VN Ren'Py College Kings [Act 2 v6.0.4] [Undergrad Steve]

[talion777]

1.2.17 is outdated. 1.2.11 is a newer version. Check the main post - it has been updated.

The version sequencing in this game is retarded. How does 1.2.17 come before 1.2.11 in a normal mathematical universe? Why can't the game be integrated into a single download like many other games? I'm sure there must be a technical reason for it but I fail to understand what that is or if it exists why it can't be adapted and resolved to provide clarity to just about everyone. I have never, ever seen as much confusion about how and what to play than what exists for this game. And that's without the bug fixes and save issues, which I'm treating as just adding spice to the soup. It would be worth skipping a game update just to fix all of this crap and bring clarity to the world. lol

 

[richiman]

The version sequencing in this game is retarded. How does 1.2.17 come before 1.2.11 in a normal mathematical universe? Why can't the game be integrated into a single download like many other games? I'm sure there must be a technical reason for it but I fail to understand what that is or if it exists why it can't be adapted and resolved to provide clarity to just about everyone. I have never, ever seen as much confusion about how and what to play than what exists for this game. And that's without the bug fixes and save issues, which I'm treating as just adding spice to the soup. It would be worth skipping a game update just to fix all of this crap and bring clarity to the world. lol

They simply realized how DLCs are merged. They were releasing bug fixes that were never really delivered to players for months. They removed unnecessary builds and updated other builds (builds released as DLC). Now 1.2.11 is the main build and the others are obsolete. 1.2.17 and 1.2.19 should not be released and do not consider it. CK1 and CK2 are separate games so it's normall that they are separately uploaded. CK2 was created because CK1 already size almost 15 GB and they don't want to exaggerate the size of the game. There are various reasons: you don't want to download 15 GB, you have limited transfer, you don't want to wait until you download 15 GB, you have a slow connection and it will take forever to download 15 GB, you have limited space on your hard drive etc. Games are also packaged in compressed rpa archives to reduce the size of the game and speed up loading. If you don't want to have problems with the saved game then wait some time before playing a new episode when most of the bugs are fixed. That's the way it works in games, you can't load an older save that contains data from files that don't currently exist or have been changed in some way. They have a list with priorities and act according to it. Fixing bugs is certainly a lower priority than releasing a new episode or working on a new episode. They try to fix bugs as soon as they are reported - you just have to report it on their Discord server because just mentioning that there are bugs won't get them fixed.

 

[gropaga]

1.2.17 is outdated. 1.2.11 is a newer version.

 

[talion777]

CK1 and CK2 are separate games so it's normall that they are separately uploaded.

They are not separate games. They are 2 parts of the same game. This has to be considered from the standpoint of the user, not the dev. The playing public consider CK to be the game and CK1 and CK2 to be aspects of it. That comes with certain expectations of consistency and compatibility. Other games make it work. CK is not.

If you don't want to have problems with the saved game then wait some time before playing a new episode when most of the bugs are fixed........... (paraphrased) Fixing bugs is certainly a lower priority than releasing a new episode or working on a new episode.

NO. Again, the DEV is preparing something for his customer base. Beta testers are there to identify bugs, not the paying clients. Again it comes down to user experience. No one expects a release with no bugs, because some invariably slip through, but there should not be such a volume of them as to make the game unplayable. "wait until the bugs get fixed" is an unacceptable answer. The answer should be "Release the update with fewer bugs". Release a good quality product. That generates appreciation and good will. People are paying for a fun, functioning product and would doubtless wait a little longer not to be plagued and frustrated by the problems they are currently experiencing. A quick perusal through the comments here supports that.

Now, before my comments are misconstrued I'm enjoying this game. I generally like the characters and the writing and have been keeping up with the updates as they come along. I have every intention of continuing to play the game too. Having said that I'm not going to pretend that these problems don't exist just because I enjoy the game. There are no other games that I'm aware of at this level of popularity or greater that are as littered with complaints about functionality as this one or with as much confusion as to what versions they should be playing. I work in a field that is forced to always consider the UX and it's a total cock-up here.

 

[richiman]

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It is true that 1.2.11 is newer. There are also updates released without versions. In this case, I would not pay attention to the version, but the release date of the update. 1.2.11 was released after 1.2.19 so it is newer.

NO. Again, the DEV is preparing something for his customer base. Beta testers are there to identify bugs, not the paying clients.

I know how it should work. I simply confirmed to you how it works in this case. In this case, updates are released with bugs. They have beta testers. In this case, they release an update and fix the worst bugs after the update is released. From the user side you are left to wait. They should verified that the DLC is playable and the problematic bugs fixed. The DLCs are short so this could easily be tested and verified, but I'm not sure how it works in this case because I've never been a beta tester of them. Take into account that I write how it works, not how it should work. Nor do I think they work well.

 

[darthpham]

They simply realized how DLCs are merged. They were releasing bug fixes that were never really delivered to players for months. They removed unnecessary builds and updated other builds (builds released as DLC). Now 1.2.11 is the main build and the others are obsolete. 1.2.17 and 1.2.19 should not be released and do not consider it. CK1 and CK2 are separate games so it's normall that they are separately uploaded. CK2 was created because CK1 already size almost 15 GB and they don't want to exaggerate the size of the game. There are various reasons: you don't want to download 15 GB, you have limited transfer, you don't want to wait until you download 15 GB, you have a slow connection and it will take forever to download 15 GB, you have limited space on your hard drive etc. Games are also packaged in compressed rpa archives to reduce the size of the game and speed up loading. If you don't want to have problems with the saved game then wait some time before playing a new episode when most of the bugs are fixed. That's the way it works in games, you can't load an older save that contains data from files that don't currently exist or have been changed in some way. They have a list with priorities and act according to it. Fixing bugs is certainly a lower priority than releasing a new episode or working on a new episode. They try to fix bugs as soon as they are reported - you just have to report it on their Discord server because just mentioning that there are bugs won't get them fixed.

Richiman, you always have the best info! Are you a game developer too, or in some way in this industry?

 

[gropaga]

It is true that 1.2.11 is newer.

Richiman, Thanks for the extended answer.
I completely understand you, I just tried to defuse the situation with a funny pic.

 

[jillybeans]

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College Kings 2 v3.0.10:
Update: 12 April 2023 – 21:01:20 UTC

Download: MEGA

Update to 3.0.11:
Update: 16 April 2023 – 00:29:49 UTC

Download: MEGA
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College Kings v1.2.11:
Update: 4 April 2023 – 19:11:16 UTC

Download:

You must be registered to see the links

Please note:
1.2.11 is the latest build.
1.2.17 and 1.2.19 are outdated builds.
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richiman, do you know if ill need to redownload the game from OP or is it the same as the one i got from your previous standalone update to 3.0.11 download

 

[richiman]

richiman, do you know if ill need to redownload the game from OP or is it the same as the one i got from your previous standalone update to 3.0.11 download

In the main OP it's also my repack so it's the same as 3.0.10 + Update 3.0.11. It's just that in the OP it's all in one archive. There were no updates without a number after the release of 3.0.11.

 

[jillybeans]

I finally played the 3.0.11 is the gallery suppose to be missing the new scenes?

And just clicking on that lovense and trying to back out of that thing crashes the game not sure if thats nornal

and pathbuilder now forces you to only start at ep1?

are these how it is or is mine busted

 

[richiman]

Steam Api Replacer for College Kings 2

Download:

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Changes:

Activates the Gallery Unlock/Lock button. Activates replay mode for Episodes 2 and 3. Activates Episode selection in Path Builder. Activates scenes in the gallery for Episodes 2 and 3. Activates Episodes 2 and 3 after completing Episode 1.

Installation:

Extract the archive to the CK2 folder and replace.

Default gallery

No gallery unlock/lock button. No scenes from Episode 2 and 3.

New gallery

Activated the Gallery Unlock/Lock button. Activated scenes in the gallery for Episodes 2 and 3.

Path Builder

Activated Episode selection in Path Builder.

`x

 

[angelofdeath9]

Man, I'm baffled. I can't seem to get the Amber text on day 12. I followed this walkthrough to the dot, twice, just to make sure, and still no luck. I'd be really grateful if anyone knows how I can get that working, without losing on Chloe content. Even if it's cheating, whatever does the trick. I have Universal Ren'Py Mod installed, if that helps, but still couldn't get it working. Maybe I missed something.

 

[richiman]

Man, I'm baffled. I can't seem to get the Amber text on day 12. I followed this walkthrough to the dot, twice, just to make sure, and still no luck. I'd be really grateful if anyone knows how I can get that working, without losing on Chloe content. Even if it's cheating, whatever does the trick. I have Universal Ren'Py Mod installed, if that helps, but still couldn't get it working. Maybe I missed something.

You didn't mention what version you are using.
This walkthrough is for the outdated version from Pateron.
Use Official Walkthrough for current version.

 

[angelofdeath9]

You didn't mention what version you are using.
This walkthrough is for the outdated version from Pateron.
Use Official Walkthrough for current version.

The version I'm using is 1.2.11. As for the walkthrough, I had no idea. It seems to be working for me, everything in it up to day 20 I tested on my first run and was 1:1. Plus, it was the most clear one to use I could find. For some reason, the ones for Act I, II & III from the link you sent seem to crash my Firefox, which never happened before.

 

[JayceFromArcane]

I downloaded the latest version. CollegeKings2-3.0.11-pc

But no matter what save I load.. I can't get to the latest Episode.
If I load a save from Episode 1, once I finish it.. it doesn't load Ep 2.
If I start a new playthrough, at the end of Ep 1 it makes me save.. and then doesn't let me play Ep 2.
If I load a save from Episode 2, once I finish it, it doesn't load Ep 3.

So no matter what I do I can't play Ep 3.

 

[richiman]

I downloaded the latest version. CollegeKings2-3.0.11-pc

But no matter what save I load.. I can't get to the latest Episode.
If I load a save from Episode 1, once I finish it.. it doesn't load Ep 2.
If I start a new playthrough, at the end of Ep 1 it makes me save.. and then doesn't let me play Ep 2.
If I load a save from Episode 2, once I finish it, it doesn't load Ep 3.

So no matter what I do I can't play Ep 3.

This is due to a hidden code in the game.
Use Steam API Replacer or the code in the console.

Code for Ep. 2
Code for Ep. 3

 

[talion777]

It is true that 1.2.11 is newer. There are also updates released without versions. In this case, I would not pay attention to the version, but the release date of the update. 1.2.11 was released after 1.2.19 so it is newer.



I know how it should work. I simply confirmed to you how it works in this case. In this case, updates are released with bugs. They have beta testers. In this case, they release an update and fix the worst bugs after the update is released. From the user side you are left to wait. They should verified that the DLC is playable and the problematic bugs fixed. The DLCs are short so this could easily be tested and verified, but I'm not sure how it works in this case because I've never been a beta tester of them. Take into account that I write how it works, not how it should work. Nor do I think they work well.

That sound a bit circular, but the gist of it seems to be that you are explaining what is, not what should be, and that what is doesn't work very well. This is, of course the point I was making initially, and what everyone seems to be saying.

I downloaded the latest version. CollegeKings2-3.0.11-pc

But no matter what save I load.. I can't get to the latest Episode.
If I load a save from Episode 1, once I finish it.. it doesn't load Ep 2.
If I start a new playthrough, at the end of Ep 1 it makes me save.. and then doesn't let me play Ep 2.
If I load a save from Episode 2, once I finish it, it doesn't load Ep 3.

So no matter what I do I can't play Ep 3.

Case in point.

This is due to a hidden code in the game.
Use Steam API Replacer or the code in the console.

Code for Ep. 2
Code for Ep. 3

Why should this be necessary in any game?

I know you're explaining why things don't work, and the explanations are fine as far as explaining goes, but it doesn't solve the myriad of issues with the game. You are unquestionably the best source of information in this thread, for which I and I'm sure everyone else thanks you, but honestly there shouldn't be a need for so many explanations and there shouldn't be so many things that don't work or don't work well. This is not a critique of you in any way, shape or form. The quality control simply needs to be better, period. It is hurting the game reviews in a substantial way too.

 

[richiman]

Case in point.



Why should this be necessary in any game?

Here you have an explanation of why some features don't work, look like bugs or or is essential to the game:
Note that this game is paid and a license is required. The game code verifies that you are running Steam and have a purchased license for the selected DLC. These features are only available to people who purchase a license supporting the developer. You can simply go to the Steam Store and legally purchase all licenses to make it work normally. Features like the unlocked gallery are only available to Deluxe DLC owners. In my case, I have no such problems - you can check it if you buy all licenses in the Steam Store. I don't mean bugs here, but a problem with continuing another Episode, missing a button to unlock the gallery or missing scenes in the gallery - this is only if the game code detects that you don't have the selected license on Steam. The game code detects whether you have a license for Episode 2 and 3, which is why you can't continue it normally and must force the start of Episode 2 after completing Episode 1 - e.g. the console command. I've added a Steam API Replacer that restores paid features for players who don't have a license for the game. These are protection features in the game code, not bugs. You don't have to use anything if you don't want to - do what you want. I'm not the developer of this game so the bugs of this game don't interest me - it's not my job. You can use the Ren'Py engine yourself, extract the game files, and check the game code and what protection it has. Also consider that if you add modified game files to the game, the game will crash, display information about outdated files and automatically delete all added files. It doesn't work that you have the Episode X files and you can play without a problem because the game has certain protections features and won't let you continue playing without a license. I can add code that will prevent you from running the game without a license - I in this case provide solutions that will help you run the game bypassing these protections.

 

[Heyesey]

Case in point.



Why should this be necessary in any game?

To stop pirates?

 

[MoonSae]

So we still cannot load save from season 1 + path builder is bugged,my god.What a shame.And from what i can see you are doing next game xD.Tbh you are joke as a developer :/.