What is a game patch? What is a patch.

Comprehensive bug fixes for Fallout 4. The goal of the unofficial Fallout 4 patch (aka UFO4P) is to ultimately fix every bug in Fallout 4 that is not officially resolved by the game's developers through the Creation Kit and community-developed tools, in one simple install package .

Requires game version 1.10.138.0 or higher!
The patch can be installed already during the game (but it would be ideal from the beginning of the game), but DO NOT remove the patch already during the game in any case !!!

Update:2.0.9 (BETA version from 09/21/2019)
- This is a beta version of the unofficial Fallout 4 game patch version 1.10.138.0. Do not use the beta version on the save you are playing with, make a backup save so that if something happens, roll back to an earlier save! The beta version is for testing and sharing so that translators can update the language files before release (which I did, translated). As soon as the testing is completed, which will take about 2 weeks, a release will be released, perhaps during these 2 weeks the patch will be updated several times if bugs are found.
- You can all the changes and fixes that patch 2.0.9 makes (there are a lot of fixes in the latest version, so at least something has been fixed, select all the text and type it into the Google or Yandex dictionary, at least something will be clear)

Update: 2.0.8a (release dated 08/07/2019)
* The horns in Vault 88 were not shutting down properly due to an issue in an attempt to fix scripted "bug in bug" #26015. It turns out that the papyrus registered "stuff" that was mistaken for a real mistake. Changes to this error have been removed, and horns and lights returned to their working functionality.

Update: 2.0.8 (release dated 07/28/2019)
* The mod version has left the BETA stage, now it's a full release, compared to the previous version 2.0.8 BETA, the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp and Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch - Main.ba2 files have been updated, so please, everyone who previously installed version 2.0. 8 BETA download the archive and reinstall again with the replacement of files.
- Requires game version 1.10.138.0 and above, for those who have the game below version 1.10.138.0, then download the patch corresponding to your version of the game.
- You can see and read all the changes and fixes that the patch makes here (there are a lot of fixes in the latest version, so at least something has been fixed, select the text and type it into the Google or Yandex dictionary, at least something will be clear)

Update:2.0.7 (release dated 03/14/2019)
- Requires game version 1.10.130.0 and above, for those who have the game below version 1.10.130.0, then download the patch corresponding to your version of the game.

Update:2.0.6b (release)
* Reverted a script fix for the "Defend the Corps" quest due to bug #23912 because for some reason the bug would stop the quest as soon as the second wave of attackers was destroyed.

Update: 2.0.6а (release dated 12/27/2018)
* DLC01_Track System Machine: Two lines in this script were erroneously placed in the wrong order. This could cause the data to remain inactive and the final battle in the Mechanist's lair not to start (bug #25620).
* DLC03_MultiCounterAliasColIncOnDeath: Added a missing quest stage check to a feature that enables automatic removal of dead NPCs as needed to advance the quest in cases where this functionality is temporarily disabled. Also improved the MQ02FightQuestScript code in DLC03 that toggles this functionality (bug #25580).

Update: 2.0.6 (release dated 12/24/2018 - Updated translation of the latest version from the admin)
- Updated translation of the latest version into Russian.
- Requires game version 1.10.120.0 and above, for those who have the game below version 1.10.120.0, then download the patch corresponding to your version of the game.

Update:2.0.5b (release dated 02.10.2018)
- Requires game version 1.10.111.0 and above, for those who have the game below version 1.10.111.0, then download the patch corresponding to your version of the game.
- Added Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.modgroups file, installation is also mandatory, this file creates the correct patch loading order.

Features of the unofficial patch:
- Correction of hundreds of gameplay components, quests, NPCs, objects, items, text, dialogues and so on.
- Unofficial patch UFO4P created by the authors who made unofficial patches for Oblivion and Skyrim.
- There are no unsafe changes (such as removing game assets and objects).
- The patch is designed to be compatible with as many other mods as possible.

Requirements:

Automatron DLC
Wasteland Workshop DLC
Far Harbor DLC
Contraptions Workshop DLC
Vault-Tec DLC
Nuka World DLC

Installation: (can be done manually or via NMM manager)
- Download the mod archive, take the Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.modgroups, Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch - Main.ba2, Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch - Textures.ba2, Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp files and drop them into the Data folder in the game.
- If installing manually, then open the plugins.txt file along the path "C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Fallout4\plugins.txt" and add the line *Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp to it
- How to install mods and what to do in ini files.

Load order in mod list or plugin.txt:
Fallout4.esm
DLCRobot.esm
DLCworkshop01.esm
DLCCoast.esm
DLCWorkshop02.esm
DLCWorkshop03.esm
DLCNukaWorld.esm
DLCUltraHighResolution.esm (this is the HD texture pack from Arbor if you have it)
Unofficial Fallout 4 Patch.esp
[other mods with ESM files]
[other mods with ESP files]

old patches

Patch - comes from the English word patch, which translates as a patch. It is understood that this is such a thing that corrects, corrects, restores. What is a patch? This is a small addition to the game, or a software patch.

Such an addition is required when introducing not too significant changes. Any project, in order to retain its players, must be dynamic and constantly evolving - introducing new tasks and conducting, expanding the arsenal of players and making adjustments to the gameplay.

With it, they also correct the detected bugs that interfere with the gameplay. As a rule, if 1-2 errors are noticed, then they are not touched until a sufficient number has accumulated. Then an add-on is released in which these errors are corrected.

Do not confuse the term with a full-fledged addition, which is much more global. For example, if the characters are increased to the maximum possible level, while adding appropriate equipment, dungeons, new classes and expanding the storyline, this is a complete addition.

The patch in the game presents files of various sizes - from a few megabytes to a gigabyte, but their size never exceeds the weight of the game itself. Usually they are installed automatically using a special bootloader (launcher), and the update process itself takes no more than five minutes. But sometimes a special manual installation may be required, which occurs as follows:

• a small program is downloaded on a website or forum, with the help of which the necessary files are loaded into the system;
• an archive is downloaded, the files from which must be manually copied to the section or folder with the game.

Fortunately for users, manual mode is very rarely required, because developers are trying to automate the process and not create difficulties.

Also, many users have a situation where the update is not carried out, and the application does not start. In this way, the developer company seeks to make important changes that significantly change the game balance. Remember that during installation you agree to the license agreement, where a separate clause indicates the right of developers to change and update software without the consent of users.

In simple terms, with the help of this software patch, developers make improvements to the gameplay and fix bugs. In turn, users must promptly accept and install updates in order to be able to fully play.

Examples

“Have you downloaded the new patch? What was included, do you know?

“I haven’t logged into the game for a long time, now all the patches will be installed for me for half a day”

The Bucharest Major differs from previous championships of the tournament season in many details. One of them is the unusual distribution of the prize pool. Only teams in the top 8 will receive cash rewards.

Fighters against cybertourism. What you need to know about The Bucharest Dota 2 Major

Why not everyone likes the Swiss system, who is ready to play on the new patch, and why not all teams deserve prize money.

· Probably, it is very difficult for small organizations. Qualify for a Major and still be in the red.

· 1st-4th place gets points and money, 5th-8th - money, 9th-16th - nothing. Life is tough.

· Well, at least lollipops for the last places, pillows for the neck for 13-14th.

· And who will pay for pizza after the PGL Major?

· If you're trying to grow the scene, the money needs to be distributed because it allows more teams to stay afloat and see if they can achieve results.

· Dota has always been not very friendly to teams below the top 10. Unlike other disciplines.

· Each of the teams has already received flights, food and training areas. And everything is free. This is all more expensive than the 10,000 that you propose to give for the last places.

swiss system

Another distinguishing feature of the Bucharest Major is the Swiss group stage system. Teams will play up to three wins or three losses. Such a system is still new, but it is often used in CS:GO.

· EG always gets a team from South America. And they never lost to them.

· And besides Secret, did anyone lose to a team from South America?

· "Switzerland" is the best compromise between the time for the group stage and the balance of the teams.

· I am glad that there will be a Swiss. Every game is important (unlike RR), you can't get eliminated by losing twice to the same team in the first three games (like in GSL), and randomly seeded every round. I think best-of-1 is a great compromise in exchange for all these benefits. But the ideal format is the "Swiss" best-of-3. But it will take three parallel broadcasts and a lot of casters to do it on the same days.

· These random crops can be very insidious. I follow CS and there were a lot of hard matches and "It's all set up" memes. A lot of fans go crazy when someone gets an easy opponent.

· Possible hidden advantage from being given a difficult opponent in the first game. According to the rules, you can't play the same team twice in the group stage. If you played a strong opponent in the first round, you can get back in shape in the next two matches, and in the decider you will no longer get this difficult opponent.

Patch 7.10

Before the start of The Bucharest Major, IceFrog also made a surprise for the teams. He added a big patch to the game, which updated the talents of many heroes and introduced Dark Willow into Captain's Mode. According to many players, this character is still very far from balance.

You will have to pay for roaming. The most important in patch 7.10 in Dota 2

A new hero in Captain's Mode, careful measures from IceFrog and how one rune can change the whole game.

· As a position 5 player, I'm disappointed by this patch.

· As a position four player, I am very upset by this patch.

· Guys, you missed the best part of this patch. Mirana at level 25 and Octariane gives the team permanent invisibility. - BRB, left to play Mirana.

· Now we are waiting for Valve to turn off Morphling, because it is buggy.

Why did they wait half a year if they didn't change anything in Dark Willow? She is still an imba at 5000+ MMR.

· Witch Doctor is the most balanced hero? I don't remember the last time a patch touched him.

· In two weeks, the number of bonus heroes will be increased to 115.

· Lion has a free Skadi on the 25th.

Supports will now take level 6 by minute 15 if they don't get a lane.

Set Lovers vs. Balance Lovers

The release of the patch caused fierce controversy on the forum. Some users are puzzled by the question of when the Battle Pass and the promised arcana on Pudge will be released. Threads with these requests literally flooded Reddit. In response to this, one of the redditors wrote a long post dedicated to the fact that players have forgotten how to just enjoy. Now give them quests, because without them it's boring, and sets, because without them it's not so beautiful. But the point is just to have fun!

· You can only do one thing at a time. Remember that Valve is a very small indie company, just a couple of programmers with no money.

· The first week that these two-week patches kicked off with a Spring Purge that was arguably as big as the Dueling Fates. Some patches are bigger, some are smaller, but that doesn't mean we won't have major updates anymore. Arcana on Jugg last year came out on March 15th. I don't think the Pudge arcana will come out sooner.

· I'm pretty sure BP's redesign is just a hoax to cover up the fact that they sent 95% of the DotA developers to finish the Artifact beta.

· People go crazy because there is no content. And I, on the contrary, only expect a cool BP to TI more.

· Today's patch was a gameplay patch. This is the best type of patches. I don't understand how players who PLAY the game can prioritize an update that allows more sets than balance changes.

· People will always remember how they tried to gather their friends in one room in Garen to play together. And "kicked" random dudes to get together five of us.

· The best part is how people complain about BP when it's there. So many posts about him demanding a lot of money, quests are bad because people are forced to complete them. And now people are complaining that Valve doesn't take their money.

· Finally, someone spoke for all of us, veterans of the first DotA. Then in 90% of the games there were “leavers”. And only if you had Garena, if you played in the top rooms of the region, and people trusted you and let you join the game, only then could you get a decent game. And now all these whiners complain about every little thing. You don't deserve this game. Valve is the best thing that could have happened to her. Imagine if EA took over its development.

Iceberg is sinking

A small American drama of the past week has been associated with the Canadian organization Iceberg Esports. At first, the players of their CS:GO roster complained that they were not being paid their salaries. Then the players officially left the organization. It turned out that the management of Iceberg promised the players full support, having not yet received money from investors and sponsors. And when the deal fell through, they were left with nothing.

New standards for player care. How Iceberg Esports collapsed

A story about how not to start a business in eSports. And why you should not trust people at their word, even if you are the champion of The International.

· How to organize a pizza party if you don't have a penny?

· What were you waiting for? Yes, it's bad, but with a shitty CS:GO team and a dota roster that's barely moving, how much money are they going to make?

· So many "new standards" for the industry. I can assume that they are related to finding a way not to pay players. It's a shame for the guys, they probably hoped for this money. It's a pity that esports remains the same, where unknown organizations deceive players.

· Played under the Iceberg tag - lost qualifications. Played like Animal Planet - won the qualification for the Minor. Coincidence? I don't think.

· I read all this, and I get the feeling that you have some kind of messiah complex. First you say that you deliberately deceived the players. And then you make a huge speech, as if you are the leader of some state that leads soldiers to war. It seems that you are doing this on purpose so that people forget how you deliberately deceived the players.

To be honest, this story didn't deserve this kind of drama. The organization knows they screwed up because they were naive and didn't understand how things work on this stage. They had good intentions and I hope the community doesn't set all the dogs on them.

· We have all been taught a lesson: do not spend money that no one has guaranteed you. Now they will have to wait for the money to arrive in the account before signing teams.

· Given that they could not find sponsors before, where can they get them now, when no team will sign a contract with them? And from what money will they then pay their debts?

Art of the week

One of the forum users during the week shared laconic works that can be a great screensaver for your desktop.

Moment of the week

Dark Willow is already in Captain's Mode, so the teams started testing it in different positions. For example, it's a support-"five" fighting against a rapier carry. It seems that the players were right about the difficulties with the balance.

Failure of the week

While some teams are playing in the Major, others are only qualifying. And sometimes even in professional matches in the CIS there are moments in which laughter is impossible to contain.

To the question What are patches for games and why are they needed. And where to put them given by the author Intel Core i7 the best answer is Patch, or patch (English patch /pætʃ/ - patch) - an automated separately supplied software tool used to fix problems in software or change its functionality, as well as the process of installing a patch ("patch"). The fix can be applied to an already installed program, or to its source codes. This includes fixing bugs, changing the appearance, improving the ergonomics or performance of programs, and any other changes that the developer wishes to make.
The term "update" (English update) can be used as a synonym. However, the word "patch" is more often understood as the correction of some errors, while under the update - improving the functionality and adding new features.
The size of patches can vary from a few kilobytes to hundreds of megabytes. In particular, patches can be very large when changing or replacing non-program data, such as files with graphics and sound. Such situations often arise when updating computer games. However, the large size can also be caused by the large number of changes being made. At the same time, the words “patch”, “patch” are usually used to refer to small fixes, while large patches that seriously change or update the program are often called “service pack” or “software updates”.
Compared to the initial installation of the program, the application of patches, as a rule, takes less time, since not all the program files are installed, but only some of them (except in cases of a global program update or if the update occurs immediately after several versions). Patches downloaded from the Internet may take a little longer to install, because in addition to installation, they require time before downloading to the user's computer.
If several patches have been released, then the developer can (usually after the most complete changes) make a cumulative patch (lat. cumulatio - "increase, accumulation"). Such a patch includes the changes found in all previous patches, and introduces them into the program during its installation along with new ones. This saves time searching, downloading and installing all previous versions of the patch.
It happens that the patches themselves cause new errors in the work. Therefore, experienced users prefer to wait a while until the first feedback on the results of using the new version of the patched software appears, and only then decide whether to install this patch. This moment is especially critical for system administrators and when installing large updates to the operating system.
Computer games
Unlike conventional applications, in which bugs and shortcomings are fixed and new features are introduced, patches play a special role for computer games. In them, they can be designed to change the rules or algorithms of the game. The need to release such patches sometimes arises when the possibility of cheating players is detected.
Such patches are especially important in multiplayer games, where the superiority of one player over others due to flaws in the game has more serious consequences than in a single player game against computer opponents. To prevent further distribution of the found cheating feature, fixed with the release of the patch, as well as to avoid version conflicts, multiplayer games often do not allow a player using a version of the game other than the official one to play.
Another example is copy protection. The patch can simultaneously make changes to the game's security system, which can be expressed, for example, in the inability to install subsequent patches and updates if a "pirated" version of the game is installed.
Source:

Answer from Arekusei Samui[guru]
Patch, translated as "patch". This is a special code designed to eliminate flaws in the program. It usually starts by itself or in the folder with the installed program.

Answer from Artem Muzychenko[newbie]
A patch is an update for a game that fixes bugs, glitches and problems in the game.
It also adds its own updates, if you play some kind of game on the Internet or over the network, then it is necessary that the patch of the game must match, this is important if you want to play.

The gaming market in the current conditions and thanks to modern technologies is developing more and more, making it possible to release high-quality game projects that amaze not only with their progress, but also with the quality of the displayed image. But along with new features come new problems, unforeseen errors and other unpleasant technical issues that can spoil the impression of the game or even cause a violation of stable performance. How to be in such a situation? Fortunately, the problem is not new, so the developers have found a way to solve it by releasing additional software elements (patches). So what is a gaming patch? This is exactly what you can learn from this article, which contains all the necessary and useful information on this issue.

What is a patch?

Yes, developers are forced to release programs that automatically correct errors. for games? This is a special technical fix that is intended for game project files, capable of changing almost any problem that has been discovered since the release. But it should be borne in mind that such improvements and fixes are intended exclusively for licensed copies of virtual entertainment. If you are using a pirated version, then there may be problems with this process. Therefore, it is best not to use third-party versions of games, as they do not have support from developers.

What are they needed for?

What are game patches? As mentioned above, they are intended to stabilize the game project by making edits, etc. But they do not always bring only edits with them. For example, if a game project is a multiplayer project, then patches mean new content, updates, and improvements. But for single-player games, additional software elements are mostly positive changes. It is worth remembering this so that there are no additional questions. For example, the patch for the game "Call of Pripyat" makes changes in the balance of mutants and groups, strengthens them, and also changes the behavior. But the patch for the game World of Tanks adds new maps, tanks and game modes.

How to install?

So, with the content of these program files, everything became clear. But how do you install them? At first, it is worth remembering what a patch for games is. As mentioned above, this is a small update for the project, which is released by the developer himself. From this we can conclude that in the conditions of the modern gaming market, there is no need to take any action (if you use a licensed copy of the game). The fact is that the Internet has penetrated everywhere and everywhere, the same applies to developers. Almost every new interactive entertainment has remote support from the authors through their personal server or an additional Steam service. And this means that absolutely all updates and patches will be automatically installed after the release.

Is it necessary to do this?

That, in fact, is all you need to know about what a game patch is. But is it necessary to update projects? No, this procedure can be skipped (the exception is multiplayer games), but it is worth remembering that without installing patches, you risk being left without additional content and bug fixes. In addition, some game projects have critical problems that will not allow you to complete the game to the end or fully enjoy all the features that were intended. And in order to get a full-fledged game, it is best not to disdain to install all the necessary updates.