"Patch_174" in Multiplayer Internet Mode

thebob1 · Jul 20, 2007, 03:00 PM

Been trying to play multiplayer internet mode, but each time a pop-up appears stating that i need to install "Patch_174". Following the instructions, the next time it boots up it states again that i need to install the same patch. Assuming its a patch that is only compatible with a PC, how do Mac users now play in this mode?

Thanks in advance

AlanH · Jul 20, 2007, 03:50 PM

Welcome to Mac Civ4 land

If patch_174 is the latest patch released for Windows then you are out of luck until Aspyr gets a Mac version 1.74 patch out.

... or you could go to the Windows version and Bootcamp.

jonnyflash · Aug 16, 2007, 08:20 AM

I'm having this same problem. Damn gamespy.

AlanH · Aug 16, 2007, 08:50 AM

Aspyr do say they're working on it. I guess you'll just have to be patient ....

Onagan · Aug 21, 2007, 06:53 AM

any idea f how patient we have to be?

AlanH · Aug 21, 2007, 07:17 AM

Nope! When I asked (at the beginning of July?) they had just started on the patches. Your guess is as good as mine as to how long they will take to convert the code and test it.

enkiduMT · Aug 24, 2007, 07:10 PM

OK, so... all of July...
almost all of August...

we aren't talking DLL support here

just update the networking so we can play on gamespy
please?

peter grimes · Aug 26, 2007, 09:32 PM

posting that here doesn't get Apsyr's attention - make sure you voice your frustrations directly to them!

Aspyr Media, Inc.
P. O. Box 5861
Austin, TX 78763

PH: 512-708-8100
FAX: 512-708-9595
Mon - Fri
10AM - 6PM CST

thebob1 · Sep 24, 2007, 03:22 PM

any news on the update for multiplayer mode...two months later and query emails to aspyr later.

enkiduMT · Sep 25, 2007, 02:01 PM

Perhaps they are waiting for the next OSX point release? 10.5?
But that cuts out everyone who doesn't instantly run out and buy (insert name of big cat here).

I would very much like to play CIV on gamespy, but Aspyr does not seem to want to support its customers. Can we please please please get a update that fixes just multiplayer internet games? I mean how hard can it be? Enlighten me. Heck I'd pay $5 for it. $10 if you would include DLL support (so PC mods work etc).

Hurry! I'm holding my breath! 1, 2, 3... <fades slowly>

enkiduMT · Sep 26, 2007, 09:30 AM

I think this is the same reply as last month?
says it fixes several issues... hopefully the OOS on the multiplayer?

"We could not begin work on the CIV 4 patch for the Mac until the PC version was completed. The patch is very large and fixes several issues so it is taking a longer time to complete. To be updated as to when the patch will be released please sign up to our news letter:"

enkiduMT · Sep 27, 2007, 12:09 PM

NEWS of the patch!

just got a ping back from Aspyr on the new patches (I was pestering them to help test the patch or something, anything). good news!

"[aspyr #ENY-88923-563]: CIV4 and CIV4 warlords multiplayer does not work

Hello,

We are hoping to get this out in the next 2 weeks at most.

Thanks for your patience.
Have a nice day."

enkiduMT · Sep 27, 2007, 02:03 PM

Just got another email from Asypr, the Warlords patch will probably be a bit later (no timeframe given). I didn't dare ask about BtS!

Still, CIV multi in two weeks and Warlords Soon™ thereafter is better than the profound silence of the last few months.

Digma · Sep 30, 2007, 08:01 PM

So does this mean that Macs will be able to play online, but only with other Macs? Or does it mean I (PC) can play online with my brother (Mac), which would really be great?

enkiduMT · Oct 01, 2007, 09:57 AM

yes, Macs and PCs can play via gamespy
or direct IP connection
or email
or pitboss (macs can't host ptbs games)

right now macs can't get on gamespy without the update to synch mac and pc versions

Soon™®©!

vyeh · Oct 08, 2007, 02:00 PM

There is news on Aspyr's site

http://www.aspyr.com/software/news/5/169

"CIVILIZATION IV 1.74 PATCH RELEASED
AUSTIN, Texas (October 8, 2007) – Aspyr Media today released a free patch for Sid Meier’s Civilization IV. This update is available as a free download at http://www.macgamefiles.com/detail.php?item=19218.

Civilization IV 1.74

This is an official update for Sid Meier’s Civilization® IV. This patch will update any current version of the game to 1.74. This patch is intended to bring the Mac version up to date with the PC version of the game offering a variety of fixes."

The link doesn't work at the time of this post, but I would expect the link to be fixed.

AlanH · Oct 08, 2007, 02:17 PM

Well spotted. I've reported the dead link

Cougarcat · Oct 08, 2007, 06:18 PM

Replace the incorrectly spelled "patcches" with "patches" and the download starts fine.

enkiduMT · Oct 08, 2007, 06:36 PM

this link works (took out the extra "c" in "patcches"

http://downloads1.macgamefiles.com/f.../Civ4_1.74.dmg

AlanH · Oct 08, 2007, 07:03 PM

Ahah! Looks as if I have some work to do now to update the vanilla HoF Mod to work with the new patch.

Jul 20, 2007, 03:00 PM	#1
thebob1 Chieftain Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	"Patch_174" in Multiplayer Internet Mode Been trying to play multiplayer internet mode, but each time a pop-up appears stating that i need to install "Patch_174". Following the instructions, the next time it boots up it states again that i need to install the same patch. Assuming its a patch that is only compatible with a PC, how do Mac users now play in this mode? Thanks in advance

Jul 20, 2007, 03:50 PM	#2
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,231 Images: 1	Welcome to Mac Civ4 land If patch_174 is the latest patch released for Windows then you are out of luck until Aspyr gets a Mac version 1.74 patch out. ... or you could go to the Windows version and Bootcamp. __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Aug 16, 2007, 08:20 AM	#3
jonnyflash Chieftain Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	174 I'm having this same problem. Damn gamespy.

Aug 16, 2007, 08:50 AM	#4
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,231 Images: 1	Aspyr do say they're working on it. I guess you'll just have to be patient .... __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Aug 21, 2007, 06:53 AM	#5
Onagan The Dutch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Järfälla, Sverige Posts: 902	any idea f how patient we have to be? __________________ Wait! Just... one... more... turn... Civilization IV Beyond the Sword Leader Picker [MOD] Globen

Aug 21, 2007, 07:17 AM	#6
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,231 Images: 1	Nope! When I asked (at the beginning of July?) they had just started on the patches. Your guess is as good as mine as to how long they will take to convert the code and test it. __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Aug 24, 2007, 07:10 PM	#7
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	OK, so... all of July... almost all of August... we aren't talking DLL support here just update the networking so we can play on gamespy please?

Aug 26, 2007, 09:32 PM	#8
peter grimes ... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 9,946	posting that here doesn't get Apsyr's attention - make sure you voice your frustrations directly to them! Aspyr Media, Inc. P. O. Box 5861 Austin, TX 78763 PH: 512-708-8100 FAX: 512-708-9595 Mon - Fri 10AM - 6PM CST __________________ "When faced with stupidity, I dont find 'critical thinking' useful." chiteng

Sep 24, 2007, 03:22 PM	#9
thebob1 Chieftain Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	any news on the update for multiplayer mode...two months later and query emails to aspyr later.

Sep 25, 2007, 02:01 PM	#10
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	Perhaps they are waiting for the next OSX point release? 10.5? But that cuts out everyone who doesn't instantly run out and buy (insert name of big cat here). I would very much like to play CIV on gamespy, but Aspyr does not seem to want to support its customers. Can we please please please get a update that fixes just multiplayer internet games? I mean how hard can it be? Enlighten me. Heck I'd pay $5 for it. $10 if you would include DLL support (so PC mods work etc). Hurry! I'm holding my breath! 1, 2, 3... <fades slowly>

Sep 26, 2007, 09:30 AM	#11
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	I think this is the same reply as last month? says it fixes several issues... hopefully the OOS on the multiplayer? "We could not begin work on the CIV 4 patch for the Mac until the PC version was completed. The patch is very large and fixes several issues so it is taking a longer time to complete. To be updated as to when the patch will be released please sign up to our news letter:"

Sep 27, 2007, 12:09 PM	#12
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	NEWS of the patch! just got a ping back from Aspyr on the new patches (I was pestering them to help test the patch or something, anything). good news! "[aspyr #ENY-88923-563]: CIV4 and CIV4 warlords multiplayer does not work Hello, We are hoping to get this out in the next 2 weeks at most. Thanks for your patience. Have a nice day."

Sep 27, 2007, 02:03 PM	#13
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	Just got another email from Asypr, the Warlords patch will probably be a bit later (no timeframe given). I didn't dare ask about BtS! Still, CIV multi in two weeks and Warlords Soon™ thereafter is better than the profound silence of the last few months.

Sep 30, 2007, 08:01 PM	#14
Digma Chieftain Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 9	Macs and PCs, together? So does this mean that Macs will be able to play online, but only with other Macs? Or does it mean I (PC) can play online with my brother (Mac), which would really be great?

Oct 01, 2007, 09:57 AM	#15
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	yes, Macs and PCs can play via gamespy or direct IP connection or email or pitboss (macs can't host ptbs games) right now macs can't get on gamespy without the update to synch mac and pc versions Soon™®©!

Oct 08, 2007, 02:00 PM	#16
vyeh Emperor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,199	There is news on Aspyr's site http://www.aspyr.com/software/news/5/169 "CIVILIZATION IV 1.74 PATCH RELEASED AUSTIN, Texas (October 8, 2007) – Aspyr Media today released a free patch for Sid Meier’s Civilization IV. This update is available as a free download at http://www.macgamefiles.com/detail.php?item=19218. Civilization IV 1.74 This is an official update for Sid Meier’s Civilization® IV. This patch will update any current version of the game to 1.74. This patch is intended to bring the Mac version up to date with the PC version of the game offering a variety of fixes." The link doesn't work at the time of this post, but I would expect the link to be fixed.

Oct 08, 2007, 02:17 PM	#17
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,231 Images: 1	Well spotted. I've reported the dead link __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

Oct 08, 2007, 06:18 PM	#18
Cougarcat Warlord Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 115	Replace the incorrectly spelled "patcches" with "patches" and the download starts fine.

Oct 08, 2007, 06:36 PM	#19
enkiduMT Chieftain Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	this link works (took out the extra "c" in "patcches" http://downloads1.macgamefiles.com/f.../Civ4_1.74.dmg

Oct 08, 2007, 07:03 PM	#20
AlanH Mac addict, php monkey Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Posts: 25,231 Images: 1	Ahah! Looks as if I have some work to do now to update the vanilla HoF Mod to work with the new patch. __________________ -- Alan -- - Fold for TeamCFC Avatar image: Milan Trykar. Courtesy of Snow Leopard Trust C-IV SGOTM Links: BtS SGOTM 17 Maintenance Thread \| Progress & Results \| BUFFY Mod for BtS 3.19 Mac OS X C-IV Utilities Drag'n'Drop Mod Installer \| GOTM Mac HOF Mod \| Macapaka .fpk File Extractor and Creator \| GOTM Mac Assets Checker Civ3 Utilities: 20K Culture Excel Calc w. Anarchy OS X: FileValet compressor/archiver for Civ3 Complete \| Civ3 1.29b2 Updater \| TextEdit for Civ3 Mods

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