Going to give DAOC a shot. Question first...

lilreap2k3

What is the correct way to install/patch the DAOC client to have the most up to date client with every free expansion?

I downloaded the trial before, then realized there is a client for Catacombs, graphics update patch, TOA client, etc.

daeandor

To get everything with all expansions and graphics etc that are FREE, you need catacombs and darkness falls.  I am not positive where to get it all because I have been using an old download of the clients.  I have 3 catacombs files (catacombs_setup, catacombs_setup_1, and catacombs_setup_3) and then I have a catacombs to darkness falls file (catacombs_to_darkness_setup).  I also have Labyrinth of the Minotaur (LOTM_setup).  I believe you can get all the files from their download site, but I was thinking DF was free and it is not listed as such there.

 

To add a comment about the previous poster's advice.  Classic servers are nice, but the reality is that with the new origins server coming out in ~6 months, I suspect classic might become somewhat limited on population.  ToA servers are pretty much set for population especially if they merge them again when origins is released.  Classic servers are also much more expensive (IMO) than ToA servers for the mid and upper levels because you rely so heavily on crafted gear and potions.  That said, I play on classic and actually enjoy them better.

Arawon

DAOC is not free...costs $14.95/month USD.

All patches can be found at the DAOC site. Labrynth is the current.most recient client.That must be used to have the full content of the game.

lilreap2k3

I appreciate you guys posting trying to help out. Still haven't answered my question though.

I see the client download files/patches on their download page. Thing is I don't know in which order/etc to install them. I tried installing SI client first, then installing Catacombs over the SI path, then installed TOA over that path. I then patched the client and 3/4 the way through I get an error. Then I patch again, and it's only like 150mb.

After all that, I start up DAOC and it says I only have SI installed. What am I doing wrong?

daeandor

original, si, and ToA clients are obsolete if you have the 3-part catacombs client.  That is all you need.  I just installed it 2 days ago and used the catacombs client on a computer that had never had daoc installed on it before.  Patcher worked fine and I had no problem logging into my toons as long as they weren't in Labyrinth.

Rob_dc84

daoc is a good game. worth the time . i still play time from to time.

lilreap2k3

Where do I get the 3 part catacombs client? =/

Nikoz78

Originally posted by Arawon


DAOC is not free...costs $14.95/month USD.

Actually, it's $12.95/month USD

daeandor

Originally posted by lilreap2k3


Where do I get the 3 part catacombs client? =/

 

That, I do not know.  I downloaded it a year ago and kept it on my backup drive.  I was assuming the download site I put in my post above had it...

 

Do you have the 14 day trial downloaded and installed?

Cotswold

There is no more 3 part catacombs client.  There are 3 clients left; catacombs, DR, and LoTM... that's it, each has it's own single download.

1st download the free trial, it is the catacombs client.  Done and done, very simple.  Log in and right on the patcher/log-in pop-up you can get the other clients and activate them if you so choose.  It is by far the easiest "upgrade" system of any MMO. 

Again, trial = catacombs.  There is no ToA client.  There is no graphics update. 

daeandor

Originally posted by Cotswold


There is no more 3 part catacombs client.  There are 3 clients left; catacombs, DR, and LoTM... that's it, each has it's own single download.
1st download the free trial, it is the catacombs client.  Done and done, very simple.  Log in and right on the patcher/log-in pop-up you can get the other clients and activate them if you so choose.  It is by far the easiest "upgrade" system of any MMO. 
Again, trial = catacombs.  There is no ToA client.  There is no graphics update. 

 

I guess I confused him more than he needed with my outdated file info.  8(

 

Sorry 'bout that.

Cotswold

Nah, I think more than anything it's the outdated info on the 79648643975409765 DAoC sites out there that has him confused.  That and most MMOs you have to download the game and Xpacs from the website, which I for one think is more than a bit odd.

brostyn

Originally posted by Nikoz78

Originally posted by Arawon


DAOC is not free...costs $14.95/month USD.

Actually, it's $12.95/month USD

 

No, its 14.95. Just resubbed last night.