dreeft

http://forum.sacred2.com/showthread.php?t=59107 This should have the info you need.

Well how much data can a DVD hold? this game uninstalled is 18GB. so there has gotta be more in the PC game than the Console just in pure megabites of content. Normal DVDs are 4gb, Dual layer DVDs (xbox 360) are 8/9gb, Blu-Ray is 25 to 50 GB (single-layer) and anywhere up to 1TB (dual-layer). I have a feeling it has to do with the hardware. They know the exact system specifications it is going onto, so they don't need drivers to support various setups. They also rely heavily on compression and procedural synthesis (creating new data at run time). It would also have some major components of the network infrastructure removed, because XBL/PSN handles the connection for the game. Overall, I am still impressed.

Spunky's suggestions are great. What a sweet looking set.

Happy B'day Max

Damn, that looks great. The best we get at our local hardware store is a sausage on bread.

Wow, I didn't even think about that. Combat Art's are bound to the number keys though, right? Can you assign more than keys 1-4 (or 5 when you get it)?

There's something quite satisfying about killing off escorts.

Interested to see what this is like. The first one is awesome. If you're having portal withdrawals, check out the Flash version: http://portal.wecreatestuff.com/

Unfortunately not. This is based off my original download. Every file said it completed successfully in my download manager, which leads me to believe the files are the correct size. The issue I had was that the client didn't move a selection of the files from their temp location. I assume these are the ones that were corrupted (that said, I downloaded a couple of replacements and still faced the same problem).

I'm pretty certain these are the file sizes. I used a command prompt to output the sizes, so they are in bytes. This means they will display slightly less in Windows Explorer (because 1024 bytes = 1kb) so I have included the KB value in brackets. Sacred2 - Fallen Angel 1,163,663 bytes (1,137 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e.exe 498,836,224 bytes (487,145 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-1.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-3.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-4.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-5.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-6.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-7.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-8.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_ep8-9.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-2.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-10.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-11.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-12.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-13.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-14.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-15.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-16.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-17.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-18.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-19.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-20.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-21.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-22.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-23.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-24.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-25.bin 500,000,000 bytes (488,282 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-26.bin 161,689,436 bytes (157,900 KB) - Sacred2_FallenAngel_edsr_e-27.bin Ice & Blood 438,623 bytes (429 KB) - Sacred2-IceAndBlood_edsr_e.exe 749,561,216 bytes (731,994 KB) - Sacred2-IceAndBlood_edsr_e-1.bin 577,767,882 bytes (564,227 KB) - Sacred2-IceAndBlood_edsr_e-2.bin

Yeh, I saw your post about that. I will be sure to keep an eye on it. The file corruption occurred getting them with my own download client. I am now using their download manager. I had it stop working on me this morning and when I tried to reload it gave me a connection error of some sort. Rebooted and tried it again and it seems to be moving. *fingers crossed*

No problems, I am used to waiting for replies on forums with primarily international users I definitely had all my miscellaneous applications closed and I was running the installer as admin. Several restarts. No luck. I even tried downloading the package I guessed it was failing on, but it then failed on the next file. There were likely multiple damaged parts. I decided it was probably logical to just start re-downloading instead of trying to wait for a solution that would probably never come. I'm roughly 5gb down, so not too much longer

Hm, I've hit a bit of a stumbling block. The installer gets up to graphics02.zip and errors with "An error occurred while trying to copy a file: The source file is corrupted." This is a fairly major problem, because I don't know which of the individual .bin files is corrupted. Does anyone know of an program that will test them for me? I have looked around but I couldn't find anything. I have contacted DLgamer, but I am pretty sure I'm going to have to download most of it again

pretty sure I've seen posted somewhere that once the char has died, it cannot get the achievement. This is true. I did the same thing on my initial run through. I then realized if you plan carefully, you can get a few of the achievements/trophies at the same time. Specifically: One of the classes to clvl15, Lightbringer/Dark Lord (depending on which you did on your first play through), Survivalist and Diligent & Junior Cartographer (or Dedicated if you want a challenge). I'd also suggest doing this on Bronze, just to get them out of the way You can, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's been known to corrupt save files.

It makes me laugh when people are concerned about re-rolling. It's much more logical to start over when you realize something is wrong then to try and push a flawed character through the higher levels.

Much thanks to everyone for the replies. I have downloaded about 10gb so far, so not much longer to go! I am hoping it will finish before/on the weekend so I can get playing. Make sure you are patched to 2.65.1 and the 200 rune cap wont bite you. I have taken many Combat Arts to 200 and not had a reset, even when I forget and read an extra rune. don't know if I agree on the gear being not as good. well, the nerfed skills mods and others did take a hit, but you get at least 2 sockets in every set armor piece so there was some rebalancing. any way +all skill aren't the only way to build anymore. any way enjoy. Hacksaw, if you every venture into closed net on EU servers look us up. everyone is welcome in our family. Dreeft, you may see some of us in the morning and evenings. which is opposite of you. Yeh, from what I read this has been fixed, which is good to hear. I definitely understand that a lot of nerfing has gone on recently however having never really taken advantage of mass +all skills (due to the lack of console smithing and the small community) I am not sure it will affect my play style too much. At least 2 sockets for each set piece is a nice trade off. From what I can tell, you're 14 hours behind me. So 1pm your time is about 3am my time. Seems like I will be mostly playing with you weekend morning/days while it's your friday afternoon/evening. I guess that works out well, because if you play into the wee hours of Saturday, it'll be my evening Sat night. I would definitely appreciate having someone to rush me to mounts HC is how I (try) to play console anyhow, I think there's a lot more excitement to be offered, but I am concerned about the lag. I guess I'll see how it goes. Much thanks for the link. I got impatient and downloaded the PC manual. The shortcuts don't look to be too confusing, fairly similar to other PC RPGs. I was confounded by the default binding of Skills to the 'C' key and Combat Arts to the 'S' key. Wouldn't it make more sense the other way around?! (edit: Although, now I look through your link that doesn't seem to be true) That's definitely some good advice. I am glad you warned me about PhysX, I have an Nvidia card so I will look into that while I'm waiting for it to install Does you/anyone know how big the patches are? I'm going to be pulling my hair out if I have to wait much longer to play! You mean, a drive other than C:? or a secondary physical HDD? Either way, I will be installing it to the primary. Will look you up when I get it installed. Thanks for the link. I'm aiming for Closed HC. It definitely seems like the place to be. Yeh, I was prepared for the lag, as I'm sure you know, it's the bane of Australian gamers everywhere I've seriously contemplated moving to Europe just for the internet speeds The idea of an Ice Elf definitely appeals, particularly because the targeting on console makes it difficult to direct concentrated blasts. I'm glad to hear you've been able to get her that high. What times do you usually play? It's great to see other Aussies playing, I really don't think Sacred got the exposure it deserves here, I am trying to convince friends to play but they're all addicted to something or another. Glad to hear your considering PC. All in all yes Sacred 2 has some bugs. but at least on PC I was able to eliminate most of the ones that plagued me. And software patches have eliminated quite a few. Unfortunately on Console your stuck with what you have, or don't have like blacksmithing. All in all the PC experience is far more fulfilling that Console was. And HC rocks, it that makes you get really serious about staying alive above all else. frustrating sometimes and really rewarding others. Yeh, this is what I would have replied to that comment. At least the PC version has patches! Not to mention I paid almost half the price for S2FA + IB than I did for the console version. The only real advantage of the console version is being able to lay back in my comfy couch playing it on my large TV

haha, that's kind of amusing. Wouldn't dark be more fitting?

It generally depends how long I am planning on playing for. If I only have an hour or 2 to play, I will just listen to the game music. If I am playing for a fair sitting I will generally hit up whatever is in my play list, which consists of metal/rock/alternative/hiphop/d'n'b.. I once listened to the entire discography of The Offspring on repeat while playing and now fighting the White Griffin reminds me of the song 'Me and my old lady'. Strange how that happens.

Very clever, nice work

So I've bought the PC version, the lure of Ice and Blood and playing with you guys was too much. Xbox is going to be very sad. Anyone have any tips for setting up the game, pointers about the interface/controls/servers or suggestions on character setups? Seems logical that I should make a Dragon Mage and explore the new areas. What times do you guys play? I am UTC/GMT +10hrs. I may be limited to weekends, as it's currently my evening and I have a feeling it's early morning for most of you. Looking forward to getting into it!

Hahahahahaha, that's hilarious. Did you hurt him? I might have something, I just bought the PC version, so I don't think my 360 version is going to get much love. Whats your Gamertag?

Try porting to your last resurrection monolith. It should be there.

Damn, I wish I had read this topic earlier! I had a similar problem and realized in a fairly similar manner that it was actually corrupt data rather than a faulty disk (luckily I was able to borrow a copy).

I gave in and bought it It is indeed approximately 13.5gb, roughly 27x500mb files + the exe files (a few hundred kb). Now I just have to wait for it to download..

It's working for me too (and wasn't working yesterday). I wonder how long it will take to download on my poor Australian connection? It'd probably be quicker to get someone to mail me a copy. How depressing. Can anyone confirm the size of the file/s? It says 20gb installed, so I assume somewhere around 10-15gb packaged?