
08/07/04 07:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
friedmonky Offline OP
Adept Boomer
friedmonky  Offline OP
Adept Boomer

Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
You're welcome MaG! Glad to help out.

Rusty smile


Even monkeys fall from trees sometimes.
Re: Aura patch available! #136014
08/07/04 09:27 PM
08/07/04 09:27 PM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
S
SillyEagle Offline
Shy Boomer
SillyEagle  Offline
Shy Boomer
S

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
whooo hooo! Maybe I'll finally get to play the game tonight! Thanks fm!

Re: Aura patch available! #136015
08/07/04 11:35 PM
08/07/04 11:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Glynn Offline
Addicted Boomer
Glynn  Offline
Addicted Boomer

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Thanks Rusty! Well....I just downloaded the patch, maybe I did it wrong, but as soon as it downloaded and I clicked on it to extract the files, it did that and "reinstalled" the game..which took about 30 minutes..no change in the stuttering! Now I am wondering if the patch was applied to the game, or if I need to do that still??? anyone know?? MaG? Wahhhh.. frown Glynn

Re: Aura patch available! #136016
08/07/04 11:53 PM
08/07/04 11:53 PM
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,513
Ramona CA
R
Renee63 Offline
Addicted Boomer
Renee63  Offline
Addicted Boomer
R

Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,513
Ramona CA
I guess there is a patch...........


Renee A Worrell
Re: Aura patch available! #136017
08/08/04 12:13 AM
08/08/04 12:13 AM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Jenny100 Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100  Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
I wish that patch had come with more information.
When I unzipped it, it opened to a file called Aura1Patch.msp

I've never seen a patch as an .msp file before.
I wish it had come with instructions and a list of what it fixed.

Re: Aura patch available! #136018
08/08/04 12:18 AM
08/08/04 12:18 AM
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,513
Ramona CA
R
Renee63 Offline
Addicted Boomer
Renee63  Offline
Addicted Boomer
R

Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,513
Ramona CA
So do I definitely have to install this patch or what? Does it automatically install to the game or what problems did you have Jenny?


Renee A Worrell
Re: Aura patch available! #136019
08/08/04 12:24 AM
08/08/04 12:24 AM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Jenny100 Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100  Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
You don't definitely need to install it. I think it was supposed to solve the problem of the cursor becoming unresponsive (which many gamers have had, but not everyone). Maybe it was for something else too.
I was waiting for the patch before playing Aura in order to avoid the cursor problem.

Re: Aura patch available! #136020
08/08/04 12:44 AM
08/08/04 12:44 AM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
S
SillyEagle Offline
Shy Boomer
SillyEagle  Offline
Shy Boomer
S

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
Well... I still can't play the game. I got 1 step ahead of where it kept crashing the LAST time.. and it still keeps crashing straight to the desktop.

Not that I'm a whiner.. but I sort of resent paying someone 20 bucks for something I can't play, and they won't support. I don't think it's fair to rely on message forum regulars to do their tech support for them. This sux. mad

I was really looking forward to playing the game. No reason it shouldn't play on any of my systems either.

I'll keep an eye out here.. if anyone has ANY ideas which might help... I'm open to hear them. I've already gleaned alot of info from the boards, but nothing so far has helped. Thanks.

Re: Aura patch available! #136021
08/08/04 07:48 AM
08/08/04 07:48 AM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Glynn Offline
Addicted Boomer
Glynn  Offline
Addicted Boomer

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
SillyEagle, How did the patch install into your game? Did it re-install the entire game? mine did, I had to insert each of the 3 disks, that's why I'm not sure I did it right. Anyway...I wrote a note to Sergey and asked what the patch was supposed to be for, and also mentioned that it didn't help with the game crashing or the stuttering/stalling problem I had...will post when/if I hear anything! Glynn

Re: Aura patch available! #136022
08/08/04 07:57 AM
08/08/04 07:57 AM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Glynn Offline
Addicted Boomer
Glynn  Offline
Addicted Boomer

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Jenny...I wonder if this subject should be posted in "Games Discussion" ? I almost missed it here in "Glitches" as I don't always check here! smile Glynn [Thanks again Rusty!]

Edit...Oh Geez..sorry blush I didn't see it in "Discussions"

Re: Aura patch available! #136023
08/08/04 08:21 AM
08/08/04 08:21 AM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
S
SillyEagle Offline
Shy Boomer
SillyEagle  Offline
Shy Boomer
S

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
Quote:
Originally posted by Glynn:
SillyEagle, How did the patch install into your game? Did it re-install the entire game? mine did, I had to insert each of the 3 disks, that's why I'm not sure I did it right. Anyway...I wrote a note to Sergey and asked what the patch was supposed to be for, and also mentioned that it didn't help with the game crashing or the stuttering/stalling problem I had...will post when/if I hear anything! Glynn
Glynn... yes. I had the same experience. The msp file is just an executable.. so I executed it. LOL And it reinstalled the entire thing.. also calling for the entire set of discs. Soooo... I guess we just hurry up and wait. I'll watch for a response.. thanks for writing to him. I'm too aggravated and I probably wouldn't be very nice about it. laugh

Re: Aura patch available! #136024
08/08/04 08:28 AM
08/08/04 08:28 AM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Glynn Offline
Addicted Boomer
Glynn  Offline
Addicted Boomer

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
I am aggravated too..but I thought a little "honey" might go better right now.. smile Glynn

Re: Aura patch available! #136025
08/08/04 09:12 AM
08/08/04 09:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
friedmonky Offline OP
Adept Boomer
friedmonky  Offline OP
Adept Boomer

Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 10,663
Massachusetts
Sorry everyone, I assumed it was a patch to correct the problems. It obviously isn't! mad
Where is the support for this game? I'm getting tired of TAC releasing games and then offering no support. They don't even have this "patch" available. Only place to find it is on 3DGamers. Well, what do they care? They already have your money. mad

Rusty


Even monkeys fall from trees sometimes.
Re: Aura patch available! #136026
08/08/04 02:09 PM
08/08/04 02:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Jenny100 Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100  Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
This is the first time I heard of a patch calling for the game CD's and reinstalling the whole game.

If anyone hears for sure what the patch is for, please post. It's my understanding that Sergey was working on a patch for the problem of the cursor becoming unresponsive.
I don't know if it was supposed to fix anything else.

Re: Aura patch available! #136027
08/08/04 08:53 PM
08/08/04 08:53 PM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
S
SillyEagle Offline
Shy Boomer
SillyEagle  Offline
Shy Boomer
S

Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12
Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny100:
This is the first time I heard of a patch calling for the game CD's and reinstalling the whole game.

If anyone hears for sure what the patch is for, please post. It's my understanding that Sergey was working on a patch for the problem of the cursor becoming unresponsive.
I don't know if it was supposed to fix anything else.
Jenny...It was pretty weird to have to install the whole thing all over again.. Even stranger... altho I didn't get very far past the beginning of the game, I saved it.. and the savgame was still there when I fired up Aura!

Basically [and I probably should have verified this before I bothered with the file!].. an MSI is an MS installer package. Maybe it DID patch Aura.. and they just forgot to write out all the rest of it? Don't know.. don't care. I'd just like to be able to play the game.. someday.

Re: Aura patch available! #136028
08/08/04 10:59 PM
08/08/04 10:59 PM
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
Glynn Offline
Addicted Boomer
Glynn  Offline
Addicted Boomer

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 3,143
Virginia
SillyEagle, C'ris posted in the "discussions" thread that it fixed the problem with the "cursor" So who know's maybe they will still come up with something that will work..meantime..I am going to quit messing with the game..too aggrivating! smile Glynn

Re: Aura patch available! #136029
08/08/04 10:59 PM
08/08/04 10:59 PM
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 65
WA
dragonia Offline
Shy Boomer
dragonia  Offline
Shy Boomer

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 65
WA
HAPPY DANCE!!!!! Finished Aura, cool ending! The patch worked for me. I got a email from Dreamcatcher tonight. It fixed the no cursor syndrome. Here is the info they gave me. And yes you do have to install the game all over but worth it!

MESSAGE:
We now have a patch that addresses this issue. I have included a link
to download it and instructions on how to install the patch.

Aura Patch Link
http://www.adventurecompanygames.com/tac/support/media/Aura1Patch.zip

To use the patch:

- Install game
- Click on the link above to download the patch and save it to your
desktop
- Unzip & extract patch to a new folder (it may be easier to create a
folder on your desktop)
- Insert cd1 again and press SHIFT Key so that the system will not start
reading the CD
- Double click on Aura1Patch file
- A dialogue box will open
- Select "Repair Aura Fate of the Ages"
- Click ok and the installation/repair will start again, it takes
approximately 20 minutes

When finished, the files will be repaired and you can start playing the
game.

Re: Aura patch available! #136030
08/08/04 11:00 PM
08/08/04 11:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Jenny100 Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100  Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Someone emailed me that this is what the patch is for:
Quote:

1. Random crash (fixed in Aura1.exe)
2. Crash in certain points in the game (fix in GlobalSettings.def)
2. Bell can be picked up in 3rd world prematurely (fixed in scene 577)
3. Direction cursor disappearing (fixed in Aura1.exe)
4. Fixes save/load problem with cursor disappearing (fixed in Aura1.exe)
5. Fix for empty load problem (fixed in Puzzle_load)
So it sounds like it should have fixed the crash.

Re: Aura patch available! #136031
09/02/04 03:31 AM
09/02/04 03:31 AM
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6
R
reza Offline
Junior Boomer
reza  Offline
Junior Boomer
R

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6
hello
I have a problem
When i go to thw spirit world for the first time; another click to move forward... and it get out to desktop. I have used the patch but it does not work. I wonder if anyone can help me.
if you have savegames right after that area you con help me with sendig it to me
reza3rezaei@yahoo.com

Re: Aura patch available! #136032
09/02/04 11:19 PM
09/02/04 11:19 PM

A
Anonymous
Unregistered
Anonymous
Unregistered
A



I spoke to Dreamcatcher support over the phone. They told me another patch was under development and that I should upgrade my DirectX to 9.0c to fix the crashes. I tried this and all it did was change it so that instead of getting no error when it crashed I now get error messages. The first was a crash related to ntdll.dll. Most crashes with this error are caused by something in the program being incompatible with XP. I decided to try the game in compatibility mode. This time I got one of 2 errors. Under Windows 98/ME mode dmime.dll caused the crash and under 2000 mode dmsynth.dll caused the crash. Both of these dlls are part of DirectMusic. This tells me it is sound card related. I am using Soundblaster Live with the latest Creative drivers. I've tried adjusting the acceleration but it didn't make a difference. I hope this next patch does something. I am going to call them again to see if the errors tell them anything.

Re: Aura patch available! #136033
09/02/04 11:50 PM
09/02/04 11:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Jenny100 Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Jenny100  Offline
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
Thanks for posting the update on the status of the Aura patch, Jbhypno, and welcome to the forum.

Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

Who's Online Now
1 registered members (oldbroad), 291 guests, and 0 spiders.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Staff, Mod
Newest Members
PierreLombardo, Dux, WillPowerGoat, Ebalon, J7769mon
9388 Registered Users
Powered by UBB.threads™