Automatic update troubles, help needed

Silent Rum · 05-20-2012, 12:57 AM

So I finally patched my game for the first time earlier this month with the 8.0 patch, and i've been playing it without problems. It's been awhile so I didn't mind starting a new game.

I usually remember to disable automatic updates before I attempt running Bloodlines but tonight I forgot, and now i'm stuck with this.

http://i50.tinypic.com/1zfh9wy.png

I just want to play but it's not letting me. Offline mode won't let me. It's been like this for awhile, I really don't think this "update" is going anywhere. It won't let me backup the game data without finishing the update. I have restarted Steam and made sure to disable automatic updates. I even restarted my computer and it's still doing the same thing.

Is there any way I can still play the game without deleting my local files, downloading the game again and then possibly losing all of my saved game data in the process? Why doesn't Steam remember my preference to not automatically update this game? Why does Steam insist on these 'updates'? I've already gone through hell getting this game to run in the first place, and as it seems I may have to lose my character just to try to play again.

Help

Silent Rum · 05-20-2012, 04:55 AM

Is double posting frowned on here?

Anyways... I made a backup of my SAVE folder, deleted the local content and I'm downloading again. Looks like I didn't need to because Steam kept the SAVE folder anyway. Lesson learned: Never start Bloodlines without double checking that automatic updates are disabled. There may have been a better solution but I am too impatient. At least my progress is saved, that was my main concern.

SpiritedTreasur · 05-20-2012, 05:14 AM

In the future I would advise just playing this game in offline mode..
Even with that option checked, generally Steam is going to update regardless if you are signing into Online mode.

Just use offline mode for the length of time you have this game installed..If you go into online mode the game will update regardless.. We had this same problem with Skyrim.

Also try verifying game files... To make sure that the game files are in tact..
You could also put your saves aside as a last resort..

delete local content (I think it is content)

then verify files...

It sounds like you are very stuck.. I've never understood why folks insist on going in online mode...

Silent Rum · 05-20-2012, 11:28 AM

I got it working earlier but it wants to try to update again haha. This time I backed it up so I won't have to download it again, just run the backup and patch it. I will definitely start to use offline mode, that is probably the best suggestion. It's alright, this game is definitely worth all the trouble! Thank you for the help.

Wesp5 · 05-21-2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpiritedTreasur

Just use offline mode for the length of time you have this game installed..If you go into online mode the game will update regardless.. We had this same problem with Skyrim.

I can't believe that this hasn't been fixed it yet. How old is Steam now, about eight years, and this is still a problem? Although there is an option to disable it? Shame on you Valve...

ajs410 · 05-21-2012, 08:53 AM

I've found that every time you look at the properties, it automatically resets it to "keep this game up to date".

But if you set it and just never ever look at the properties again, you're okay. Problem is, if you ever change the command line launch options, you're looking at the properties...

Wesp5 · 05-21-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajs410

But if you set it and just never ever look at the properties again, you're okay. Problem is, if you ever change the command line launch options, you're looking at the properties...

This has been known and reported at least since Bloodlines, now with Skyrim in the mix the feedback should be even more. So why can't Valve fix this? After all they release more Steam updates than anything game related for years...

SpiritedTreasur · 05-22-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesp5

This has been known and reported at least since Bloodlines, now with Skyrim in the mix the feedback should be even more. So why can't Valve fix this? After all they release more Steam updates than anything game related for years...

There was a big uproar on our forums about it. I just ran in offline mode but I think there was actually a mod made to stop that from happening.. The updates even when it is unchecked.

05-20-2012, 12:57 AM	#1
Silent Rum Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	Automatic update troubles, help needed So I finally patched my game for the first time earlier this month with the 8.0 patch, and i've been playing it without problems. It's been awhile so I didn't mind starting a new game. I usually remember to disable automatic updates before I attempt running Bloodlines but tonight I forgot, and now i'm stuck with this. http://i50.tinypic.com/1zfh9wy.png I just want to play but it's not letting me. Offline mode won't let me. It's been like this for awhile, I really don't think this "update" is going anywhere. It won't let me backup the game data without finishing the update. I have restarted Steam and made sure to disable automatic updates. I even restarted my computer and it's still doing the same thing. Is there any way I can still play the game without deleting my local files, downloading the game again and then possibly losing all of my saved game data in the process? Why doesn't Steam remember my preference to not automatically update this game? Why does Steam insist on these 'updates'? I've already gone through hell getting this game to run in the first place, and as it seems I may have to lose my character just to try to play again. Help

05-20-2012, 05:14 AM	#3
SpiritedTreasur Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 57	In the future I would advise just playing this game in offline mode.. Even with that option checked, generally Steam is going to update regardless if you are signing into Online mode. Just use offline mode for the length of time you have this game installed..If you go into online mode the game will update regardless.. We had this same problem with Skyrim. Also try verifying game files... To make sure that the game files are in tact.. You could also put your saves aside as a last resort.. delete local content (I think it is content) then verify files... It sounds like you are very stuck.. I've never understood why folks insist on going in online mode... Last edited by SpiritedTreasur: 05-20-2012 at 05:17 AM.

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05-20-2012, 04:55 AM	#2
Silent Rum Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	Is double posting frowned on here? Anyways... I made a backup of my SAVE folder, deleted the local content and I'm downloading again. Looks like I didn't need to because Steam kept the SAVE folder anyway. Lesson learned: Never start Bloodlines without double checking that automatic updates are disabled. There may have been a better solution but I am too impatient. At least my progress is saved, that was my main concern.

05-20-2012, 11:28 AM	#4
Silent Rum Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	I got it working earlier but it wants to try to update again haha. This time I backed it up so I won't have to download it again, just run the backup and patch it. I will definitely start to use offline mode, that is probably the best suggestion. It's alright, this game is definitely worth all the trouble! Thank you for the help.

05-21-2012, 08:53 AM	#6
ajs410 Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 136 Posts: 654	I've found that every time you look at the properties, it automatically resets it to "keep this game up to date". But if you set it and just never ever look at the properties again, you're okay. Problem is, if you ever change the command line launch options, you're looking at the properties...