View Full Version : A workaround to still use the old client
NotJoiningGuild
11.08.21, 06:53
@SirriS_RU posted a workaround in https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/38435-can-we-have-client-back-please/page12 so that you can still use the old client. It works for me and at least one other poster and gave me vastly improved performance. I'm reposting it here for visibility, with some clarifications and minor simplifications because I heard some people say the original post was too complicated:
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1. Find the game client folder where the file "The Settlers Online.exe" is located. It might be C:\Program Files (x86)\The Settlers Online or it might be %localappdata%\Ubisoft\The Settlers Online (you can go there by copy-pasting that into your file explorer). If you only see client.exe but not "The Settlers Online.exe", it's not the right location.
2. rename the file The Settlers Online.exe to anything else you like, e.g. The Settlers Online old.exe.
3. rename the client.exe file (or client_real.exe if you used the highlight) to The Settlers Online.exe
4. download the[removed]file and place it next to The Settlers Online.exe
5. install the Tampermonkey extension: Chrome [removed], Edge [removed] , Firefox [removed]
6. in your browser, in the extension tab, activate the Tampermonkey extension if it's not activated already.
7. install[removed] in the browser via Tampermonkey
8. on the main page of the game, press OLD CLIENT
http://ipic.su/img/img7/fs/kiss_1576kb.1628503797.png
Every time there's an update, @SirriS_RU also updates the file [removed]in step 4 and then it works again (same link, different file). So if you had this working and now it's not, then just re-download the file from step 4 and it'll work again. If you want to get this working for the first time, the steps above are still valid.
the next question is: how legal is this work around in the eyes of BB- is this a bannable offence or a frowned upon workaround that we can use ...(and secrtetly they are happy we use it as it takes some pressure off)
The "play game" button still launches the unity client. It seems ideal for me since it allows people who can run the standalone client to run that, anyone else can use the new unity client instead. People can easily test the unity client by just hitting the play game button.
It will likely stop being possible after a new event with new content, but it seems a bit silly for new content to be added to a broken unity client if that is meant to be the only option for playing, 100% of the work should be on getting the unity client to function at the same level as the original flash client before anything new is added in my opinion.
BB_Trafffer
11.08.21, 10:21
the next question is: how legal is this work around in the eyes of BB- is this a bannable offence or a frowned upon workaround that we can use ...(and secrtetly they are happy we use it as it takes some pressure off)
We are aware of this change but I suggest that you do not try it - this may end badly for your system. There is no guarantee it will make any positive changes to your game, and this method doesn't change the game engine - it's still Unity & the same build.
The use of any third-party tools, extensions, etc. is prohibited by TOS. We are not going to have a "witch hunt", but if we ever decide to activate the script in the future, there is no way around it.
The standalone client is adobe air based, it's got nothing to do with unity. The server likely doesn't run on unity either since its basically a chat server and a database interface.
The exe and swf files are from the standalone client.
The only thing being provided is the javascript file. It's not got any obfuscation so you can open it with a notepad type text editor and read exactly what it does (helps if you understand javascript though), nothing is being hidden. The js file does not modify the game itself at all, it just adds buttons to the setters online homepage to facilitate adding a link to load the adobe air client. You could achieve the same with viewing the homepage source when logged in and adjusting the loading game url so the older client runs.
No need for the fearmongering.
If it is client, then it is must old version ( as it was with last version of client ) - any updates will not be implemented and if changes in database it may corrupt database and make game unplayable.
Or is that also fearmongering ?
there hasn't been any events or updates since unity launch so the adobe air client is still current.
Mannerheim
11.08.21, 13:51
If it is client, then it is must old version ( as it was with last version of client ) - any updates will not be implemented and if changes in database it may corrupt database and make game unplayable.
Or is that also fearmongering ?
Even if it's the old client it works fully at the moment and the Unity version is the one actually behind in features and updates causing database errors and locking people outside their island or just being terrible to use in general. It might change when new content is added but that does not seem that they would run new events or such when so many people cant even play.
Do I read it correctly that Flash client could be absolutely easily used along the crap Unity until now if only BB dd very tiny adjustments to make it accessible directly from their main page? No "impossibility" as BB and some "way-too-smart" "experts" on forums claim?
I dont say that it dont work - and I dont say it is dangerous to use it now - I say that if BB changes something it MAY cause big problems or maybe not.
Mannerheim
11.08.21, 19:41
Do I read it correctly that Flash client could be absolutely easily used along the crap Unity until now if only BB dd very tiny adjustments to make it accessible directly from their main page? No "impossibility" as BB and some "way-too-smart" "experts" on forums claim?
From technical perspective yes, very easily at the moment. Wiki frontpage also now has a big link for their version of the instructions.
BB has not revealed why they are not doing it. It could be things like incompetence or licensing issue but at the moment they think it's better to let people quit the game for good and/or just make them more angry than give any reasons.
I dont say that it dont work - and I dont say it is dangerous to use it now - I say that if BB changes something it MAY cause big problems or maybe not.
Yes that is pretty obvious if new content and features are added but the Unity version has been delayed for several months already and it's still not even on par with the old version yet. It could take several more month to even get there. A lot of players have not been able to play for weeks. I have not played anymore because I just get zone refresh freezes every minute or two and those rollback many actions I have done making it useless to play.
The old client trick works perfectly and its currently possible to play like we used to with it. Too bad it does mean much as a lot of players don't know about it and those who see it here can see BB is fearmongering about it. The game is a ghost town to me as trade office has only 1-2 pages and our guild chat has only few messages per day.
Maybe it's just time to quit the game for good.
well u can do it yourself and be in breach of said rules as told by traffer
Look at it this way: U break rules and play and are in the game when they change ot to the extent that client cant be used and then decide if u keep playing or not ..
or
u play by BB rules and quit in frustration
or
U break rules and BB decides to withc hunt and bban u - causing u to quit game
U can choose A, B or C :P
1 = people keep playing while stuff gets fixed, as it is at our own risk we cant complain when client keels over either
2 and 3 are people leave and realistically 5% might return but most will be gone forever.
Not so difficult - not for us nor for BB - Seeing we still remember a similar situation regarding gold refils aka Parrot bug which they knew was there - was abused and nothing was done for over a year :P
We are aware of this change but I suggest that you do not try it - this may end badly for your system. There is no guarantee it will make any positive changes to your game, and this method doesn't change the game engine - it's still Unity & the same build.
The use of any third-party tools, extensions, etc. is prohibited by TOS. We are not going to have a "witch hunt", but if we ever decide to activate the script in the future, there is no way around it.
but when a script like this can do it in 5 min and it works, why haven't you selves implemented a button like this right away, when it was seen how bad unity was running ?
Also didn't you selves post that it was not possible to do this cause of changes in the way things worked ? but it works, so was that just another lie to us players ?
but when a script like this can do it in 5 min and it works, why haven't you selves implemented a button like this right away, when it was seen how bad unity was running ?
Also didn't you selves post that it was not possible to do this cause of changes in the way things worked ? but it works, so was that just another lie to us players ?
BB have always been quick to say what they can't do ....and always slow to implement what they say they can do ...But remember BB are always right! ( In their own little world )
I'm guessing that it has more to do with the licensing of the client than the implementation. However to admit that would point to their `investment ' in the game and whether they thought it viable and would it recoup the income from players ? If they don't think so, saying nothing or leaving the situation as `It can't be done' means they can continue to milk the hope of the addicted....and if like magic another `Happy hour' arrives ( Which we have been told is on a predetermined schedule and `Can't ' be changed :p)
but when a script like this can do it in 5 min and it works, why haven't you selves implemented a button like this right away, when it was seen how bad unity was running ?
Also didn't you selves post that it was not possible to do this cause of changes in the way things worked ? but it works, so was that just another lie to us players ?
Exactly my point. I knew it was nonsense when BB claimed it can't be done, and some ignorant "would-be-experts" chimed in with the same idea, but did not realize how much they are actually lying to us. And it was the final nail in the coffin for me. Found another game and playing elsewhere. BB probably don't view is as lying to us, as they take it as "business" talk, but I find it disgusting still. As soon as I started playing another, functional game, which loads fast and works without bugs, my will to struggle with this TSO failure dropped to zero. So for now I'm basically out of here.
BB_Trafffer
13.08.21, 10:30
but when a script like this can do it in 5 min and it works, why haven't you selves implemented a button like this right away, when it was seen how bad unity was running ?
There are many reasons for this decision - (both public & behind the scenes), going back to Flash is impossible, mainly because Flash support is discontinued. We want to continue the "life" of The Settlers Online, so we decided to change the game technology (from Flash to Unity). Since this is a very "big" operation that involves a lot of work not only on the game itself, but practically everything related to it, it takes time and can cause issues/bugs.
We know that the current version is far from perfect, but our dev team is working hard and making progress every day. More updates are on the way.
Happy hour. Cant connect since last update, as with many others. YOUR JUST TAKEING THE PISS NOW
Firstly, when people say they want the flash version back, they likely mean the adobe air standalone client and not the original flash version that was disabled some time ago.
People were asking for the move back to standalone because they had not considered both the standalone and unity clients could be used at the same time (whilst they are on the same version).
No one is asking for the unity client to be cancelled in favour of moving back to the flash client. The unity client is the future, but it's just not ready yet.
We want both clients to be made available until the unity client is usable. Having the option to pick either client when loading makes it much easier to keep testing whether the unity client is ready to be used rather than needing to play on the test site.
In my opinion:
1) pause development of new content until unity version is "finished" so the adobe air client stays functional.
2) add the old client option into the website so the script is no longer needed
3) remove the old client option once the unity version is bug free and resume feature updates.
The trade office traffic has dropped by ~90% since the unity release, if this in anyway reflects how active the playerbase is then the game is effectively dead while the unity client is the only option.
There is absolutely no point breaking the adobe air client to add something like a "multiple explorer send" option to the unity client whilst everything else in that client is on fire.
Happy hour. Cant connect since last update, as with many others. YOUR JUST TAKEING THE PISS NOW
have you tried the old client to see if that fixes the connection issues?
BB_Trafffer
13.08.21, 12:01
Firstly, when people say they want the flash version back, they likely mean the adobe air standalone client and not the original flash version that was disabled some time ago.
People were asking for the move back to standalone because they had not considered both the standalone and unity clients could be used at the same time (whilst they are on the same version).
I totally understand what the players mean and as I said, for various reasons (both public and behind the scenes), running two different versions of the game, developing and supporting them is not the option we chose. We are fully focused on the Unity version. As you said, it's the future.
I wouldn't expect development time to be spent on maintaining the adobe air client either.
The facts at this point in time are that the adobe air client still functions normally with the current game version whilst the unity version is unplayable.
If this drags on for too long with the only option being an unplayable client then they might as well close the game down rather than waste resources on developing the unity version. Given the rubbish progress since the unity version was released on the test site, we could still be in this state in another year.
There are many reasons for this decision - (both public & behind the scenes), going back to Flash is impossible, mainly because Flash support is discontinued. We want to continue the "life" of The Settlers Online, so we decided to change the game technology (from Flash to Unity). Since this is a very "big" operation that involves a lot of work not only on the game itself, but practically everything related to it, it takes time and can cause issues/bugs.
We know that the current version is far from perfect, but our dev team is working hard and making progress every day. More updates are on the way.
Highlight to your comment above regarding: "... can cause issues/bugs." - As many people have questioned, are you guys even playing the current game yourself.
What a joke
well we all saw this one coming a mile away and a year ago - we all knew client was a stop gap- alas what came out was worse than expected and probably a long way from being playable
Only hope we have is that the next few fixes don;t "fix" the old client without a playable unity version instead of soemthing that u can play but it is no longer a game but a source of aggravation and no fun
NotJoiningGuild
13.08.21, 22:23
BB_Trafffer, you don't have to "develop and support" two versions of the game. BB could just literally make a news post saying "here's a third-party way to play with the old adobe air client. It's safe and we're not going to ban you for using it. We'll keep working on the new client and once it's good enough we will disable this third-party workaround." That's like five minutes of work and in exchange you'd stop a huge number of players from leaving the game.
BB_Trafffer, you don't have to "develop and support" two versions of the game. BB could just literally make a news post saying "here's a third-party way to play with the old adobe air client. It's safe and we're not going to ban you for using it. We'll keep working on the new client and once it's good enough we will disable this third-party workaround." That's like five minutes of work and in exchange you'd stop a huge number of players from leaving the game.
Well, they can't really do that can they?
The client is not third party software, it is BB software- most likely developed with a licence that no longer applies. So they can;t promote using something in breach of a licence agreement. Nor can they say "We know you are using it and we know you are breaking a licence agreement by using it but we will promise you we will not do anything about it"
Also: Saying they will allow the work around and will disable it in future will imply that they are supporting it... Which they keep saying they don;t. If they imply support and it is broken that opens a new can of worms as well
Both options opens them up to claims from the licence holder which is the last thing they want. These claims might end up more costly than losing players due to lack of clarity.
So best you can hope for is reading between lines that they wont do anything and hope you read it well enough. BB will not hold your hand nor give comfort in this. The risks with that are not worth it to them so it is up to you to decide what to do or not do and face the consequences (if any)
too complicated, i'm really not that bothered lol
lordloocan
15.08.21, 13:05
too complicated, i'm really not that bothered lol
Agreed, tbh I think many are so fed up that they have joined the cba guild and many have given up totally
Marengo007
16.08.21, 15:21
just started client: omg, what difference: everything does work, high quality graphics, no bugs...
Add this option to the main site, browser version will be playable and enjoyable really not soon.
it is no longer a game but a source of aggravation and no fun
Totally agree.
Well, another option in the doldrums
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After 10 minutes loading, I get a message telling me to clear my browser cache, then the client exits. So I cleared the cache from the Internet control panel in Windows, but still get the same message. Oh well, it was worth a try.
I'm using the client.swf posted above.
After 10 minutes loading, I get a message telling me to clear my browser cache, then the client exits. So I cleared the cache from the Internet control panel in Windows, but still get the same message. Oh well, it was worth a try.
I'm using the client.swf posted above.
delete old ones and put new one in, i also redownloaded the client from bb and redid the "special" install
Dunno if that makes a difference or not- also dunno where the cache is to flush it but trial and error got me somewhere
NotJoiningGuild
18.08.21, 13:51
Thanks @SirriS_RU for updating the file. Can confirm it works again. I updated this thread's title and added a note to the initial post.
delete old ones and put new one in, i also redownloaded the client from bb and redid the "special" install
Dunno if that makes a difference or not- also dunno where the cache is to flush it but trial and error got me somewhere
Still no luck, I deleted everything in %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\IE
Uninstalled the client, downloaded the 64 bit client and reinstalled, did the renaming, copied client.swf (and "unblocked" in the file properties) but still got the same message.
I'm not too bothered since the Unity client is tolerable for me, but it's an interesting hack. Good work SirriS_RU.
WizardofPos
18.08.21, 22:39
Follow the instructions on wiki, it worked for someone I know :o
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Thanks, works great.
Copying the client.swf from the .rar file on Wiki worked. I guess my browser must have been serving me a cached version of the client.swf from SirriS's link.
Works for me, thanks for this post (and to Sirris_RU).
I am getting this error: https://prnt.sc/1qtisrr
What did I wrong?
I am getting this error: https://prnt.sc/1qtisrr
What did I wrong?
How are you launching the game to get this error? You can't run the exe files directly, you need the javascript file working so the alternative client buttons show up on the website and then use those to load the game.
Looking forward to an update :)
Great, thx for your efforts SirriS_RU :)
Great work, thx for your efforts Sirrus_RU
thanks very much SirriS_RU
NotJoiningGuild
31.08.21, 14:46
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Thanks, I'll update the main post.
might need a new one. Trade office not refreshing trades
Not working for me - doesn't get past loading screen. Have tried clearing cache.
It won't work if you have the "free buff" from the event in your star menu, or active on your island. This suggests to me the old client won't work very well during the event.
It won't work if you have the "free buff" from the event in your star menu, or active on your island. This suggests to me the old client won't work very well during the event.
just placed the buff and client won't start for me either.
it seems that if the new buff is in trade, trade office will freeze too :)
oh well
It won't work if you have the "free buff" from the event in your star menu, or active on your island. This suggests to me the old client won't work very well during the event.
Please can you elaborate, what is this "free buff" can we avoid it?
harlequin63
31.08.21, 16:39
Please can you elaborate, what is this "free buff" can we avoid it?
The maintenance tomorrow will remove them ....... so yes , you can avoid it.
Client does not work anymore since the 'update'. Have not even seen the "free buff", because i cannot get in. So it's not just for people that made the buff or have it active somewhere... Client just stopped working. Doesn't even TRY to start anymore.
(or maybe it's due to the current maintenance that's active :p )
TY TY TY SirriS_RU.... You're a champion!
Sanchosavage
01.09.21, 11:58
TYVM SirriS :)
Thank you once again for posting, you are a star✨✨✨✨
dark69force
01.09.21, 17:06
yeah, they could give him a job at BB!
Every maintenance has many new problems.
whowants2brich
01.09.21, 17:41
For me, rather annoyingly, the client is currently broken - I cannot click on any buffs, specialists, buildings, mail, quests - the boxes and buttons are all missing and unclickable... I've tried on two different computers, both using the updated client.swf without luck... Any hints and tips, by any chance?
For me, rather annoyingly, the client is currently broken - I cannot click on any buffs, specialists, buildings, mail, quests - the boxes and buttons are all missing and unclickable... I've tried on two different computers, both using the updated client.swf without luck... Any hints and tips, by any chance?
Try downloading the client again from bb website and see if that solves it
This "fix" to make the client work shows clearly that the underlying database hasn't changed at all with Unity. It shows too that using the client is relatively trivial to implement. What would be really nice would be for BB to do this as a temporary measure until Unity works. It won't solve everyone's problems (Mac and Linux users, 32bit users maybe) but it would make a lot of people happy and keep the numbers up. If BB truly mean to keep TSO alive it seems to me they need to do all they can to keep players active and this would be a really trivial thing to implement.
don't forget to update the file
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enjoy event :)
NotJoiningGuild
06.09.21, 08:32
Thanks @SirriS_RU . Can I donate balloons and get the rewards without breaking the client?
Interesting. I'm finding the event calendar worked yesterday via the old client, but not today.... Downloaded the client.swf again and wah lah!!!
hi, ive tried this but im getting an error. its says 'Adobe AIR. Initial content could not be found for this application.'
Any ideas on whats gone wrong?
captcarrot
10.09.21, 05:00
Can anyone advise me why the play with client button is greyed out after installing the workaround, I have followed all the steps in the wiki but still not working.
Any help would be appreciated :)
i consider myself to be way above average in computer literacy but got stuck on step 7 coz i dont have a clue what i'm supposed to do!
...ok i got it, it had already installed the .js. it was followed by a blank page so i thoght everything had just ground to a halt!
heads up for all the other idiots out there lol
Hello, new game update and need a new clint.swf pls
Dude, dont log a ticket, i feel sarcasm in the air lol
Wait for the author to get a new file, maybe he is working and may have a life outside tso :)
He's either dropped one, or the old one works.... Recopied the swf file in the link, cleared cache, (needed to do that twice), and I'm in.
Others are having trouble with both the old client AND Unity....
client outdated msg using chrome with old client, also new update now gives error msg when loading up using unity on firefox. lol no way in for me atm as they were the only browsers that worked for me.
don't forget to update the file
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is there a chance for a new file working on today's version?
sk_setttler
20.10.21, 12:36
wiki's how to is already updated with new swf (settlersonlinewiki.eu/en/playing-on-unity-by-the-client/)
EDIT: but since there's hotfix we will need another one
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20.10.21, 14:50
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Love and Kisses - thank you
Not working for me. Stays on the loading page. What am I doing wrong? Worked like a charm all the other times.
Cleared cache and restarted comp but still stuck on loadingpage :/
EDIT: Downloaded the swf and replaced old file in TSO folder
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thank you Sirris_RU
I think we need a new clint.swf file because a hotfix is done
Datameister
20.10.21, 15:02
Not working for me either, probably as a result of the hotfix that was done after the latest .swf was created
KingTheodred
20.10.21, 15:05
keeps telling me to clear cache even so ive done so a dozen times since replacing the file
AlexSunshine
20.10.21, 15:12
just get a grey screen
Datameister
20.10.21, 15:15
same
RinceWinde
20.10.21, 15:15
The island is not shown, just a blue screen like the water around the island. You can click on invisible buttons and then things pop up.
RinceWinde
20.10.21, 15:27
Oh btw, you do need to download the new client.swf
Ulysses_Dare
20.10.21, 16:46
I installed the new .swf file and can log into client. But after a couple of minutes my map locks up and won't let me move it.
noxidjkram
20.10.21, 17:22
Any chance of exceeding the interesting solution BB have given us, and making the client work again please?
The dream has ended, the old client stopped working.
Its not over till the fat lady sings!
:(( its not working for me too
Triglav-Rus
20.10.21, 18:41
Client is working almost fine ( xmas,love tree buff are not working)
and mummy geo is still here :)
For all with problems, reinstall client.
Working very poorly for me. Buffs work (love tree) but very laggy.
nope- installed around 3 different client versions including new downloads and nice grey expanse
noxidjkram
20.10.21, 19:24
Tried it from beginning - can't get it to work. :(
swapped the client file after it said was outdated game loads gets to the 7 day reward part then this blue/grey blank screen nothing else
stonewaller
20.10.21, 19:53
updated client but I'm just getting the blue screen with some 'invisible' buttons.
HELP!!!! :(
The TSO client on the wiki is dated 20/11/2021
I used that to uninstall and then reinstall the client, I then copied the latest client.swf into the installed folder and its all working again for me.
The TSO client on the wiki is dated 20/11/2021
I used that to uninstall and then reinstall the client, I then copied the latest client.swf into the installed folder and its all working again for me.
Tried that still blue screen after it loads
KingTheodred
20.10.21, 21:37
The TSO client on the wiki is dated 20/11/2021
I used that to uninstall and then reinstall the client, I then copied the latest client.swf into the installed folder and its all working again for me.
Yes, The missing step is...
Re-install the original standalone client from the wiki.
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Download the TSO Client – 32bit: Download From Google Disk (20.10.2021)
Download the TSO Client – 64bit: Download From Google Disk (20.10.2021)
and install the client for your OS.
THEN, replace the .swf with the new one.
I should have tested some more before posting :( after doing the reinstall/file replace it's still not fully working, if I keep reloading then it's random whether it actually loads or I get the blue/grey screen. Once it loads if also freezes where you can still open menus, but not move the map after random periods of time. I'm not sure it's worth messing with until another version is released.
I should have tested some more before posting :( after doing the reinstall/file replace it's still not fully working, if I keep reloading then it's random whether it actually loads or I get the blue/grey screen. Once it loads if also freezes where you can still open menus, but not move the map after random periods of time. I'm not sure it's worth messing with until another version is released.
have the exact same problem deleted everything started from scratch and it loaded first couple times but I couldnt move around the map could chat and open menus etc but couldnt move tried a reload and now just get blue screen again
We are aware of this change but I suggest that you do not try it - this may end badly for your system. There is no guarantee it will make any positive changes to your game, and this method doesn't change the game engine - it's still Unity & the same build.
The use of any third-party tools, extensions, etc. is prohibited by TOS. We are not going to have a "witch hunt", but if we ever decide to activate the script in the future, there is no way around it.
Well BB_Traffer TSO used to be a wonderful, enjoyable, versatile game and I concede that it must be very difficult to transform it.
But TSO is not fun for me anymore ... extralong loading times, bugs, weird notices (like you don't have ... when one has it), freezing, disconnections, etc. make me wonder if it will ever be what used to be
I loaded the old clint and clint.swf many times but not working, Does any friend have any real solutions?
the current client.swf is not updated fully coz of the hot fix that happend later yesterday. gotta wait for a new one.
eaglelegion
21.10.21, 05:40
playing this game has being as hard as swimming against a waterfall ..............
Pls first old Clint is back. Then Unity has waited to work fine. Otherwise, the fat lady will sing a song
I think Sirris_RU left us
there are others with their own version, but i presume some tweaking has to be done, when they have available time and interest to do it - it is a work of love )
there are others with their own version, but I presume some tweaking has to be done when they have available time and interest to do it - it is a work of love )
Whom?
The client.swf has been updated, it has fixed the "Blue screen" problem for me.
sk_setttler
21.10.21, 10:15
The client.swf has been updated, it has fixed the "Blue screen" problem for me.
You gave me hope...yes, .swf file was updated and at first it looked like it was fixed but it freezes after few seconds and I'm done just like before...I've tried to re-install the client but it just doesn't work for me :(
A good thing that script for happy hour is working, that's all we need...
as this thread is active again im wondering if someone might be able to help me please? i can get all the way to having the button to launch the old client but when i press it i get the following message:- 'Adobe AIR. Initial content could not be found for this application.'
any ideas what ive done wrong? i have reinstalled everything from scratch but still get this message
Still blue screen for me, no matter what I am doing.
Reinstall everything from scratch according to the instructions, copied the SWF, made the script. => blue screen
Cleared cache, history , cookies, restart the PC => same blue screen on old client
sry guys
try this file
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thank you SirriS_RU, tried it and loaded straight away and skipped past the blue screen of death :)
I hope BB appreciate that thousands are still playing TSO only because you update this file.
Now to see what other bugs BB have introduced with this latest update.
Thanks again :)
RinceWinde
21.10.21, 11:36
Sry? What for? You are brilliant! Tnx so much for the work!
Yes ! Yes ! Yes, my friend ! You're a life saviour
sk_setttler
21.10.21, 11:38
[QUOTE=SirriS_RU;367224]sry guys
try this file
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thank you very much...couple of minutes in the game, no freezes yet...looks like this is the correct swf file
awesome tyvm, instead of buying gems do you have a donate page? :D
[QUOTE=SirriS_RU;367224]sry guys
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Actually, I have to say sorry for to said "I think Sirris_RU left us"
Sirris_RU do very kindly work to us
[QUOTE=SirriS_RU;367224]sry guys
try this file
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Thankyou finally loads you just saved me missing the event because no way I could do that on unity
works for me except for christmas market and love tree, i guess if they don't work on either the old client or the unity client then its a server side thing which was broken.
sry guys
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Never say sorry for making this game work again! You are a hero!
sry guys
try this file
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Great work ! Old client is working again ! No more blue!
Thank you!
sry guys
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Thank you!!!
Ulysses_Dare
21.10.21, 15:41
New .swf is working for me. Thanks!
RascarCapac75
21.10.21, 17:18
I can't inivite for an andventure, and the love tree and market zone buff don't work
I can't inivite for an andventure, and the love tree and market zone buff don't work
on unity it doesn't work too.. so its not a client problem
Just followed the steps to get back to the client... what a relief. Thank you to SirriS and to the folks at wiki for simplifying the download process.
You are stars!
Indeed works with SirriS` last file, i really appreciate your work. Please keep us alive :)
Thanks again for the .swf SirriS ... client finally loaded
I thought love tree didnt work at all but when I loaded in I started it and the buildings showed as buffed but after a while game closed for whatever reason and when I came back the buildings werent buffed anymore and the love tree is on cooldown.
Sanchosavage
21.10.21, 20:31
TY Sirris :)
thx for trying but still wont work for me.
Thank you for keeping my game alive for the last few months, but i guess now is a good time to quit.
eaglelegion
22.10.21, 02:16
sry guys
try this file
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Many Thanks to Sirri the Saviour !!!!
All works fine, script, web, but it is loading for ages and no game :(
managed to load the game, forgot how fast this game could be :D
Always we need a new clint.swf
Thanks, Sirris_RU
yes- that happens when u use non BB supported solutions :P
what solution is that im on unity and see no diff except u can visit someones island, bring on new swf file lol
unity is supported, which explains the mess, client is unsupported which explains the external swf file need
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sk_setttler
25.10.21, 07:01
Thank you :)
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Thank you my friend - always appreciated
Thank you very much SirriS_Ru, but after using christmas market, game crashed for me, which I am sure it is a BB mess again.
yup, same thing happened to me, server zone error and since then no game :)
RinceWinde
25.10.21, 08:39
I've created a little Powershell script to check if there's a new version. https://github.com/Infradeploy/Public/blob/main/get-clientswf.ps1
yup, same thing happened to me, server zone error and since then no game :)
I was able to log into the game just before, but now all of a sudden server zone error both with client and Unity. Can't login. Tried clearing cache and restarted OS (both multiple times).
AndyGadget
25.10.21, 11:55
If you have not updated your client with the swf from the post @07:00 this morning then you will not get access. Please look at the earlier threads where SirriS_RU again has worked miracles and created the update right after the BB patch.
So I finally gave up on Unity in frustration and installed the hack. Now it hangs on blue circle loading screen. Any advice what to do with that?
So I finally gave up on Unity in frustration and installed the hack. Now it hangs on blue circle loading screen. Any advice what to do with that?
hmm.. so u got to the point where u see the "play with client" button right? and when u click on it, client opens but loads the blue circle forever? did u use the latest .swf?
hmm.. so u got to the point where u see the "play with client" button right? and when u click on it, client opens but loads the blue circle forever? did u use the latest .swf?
Loaded after about 10 attempts.
Glory to the Russian hacker. Feels so good to be finally able to play again.
Loaded after about 10 attempts.
Glory to the Russian hacker. Feels so good to be finally able to play again.
A guildmember of mine had lots of troubles too but after he switched to the 32-bit version it worked loads better, worth a shot, of course if you already use 32-bit you could try the 64-bit one.
or you can use my portable client[removed]
or you can use my portable client [removed]
If possible I need a description of how to use clint.exe in English pls.
If possible I need a description of how to use clint.exe in English pls.
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A guildmember of mine had lots of troubles too but after he switched to the 32-bit version it worked loads better, worth a shot, of course if you already use 32-bit you could try the 64-bit one.
64, and it now works perfect. It was just the start.
or you can use my portable client [removed]
Downloaded, just in case. :) ty.
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Thanks a lot for information
polarbarez
25.10.21, 21:54
God I want to do this but I'm afraid I just don't have the tech know how to pull it off.
Was crushed to hear how easy the old client could be brought back but that they would rather we suffer this version.
What is it...3 months since Unity and NOTHING is fixed...starting to believe it never will be.
Hey UBI....bring back the client and I will pay for my share of the tech rental.
evilgreenie
25.10.21, 22:57
Has anyone got a firefox greasemonkey script instead of the chrome tampermonkey script?
WildWizard
26.10.21, 11:55
Has anyone got a firefox greasemonkey script instead of the chrome tampermonkey script?
FireFox has tampermonkey just install it and use it like you would greasemonkey
Love tree is still tricky to use?
sirris,bb is chalenging you again with a new maintenance,thanks so far for a great job:)
MommaMidnight
27.10.21, 12:00
Sirris_RU - I don't suppose you have a new swf for us just yet do you?
Client nearly worked but figure I need a new swf.
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wow, that was fast, thank you
I can not say enough thank you for your work SirriS
Sanchosavage
27.10.21, 12:15
TY - Sirris you are a Legend ;)
Mark-The-Brave
27.10.21, 13:56
Thank you SirriS yet again - BB hang your heads in shame.
thank you Sirris_RU, again!
How can u be so sure that Sirris' client.swf is not a backdoor or keyloger?
How can u be so sure that Sirris' client.swf is not a backdoor or keyloger?
its easy..
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2. download modded swf
3. decompile both swf with as3 sorcerer to txt file
4. compare files (not much differences)
5. calm down
Again a huge thank you from me!
RinceWinde
29.10.21, 09:56
does this work on Mac?
hahahahaha.. No.
im wondering if someone might be able to help me please? i can get all the way to having the button to launch the old client but when i press it i get the following message:- 'Adobe AIR. Initial content could not be found for this application.'
any ideas what ive done wrong? i have reinstalled everything from scratch but still get this message
many thanks
TouroLouco
30.10.21, 16:59
How legal is it, if you have activated and paid for premium in advance (activated) to only find out that you can't play under Linux since half december 2020?.... It still is totally unplayable in any browser. Every time I click on a quest, it asks me if I really want to destroy that level 7 building etc..
General_hux
31.10.21, 17:00
Hi all, love this explanation, I have a slight problem. Have followed these instructions and come up with an error messae with regards to adobe air. Anyone with some expertise (hence no one from BB) able to offer me any advice as to how to resolve. Error message asks me to reinstall, have done this but no joy
Its not an error I have come across.
You do need to follow the instructions exactly though, if you skip a step because you cant find something then it's not going to work. Also if you repeat earlier steps then it's likely to undo what you did in some of the later steps so you can't jump around and do things in a different order.
Since this is just the old client and not something new, the same restrictions apply that also applied when things were changed from normal flash to the adobe air client. I think these were no mac/linux support and also a 64bit os was needed.
Other than that, saving the client.swf can cause some confusion. If you have file extensions showing then it should be called "client.swf", if you have them turned off (the default for windows) then it should just be "client" but the file type should identify as a flash file. When saving the file you might end up with your browser adding a "(1)" to the filename since it may find a duplicate file and it prevents you saving over the top of the old one. This won't work since the latest file will end up being called "client(1).swf". In this case it might be easier to delete all the client swf files and just resave a new one.
General_hux
01.11.21, 18:30
Thanks Kotugo, so therefore, if the swf file downloads with a different file name I need to change it to client.swf? And in summary. You are an absolute, undisputed, genius.
yes - or download it directly to the correct folder and let it overwrite the previous file, Downloading to the default download file usually gets the file renamed to client (number).swf and then u need to remove the (number) (be sure to also remove the space between client and the .swf as that seems to cause issues as well)
RascarCapac75
02.11.21, 16:53
Many thanks SirriS, would'nt be playing without your gift
does this work on Mac?
https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/38703-Old-flash-client-for-MacOS-why-not..
We are aware of this change but I suggest that you do not try it - this may end badly for your system. There is no guarantee it will make any positive changes to your game, and this method doesn't change the game engine - it's still Unity & the same build.
The use of any third-party tools, extensions, etc. is prohibited by TOS. We are not going to have a "witch hunt", but if we ever decide to activate the script in the future, there is no way around it.
This is pure Stupidity The game doesnt work for most of us at the moment This workaround is the only way we can get into the game. IF BB Cared at all about the players they would add this as an automatic option on the homepage..
In fact I would go so far as to say that if BB had any intelligence they would ask SirriS_RU To come work for them and help sort out all the issues that are in game. I am not sure how many valuable players bb are willing to lose but its getting really serious now as many top level players across many servers cannot plaay this game on unity as it currently stands.... This is not unity's fault it is BB's
Saying that that there is no guarantee that the game will work better is so backwards when so many of us find that the game is running 99% smoothly on client as opposed to 5 % on Unity Please have some respect for us that play the game and who spend real money supporting BB
I can vouch that I wouldnt be playing without this either and I know many who are in the same boat.. well done SirriS_RU
is anyone having trouble getting the client version to load?
Mines getting stuck on the loading screen where it gives you tips about the game and then say 'not responding' at the top of the window.
Ive no idea why though as 24 hours ago it worked fine.
the game is running a bit clunky- as does client atm
Either they are tinkering with the backend or we need a reboot of the server to clear stuff out
hey BB why is this LEGAL ? ? ? ? ? ?
Why not? do you now of any law that forbids it?
Besides that: don't you like the game being playable, you'd rather have only the unplayable version?? What is wrong with you? :p
Client works fine for me btw, sometimes it is a bit slow or has some trouble loading, but that is mostly shortlived.
Technically the use of the client is probably not legal. There will most likely be some license issues about but we do not know for sure anyway
But as the players are doing it and not BB, it means they are not breaking any laws/agreements so they are in the clear and well, going after individual players in wildly different jurisdictions is probably a fools errand on the part of license holders
So hence we plod along and see where it brings us - BB will keep pointing out that they are not supporting or condoning the players choices and well, enforcing it has low priority as getting the game run on unity has top priority
We can chose to use client, but most will stop doing this as soon as unity is "fixed" so the problem will resolve itself (or they pull the plug and then the problem is resolved as well)
noxidjkram
14.12.21, 18:24
It's up - just need a shiny new .swf to be able to play it properly...
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You're the king, thank you....going to test in a few minutes :)
RascarCapac75
14.12.21, 18:48
Ty again
Straight in.. thank you so much
ty SirriS_RU, my settlers are building a monument in your honour ...
lordloocan
14.12.21, 20:10
BB, you ought to give SirriS_RU a load of gems for sorting this for client each time. Ok, we shouldn't be using it etc but hey without this you would have next to no players. Better still, give him a salary and ask him to help sort the coding mess.
Better still, give him a salary and ask him to help sort the coding mess.
Not sure if youre aware of that but hes providing compiled code from god knows what source, possibly reverse engineering of an existing solution, hacking, or some other questionable source :)
While they wont give him a salary, obviously, they best not give him a warrant :)
evilgreenie
14.12.21, 21:44
SirriS_RU you're a hero. I hope BB realise that you're single handedly keeping this game alive for them...
Not sure if youre aware of that but hes providing compiled code from god knows what source, possibly reverse engineering of an existing solution, hacking, or some other questionable source :)
While they wont give him a salary, obviously, they best not give him a warrant :)
https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/38552-A-workaround-to-still-use-the-old-client?p=367587&viewfull=1#post367587
and little announce
https://i.imgur.com/s7pVS0d.png
;)
Followed the instructions to the letter, but still not getting the "play with client" option appearing.
So "Play Now" is returning the same failures as before trying to install client. :(
Works just fine here, both versions.
So.... thanks once again Sirris. Never mind the doubters :p
Followed the instructions to the letter, but still not getting the "play with client" option appearing.
So "Play Now" is returning the same failures as before trying to install client. :(
Sounds to me like you are missing out the Tampermonkey step That file that you have to create the very first time that you use this method
hahahahaha.. No.
Actually IT DOES as already stated by the Genius himself https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/38703-Old-flash-client-for-MacOS-why-not
RinceWinde
15.12.21, 11:15
Actually IT DOES as already stated by the Genius himself https://forum.thesettlersonline.com/threads/38703-Old-flash-client-for-MacOS-why-not
Things have changed after, yes. Doesn't work since my upgrade to Monterey though, but that's another story
they will get around to that evetually as well - works of love at the x mas busy period and stuff like that )
Good work SirriS_RU.
But there is a problem with that client. On very "crowded" islands client is freezing for 1 second in every several minutes and after about 1 hour it freezes completely.
It started not with newest version of client.swf, but one earlier.
Maybe there is a building, which are doing it, idk, but it is pretty anointing.
Good work SirriS_RU.
But there is a problem with that client. On very "crowded" islands client is freezing for 1 second in every several minutes and after about 1 hour it freezes completely.
It started not with newest version of client.swf, but one earlier.
Maybe there is a building, which are doing it, idk, but it is pretty anointing.
im not sure but these freezes can be "zone refresh" events..
client calculate some checksum based on map objects and send to server, if checksum between client and server mismatches server sends whole zone to client with refresh event.. and client must rebuild and recalc everything
why client make wrong checksum? maybe building corruption, maybe army, it can be everything
btw you first who told me about that problem
im not sure but these freezes can be "zone refresh" events..
client calculate some checksum based on map objects and send to server, if checksum between client and server mismatches server sends whole zone to client with refresh event.. and client must rebuild and recalc everything
why client make wrong checksum? maybe building corruption, maybe army, it can be everything
btw you first who told me about that problem
This problem appears on "overbuilded" islands (as my own for example). Probably there is a problem with old Flash performance troubles.
Anyway, this is a lowest cost to play normally without loading, animation and other bugs of Unity as well.
TSO Android Client (Unofficial) Beta RELEASE
Dear settlers, we are glad to introduce a shiny new mobile client for Android devices (beta version, ha-ha).
There is preferrable to use it on tablets or Android players (such as BlueStacks, NOX, etc.) for different OS's.
As you will see on the test video, I have to use a stylus for my mobile phone because of mobile device screen size.
Quick demo: [removed]
If you want to try it, just follow those simple instructions:
1. Download client APK to your mobile phone: [removed]
2. Install it (icon DOES NOT appears on the Android desktop after installation, but application will be available in the list of applications so you can easily remove it if necessary)
3. Open [removed]on your mobile device with browser you prefer
4. Log in
5. Tap "Play"
Note: Auth link can be changed in the near future. Please follow the updates in this thread.
If you want to thank us for the job you can donate for a coffee :) You can find related link in the SirriS profile signature.
Have a nice day :)
Sounds to me like you are missing out the Tampermonkey step That file that you have to create the very first time that you use this method
Nope, added the tampermonkey extension, cut n pasted the TSO script into it. Even tried renaming the script to the same name as the text file, this dog aint barking.
The only thing that strayed from the walkthrough on wiki site was that UbiCollect stage, running that popped up a command line box which told me ball colour was red, then started up a "Local Web Server" icon in the tray.
Other than that, everything was as instructions, and I took the latest link for the .swf file from the link in this thread to ensure the latest version.
Update, Mobile client was successful although I had to re-registr my email add to access forum.
Thank you Sirris, although mobile is too small a screen to be viable, it gives me a fighting chance to get in via an Android emulator, will start work on that tomoz, you've been more help than the cockwombles who created this unholy mess.
Thanks Sirris/ MrIceman.
Could you also post thelinks to access French and German servers please.
Hoping they'll be a simple case of changing "play-en" to "play-fr and play-de" but want to be sure, especially as German servers are named diesiedler rather than TSO.
Thanks,Nog.
Underdog-the-1
16.12.21, 11:49
Grateful for the good work here. Just a short question will we be needing a new client after this hotfix?
Grateful for the good work here. Just a short question will we be needing a new client after this hotfix?
Usually do
if you'll can't login after hotfix then yes, u need new client xD
Thanks Sirris/ MrIceman.
Could you also post thelinks to access French and German servers please.
Hoping they'll be a simple case of changing "play-en" to "play-fr and play-de" but want to be sure, especially as German servers are named diesiedler rather than TSO.
Thanks,Nog.
you can try -fr and -de pages ;)
noxidjkram
16.12.21, 16:45
Game up again - is there a new client swf from our saviour?
sk_setttler
16.12.21, 16:46
waiting for savior as you called him :)
you all know what to do :)
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I am afraid something went wrong there SirriS
sk_setttler
16.12.21, 16:50
you all know what to do :)
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thank you :)
Do we need a new swf file?
you all know what to do :)
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Thank you :)
thankyou SirriS, game back up and running with new swf file
Here is a little cheat to do not update your .swf file each time after update:
Just download and use standalone client from here: https://sirris.tsomaps.com/Client.exe
im not sure but these freezes can be "zone refresh" events..
client calculate some checksum based on map objects and send to server, if checksum between client and server mismatches server sends whole zone to client with refresh event.. and client must rebuild and recalc everything
why client make wrong checksum? maybe building corruption, maybe army, it can be everything
btw you first who told me about that problem
I have the same problem...
start of xmas event... well almost, yet another update and postponement. lets not mention pfb's and early searches for explo's, etc...
JUst wanted to say thx to the guys working on this. i would have given up long ago if it wasn't for u :)
Mark-The-Brave
16.12.21, 20:47
Thanks once again to SirriS_RU.
As per the post by Vigs above I would have also given up long ago.
MuffinMule
17.12.21, 05:09
if you'll can't login after hotfix then yes, u need new client xD
you can try -fr and -de pages ;)
Thanks Sirris, guessed you were following country codes.
But luckily, back on browser again now, will have some Bluestacks fun after the event. :)
Strasviche, Nog
thank you very much for your effort Sirris_RU
wanna some stats?
from dec 13 client.swf download count - 21933 times
7528 unique ip addresses (+- uniq accounts)
95 countries
217Gb total downloaded
WildWizard
27.12.21, 10:30
That means give yourself 7528 pats on the back for doing a good job Sirris :P
lordloocan
27.12.21, 14:56
The game would be totally dead without this, instead of nearly dead.
BB you need to either make unity playable which after all your ridiculous updates it is flipping miles away or provide a legitimate link to client. Those of us that are hopelessly trying to play your unity version are not just struggling but still finding it totally unplayable. Wake up and face it unity is not just a debacle of giant magnitude it is finishing of your loyal users slowly one by one and destroying your Brand and reputation.
Sanchosavage
29.12.21, 20:09
New file needed again after downtime?
stonewaller
29.12.21, 20:18
I'm no expert but not sure thats the current issue... whilst login page is back up cant connect to server message is coming up on unity and client, so it looks as if its a problem at BB/server end of things. Alright fr those who were already logged in, Imade the mistake of logging out of Ares server to get on Northisle when log in page came back, now I cant get on either :(
10 minutes later I have managed to get onto Ares via Unity and old client, still no luck with either for northisle, goodness knows
Do we need a new .swf file after today's maintenance?
just download file from link on page 24, up and running again, thx
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sk_setttler
27.01.22, 15:07
ty SirriS
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