Can't install player-kit or the system patch

[MilkMan]

I've installed the 1.08 patch no problem, but the player kit and system pack are giving me trouble. I can download both, but when I get to the screen where I am supposed to choose the folder to install the file into, the "Install" button is greyed out with no explanation. I am at a loss, the game doesn't run at all as it is. Help please!

I am using a Lenovo Y50-70 Touch with Window's 8 installed. I purchased the Gothic 1,2,3 pack on steam, and so far have only installed Gothic 1.

[MilkMan]

wtf is that scammy bull?

I need help here i dropped 20$ on this crap that won't play!

[Dark_Lightning]

If the 'Install' button is greyed out...it's because it will only install in the 'Gothic' folder.

So, what you need to do:
click on the "Browse..." button and tell it where the Gothic folder is located. In windows 7, it's 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Gothic '

Once you select the 'Gothic' folder, the 'Install' button should become clickable.

[Oneeyed]

It's either what Dark_Lightning wrote or you didn't install the patch or player kit correctly.

You can only install the system pack if the patch AND the player kit is installed.

You have to choose the game location manually in most cases. Sometimes the patch chooses a wrong folder automatically. You have to make sure you installed both in the right directory.

In addition the system pack often chooses a wrong install directory too. So you have to point the system pack to the right folder as well.

Originally posted by Dark_Lightning:

If the 'Install' button is greyed out...it's because it will only install in the 'Gothic' folder.

So, what you need to do:
click on the "Browse..." button and tell it where the Gothic folder is located. In windows 7, it's 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Gothic '

Once you select the 'Gothic' folder, the 'Install' button should become clickable.

[scoobydooami]

I am having a problem installing the playerkit as well. My problem is slightly different. When I attempt to choose the folder Gothic is installed in, the OK button is grayed out so I can't select it. I have already installed the 1.08k patch.

I have the game installed at C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Gothic

I have the Windows 10 Creators Update installed.

Please assist. Thanks in advance.

[Tiago Rocha]

Originally posted by scoobydooami:

I am having a problem installing the playerkit as well. My problem is slightly different. When I attempt to choose the folder Gothic is installed in, the OK button is grayed out so I can't select it. I have already installed the 1.08k patch.

I have the game installed at C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Gothic

I have the Windows 10 Creators Update installed.

Please assist. Thanks in advance.

I had that same problem but with outdated version of the software. Make you sure you have;
G1Classic-SystemPack-1.7
gothic_patch_108k
gothic1_playerkit-1.08k

[scoobydooami]

Originally posted by Tiago Rocha:

Originally posted by scoobydooami:

I am having a problem installing the playerkit as well. My problem is slightly different. When I attempt to choose the folder Gothic is installed in, the OK button is grayed out so I can't select it. I have already installed the 1.08k patch.

I have the game installed at C:\Steam\steamapps\common\Gothic

I have the Windows 10 Creators Update installed.

Please assist. Thanks in advance.

I had that same problem but with outdated version of the software. Make you sure you have;
G1Classic-SystemPack-1.7
gothic_patch_108k
gothic1_playerkit-1.08k

Thanks! That was the problem. I was trying to use the Playerkit 2.8 that is on the same download page as the SystemPack. A quick google for playerkit-1.08 did the trick.

Ugh! Now when I try to play it, I get an Access Violation. I've tried the attempted fixes found about, which including setting the executable to Windows XP mode, Vista Mode, admin mode, disabling steam overlay and so forth with still getting the access violation. I've tried it on all of the executables. None of the fixes have worked at all.

Anyone know the real solution to that problem? Thank you.

[Tiago Rocha]

Do you have any other program running? I use to have access violations everytime a friend sent me a text message. I went to steam software, clicked on Gothic game with right-mouse button, clicked on properties and disabled Steam Overlay.
I also believe if your PC tries to show you a message of any kind from any other software this violation warning will pop-up. Make sure nothing interrupts your game, not even the antivirus telling you to update. Don't let windows notify you of anything, close any other software and webpage you might have.
Maybe you had some software running in the back, like Skype?

[scoobydooami]

Originally posted by Tiago Rocha:

Do you have any other program running? I use to have access violations everytime a friend sent me a text message. I went to steam software, clicked on Gothic game with right-mouse button, clicked on properties and disabled Steam Overlay.
I also believe if your PC tries to show you a message of any kind from any other software this violation warning will pop-up. Make sure nothing interrupts your game, not even the antivirus telling you to update. Don't let windows notify you of anything, close any other software and webpage you might have.
Maybe you had some software running in the back, like Skype?

Thanks. Nothing running in background. I disabled the steam overlay, set the exe to admin and so on and still get the access violation upon attempting to start a new game.

I just tested out the game on another system, though, with an AMD video card and it works fine so the problem must be that the system I'm having trouble with has an nVidia card. I can't think what it might be other than perhaps something to do with PhysX.

[Tiago Rocha]

I have a nVidia card. Could be that, but in any case, try to do a fresh install. Also, use the Carnage_Graphics_patch, and you're set for the same package as I am. So everything should work the same way. I did a new install as well, so it might be that... I don't know, but glad it works with the AMD.

[MoonRabbit]

This is the first game on steam that just... Doesn't work...

[Tiago Rocha]

FourthReich check this guide;
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=484664831

[scoobydooami]

Originally posted by Tiago Rocha:

I have a nVidia card. Could be that, but in any case, try to do a fresh install. Also, use the Carnage_Graphics_patch, and you're set for the same package as I am. So everything should work the same way. I did a new install as well, so it might be that... I don't know, but glad it works with the AMD.

Thank you for the Carnage patch. I've also been testing out Freddy's patch and Thiel hater's patch.

[Tiago Rocha]

Texture Pack By Artemiano for Gothic I is also a good one, but there are 2 online, and one of them doesn't work properly. :/

[9Tnine]

I just found this. im having the same issue. it seems to not be resolved? a gray bar and even when i pick the right folder it wont let me.

[NeXoN777]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1823669828