An Alternative to install Beta,s without causing harm...

[Michael Slaunwhite]

I just finished the download of the Beta patch. I have read all the posts made by some who have been having problems so I decided to take it easy, and do it in a way that protects my game...I treated the new patch as a mod by using JSGME.

Note: If anyone wants me to explain more fully on how to do this I will. This isn't something I recommend for those who are not comfortable, or new to computers even though the process is pretty simple, and quite painless if done correctly. Here are some screen shots of the final results...

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[SOWgb already to activate in JSGME]

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[Before I activate the patch]

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[Acxtivated patch 1.4]

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[Patch installed, and 1.4 running...]

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[Sand Box in v1.4. Looks good...]

Note: The purpose of my doing it this way is so if I come across any problems with the game before the final stable release of 1.4 I can simply deactivate the 1.4 mod, and go on playing the game without having to re-install 1.3 patch... In my mind doing it this way protects me from having unforeseen glitches with the installation of the beta patch.