Fan-Made Patch?

[ThatNickGuy]

I'm getting a really great gaming computer for Chiristmas this year. I've been looking for some AAA games (for cheap) to really have fun with this new system. So I just nabbed this on GMG for $3.99. That's about what I was willing to pay for this, since I heard it could be pretty buggy. I know the developer actually came out and said it won't be putting out any patches to fix the issues, so they can focus on DLC. Which just royally pissed me off.

Anyway, I know sometimes, fans will make their own patches or mods to games to fix these bugs. Has anyone heard of one made or being made for this game?

[RdJokr]

First of all, you misunderstood the developers. What they said was that, they were working to get the final DLC out, and that they have no plans for additional fixes, because most of the game-breaking bugs had been fixed, leaving only minor ones that don't affect progression. There's a huge difference here.

Second, no one has spent time fixing the game other than the developers. So no, there are no "fan-made patches".

And third, just play the game yourself. Should you run into any game breaking issues, then start reporting.

[ThatNickGuy]

There HAVE been unofficial patches by fans, actually: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unofficial_patch

I wasn't aware most of the game-breaking bugs were fixed. I was under the impression they still existed.

And if I didn't intend on playing myself regardless, I wouldn't have bought it. I was just asking out of curiosity, not trying to slag the game.

[RdJokr]

I mean for this game. I am aware of unofficial patches, but for this game, I haven't heard of any.
There was a huge patch that basically replaced half of the game's files, and patched pretty much every game breaking bugs in there. It was stated a long time ago too, but people just saw the part where they said they were working on DLC, and started misinterpreting the whole thing.

Anyway, have fun with the game. You should have a smooth experience with it now that it's been fully patched up.

[Stalk]

This is not true. My game stopping bug still exists in Mission 1 and no one has offered me any clues about a work around or why it is there across 2 different pc's.

I have actually thought about buying a fresh retail copy. That should fix this grate problem.

But I am going to try some other savegames.

I am unhappy with the dev's but it is great in 3D and I plan to continue on the best I can.

I am not going to buy the other Batman titles until my problem is fixed or addressed by the game developers and publisher. I paid top dollar for this.

Bill

[RdJokr]

Originally posted by Stalk:

This is not true. My game stopping bug still exists in Mission 1 and no one has offered me any clues about a work around or why it is there across 2 different pc's.

I have actually thought about buying a fresh retail copy. That should fix this grate problem.

But I am going to try some other savegames.

I am unhappy with the dev's but it is great in 3D and I plan to continue on the best I can.

I am not going to buy the other Batman titles until my problem is fixed or addressed by the game developers and publisher. I paid top dollar for this.

Bill

What bug is it exactly?

[ThatNickGuy]

Well, Origins wasn't made by the same studio, so there's no point punishing Rocksteady (and yourself) by not getting Arkham Knight. I've been hemming and hawing about skipping this one altogether, but it looks like there's enough to like about it on its own.

[Buck]

Originally posted by RdJokr:

First of all, you misunderstood the developers. What they said was that, they were working to get the final DLC out, and that they have no plans for additional fixes, because most of the game-breaking bugs had been fixed, leaving only minor ones that don't affect progression. There's a huge difference here.

Yup. this was discussed to death back at the time. I took alot of crap for "defending" WBM when the reality was that people were hearing what they wanted to hear, not what was actually said.

Originally posted by ThatNickGuy:

I wasn't aware most of the game-breaking bugs were fixed. I was under the impression they still existed.

There weren't that many "game breaking" bugs to begin with. Most of the bugs in this game are cosmetic or are simply annoyances which are easily fixed or worked around. Unfortunately, there are a few serious bugs (Killing croc flickering/disappearing, black world/infinite falling, Gothcorp lobby grapple bug) that were never properly fixed.
Good news however is that these can all be worked around should you happen to experience them. Just search the forums and you'll find the info.

And if I didn't intend on playing myself regardless, I wouldn't have bought it. I was just asking out of curiosity, not trying to slag the game.

Well that's good, it's a great game and a great entry to the series, despite what the haters would have you believe.

Originally posted by Stalk:

That should fix this grate problem.

"grate problem"?

If you're talking about the Burnley Tower vent bug (can't climb into the vent) that was fixed in the very first patch!

I am not going to buy the other Batman titles until my problem is fixed or addressed by the game developers and publisher. I paid top dollar for this.

your loss. We'll all just go enjoy AK without you then

Originally posted by ThatNickGuy:

Well, Origins wasn't made by the same studio

It was made by WBM with support from Rocksteady, who made a vast majority of the resources to build the game. They are both owned by WB Interactive.

[Stalk]

RdJokr/ Buck: My bug is just after the Black Mask and the Lizard Head are with the Commissioner? and a group of thugs in the prison Mission 1. After they have their cutscene Batman is supposed to crouch down at this air vent cover on the lower wall, open it and proceed on.

The animation shows him trying to peel it back but it never comes open.

Do you know of another way to proceed on?

Like I said this is from 2 PC's, different builds, cases, etc. the same glitch. (Win 7 and 8.1)
If it's a random glitch on the install DL why me?
I've heard of one or two others that have this problem.

Hope you can help.

Thanks,
Bill

[Buck]

Originally posted by Stalk:

RdJokr/ Buck: My bug is just after the Black Mask and the Lizard Head are with the Commissioner? and a group of thugs in the prison Mission 1. After they have their cutscene Batman is supposed to crouch down at this air vent cover on the lower wall, open it and proceed on.

you need to repeatedly press space to remove the grate. The game should prompt you to do this by flashing the command on the screen.

Another way through the vents is to run at it and do a slide through it.

[nauseatingpain]

most triple a titles are developed and marketed for consoles and are not optimized for PC hardware, so you're wasting your time and money there. you'll want to check out PC exclusives or PC-based developers to get your fill.

to answer you question, all the game-breaking bugs have been fixed. games released without SDKs or a mod community are not likely to get fan-made patches anyway.

[Buck]

Originally posted by exus:

most triple a titles are developed and marketed for consoles and are not optimized for PC hardware,

This is a common fallacy. It's just not true. Unreal engine is highly portable, but it was born on the x86 PC you know.

all the game-breaking bugs have been fixed.

No, they haven't, but there are ways to work around what few there are.

games released without SDKs or a mod community are not likely to get fan-made patches anyway.

There are tons of mods's available.
http://www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamorigins/?

I am not a software engineer, but I see no reason the UDK couldn't be used by some sufficiently motivated person with the neccessary expertise. After all, it's the same basic tools that engine licensee's use to build their products.