Six Updater: Install/Update mods, missions. Delta patching. Server browser, and more!

[Kindling 1]

No worries, that's exactly what we'll do, wait and see :) For now they are just promises and wishes :)

Re Ruby/Endusers - you'd distribute a complete bundle for end-users, which means specific versions, there is no need to update libraries as a user so there is also no impact of changes in new versions,

IMO its up to the developer to test/confirm and distribute the correct bundle.

PM sent a wee bit back.

Indeed, but then there's the security implications of that - using a static build of ruby and specific gem versions could invite all kinds of nasty attacks, especially with any app that parses input from the web.

Added, by the way. I replied to your PM.

[sickboy 13]

Indeed, but then there's the security implications of that - using a static build of ruby and specific gem versions could invite all kinds of nasty attacks, especially with any app that parses input from the web.

I don't see how it is any different from any other distributed application.

You are 9/10 times always dependent on the developer updating his software to include the latest dependencies, etc.

Maybe a little less on the linux-end of things, and open source in general, but we're not just talking about end-users anymore then, but actual power-users, or even developers.

[PuFu 4591]

sick, is there a way to see all the available mirrors?

[sickboy 13]

sick, is there a way to see all the available mirrors?

Sure PuFu, enable advanced mode and go to the Mirrors tab.

[sickboy 13]

Six Launcher and Updater are now the official distribution platform for DayZ! http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-launcher-and-updater-are-now.html

We're also close to expanding the network with a US mirror! http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-updater-network-expanded.html

Edited June 14, 2012 by Sickboy

[rocket 9]

I'd just like to say how helpful and supportive Sickboy and his team have been, right since the start. Really great example of community support. Thanks so much :)

[sickboy 13]

Six Launcher and Updater are now the official distribution platform for DayZ! http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-launcher-and-updater-are-now.html

We're also close to expanding the network with a US mirror! http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-updater-network-expanded.html

Woops, there was an error in the second link, fixed!

I'd just like to say how helpful and supportive Sickboy and his team have been, right since the start. Really great example of community support. Thanks so much :)

NP Rocket, anytime!

Thank you for the awesome DayZ, it's continued development, and of course for supporting Six Updater!

Edited June 14, 2012 by Sickboy

[NakedSquirrel 24]

Sickboy,

The UNSUNG team is currently working on a new release of the mod. The UNSUNG mod is a Vietnam era mod for ARMA 2. http://www.armanam.com/index.php

We really like the work you've done with Sixupdater. It's an incredibly useful program for managing mods. Is there any way that we could work with you to add the UNSUNG mod on the Sixlauncher menu?

[sickboy 13]

Sickboy,

The UNSUNG team is currently working on a new release of the mod. The UNSUNG mod is a Vietnam era mod for ARMA 2. http://www.armanam.com/index.php

We really like the work you've done with Sixupdater. It's an incredibly useful program for managing mods. Is there any way that we could work with you to add the UNSUNG mod on the Sixlauncher menu?

Hey thanks for your kind words, glad you like it!

Looking forward to your new release!

We've added you guys in the just released v2.9.6pre27 build, enjoy!

[NakedSquirrel 24]

Wow, thanks a lot! We really appreciate it!

[Xanek 1]

For some reason, whenever I use the six-updater, it doesn't respond to my clicks and actions, but it registers it after I click off the window, though it only refreshes what happened everytime I do that, so I can't tell if anything is working correctly. Can't really use the program to update my game or things like that.. so what may be causing this?

[sickboy 13]

Changelog blog entry up on the latest Six Updater and Launcher builds:

http://www.six-updater.net/2012/06/six-updater-v296pre41-released.html

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For some reason, whenever I use the six-updater, it doesn't respond to my clicks and actions, but it registers it after I click off the window, though it only refreshes what happened everytime I do that, so I can't tell if anything is working correctly. Can't really use the program to update my game or things like that.. so what may be causing this?

Was found to be TS3 overlay earlier today; https://dev-heaven.net/issues/33207#note-5

[Codeine 1]

Hey is it possible when joining a dayz server to have it to auto join when 1 slot is available...not 5?

[sickboy 13]

Hey is it possible when joining a dayz server to have it to auto join when 1 slot is available...not 5?

Sure, open up the Options (at the bottom) and change the value.

[tonygrunt 10]

Whenever six updater has a major update and it asks for the installation directory, this defaults to the default directory not the one chosen where it was installed.

Slight inconvenience but could you change this?

[sickboy 13]

Whenever six updater has a major update and it asks for the installation directory, this defaults to the default directory not the one chosen where it was installed.

Slight inconvenience but could you change this?

Roger that, we're working on improved installer; https://dev-heaven.net/issues/31805

[scorcher24 10]

Tried it, uninstalled it.

Slow, awful and not really usable.

I install Mods faster by Hand than with this tool.

[sickboy 13]

Slow, awful and not really usable.

Initial initializations are slow due to mirror prioritizing and gamespy fetches etc. Otherwise things should be rather speedy. If they're not, then something is wrong, often caused by security suites (AV/FW etc).

There's also a known performance/freeze issue resolved for next build; https://dev-heaven.net/issues/33749

Using Six Launcher is recommended over the Updater. The Updater has bad UI design and some performance issues, which will be taken care off in the upcoming next-gen software.

If you like, post your issues specifically, with details and preferably with log files, and we can look into resolutions: http://www.six-updater.net/p/support.html

I install Mods faster by Hand than with this tool.

Sure :) You can install, follow and update a handful or more mods faster than the tool, even with rapid and regular updates :)

If that's the case, something's definitely wrong :D I'm up for fixing if you provide requested details.

[papito 1]

Hey guys, I'm having trouble installing six updater, once it reaches the last mg to install it freezes for a few seconds and says problem installing software.

anyone know what to do? ive tried rebooting and re-downloading a couple times

[sickboy 13]

Hey guys, I'm having trouble installing six updater, once it reaches the last mg to install it freezes for a few seconds and says problem installing software.

anyone know what to do? ive tried rebooting and re-downloading a couple times

Heya, any info available with the error message? Perhaps the Windows EventLog contains some more clues when the error occurs; Control Panel -> Administrative Tasks -> Event Viewer -> Windows logs -> Application.

[papito 1]

hey thanks for responding! Once it reaches 0 seconds remaining for downloading microsoft. NET framework 4.0 Client with 41600kbs/41992kbs a message prompts up saying that the installation of microsoft. Net 4.0 client appears to have failed. Do you want to continue the installation?

I proceed to click yes, another message prompts up saying the the Microsoft. net framework 4.0 client package or greater needs to be installed for this installation to continue

[sickboy 13]

Perhaps an earlier installation of .NET 4 failed? Is it listed in the Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs?

You could try downloading the .NET 4 client profile from; http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24872

alternatively you could try the web-installer; http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17113

Otherwise it should be available on Windows Update.

[papito 1]

The thing is, is that I installed windows 7 on my mac and am running it through bootcamp. I only have 1 gig left for disk space, Both Arma's are installed, Will i be able to download the mod with such little space left? or do i have to reformat my windows side and delete everything and reinstall the games all over again.

[herpaderpa421 1]

Six updater is a nice program, very useful. The real bad thing is interface.

In particular I have rarely seen server filters realized in a limitating way as in this program. You should really give a look @battlelog ones (no, I am not a fanboy).

Example:

- filters are never saved (first thing)

- we should be able to select a rule for server name or at least we should be able to put something that is "cointained" into the server name, not the beginning (example "1.7.1.5" would give as the result all updated servers, now just nothing)

- we should be able to select which countries to filter servers between, not just one

- min. AND MAX players not OR.

- a flag to exclude "full servers"

(- what about joining the server with double mouse click?)

- many others minor changes.

Thanks for attention.

Goodbye.

[scorcher24 10]

Initial initializations are slow due to mirror prioritizing and gamespy fetches etc. Otherwise things should be rather speedy. If they're not, then something is wrong, often caused by security suites (AV/FW etc).

There's also a known performance/freeze issue resolved for next build; https://dev-heaven.net/issues/33749

Using Six Launcher is recommended over the Updater. The Updater has bad UI design and some performance issues, which will be taken care off in the upcoming next-gen software.

If you like, post your issues specifically, with details and preferably with log files, and we can look into resolutions: http://www.six-updater.net/p/support.html

Sure :) You can install, follow and update a handful or more mods faster than the tool, even with rapid and regular updates :)

If that's the case, something's definitely wrong :D I'm up for fixing if you provide requested details.

I didn't look too much into the tool to be able to suggest in details.

But: Don't get Servers on launch. Get them when I actually need them.

And the whole tool is overloaded as hell sorry.

My Suggestion: Look at the curse gaming client, it's an updater for UI addons for WoW, Rift and other Games.

That's how you do it properly. Ask Modders to send you informations about their addons, where to download etc.

Add them to a sqlite database. Download that database from a central server when the tool launches and when it has changed.

Display the Database in your tool nicely and provide a 1-click install method.

That would be much better. Make the server browser an extra part in the UI.

Do something like a tabbed UI or so. There are many possibilities.