station launcher is crap

[Littlemcnab]

<p>ok right i am really starting to loose my patients with you guys...</p><p>i've activated my destiny of velious expansion pack earlier on station launcher and when ever i do the full scan it fails every single time not once has it not failed, can you help me before i get really [Removed for Content] off</p>

[Trahenots]

<p>They can't even coordinate their launch applications.  I bet this problem won't be fixed today, so I'll miss out on all the fun when everyone is logging in and checking out the expansion, and I'm just sitting here, wondering what's wrong with Station Launcher. ><img src="/smilies/1cfd6e2a9a2c0cf8e74b49b35e2e46c7.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>they probley wont even reply for about a week cos there so crap</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p><span style="color: #c0c0c0;">im not downloading 12.4gb program</span></p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>That's fine, as I said, we are not forcing people to make the transition!  Have a good day.</p>

[Veskandar]

<p>If you don't fix the old launcher you are</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>how can i have a good day, i've brought 2 expansion packs, i cant play it at all</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p><cite>Layton@Runnyeye wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>If you don't fix the old launcher you are</p></blockquote><p>huh</p>

[Trahenots]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p></blockquote><p>EDIT: This is confirmed.  The game is downloaded.  Even though it starts out saying it's downloading the entire game again, it skips to the end.</p>

[Andriace]

<p>I have the same problem, I updated (I guess) the game from us server.. Then I go back to Eu server, my launcher is giving update failed error.</p><p>User account control is completely disabled on my pc, so "run as administrator" thing will not work. I feel so tired of dealing with non-working programs on my pc and I wanna cry. And I feel so tired of reading hundred of pages of forums to find an answer.</p>

[Uris]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>That's fine, as I said, we are not forcing people to make the transition!  Have a good day.</p></blockquote><p>Actually you kind of are?  If the old launchers aren't getting people into the game, and the only solution is to redownload 12 gigs... yeah... so much for enjoying the expansion <img src="/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[ElnAckom]

<p>In all fairness, maybe SOE should force a change to the two new launch clients. I've been a subscriber since SWG, and I had no idea EQ2 had a new launch client until this morning's Everfrost disappearing character debacle. I've downloaded the new launcher and will give that a shot; just wish I'd known about the options before now.</p>

[Akevo]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p></blockquote><p>Add EQ2 only external apps like Station Voice and Station Friends and I'd start using the LaunchPad.... Until then, the EQ2 LauchPad will remain obsolete.</p>

[jester0770]

<p>As stated unless you choose a destination other than your existing eq2 files it doesn't really download the game over</p><p>--- although doing this didn't allow me to log in yet....still goes to character select then says there is no server for the character</p>

[Uris]

<p><cite>jester0770 wrote:</cite></p><blockquote>As stated unless you choose a destination other than your existing eq2 files it doesn't really download the game over</blockquote><p>It wants to download 4gb for me.  I don't have 4gb open.</p>

[Andriace]

<p>sorry but I think I have the new launcher and still have the problem.</p>

[Elskidor]

<p>So by the sounds of it the expansion is all about having missing characters and a unworkable station launcher, eh? I new there must be something awesomly epicly special about Velious that soe wanted to surprise us with. Glad I moved to Fippy Darkpaw EQ server as my main source of gaming entertainment cause it beats the hell out of pulling my hair out with this rubbish.</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Uris@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>That's fine, as I said, we are not forcing people to make the transition!  Have a good day.</p></blockquote><p>Actually you kind of are?  If the old launchers aren't getting people into the game, and the only solution is to redownload 12 gigs... yeah... so much for enjoying the expansion <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>We are definitely trying to fix all outstanding issues, and that includes Station Launcher.  As I do not have a fix to provide that will get everyone in the game with Station Launcher, I must suggest the EQ2 LaunchPad until everything is resolved on our end.</p>

[Uris]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>Uris@Lucan DLere wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>That's fine, as I said, we are not forcing people to make the transition!  Have a good day.</p></blockquote><p>Actually you kind of are?  If the old launchers aren't getting people into the game, and the only solution is to redownload 12 gigs... yeah... so much for enjoying the expansion <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p></blockquote><p>We are definitely trying to fix all outstanding issues, and that includes Station Launcher.  As I do not have a fix to provide that will get everyone in the game with Station Launcher, I must suggest the EQ2 LaunchPad until everything is resolved on our end.</p></blockquote><p>Ah good, at least you are trying to fix the issues with the Station Launcher ^.^  It's just nice to know that you're working on it instead of trying to make us use the new one <3</p><p>Thanks Joshua <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>hey admin or what ever you are explain this to me plz</p><p><a href="http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7352/helpplzm.png">http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7352/helpplzm.png</a></p>

[Pilzzüchter]

<p>I have downloaded this new launcher and now i am getting a .../framework...error - i dont know whats that.</p><p>I just have donwloaded with the "old" Stationlauncher just 4 days ago or something and it was ok - the new one error error - mhh fantastic</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p><cite>Littlemcnab wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>hey admin or what ever you are explain this to me plz</p><p><img src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3154/[I cannot control my vocabulary].png" width="350" height="472" /></p></blockquote><p>I believe that is a broken picture link.  <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[Dracon]

<p>I am downloading it.  sent it to the exsisting EQ2 files and it still wants to download the ebtire 12 gigs.  Help please?</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>fixed it TSR-JoshuaM - the link that is</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>What would you like me to explain to you?  That Station Launcher is having issues?  We are doing our best to get them resolved as quickly as possible.  For the time being, or as a permanent solution, our EQ2 LaunchPad is letting people on most servers in to the game.</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>What would you like me to explain to you?  That Station Launcher is having issues?  We are doing our best to get them resolved as quickly as possible.  For the time being, or as a permanent solution, our EQ2 LaunchPad is letting people on most servers in to the game.</p></blockquote><p>ok m8 how long will this take you to fix</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>I wish I could give you an ETA but I do not have any further information just yet.  I am still gathering as much information as I can from everyone experiencing issues.  I will absolutely be right here to update everyone the moment I have more information.</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>kk thanks</p>

[Andriace]

<p>Thanks for the info..</p>

[Andriace]

<p>2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] INFO  lp2::updater:<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />atchMonitor - LOADING_REMOTE_MANIFEST 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] INFO  lp2::updater:<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />itcherProcessor<a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/lp2/eq2/europe/patch0/en_GB-main/eq2_en_GB-main_manifest.xml.gz" target="_blank">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...manifest.xml.gz</a> 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] ERROR multi_curl - Http response 404 for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/lp2/eq2/europe/patch0/en_GB-main/eq2_en_GB-main_manifest.xml.gz" target="_blank">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...manifest.xml.gz</a> 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] ERROR CurlSource - Error(s) downloading <a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/lp2/eq2/europe/patch0/en_GB-main/eq2_en_GB-main_manifest.xml.gz" target="_blank">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...manifest.xml.gz</a> 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] ERROR lp2::updater:<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />itcherProcessor<a rel="nofollow" href="http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/patch/lp2/eq2/europe/patch0/en_GB-main/eq2_en_GB-main_manifest.xml.gz:" target="_blank">http://eq2.patch.station.sony.com/p...anifest.xml.gz:</a> :1:1 error: Invalid document structure 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] INFO  lp2::updater:<img src="/eq2/images/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" />atchMonitor - Updater exit status: 1 2011-02-22 22:57:53 [7276] WARN  lp2::updater::ForegroundUpdater - Caught : instance document parsing failed processing request.</p><p><strong>Maybe it helps somebody I have no idea what it means </strong><span><strong></strong></span></p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>hey josh im trying that launch pad thing, it wants my everquest 2 activation code, i cant find my code will my dov activation code work?</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>josh any news?</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>I am not sure why the EQ2 LaunchPad is asking you for an activation code.  Is it doing this during installation or when you log in to it?  I will have to address this separately from the ongoing problems.</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>the activation code is not a problem, i ment any news abotu the station launcher</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>I do not have any further information yet regarding Station Launcher.  I'll let you know.  However, of course, I do highly suggest you make the transition to EQ2 LaunchPad!</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>ye im doing it but it takes so long <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/9d71f0541cff0a302a0309c5079e8dee.gif" border="0" /></p>

[MurFalad]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p></blockquote><p>downloading the launchpad (the full download version) and installing it in my current EQ2 directory fixed it for me, I'm up and running - thanks!</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p><cite>MurFalad wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p></blockquote><p>downloading the launchpad (the full download version) and installing it in my current EQ2 directory fixed it for me, I'm up and running - thanks!</p></blockquote><p>it wont let me install it in my current eq2 directory</p>

[Nari]

<p>It demands the activation code of me as well. -_-</p><p>NM, I hit "Cancel" from that window and it went back to the launcher. Now it's downloading everything again. Hope this helps.</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>same i hope this helps</p>

[Linny]

<p>Can anyone please tell me why when i get to the char. select and click play does it tell me "Play request queued.Your queue position:170"? I have never seen this even tho i haven't been playing very long..Am i really in line to play? lol</p>

[Modok]

<p>Does the EQ2 Launcher allow for two running processes on one machine?  I first installed the streaming client and was told the only way to start two clients was to have two separate 12Gb eq2 installs.  This SSD drive I bought was too expensive for that nonsense...I will stick to the station launcher if that is the case (since getting this machine I have downloaded the full EQ2 content twice already) and wait for things to get resolved.</p>

[Littlemcnab]

<p>hey josh i've kinda fixed it a bit, reply back so i can tell you more</p>

[Ojawu]

<p><cite>TSR-JoshuaM wrote:</cite></p><blockquote><p>I'll reply <img src="/eq2/images/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" /></p><p>I just got in to work today and left early yesterday.  We have been in the process of phasing out Station Launcher for quite some time.  We do not force people to transition to our new LaunchPad but I highly recommend that you do.  In has been quite some time since our Station Launcher was the recommended method of connecting.</p><p>That can be downloaded here, and you can even select your existing EQ2 folder to avoid a large amount of re-downloading.</p><p><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></p></blockquote><p>Well if that's the case you need to fix the streaming client because I am NOT going through and manually re-doing all my settings because it can't read them...I went from an avid player to one who logs in maybe twice a week and that will go to zero times at which point I can spend the money elsewhere if you keep screwing with us.</p>

[Murren]

<p><span style="color: #ffffff; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/user/profile.m?user_id=545410"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">TSR-JoshuaM</span></strong></a></span> - Thanks for the <span style="color: #cae0e6; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; "><a href="http://launch.soe.com/eq2" target="_blank">[EQII] LaunchPad</a></span> solution!</p><p><span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 11px; color: #ffffff;"><a href="http://forums.station.sony.com/eq2/user/profile.m?user_id=448504"><strong><span style="color: #9933cc;">Littlemcnab</span></strong></a></span></span>, It should work for you. When you choose to install in the same location it will warn you that you won't be able to use the station launcher for EQ2 anymore, but you'll be able to install. It will install flash (or update your installation) and then install the launcher.</p><p>When you first log in it will ask for your key, but if you hit Cancel it will let you continue. It will then validate your files and do a little updating before it lets you play.</p><p>It took no more than ten minutes for me. The rest of the updates it does in the background while you play.</p>

[jester0770]

<p>This did work to me, but it doesn't show my characters like i assume it should, so i have to log in to character select before logging in on a toon</p>

[TSR-JoshuaM]

<p>The character list on the LaunchPad itself is not populated until you have logged in at least once, with the LaunchPad <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p>

[prescovic]

<p><span><span style="background-color: #ebeff9;"><span style="color: #000000;">I did your method and it does not work, the patcher downloads the entire game! </span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="background-color: #fff;">13.5 giga in Asset folder ! </span><span style="background-color: #fff;">Country: France</span></span></span></p>

[jester0770]

<p><div><p>i have logged in 6 times total from launch pad and still no character select list.../sadface</p></div></p>