I agree, MaG. This needs more help than I can give here.

Bets, I downloaded the 1.2 patch from these two other sites and ran them both through my anti-virus software and Malwarebytes. See if one of them will work.

Hobbit 1.2 Patch from Softpedia
Hobbit 1.2 Patch from Brothersoft

Okay, I downloaded the patch from Brothersoft and now cannot even open the game.

Edit. Rebooted then started the game from My Computer. Opening screen gave me version 1.2. Hit load game and still came up with Mirkwood. Now, will your saves work if I put them in and change the file name and number? Don't have time right now as need to get dinner started.

I think that might actually be a good sign. It might mean all you old saves are still there. You might try playing the game after the patch is installed and doing a save before you jump down to fight the minions. See if it saves as Flies and Spiders. If it does, you should be able to put my saves into the folder and play from them. Fingers crossed!

Been painting all day and need to get cleaned up and go bowling tonight. I'll check in later this evening.

Now I can't get it to save. It usually saves when I quit

Have fun bowling. I may go to a concert.

My 1.2 version does not save when I quit - you can only save at a "save pedestal" in the game. I can't remember where a save pedestal is before you take on this particular battle.

Oops!

Edit: Woo hoo, it saved as Flies and Spiders. Now I can put your saves in.

What is the 1.3 patch for?

How was the bowling? The concert was great.

Bets

Edit it again: Got it. Thanks for all the help.

Bets

Woo hoo, indeed!! Don't know anything about the 1.3 patch except it supposed to be for the 1.1 version.

Let's just say the new bowling ball I got for Christmas is making my team mates VERY happy!

Now that I have Hobbit reinstalled I found I am back stuck with those ramps where you have to push the switch and hurry back before the door closes. For the life of me I can't remember how to stick jump. I think I wasn't using my gaming keyboard or I am drawing a blank.

I don't remember, but will check it later. I suppose if some are playing the game, we should start a new thread in the Dark Side forum.

I think so too as the save game issue seems to be resolved.