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for some reason my launcher for macroquest - test says --- latestst version: 5/14/23 6:20:55PM | Last installed:4/27/23 8:46:26AM | Patch Day - unavailable
have not experienced this before as it will not let me updated it for some reason. Looks like it should be available or are they shutting down all the servers today for patch day? Thanks for any help and again, great program!
 
KMBx5 said:
for some reason my launcher for macroquest - test says --- latestst version: 5/14/23 6:20:55PM | Last installed:4/27/23 8:46:26AM | Patch Day - unavailable
have not experienced this before as it will not let me updated it for some reason. Looks like it should be available or are they shutting down all the servers today for patch day? Thanks for any help and again, great program!
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What to expect on patch days?
When eq patches MQ has to be rebuilt. (you also have to patch EQ --- this way you avoid "Version Mismatch" issues)

once mq is built RG can build - we now have an automated system that rebuilds RG as soon as it is updated - which means our previous method of "let's give it a quick test" is no longer there, and sometimes there ends up being another smaller patch later to correct if something got missed - so re-check on patch days if you are having issues.

eq could change literally anything and it would require the way MQ interacts with that portion of EQ to be completely reworked. It is normally just offsets, sometimes struct changes --- with the large changes eq has been making over the past few months (updates and backend improvements) there are more things than just offset changes that are happening, so it can certainly be a lot of work for the devs.

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MacroQuest for Live servers:
MacroQuest for Test server

EQ patches go like this: (in theory)
2nd* tue/wed = test "real" patch
3rd* wed = live patch
4th* tue/wed = test "true up
the tue over the wed is a more recent thing (I suspect klanderso has more to do with that, and having time to ensure working stuff before the weekend and upset people - klanderso is pretty awesome)
* holidays subject to cause shifts in days or even week

test is notorious for being like "oops we forgot the 'dont crash plz' file, gotta patch again", or "woops we added +1 to crashing, we meant -1", so "on paper" it is double the patches, but very frequently ends up being more than double the work (i imagine, I'm not doing the work - I'd love to learn enough at some point to help facilitate doing so, however)

Mq itself is open source and by volunteer(s) - RG which builds and distributes that is obviously paid for.
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KMBx5 said:
for some reason my launcher for macroquest - test says --- latestst version: 5/14/23 6:20:55PM | Last installed:4/27/23 8:46:26AM | Patch Day - unavailable
have not experienced this before as it will not let me updated it for some reason. Looks like it should be available or are they shutting down all the servers today for patch day? Thanks for any help and again, great program!
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Test got repatched on the 15th to fix stuff with FTE. Just the way the world goes round when playing on this server
 
gotcha, i usually just play on test server on live patch days and this is the first time this has ever happened for me.
 
Sic said:
What to expect on patch days?
When eq patches MQ has to be rebuilt. (you also have to patch EQ --- this way you avoid "Version Mismatch" issues)

once mq is built RG can build - we now have an automated system that rebuilds RG as soon as it is updated - which means our previous method of "let's give it a quick test" is no longer there, and sometimes there ends up being another smaller patch later to correct if something got missed - so re-check on patch days if you are having issues.

eq could change literally anything and it would require the way MQ interacts with that portion of EQ to be completely reworked. It is normally just offsets, sometimes struct changes --- with the large changes eq has been making over the past few months (updates and backend improvements) there are more things than just offset changes that are happening, so it can certainly be a lot of work for the devs.

Curious when Very Vanilla will be updated?
You'll get a web notification (if we have permission), site notification, and email (optional)
Click to watch
MacroQuest for Live servers:
MacroQuest for Test server

EQ patches go like this: (in theory)
2nd* tue/wed = test "real" patch
3rd* wed = live patch
4th* tue/wed = test "true up
the tue over the wed is a more recent thing (I suspect klanderso has more to do with that, and having time to ensure working stuff before the weekend and upset people - klanderso is pretty awesome)
* holidays subject to cause shifts in days or even week

test is notorious for being like "oops we forgot the 'dont crash plz' file, gotta patch again", or "woops we added +1 to crashing, we meant -1", so "on paper" it is double the patches, but very frequently ends up being more than double the work (i imagine, I'm not doing the work - I'd love to learn enough at some point to help facilitate doing so, however)

Mq itself is open source and by volunteer(s) - RG which builds and distributes that is obviously paid for.
If you wanted to show your appreciation to the MQ devs for their volunteer work:

Tip the MQ Developers HERE:
brainiac:
https://www.redguides.com/tip/brainiac
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So basically we just can't play on patch day? Is MQ ever back up and running the same day as live patch is implemented?
 
fadedreplays said:
So basically we just can't play on patch day? Is MQ ever back up and running the same day as live patch is implemented?
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I've seen it happen from time to time. It boils down to what the MQ crew has to do. If it's something simple like just the offsets then it's up pretty fast. If it's all sorts of changes to the code then it takes longer. I've heard that "Tipping" the Dev's has a positive effect on these matters.
 
fadedreplays said:
So basically we just can't play on patch day? Is MQ ever back up and running the same day as live patch is implemented?
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Yes, nearly always..sometimes just an hour to a few hours after the EQ patch. sometimes many hours, the guys here do what they can. If you are unaware, EQ is having a lot of issues due to the new UI.
 
fadedreplays said:
So basically we just can't play on patch day? Is MQ ever back up and running the same day as live patch is implemented?
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Almost always for live - much of the time even before eq servers are back up. Often for test, but big changes require big updates.

You did read the response right? Sorry if there was confusion there
 
as an FYI:
Per Brainiac, test update is likely to not be until Sunday the 18th at the earliest

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Thank you!
 
Redbot updated Very Vanilla MQ (Test Server) with a new update entry:

20230629

Jun 29, 2023:
- test: updated for test patch
Jun 26, 2023:
- Fix CTextureAnimation (#729). This should fix ImGui drawing of game icons
- Fix MQMouseInfo, should fix crashes with /mouseto (#698).
- Fix overlay blocking input while it is hidden (#699).
- lua: Disallow the use of mq.delay while a module is being imported (#730)
- Add spell.MinCasterLevel to report the minimum class level of a spell (#722).
June 21, 2023:
- live: Updated for live patch
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Read the rest of this update entry...
 
Fownde said:
Test build is down. Or at least, the launcher says "Patch Day - Unavailable"
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It will be down until the volunteer team of devs can get it updated.


The MacroQuest scene has two standout developers who have requested tips from RedGuides users: @brainiac and @dannuic

To keep our favorite software modernized and updated, please consider contributing.

brainiac's tip thread is here:
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dannuic's tip thread is here:
Donate to the MQ Dev "dannuic"

Thank you!
 
durango773 said:
It will be down until the volunteer team of devs can get it updated.


The MacroQuest scene has two standout developers who have requested tips from RedGuides users: @brainiac and @dannuic

To keep our favorite software modernized and updated, please consider contributing.

brainiac's tip thread is here:
Donate to the MQ Dev "brainiac"

dannuic's tip thread is here:
Donate to the MQ Dev "dannuic"

Thank you!
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Ah... wish I had the money to donate. Been playing on test since it's free to be gold lol. I guess there's a drawback there.
 
Fownde said:
Ah... wish I had the money to donate. Been playing on test since it's free to be gold lol. I guess there's a drawback there.
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Test for EQ and MQ has its downsides. both are virtually offered for free.. you have to live with the ick =-/
 
Test for EQ and MQ has its downsides. both are virtually offered for free.. you have to live with the ick =-/
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a small price to pay for the quiet low population awesomeness known as test
 
this rg crew is badass ...

from myself and the test box community thank you ... this is an awesome turn around time ... much appreciated!!!!!
 
Is there a patch for the test server on Redguides launcher ?
Mine say Patch day Unavailable. I have searched the forums but can not find a resolution.
 
luko12 said:
Is there a patch for the test server on Redguides launcher ?
Mine say Patch day Unavailable. I have searched the forums but can not find a resolution.
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Yes


What to expect on patch days?
When eq patches MQ has to be rebuilt. (you also have to patch EQ --- this way you avoid "Version Mismatch" issues)

once mq is built RG can build - we now have an automated system that rebuilds RG as soon as it is updated - which means our previous method of "let's give it a quick test" is no longer there, and sometimes there ends up being another smaller patch later to correct if something got missed - so re-check on patch days if you are having issues.

eq could change literally anything and it would require the way MQ interacts with that portion of EQ to be completely reworked. It is normally just offsets, sometimes struct changes --- with the large changes eq has been making over the past few months (updates and backend improvements) there are more things than just offset changes that are happening, so it can certainly be a lot of work for the devs.

Curious when Very Vanilla will be updated?
You'll get a web notification (if we have permission), site notification, and email (optional)
Click to watch
MacroQuest for Live servers:
MacroQuest for Test server

EQ patches go like this: (in theory)
2nd* tue/wed = test "real" patch
3rd* wed = live patch
4th* tue/wed = test "true up
the tue over the wed is a more recent thing (I suspect klanderso has more to do with that, and having time to ensure working stuff before the weekend and upset people - klanderso is pretty awesome)
* holidays subject to cause shifts in days or even week

test is notorious for being like "oops we forgot the 'dont crash plz' file, gotta patch again", or "woops we added +1 to crashing, we meant -1", so "on paper" it is double the patches, but very frequently ends up being more than double the work (i imagine, I'm not doing the work - I'd love to learn enough at some point to help facilitate doing so, however)

Mq itself is open source and by volunteer(s) - RG which builds and distributes that is obviously paid for.
If you wanted to show your appreciation to the MQ devs for their volunteer work:

Tip the MQ Developers HERE:
brainiac:
https://www.redguides.com/tip/brainiac
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