Play Blight and Live without constant updates?

[glibdud]

Is there any way to play on both Blight and a live server without updating the client before every switch?

[bigputz]

Only way I'm aware of is to copy files over to another folder and then switch back and forth depending on which server you're playing on. Not a real elegant solution but depending on your connection speed it may be worth it.

[glibdud]

Thought about that, because if I recall correctly, that's basically how it was done on SWG. There was another step or two though, so I was hoping someone may have done it (or failed trying). I'll probably try it one of these days and see what happens.

[glibdud]

Errr... next question. Since the client is started from the web interface, how would I start a different client depending on which server I'm playing on?

[Illyist]

I think you'll want to make the two Horizons folders, and rename them before you log in. So you'll have C:\Program Files\Artifact Entertainment\HorizonsBlight and C:\Program Files\Artifact Entertainment\HorizonsLive, then rename the one you want to use as C:\Program Files\Artifact Entertainment\Horizons so that the launcher will run the build in that folder and ignore the other. To run the patcher and game the build must be in a directory with "\Horizons" at the end of it.

Yes it's a hastle to change both folder names everytime you switch, but should save you a ton of patching time if you can keep it straight.

[evilkarl]

Another option which still requires multiple directories is to alter the registry entry. This is the system I use but its not for everyone. The patcher uses a registry entry

HKLM\Software\Artifact Entertainment\Horizons

If memory serves me correctly (not had to look at my .reg files for a while they just work)

Usual registry disclaimer applies.... If you don't know the usual registry disclaimer is ignore this post.