08. October 2010, 09:32:24

#0

KolyaQuote

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.


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30. September 2012, 22:22:21

#1

KolyaQuote

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.

01. October 2012, 14:31:20

#2

KolyaQuote

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
• 
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  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.

01. October 2012, 21:09:11

#3

KolyaQuote

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.

03. October 2012, 23:40:19

#4

KolyaQuote

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.