PSA: Fix/WORKAROUND for "Ginger in a Pickle"

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

EDIT

Seems like Warhorse Studios released a patch reverting the 1.2.5 hotfix, going back to 1.2.2

Interesting! I loaded back to my previous save before I turned in the quest and it WORKS! Just like the fix.

So I can confirm that Warhorse reverted back to 1.2.2

Current Workaround/Temporary Fix

Originally posted by Roak:

I managed to track down the exact file that is the source of everyone's problems with starting Ginger in a Pickle and made a very quick mod to replace it with the one from 1.2!

I'm going to be quite honest, I spent a long while looking at the new changes they made and I don't understand quite what they did wrong to make it so bugged up. Expect someone with a better understanding of KC and their XML format to properly fix this bug, but until then this is a mod that replaces just the one file with it's 1.2 version.

Drop that file in your Data folder and that's it. Once Warhorse or someone else releases a better patch, it's probably best to delete it.

This obviously won't fix the quest if it was bugged for you in 1.2, and it probably won't start the quest if you've already completed The Hunt Begins. I'm sorry, but you're going to have to load an old save and complete the last stages of The Hunt Begins again.

EDIT: I should add that you use this at your own risk. It's certainly best to wait for Warhorse to fix it themselves, or at the very least back up your saves before using this.

credits to r40k /r/kingdomcome

Regarding VIRUS concerns

Originally posted by Raok:

Originally posted by Will Scarlett:

Nice work there Devs, Having to download a potentially virus/spyware filled fix

The .pak files are unencrypted archives. You're free to open it and look at the single .xml file yourself.

Steps in order

• Go download the file provided by here: google [drive.google.com] or reddit (SAME LINK)
  
• Navigate to your Kingdom Come Deliverance install directory.
  For Example:
  C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\KingdomComeDeliverance\Data
  
• Extract drag and drop the zzz_GingerPickleFix.pak into the directory

There! You should be done.

[IrregularJohn]

People say this the game actually required for you to be online to play it.

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Originally posted by IrregularJohn:

People say this the game actually required for you to be online to play it.

I read not long ago, maybe a couple days ago on the forums that they fixed the online requirement to play the game. Not sure if it is confirmed fixed though.

[Battleseed]

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

Some troubleshooting I have done is uninstalling some of my mods, reverifying the integrity of the game cache via Steam. Reloading the saves and trying again, same scenario.

None of that may have any relation to solving the issue. Did you check the tire pressure on your car too?

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

Let me start by saying that patch 1.2.5 broke some things for me in particular related to the main quest.

Some troubleshooting I have done is uninstalling some of my mods, reverifying the integrity of the game cache via Steam. Reloading the saves and trying again, same scenario.

Whatever you do do not let steam UPDATE your game, go in offline mode and play Kingdom Come, it has no DRM so I suspect you can just play in offline mode.

Ehh, my game is updated. Started and completed that quest today with no issue, including the optionals. Have the save anytime and bow recticle mods installed.

Maybe instead of fear mongering, you can do a bug report. Perhaps it's a known issue with a fix you have't looked for yet.

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Originally posted by Battleseed:

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

Some troubleshooting I have done is uninstalling some of my mods, reverifying the integrity of the game cache via Steam. Reloading the saves and trying again, same scenario.

None of that may have any relation to solving the issue. Did you check the tire pressure on your car too?

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

Let me start by saying that patch 1.2.5 broke some things for me in particular related to the main quest.

Some troubleshooting I have done is uninstalling some of my mods, reverifying the integrity of the game cache via Steam. Reloading the saves and trying again, same scenario.

Whatever you do do not let steam UPDATE your game, go in offline mode and play Kingdom Come, it has no DRM so I suspect you can just play in offline mode.

Ehh, my game is updated. Started and completed that quest today with no issue, including the optionals. Have the save anytime and bow recticle mods installed.

Maybe instead of fear mongering, you can do a bug report. Perhaps it's a known issue with a fix you have't looked for yet.

I know the MODS probably would not break the quest, but I had mods that directly edited some .pak files from the Data folder in the game.

Better try to at least some trouble shooting than to be so sure of yourself that the mods are not the problem.

I am not fear-mongering. It is a known issue around the subreddit of kingdom come, the forums, and the steam discussion.

I am glad that you are experiencing NO Problems with the patch. Good for you.

It's just a PSA for people who have not updated, I am advising against updating as this hotfix brings more problems than it fixes so far.

[IrregularJohn]

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

I am not fear-mongering. It is a known issue around the subreddit of kingdom come, the forums, and the steam discussion.

I am glad that you are experiencing NO Problems with the patch. Good for you.

It's just a PSA for people who have not updated, I am advising against updating as this hotfix brings more problems than it fixes so far.

Thanks for the warning anyway. I for one will try to start the game in Offline mode first. If it doesn't work then I guess updating it is then.

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Multiple work arounds today if you feel like doing some technical work.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kingdomcome/comments/7z2cj4/pc_ginger_in_a_pickle_bug_workaround/

https://forum.kingdomcomerpg.com/t/stuck-in-main-quest-ginger-in-a-pickle/43705/64

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Do the work around, Then replace 3 files, (Developer.pak,GameData.pak,Scripts.pak) in the data folder.

IT ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ WORKS. THE GINGER QUEST WORKS.

As soon as I loaded up a save to report to Radzig or Bernard, he starts to ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ MOVE NOW.

This is the fix unless you can wait for a patch in the next couple of days.

[Battleseed]

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

I am not fear-mongering.

"Whatever you do do not let steam UPDATE your game" is fear mongering not a PSA.

Like how you ignored the last sentence of what I said. Turns out that was exatly what was needed to be done on your part. Next time search for a fix before you run around with your hair on fire spreading fear.

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Originally posted by Battleseed:

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

I am not fear-mongering.

"Whatever you do do not let steam UPDATE your game" is fear mongering not a PSA.

Like how you ignored the last sentence of what I said. Turns out that was exatly what was needed to be done on your part. Next time search for a fix before you run around with your hair on fire spreading fear.

Please stop talking and go stick your head somewhere else. I have already blocked you but unfortunately I can still see your ignorant posts.

If you want to argue about semantics go piss off to somewhere else.

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

I can provide the 3 files if you want instead, it does not take much to upload it is only around 264MB.

https://i.imgur.com/Wm7HzeH.png

[IrregularJohn]

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

I can provide the 3 files if you want instead, it does not take much to upload it is only around 264MB.

https://i.imgur.com/Wm7HzeH.png

Can you upload them to MEGA or Google Drive and just send a link in a private message. Thanks in advance!

[Bulletproof Johnson [Sorry JFK]]

Originally posted by IrregularJohn:

Originally posted by im so ♥♥♥♥♥♥:

I can provide the 3 files if you want instead, it does not take much to upload it is only around 264MB.

https://i.imgur.com/Wm7HzeH.png

Can you upload them to MEGA or Google Drive and just send a link in a private message. Thanks in advance!

Definitely! I'll send you a friend request and upload them to Google Drive.

Uhh, I added you but you are offline. Anyways I uploaded them to the drive and pasted the links to you in the chatbox.

Let me know if it works for you!

[Jakeo10]

Originally posted by kurt the burt:

Originally posted by Battleseed:

"Whatever you do do not let steam UPDATE your game" is fear mongering not a PSA.

Like how you ignored the last sentence of what I said. Turns out that was exatly what was needed to be done on your part. Next time search for a fix before you run around with your hair on fire spreading fear.

Please stop talking and go stick your head somewhere else. I have already blocked you but unfortunately I can still see your ignorant posts.

If you want to argue about semantics go piss off to somewhere else.

Both of you, please keep it civil. If you can't be nice to each other, don't talk to each other. It's simple.

[Battleseed]

O look, he/she/it changed the title and OP from fear mongering in to an actual PSA. That hard to just admit you were wrong? BTW, symantics doesn't mean the way you are using it. Try again.

[Battleseed]

Originally posted by Fainstrider:

Originally posted by kurt the burt:

Please stop talking and go stick your head somewhere else. I have already blocked you but unfortunately I can still see your ignorant posts.

If you want to argue about semantics go piss off to somewhere else.

Both of you, please keep it civil. If you can't be nice to each other, don't talk to each other. It's simple.

Excuse me? Where exactly was I not being civil?