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EVE Launcher update on May 21, 2013

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Djana Libra
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1221 - 2013-05-21 18:59:51 UTC
well can fire the game up with exefile after using chribba's zip file with the patch, launcher is still useless
Arkaos Darkstarr
Revenent Defence Corperation
Ishuk-Raata Enforcement Directive
#1222 - 2013-05-21 19:00:08 UTC  |  Edited by: Arkaos Darkstarr
My problem:
1: Launcher Broken, found launcher update, updated - now in OFFLINE MODE
2: Launched from BIN/exefile.exe - Server status incompatible (protocol)
3: Repair tool consistently reports "errors occurred".
4: Downloaded Chribba patch. Replaced the files in my appropriate folder - Launched from BIN/exefile.exe (avoided launcher)
SUCCESS!
Magnus Musana
Temple Integrated Security Services
#1223 - 2013-05-21 19:00:17 UTC  |  Edited by: Magnus Musana
At this point, I am considering deleting and redownloading the entire game file... it might be easier for me. I am more mechanically then technologically inclined.

If I could use duct tape, bailing wire, and a BFH to fix it, I'd be playing already.

Also... would a bonus remap be out of the question for the inconvenience of not getting to shoot rocks?
drillerkiller2004
Brazilian Vultures
Ferrata Victrix
#1224 - 2013-05-21 19:00:20 UTC
F*CK YEAH! War Thunder works just fine!
Runedragon
Labor Durus Aeternus
#1225 - 2013-05-21 19:00:53 UTC
Anyone having trouble using the launcher?
Lance Amora
Cruel Reality
#1226 - 2013-05-21 19:00:58 UTC
shubelia wrote:
CCP Phantom wrote:
Kale Freeman wrote:
CCP, for the love of god please post something in this thread to tell us that you are working on the problem.

Our dev teams are indeed working on fixing the whole issue with top priority. Unfortunately in situations like these we cannot predict any ETA and giving a time frame would be very irresponsible. Be assured though that we are working as hard as possible to find a proper solution as fast as possible.

As CCP Guard pointed already to further background information in this news article and in that thread.

Please also accept our apologies for this unfortunate chain of events.



how about a rollback of the change?





Thank you for the straight forward work around you saved me skill time.
Da'Lorien
DeathGames Inc.
#1227 - 2013-05-21 19:01:20 UTC
Chribba wrote:
Not claiming to have a fully working fix here - but it worked for me patching up my other computers so if anyone want to try go for it.


Confirming that everything i've tried in past 2 hours didnt work, and Chribbas fix worked.

CCP should give this man a solarsystem of his choice and make in unconquerable.
Arthur Aihaken
CODE.d
#1228 - 2013-05-21 19:01:33 UTC
Tinu Moorhsum wrote:
You can go in the eve folder and run

- repair.exe
- exefile.exe

that will allow you to bypass the launcher for now and at least log in.


Unless you're on a Mac...

I am currently away, traveling through time and will be returning last week.
Zaitsev Sabezan
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#1229 - 2013-05-21 19:01:34 UTC
Chribba's workaround worked for me.
Anun Hen
Pew Pew Pirates
#1230 - 2013-05-21 19:01:34 UTC
thanks for the unannounced update! and also, thanks for ******* up eve support under Linux for the sake of your piece of **** launcher!

Really appreciated. Let's see if my subscriptions (3 accounts) runs out before you fix that crap.
Cale Mason Wones
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#1231 - 2013-05-21 19:01:38 UTC
I had the same problem here, sifted through the details and chatter, and found something that worked for me.

I ran the launcher, it updated and then i received the "no internet connection"

Went into the games/eve/bin and ran the exe.file first, and performed the update.
Then I ran the repair tool. let it finish.
Then ran that .exe file again and was able to log in.

Seems like its just the new launcher. Like others, i was upset i had to do a workaround, but this was the easiest without a lot of other external downloads. Nothing against third party fixes though

Server: Tranquility
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38,273 players
NightWolfe
Syndicate Enterprise
Sigma Grindset
#1232 - 2013-05-21 19:01:44 UTC
Bonus remap, time refund and an apology i reckon
sumsi Padecain
Shinyshadows
#1233 - 2013-05-21 19:01:50 UTC  |  Edited by: sumsi Padecain
Adnot Rexx wrote:
YOU CAN GET AROUND THE LAUNCHER.

I just logged in after having the same issues.

First - Run the repair tool

Second - Navigate to and run the following EXE - CCP\EVE\Bin\ExeFile


RESUME YOUR DAILY CAPSULEERING


NO you can't go in if also your exefile starts only to tell *incompatible protocoll*
oo and i seee.. the time i lost until now with broken launcher , exefile and repair is about 4 HOURS?!
so 32 euros at hour ... you know all where im getting at ..
Iogrim
Matterhorn.
#1234 - 2013-05-21 19:02:04 UTC
CCP Phantom wrote:
Noddy Comet wrote:
CCP Phantom wrote:
Kale Freeman wrote:
CCP, for the love of god please post something in this thread to tell us that you are working on the problem.

Our dev teams are indeed working on fixing the whole issue with top priority. Unfortunately in situations like these we cannot predict any ETA and giving a time frame would be very irresponsible. Be assured though that we are working as hard as possible to find a proper solution as fast as possible.

As CCP Guard pointed already to further background information in this news article and in that thread.

Please also accept our apologies for this unfortunate chain of events.



Perhaps this info (Along with what CCP Guard has dropped in on the conversation) should be edited into the FIRST POST in the thread, so we don't need to click through endless pages and every blue post to see what the latest status is?


CCP Guard wrote:
We've put up a thread for possible workaround here as well: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=238230&find=unread

Not that there's much to report that hasn't been covered in this thread. At the moment there's no solution that works for all use cases that we know of. What I can tell you is that that investigation into what is causing the massive load issues to our web servers is underway and we're not going home until this is fixed. We're really sorry for all the trouble.


Just sayin....


I added the information a while ago but forgot to actually push the "post" button ... Oops

Thank you for the notification!


I can launch the client from CCP/EVE/bin/exefile.exe, however it says "incompatible protocol". Any workarounds here?
drillerkiller2004
Brazilian Vultures
Ferrata Victrix
#1235 - 2013-05-21 19:02:34 UTC
Have the customs officials closed the f*cking launcher due to a massive ccp cockup?
Macker Momo
The Big Moe
#1236 - 2013-05-21 19:02:40 UTC
Unbelievable!

1. First, new launcher failed to even launch. Couldn't read anything about it-didn't know why it failed.
2. Launched again after restart of computer. Noticed new info about new launcher.
3. Downloaded new launcher--FAIL.
4. Ran REPAIR tool---FAIL
5. Restarted computer and downloaded new version of REPAIR tool.
6. This time REPAIR tool worked, but ended up failing.
7. Thought "Thank goodness it left me an error log, that will help CCP."--FAIL no error log

STUCK and waiting. Will probably have to uninstall everything and try a re-install tomorrow, after CCP fixes things on their end.

CCP, I know you're all working on this. Perhaps it would be a good idea to set up some way to beta test things like this before rolling them out. Just a thought....

Life is short. Have fun.
Pertuabo Enkidgan
Center for Advanced Studies
Gallente Federation
#1237 - 2013-05-21 19:03:09 UTC
This was released a little too early, no?

I mean nobody expected you to release this today, or was it like ''hey lets deal with this now before we get a even bigger nightmare on launch date''

If so you should provided a date of when you're deploying it...

Also at the risk of sounding like a broken record can I please have my login screen back?
Eve Scion
Gangsters And Gentlemen
#1238 - 2013-05-21 19:03:22 UTC
Stop Whine and wait

it's like the WoW forum...
lee Huunuras
Intensive Care Unit
#1239 - 2013-05-21 19:04:15 UTC
this just worked for me after trying all things



Im in, i used the ExeFile.exe under "C:\Program Files (x86)\CCP\EVE\bin"
1) Locate the folder where you installed EVE. If you are not sure where that folder is, see http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/EVE_default_directories
2) From the EVE installation folder, open the folder called “bin” and there you will find the ExeFile.exe
3) Run this ExeFile.exe to start the EVE Online client
KIller Wabbit
MEME Thoughts
#1240 - 2013-05-21 19:04:28 UTC
Macker Momo wrote:
Unbelievable!

1. First, new launcher failed to even launch. Couldn't read anything about it-didn't know why it failed.
2. Launched again after restart of computer. Noticed new info about new launcher.
3. Downloaded new launcher--FAIL.
4. Ran REPAIR tool---FAIL
5. Restarted computer and downloaded new version of REPAIR tool.
6. This time REPAIR tool worked, but ended up failing.
7. Thought "Thank goodness it left me an error log, that will help CCP."--FAIL no error log

STUCK and waiting. Will probably have to uninstall everything and try a re-install tomorrow, after CCP fixes things on their end.

CCP, I know you're all working on this. Perhaps it would be a good idea to set up some way to beta test things like this before rolling them out. Just a thought....


Run repair tool from command line with added switch: repair.exe --safemode