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#4353491 - 04/25/17 09:00 PM Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links  
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I have finally reached the state where the Beta version of Ostpak Redux can finally be released. Download links & Instructions below:

1. Download the manual/readme first:

http://brit44.com/ost_redux/Ostpak_Redux_manual.pdf

2. Download the new Mod_enabler: (you wont be able to activate the mod without it)

http://brit44.com/ost_redux/mod_enabler.zip

3. Download the mod itself (2.2 GB)

http://brit44.com/ost_redux/Ostpak_Redux.zip

What is Ostpak Redux?

This particular mod is bringing you the Ostpak Expansion along with the possibilities of the latest game engine in a single package.
Main changes:
- Contains the entire Ostpak Expansion
- Contains the entire Blizpak Campaign
- Latest game engine programmed by Aldo:
- 3D tracks & wheels for German and Soviet vehicles (Panzer III-IV, Panther, Tiger, Tiger II, JagdTiger, JagdPanther, T-34, IS-2, ISU series, KV1, KV2 etc.)
- Authentic & Individual vehicle & armament sounds
- Updated particle effects
- Updated lightning system
- Increased view distance
- Lots of bug fixes – but remember this is still Beta
- The main face-lifting is on the Eastern front/Blitzkrieg missions, but the benefits of the new engine will be visible on Italy, Normandy and African theaters as well
- US units have not been updated at this point – more to come later


Installation steps:

1. Panzer Elite needs to be installed (suggest to use GoG SE version)
2. Download & replace the mod enabler with the one included here
3. Download Ostpak_Redux.zip - extract it's contents into the Mod folder
4. Run Mod_enabler - activate Ostpak Redux (will take a couple of minutes to finish)
5. Run 3D_Control_Center & configure your graphichs
6. Launch the game and enjoy!

Remember this is still beta - more updates/additions will be coming in the future. Any questions - issues post them here. Happy Hunting!

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#4353565 - 04/26/17 05:31 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Congratulations on the release Daskal and very well done.

#4353574 - 04/26/17 07:40 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Congrats on the release and thank you to all involved for your efforts.

Cheers

#4353579 - 04/26/17 09:16 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Congrats on the release and thank you ..
Installed it OK but the mod enabler wouldn't run message "Stopped working" I have Win 7 64 so set compatibility to win xp and it loaded the mod Selected single mission and it stopped working..Set PE to Win xp compatibility and got the briefing screen and went to start and it stopped working again..This is the GOG version..I'll try it with the original PE disk install..Not complaining but wanted to post incase others are having troubles can post and if it's working how they got it working

Last edited by rwatson; 04/26/17 01:13 PM.

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#4353646 - 04/26/17 02:43 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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rwatson,
I am surprised you are having problems since you reported that you had PP2-x working. Redux is using an updated version of the same game engine. Verify that PE 1.2 is working before activating the mod.


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#4353689 - 04/26/17 05:00 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Gentlemen, such a problem when installing the mod: an unnamed files contains an invalid path

I bet on the original game patched to 1.2 SE. Win7 64

#4353704 - 04/26/17 06:07 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Brit44..I think you might be correct there...I just threw in a fresh GOG install..I should have ran the base game first rebooted the machine like i usually do when installing mods..Most likely user error on my part thans for the advice I'll try it again and when I pit PP2X in it was to a well running GOG game


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#4353767 - 04/26/17 09:26 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Have you updated the mod enabler as instructed?

#4353775 - 04/26/17 09:57 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Yes Daskel at first it wouldn't load your work ..I restarted and it went in fine and I got that nice start screen..I believe I should have run the basic 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem I've encountered before ..Later on I'm going to do it again...Really I'm sure the troubles are at my end..Just one question you list the mod as 2.2 GB my download is 2.0 GB with 2,151,187,385 bytes I suspect that might be some thing,,,The first try ay a download was quick and was only a few MB..Second try was OK but 2.0GB


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#4353792 - 04/26/17 11:11 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Gentlemen, such a problem when installing the mod: an unnamed files contains an invalid path


That usually indicates that you are using an older version of the mod enabler. The file version shown in the mod enabler is of not help as it uses language.dat to show the version. Check the file properties with Windows.
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[i]you list the mod as 2.2 GB my download is 2.0 GB with 2,151,187,385 bytes[/i
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The file size on the server is 2,151,187,385 bytes
Daskal, is this the same size as your master copy?

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#4353798 - 04/26/17 11:49 PM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Brit Just checked my version is the one you showed and the size of the download is 2,151,187,385 so I'm good there..My base install is 1,28 SE the mod makes it 1.5..I'm going to try the game disk version and set compatibility to Win XP..


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#4353802 - 04/27/17 12:04 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Brit44 'Aldo']  
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Originally Posted by Brit44 'Aldo'
[quote][u][b]The file size on the server is 2,151,187,385 bytes
Daskal, is this the same size as your master copy?


Correct. And 2.151 is 2.2 gb if rounded to one decimal wink

So is there anyone who managed to get it to work?

#4353804 - 04/27/17 12:10 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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I'm afraid I enter the Instant Action 3D, get a tantalising glimpse of a lovely tank, and the following message: "PeX 1.05 Release has stopped working"; followed by an immediate ejection to the page that gives the mission summary.

I can get it to work in windowed mode, but window is only a small area of my monitor.

Update: I can get it working at lesser resolutions. For example, 1920 x 1080 x 16, but not 1920 x 1080 x 32. 1360 x 768 x 32 does work.

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#4353813 - 04/27/17 01:08 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Correct. And 2.151 is 2.2 gb if rounded to one decimal

Just to be a rivet counter, there are 1024 bytes in one meg. So your down load is not 2.2 gigs.

The only thing that counts is that the file size matches your master.

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Update: I can get it working at lesser resolutions. For example, 1920 x 1080 x 16, but not 1920 x 1080 x 32. 1360 x 768 x 32 does work.


That sux. My flat screen monitor crapped out this winter, so I had to revert to my old CRT. The game engine had no problem with my old flat screen, but hardware and drivers change. And, I still use a 7600 GS video card.

The game engine uses DX9c. I am able to play the game engine at 1600 x 1200 x 32. I know the game crashes at extremely hi resolution, as reported by Murkz years ago. I am unsure if it works on the new ultra wide screens.

Does the 3D config program show the screen resolutions that crash? I assume by the post that they do.
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My base install is 1,28

LOL, your playing too much EAW
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I'm going to try the game disk version and set compatibility to Win XP.

Most reports are that the PEx game engine requires compatibility turned off since I added large memory aware to the compiler some years ago. Murkz reports able to play with different issues, even after the latest Win10 patch required some attention to making Win10 use DirectPlay.

A few have reported that they must use compatibility mode. If you set the desktop icon to use a compatibility, then my understanding is that all of the game engine will use that compatibility. PE is not one exe. Panzer_Elite.exe is a wrapper that links the rest of the game engine. Gameproject.exe is the glue for the 3D side of things. Mymenu.exe is the C++ GUI

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#4353851 - 04/27/17 06:39 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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"Does the 3D config program show the screen resolutions that crash? I assume by the post that they do."

Yes.

#4353854 - 04/27/17 09:12 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Originally Posted by Daskal
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[u][b]The file size on the server is 2,151,187,385 bytes
Daskal, is this the same size as your master copy?


Correct. And 2.151 is 2.2 gb if rounded to one decimal wink

So is there anyone who managed to get it to work?

Yes, I did - installed it on my laptop per instructions and working as a sharm. Unfortunately did not have enough time to test it more, just one quick mission frown
Thank you very much, Daskal for your great job.

#4353856 - 04/27/17 09:15 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Brit44 'Aldo']  
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Originally Posted by Brit44 'Aldo'
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[quote][i][b]My base install is 1,28

LOL, your playing too much EAW


Indeed rofl

#4353858 - 04/27/17 09:32 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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LOL Damn didn't see that,,For the record My base install is 1.2 SE,,Any way I got my origional PE cd's and going to try that today,,,I have a suspicious IP connection tgat was resetting itself at random and might be the d/l is buggered.


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#4353861 - 04/27/17 09:44 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Yes Daskal,

Got it working. Love the 3D models, love the atmospheric effects. How do we get the PPX 3D Shermans etc working with it? ( he said, greedily)

It's an amazing update of an elderly tanksim - which is still the best core model and UI.

Mike

#4353874 - 04/27/17 11:02 AM Re: Panzer Elite Ostpak Redux released - Download links [Re: Daskal]  
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Forgive me Daskal, I forgot to thank you.

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