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Solved Game wont start due to missing files

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Fluen

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Been away since 2017 and have updated to win 10.
I've installed build 14 and want to use the new update with fixes. I've unpacked it in a folder of its own and have copied all folders into the Pirates of the Caribbean-folder, which houses the game.
My next step is to modify the config-file, but when trying to run it, I'm informed, that engine.ini or options files are missing. Engine.ini is present, so what went wrong. Did I handle the unpacking of the update files incorrectly?
Might mention, that build 14 worked without the update. So I must have done something wrong with the update.
And I have installed Pirates of the Caribbean in a games folder away from the program-folders, windows tend to interfere with.
 
The only thing I can think of is that you copied the update to the wrong place. You're supposed to copy the entire contents of the unpacked update to the top level of the game folder and you should get at least one prompt from Windows asking if you want to overwrite files.

The update does contain a new version of "engine.ini" so you'll see that regardless of where you put the update. But do you also see the files "options" and "ENGINE.exe" in the same folder where you are trying to run "Config.exe"?
 
Hi @Fluen ,

I'm not sure if I can be of any help, but here's what I did, and everything worked great for me with Windows 10:
  1. Installed original POTC from discs to my folder D:\Games\POTC (I use a separate hard drive for my games, thus D: but you can use whatever works for you)
  2. In that folder, placed the "Build 14 installer_25052018.exe"
  3. Also in that same folder, placed "b14_beta4_final.tar" - note that you DO NOT unpack this .tar, leave it all inside the .tar - the installer will unpack it for you
  4. Run the installer
  5. After it is all complete, then add the final update "post_25May_updates_190321.zip" - and this one you DO unpack yourself and copy the files into the main folder.
And that was it, I've had very few issues, it's running great and I'm just flabbergasted at how playable and fun this game is after all these years. The mod team has really blown my mind with their work. Hope you are able to get it going soon!

Cheers,
HMM
:cheers
 
I wouldn't put the installer in the game installation folder for organization purposes.
It should still work as you have seen, but you will also have the installer files in the installation.
"Build 14 installer_25052018.exe" and "b14_beta4_final.tar" need to be on the same folder, but this is not necessarily the game folder.
 
Good to hear! Does that mean you also got the update to work? Certainly it would not work on old versions of Build 14; it is based on the version from May 2018.
 
Right now everything seems to work. Because the build 14.4 contains new things for me, it's difficult to determine, what comes from the build, and what comes from the update.

EDIT: if the Swedish ships only appear from the update, then it works. I've already involved myself in a battle between Swedish merchants and pirates.

I have just discovered, that I can modify certain character things by clicking over the icon/picture. So I can actually make a load of changes to my character, when starting the game. Let's just say, that at the moment I'm overwhelmed by the amount of options.
 
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The way to check that the update worked is to look at the main screen when you've just started PoTC and have yet to pick a story or load a saved game. Or, while playing, press F1 to get to this screen. There should be a date somewhere in the lower left. If it's 21st May 2018 then you don't have the update. If it's 19th March 2021 then you do.

The quickest way to unlock all perks is to edit "PROGRAM\InternalSettings.h" and find this line:
Code: 
#define   ALLOW_LOCKED_PERKS               1       // BOOL    - Default = 1, If 1 perks can be locked. If 0 no perks can be locked.
Change the 1 to a 0. This will work with a saved game; you do not need to start a new game. Never worry about locked perks again! I never liked locked perks from the day they were first introduced and always set that to 0, but as far as I know, if you leave perks able to be locked, the requirements are:
Advanced Defence: find the book "Advanced Blocking Techniques".
Toughness: look for highwaymen in the jungle and hope you're scary enough to frighten them into giving you the perk.
Professional Fencer: go to your ship deck, talk to a crewman, do the full course of fencing practice with him.
Expert Marksman: do a fetch quest for a gunsmith. Ordinary blacksmiths don't count, you need to hope that either the gunsmith in Sao Jorge or the dual-purpose smith on Turks Island need help.
Professional Gunman: find the book "Don't Look in the Barrel".
Effective Potions: do a fetch quest for the apothecary in Bridgetown.
Club Hauling: attack an enemy ship, hope it surrenders, hope the captain really surrenders, and choose the option "Let's be civilised about this" when you talk to him.
Improved Damage Control: find the book "Book of Bouncing Balls".
Pre-reloading: same as "Club Hauling".
Professional Cannoneer: find the book "Don't Shoot the Messenger".
Long Range Boarding: same as "Club Hauling".
Landing Party: rise to rank 5 if you're a naval officer or rank 7 if you're a privateer.
Quick Repairs: do a fetch quest for a shipyard.
Evade Coast Guard: smuggle something, get caught by the coastguard, fight and kill them, loot the bodies.
Basic Commerce: ask for a job in a tavern, escort a merchant ship.
Advanced Commerce: do a fetch quest for a tailor.
Trustworthy: rise to rank 2 if you're a naval officer or rank 5 if you're a privateer.
Land Owner: rise to rank 1 if you're a privateer or rank 7 if you're a naval officer.
 
Grey Roger, normally I loose interest in the game, when my character is top notch in everything. So the "missions" to unlock the perks so far seem interesting to me. I just have to figure how to go about them.
However, I have copied your instructions down, in case this new feature annoys me.

Edit: it says 19th of march 2021, so I do have the update working. Thank you.
 
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