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[Obsolete] SS2Tool v5.3
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Kolya
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08. October 2010, 09:32:24
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NEWER VERSION AVAILABLE:
CLICK HERE
SS2Tool is a universal patcher for System Shock 2. You won't need anything else to get SS2 up to date.
Instructions for CD release of System Shock 2
Don't use the installer that comes with the original game. Instead simply copy the "shock" folder from the CD to your computer. The path should be 80 characters max. Do not copy to the "Program Files" folder.
Download the attached archive. Unpack it and start
SS2Tool_v5.3.exe
. When asked, point it to your "shock" folder.
Instructions for GOG.com and Steam release
Install the game to a path with 80 characters max length. Do not install to the "Program Files" folder.
Download the attached archive. Unpack it and start
SS2Tool_v5.3.exe
. When asked, point it to your "shock" folder.
Note that during installation SS2Tool will download some resources as necessary. If you need an offline solution see
below
.
Lost at which mods to use? Check the
Newbie Modding Guide
.
Technical problems? See the
SS2 Tech FAQ & Trouble Shooting Guide
or post in the
Helpdesk forum
.
Copyright 2005-2015 Nicolai "Kolya" Sandow
Attachment removed: SS2Tool_5.3_final.7z (22018.39 kB - downloaded 33881 times.)
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Last Edit: 31. January 2016, 00:31:40 by Kolya
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30. September 2012, 22:22:21
Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in v4.0
- added NewDark v2.4 (
more info
)
- removed superfluous fixes
- added check and optional installation of OpenAL
- added safe mode (dx6 renderer) option
Changes in 4.1
DirectX check and optional download (from Microsoft) and installation
Visual C++ 2008 SP1 check and optional download (from Microsoft) and installation
OpenAL check and optional download (from creativelabs.com) and installation
NewDark v2.4 download (from systemshock.org/ss2tool/newdark.7z) and installation
With this update the SS2Tool turns into a webinstaller in several parts. This makes it a lot smaller while allowing for a lot better features. The new features included in this update all have the one goal of ensuring that system requirements are met on the target system and the newest updates get installed, making the process of getting a running game as quick and painless as possible. This also means that if you already have a running game, you don't need this update.
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Last Edit: 01. October 2012, 12:53:14 by Kolya
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01. October 2012, 14:31:20
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.2
added offline file checks
A few of my colleagues here at Systemshock.org approached me yesterday, noting that the SS2Tool since version 4.1 required internet access to work. While I'm pretty sure that each of these guys has at least 3 computers plugged in at a time, I know that gamers tend to react sensitive to this sort of requirement. And I can somewhat sympathise with that.
So here goes SS2Tool with offline capabilities. It will check for these resources before trying to download anything.
For a complete offline installation the following files will have to reside in the same directory as SS2Tool:
vcredist_x86.exe
(
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5582
)
directx_Jun2010_redist.exe
(
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
)
newdark.7z
misdml.7z
bmm.7z
German SS2 version only:
deutschpatch.7z
Note that for an offline installtion it is recommended to place the SS2Tool and resources outside the game folder. If they are inside, the resources will be consumed during installation.
If your computer is online during installation of the SS2Tool you don't need any of these files.
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Last Edit: 10. July 2015, 15:35:39 by Kolya
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01. October 2012, 21:09:11
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.3
integrated DeutschPatch (German SS2 version only)
minor bug fixes (offline installation code being run needlessly, an undefined GUI string var)
Note: If you have a running game (installed with SS2Tool 4.0 or later) you don't need this SS2Tool update.
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Last Edit: 07. October 2012, 22:09:47 by Kolya
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03. October 2012, 23:40:19
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.4
Fixed DirectX update procedure
bug
, you will now be sent to the MS download page. Offline installation also works as described
above
.
Added a GPL license page. The same license applied before but now you have to agree to it. Sorry.
Added check for bad install dirs, incl. subfolders of: Windows, Program Files, Program Files (x86)
cam_mod.ini: mod_path DataPermanentMods+patch_ext
Note: If you have a running game (installed with SS2Tool 4.0 or later) you don't need this SS2Tool update.
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Last Edit: 05. October 2012, 08:19:21 by Kolya
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24. December 2012, 15:13:58
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.6
set language string in install.cfg for German install from "german+english" to "german" as the former may cause problems
removed Command Deck Fix as it is not needed anymore
fixed a few key bind problems:
ctrl=examine
,
walkspeed too slow
merged newdark's mission DMLs with voodoo47's mission DMLs into "misdml" dir (over 140 fixes)
merged pyro explosions & shockwave spangs fixes by voodoo47 into newdark/patch_ext.crf/gamesys.dml
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Last Edit: 09. January 2013, 23:08:47 by Kolya
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09. January 2013, 23:06:23
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.7
added new "DataTempMods" folder for testing mods, renamed DataPermanentMods to "DataPermMods" (
how to install mods
)
download mirrors for all online resources
will quit with message if all resource locations fail (no offline resource and no internet connection)
ss2tool.log created at end of installation in the game dir
some smaller DML fixes by voodoo47
code cleanup
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Last Edit: 13. February 2013, 21:57:50 by Kolya
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13. February 2013, 22:01:20
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.8
The current location of SS2Tool is suggested as installation folder (
discussion
)
fixed path problem in install.cfg
Deutschpatch wird nach DataPermMods entpackt (
Diskussion
)
prints SS2Tool version to ss2tool.log
Multiplayer optional: "Enable multiplayer (buggy)" is unchecked by default
intro.avi+credits.avi are excluded from cropping in cam_ext.cfg (
discussion
)
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15. February 2013, 23:40:57
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 4.9 (GOG compatibility release)
Deletes "Datapermanentmods" folder and 5 DMLs from the game root
Removes "skip_intro" from cam.cfg
These GOG compatibility fixes proved to be incomplete. Version 5.0 will hopefully provide complete compatibility.
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Last Edit: 16. February 2013, 19:23:28 by Kolya
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16. February 2013, 23:16:26
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 5.0 (GOG compatibility release 2)
Clean up from SS2Tool v4.9
complete compatibility fixes with GOG.com release
fixed original binds
This version can be used on your GOG.com release of System Shock 2 to patch up. It will clean up incompatibilities with the pre-patched GOG.com release (SS2Tool 4.0). It will also clean up any problems that were left over by SS2Tool 4.9. And it adds the original keybinds back, thanks to jammonstrald.
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31. March 2013, 22:09:16
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 5.1
updated to NewDark 2.42
no admin permission required for installation anymore
updated OpenAL DLLs (OpenAL32.dll 6.14.357.25, wrap_oal.dll 2.2.0.7) now get copied directly to the game dir, instead of downloading/invoking the installer
extended "Safe mode" with suboptions: 1. disable "use_d3d_display" 2. Turn off sound acceleration
various interface improvements (auto disabling/enabling of sections/groups, better explanation of directory selection and multiplayer option)
removed new sky DML settings from misdml/earth.mis.dml
enabled weather effects in cam.cfg: fogging 1, enhanced_sky 1, render_weather 1
autosaves (and quicksaves) will not be overwritten by user saves anymore (quicksave: slot 13, autosave: slot 14)
Mods get loaded via mod_path in cam_mod.ini (see install.cfg comments)
safety check for accidental DeutschPatch installation
better string manipulation (replaces string in the line where it is found, append if not found by default)
ss2tool.log: cleaned up, more useful info
feature option: new mantle
feature option: limit gpu buffer
feature option: crop movies
feature option: MSAA
feature option: additive blending on normal and pyro explosions and shockwave spangs
feature option: Soft Bloom effect
fixed various small bugs
compatibility for first GOG release and March 2013 update release
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Last Edit: 13. November 2014, 19:17:44 by Kolya
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Kolya
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02. August 2014, 22:57:26
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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During installation SS2Tool downloads the New Dark release from the server. (See above for
a list of things
it may download as needed.)
I have just updated that download with the latest version of New Dark (SS2 v2.43) as
discussed here
. So from now on SS2Tool will install this latest New Dark release. There is no need to re-download SS2Tool 5.1 for that to work.
It is recommended to use a new game install, as described in the first post. Read: I haven't tested updating a game that's been patched with SS2Tool 5.1 before. But it should work. Just uncheck all options except Bug Fixes->New Dark 2.42. (Yeah, the version number is wrong now.)
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Last Edit: 04. August 2014, 14:28:00 by Kolya
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12. November 2014, 21:41:46
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 5.2
The main change is that the DataPermMods & DataTempMods folders are deprecated and Blue Mod Manager is installed instead. If you have a running game it will probably be easier to just install
Blue Mod Manager
yourself and delete DataPermMods & DataTempMods.
Why?
With Blue Mod Manager exists a solution to handle multiple mods, that is not only easier to manage but also required by an increasing number of mods. This is due to the inclusion of DMLs in mods which would overwrite each other with the old manual modding technique, but stay separate with the mod manager.
SS2Tool 5.2 installs Blue Mod Manager, disables the folders DataPermMods & DataTempMods and marks them as obsolete. You can simply delete them, if you don't have any self-created content in there.
Minor changes:
NewDark version is not displayed incorrectly any more. (removed)
Deutsch Patch is installed to DMM folder now (Use mod manager to activate it)
Backup mirror server for resource downloads changed from ttlg.com to schwarzsilber.de
Required installer sections made un-deselectable
BMM shortcut
Small optimisations
The previous SS2Tool version 5.1 was downloaded 87157 times.
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16. November 2014, 20:02:14
Re: Re: SS2Tool v4.1
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Changes in 5.3
Obsolete DMLs are removed from root
Updated set of DMLs in misdml
DIFs are replaced with empty files and MIS files that were merged with the DIFs are placed in Data (via misdml.7z)
latest version of nvscript.osm is placed in Data (also via misdml.7z)
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