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Hey I just closed Neverwinter! Why did the patcher open? - An explanation
akromatik
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Hey guys,
In preparation for our upcoming expansion, we've enabled what's called "pre-patching". Pre-patching allows your client to receive the expansion patch *before* it comes out. That way, you won't have to sit and wait for your client to patch when M5 goes live.
One thing to note: pre-patching will *not* enable you to play the new content before it goes live. What it will do is save you time on November 18th when Module 5 comes out!
Another thing to note: you *will* be able to play Neverwinter whether or not you download the pre-patch.
I've included some frequently asked questions to alleviate any further confusion:
Q: My patcher just opened even though I just closed Neverwinter.
A: Yes, this is called pre-patching (see above). It's a time-saving process that makes it so you can download the Module 5 patch beforehand. This way, you won't have to wait a long time to play Neverwinter when Module 5 launches.
Q: I downloaded the pre-patch, will I still be able to access Neverwinter in the days leading up to Module 5's launch?
A: Yes, you will still be able to access Neverwinter if you download the pre-patch.
Q: I can download the patch early? Does this mean I can access the Rise of Tiamat content early?
A: No. It only means you won't have to wait to play Module 5 when it goes live.
Q: I don't want to download the pre-patch. Can I still play Neverwinter?
A: Of course. You will be able to play Neverwinter whether or not you downloaded the pre-patch. Of course, when Module 5 releases, you will have to download the patch one way or another.
Q: I don't like this. I would rather wait to patch on launch day.
A: Not a problem! Just close the patcher when it tries to pre-patch and you'll be fine. You will still be able to play Neverwinter and you will still be able to pre-patch if you change your mind.
In preparation for our upcoming expansion, we've enabled what's called "pre-patching". Pre-patching allows your client to receive the expansion patch *before* it comes out. That way, you won't have to sit and wait for your client to patch when M5 goes live.
One thing to note: pre-patching will *not* enable you to play the new content before it goes live. What it will do is save you time on November 18th when Module 5 comes out!
Another thing to note: you *will* be able to play Neverwinter whether or not you download the pre-patch.
I've included some frequently asked questions to alleviate any further confusion:
Q: My patcher just opened even though I just closed Neverwinter.
A: Yes, this is called pre-patching (see above). It's a time-saving process that makes it so you can download the Module 5 patch beforehand. This way, you won't have to wait a long time to play Neverwinter when Module 5 launches.
Q: I downloaded the pre-patch, will I still be able to access Neverwinter in the days leading up to Module 5's launch?
A: Yes, you will still be able to access Neverwinter if you download the pre-patch.
Q: I can download the patch early? Does this mean I can access the Rise of Tiamat content early?
A: No. It only means you won't have to wait to play Module 5 when it goes live.
Q: I don't want to download the pre-patch. Can I still play Neverwinter?
A: Of course. You will be able to play Neverwinter whether or not you downloaded the pre-patch. Of course, when Module 5 releases, you will have to download the patch one way or another.
Q: I don't like this. I would rather wait to patch on launch day.
A: Not a problem! Just close the patcher when it tries to pre-patch and you'll be fine. You will still be able to play Neverwinter and you will still be able to pre-patch if you change your mind.
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It's not giving me an option to play. Just patch, and if i cancel, the option is still...patch.
My only option was a full reinstall, costing me over 3 hours for 12GB or so, as servers were obviously getting hammered. This also happened to a few guildies
Think i'll just download when it actually goes live, unless there is some dev input that the issue is identified / resolved
I'd hazard a guess the preload is mostly diverse graphical assets and suchlike memory hogs; I'd be very surprised if the actual code parts took up much space.
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