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Does New Patch Equal New Game?

NerdiGamingNerdiGaming Member Posts: 8
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So as we know, some mods don't work unless you start a new game or in the case NPC's as long as you haven't run into them they will work.

My question is, does this apply to the official patches too, or will I be able to continue my current game with the new additions.

Also, I'm using some of the temporary fixes (such as Firebeards) will the patch remove these automatically from the override folder or do I need to manually do so before patching?

Can't wait for the new patch to come out.

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  • DeeDee Member Posts: 10,447
    edited September 2013
    You should be able to continue your current game, but a lot of the content-related fixes won't be apparent until you start a new one.

    As far as I know, the patch does not clear your override, so you'll want to remove those files manually--but that being said, most of the hot-fixes should still work with the patch, so not removing them shouldn't cause anything to break.

    EDIT: Excuse me while I take my foot out of my mouth--yes, the patch will clear your override folder, so you won't need to remove anything manually.

    If you have mods installed, you'll want to back up that folder so that you don't lose your mods.
  • SharGuidesMyHandSharGuidesMyHand Member Posts: 2,582
    Dee said:

    You should be able to continue your current game, but a lot of the content-related fixes won't be apparent until you start a new one.

    What does "content-related fixes" mean? Does this refer to fixing broken quests like Firebead's, or new items or situations being added to the game?

    Also, should we be concerned that the new patch may create new bugs even while simultaneously fixing others?
  • BanexBanex Member Posts: 127
    With any new patch for any game,you're always better off starting a new game from scratch.Just to be on the safe side.
  • ShinShin Member Posts: 2,344
    edited September 2013
    SharGuidesMyHand said:


    Also, should we be concerned that the new patch may create new bugs even while simultaneously fixing others?

    A lot of work goes into minimizing the risk of this, but it's difficult to eliminate it entirely. Obviously the patch going into open beta is part of this process.
    Banex said:

    With any new patch for any game,you're always better off starting a new game from scratch.Just to be on the safe side.

    I'd say so as well, especially if playing modded there's no telling what the effects could be. Of course, no real harm in trying, either.


  • NerdiGamingNerdiGaming Member Posts: 8
    Okay, thank you for clearing that up. Much appreciated.
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