I would prefer not to use my mobile plan. Is there some way I can just download the game without using the launcher in the middle? I am downloading Autodesk Inventor (I've been downloading all weekend and I have to continue to hit resume so it may or may not work) can I do something similar for Stellaris?
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I would prefer not to use my mobile plan. Is there some way I can just download the game without using the launcher in the middle? I am downloading Autodesk Inventor (I've been downloading all weekend and I have to continue to hit resume so it may or may not work) can I do something similar for Stellaris?
I'm afraid not, it can only come from the Steam servers via their client or the Paradox servers via our client.
okay. well that isn't working with Autodesk anyways. I am going to have to go into town and download AD on my tablet. can I download the Stellaris file with on my tablet and not execute it and then move the .exe to my desktop after via thumbdrive? Is there a bandwidth requirement that I will need to consider for playing Stellaris?
The launcher is required for install the game,but not for playing it if you play on single-player,so a possible solution can be to install the launcher on another pc with a better internet connection,in an internet cafe or something like this,use it to download the game,then copy the files of the games on your usb key,then copy the files on your personal computer.The only issue with this method is the dlc and the multiplayer.But the base game will work fine.
Well I want multiplayer...
Do you think that getting Steam will really solve the downloading problems I am having?
Do you think that getting Steam will really solve the downloading problems I am having?
It can be,but it also can not be.If you have a bad connection,a solution can be to use the GOG version with an offline installer.But the problem is that you need to rebuy the game.The problem with Steam with a limited bandwidth is that Steam will autoupdate the Steam client itself and the game also.So for a limited bandwidth,it's not the best way.
It's another distributor than Steam and Paradox.They also have Stellaris.I can't give you the link since external links are not allowed on this forum,unless i have approbation from a moderator.
If I was you I would delete "uninstall" all the files & folders "you mite have look search for these files and folders" that was installed on your Hard Drive from the instillation of (PdxExporterInstall) & (ParadoxLauncher) and then just try to install ParadoxLauncher first!!! if you are using WIFI try connecting your PC directly to your rotor or modem with an Ethernet cable "it is better than WIFI for PLAYING GAMES"
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If your tablet will run the launcher (persumably a Windows tablet then?) you could certainly move the game from the tablet to your computer once downloaded. The game itself does not require the launcher to be present in order to run.
Stellaris does not require any online capabilities in order to run, though your news feeds might look a bit barren.
If you want to play multiplayer, you'll need a stable internet connection with relatively low latency. Taking what I know about your internet into account, I'd be surprised if you would be able to enjoy the multiplayer experience without regular "out of sync" problems, but it's worth a shot I guess
This post is at the suggestion of @AndrewT , and is primarily meant as feedback for @Deuterium Oxide
I originally installed the launcher when it first appeared for Linux, and had it working, to no real purpose as most of the PDX games I have were not available. Recently, and after changing graphics card, I installed the launcher again and it failed without enough information to diagnose. During an email discussion with Andrew, I did find the cause, rather by chance, and have some suggestions as a result.
The error I received is after the launcher apparently installs correctly and tries to start ...
The log message indicates the file 'config.json' is being read just before the error, but does not contain the full file path. Normally in Debian-based Linux you can check the package manager to see which files are part of the package. As you don't use the package manager, and without the full file path, it is guesswork.
As you will know, there is a 'config.json' in the install directory, which is the one most people will immediately find. Eventually, and by chance, I found the actual problem was with the file '~/.config/Paradox Interactive/launcher/config.json', which had incorrect ownership and permissions, probably because I ran the launcher ( or perhaps installed it ) at some point with elevated privileges.
So my first suggestion is to consider how better availability of information about the launcher's on-disk image can help us diagnose problems. For example, I still do not know for certain which files have been installed/created, and where they are; full path-names in log messages would also help.
The second issue is in the actual error. The backtrace suggests you are using the Electron javascript framework, and that it cannot find one of its own internal libraries. It seems likely that Electron was trying to show a dialog box that MIGHT have pinpointed the problem file/permissions issue more exactly ( or might not! ).
There are several references to this Electron error online, which mostly seem to agree that while Electron SHOULD be able to find its own libraries, the easiest suggestion to avoid this error is to include the correct 'requires' statement yourself.
Other than this hiccup, the Launcher/Updater is pretty nice; just needs more games using it!
I originally installed the launcher when it first appeared for Linux, and had it working, to no real purpose as most of the PDX games I have were not available. Recently, and after changing graphics card, I installed the launcher again and it failed without enough information to diagnose. During an email discussion with Andrew, I did find the cause, rather by chance, and have some suggestions as a result.
The error I received is after the launcher apparently installs correctly and tries to start ...
Log level: info
[custom config file] Read custom config from 'config.json'
module.js:487
throw err;
^
Error: Cannot find module '../dialog'
at Module._resolveFilename (module.js:485:15)
at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/common/reset-search-paths.js:35:12)
at Function.Module._load (module.js:437:25)
at Module.require (module.js:513:17)
at require (internal/module.js:11:18)
at Object.get [as dialog] (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/browser/api/exports/electron.js:11:16)
at process.<anonymous> (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/browser/init.js:54:31)
at emitOne (events.js:115:13)
at process.emit (events.js:210:7)
at process._fatalException (bootstrap_node.js:338:26)
[custom config file] Read custom config from 'config.json'
module.js:487
throw err;
^
Error: Cannot find module '../dialog'
at Module._resolveFilename (module.js:485:15)
at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/common/reset-search-paths.js:35:12)
at Function.Module._load (module.js:437:25)
at Module.require (module.js:513:17)
at require (internal/module.js:11:18)
at Object.get [as dialog] (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/browser/api/exports/electron.js:11:16)
at process.<anonymous> (/media/2TB_DD_1/ParadoxLibrary/launcher/launcher/resources/electron.asar/browser/init.js:54:31)
at emitOne (events.js:115:13)
at process.emit (events.js:210:7)
at process._fatalException (bootstrap_node.js:338:26)
The log message indicates the file 'config.json' is being read just before the error, but does not contain the full file path. Normally in Debian-based Linux you can check the package manager to see which files are part of the package. As you don't use the package manager, and without the full file path, it is guesswork.
As you will know, there is a 'config.json' in the install directory, which is the one most people will immediately find. Eventually, and by chance, I found the actual problem was with the file '~/.config/Paradox Interactive/launcher/config.json', which had incorrect ownership and permissions, probably because I ran the launcher ( or perhaps installed it ) at some point with elevated privileges.
So my first suggestion is to consider how better availability of information about the launcher's on-disk image can help us diagnose problems. For example, I still do not know for certain which files have been installed/created, and where they are; full path-names in log messages would also help.
The second issue is in the actual error. The backtrace suggests you are using the Electron javascript framework, and that it cannot find one of its own internal libraries. It seems likely that Electron was trying to show a dialog box that MIGHT have pinpointed the problem file/permissions issue more exactly ( or might not! ).
There are several references to this Electron error online, which mostly seem to agree that while Electron SHOULD be able to find its own libraries, the easiest suggestion to avoid this error is to include the correct 'requires' statement yourself.
Other than this hiccup, the Launcher/Updater is pretty nice; just needs more games using it!
I do not know what or if that last post is in reference to my problem or not.This weekend was the rollover for a new period of data with HugeSuckNet. I tried running the paradox launcher and it still craps out with the windows installer package error. I have no idea what that means btw. And just out of curiosity I pinged the paradox server again and the times don't seem all that much different to me. (min, max avg) = (633, 702, 662). Remember I just wiped and redid windows 10 last week. I checked that I had all the updates and I am pretty sure this computer has all the bits of windows it should have. What's next? I can try installing it on my tablet out here. I can do that...
Did a search but didnt find an answer. I have Battletech and other Paradox games installed fm Steam and loaded in a separate drive than what the launcher is looking for. Can I change where the launcher goes to detect games? I checked settings but didnt see anything.
The post from etonbears is nothing to do with your problem, no. He's reporting an issue he is seeing with the Linux version of the Paradox client.
Our theory with your problem is the long ping times mean the installer times out when trying to get responses from our servers, and so fails. Until and unless a change to the timeout can be made in the installer, your problem will continue while the ping times are so high.
The Paradox client does not detect your installed Steam games. Rather it reads what you own from your Paradox account records, which may or may not come from Steam in turn.
The Paradox client does its own install of its supported games from our servers to its own folders, it is not just another way of running the Steam installations of those games.
So in frustration of dealing with Steam I am trying to move my game play off it. Right now I have two games I play a lot from Paradox; Surviving Mars and Battletech. Both have been bought via Steam but I see I can use the Paradox Launcher for them so I am quite happy. Well I was at first.
With Surviving mars everything is perfect with my game and DLC loading as it should with no issues.
With Battletech the same cannot be said. Only the base game is loading and the launching is wanting me to buy DLC I have already bought, in fact pre-ordered, specifically Flashpoint. I am willing to bet my pre-order of Urban Warfare will have the same issue.
Is there a fix for this? I mean one game is allowing the DLC I bought via Steam to show up fine and the other is not seeing I own it.
With Surviving mars everything is perfect with my game and DLC loading as it should with no issues.
With Battletech the same cannot be said. Only the base game is loading and the launching is wanting me to buy DLC I have already bought, in fact pre-ordered, specifically Flashpoint. I am willing to bet my pre-order of Urban Warfare will have the same issue.
Is there a fix for this? I mean one game is allowing the DLC I bought via Steam to show up fine and the other is not seeing I own it.
A current limitation of the Paradox client is it cannot show FP in either its DLC tab or in the BT main game menu. Nevertheless the content of FP will be in the game.
Whether the same will be true of UW I cannot say at present, but I'd guess so.
Hi
question on the Paradox Launcher on Linux - I have recently bought the GOG version of Surviving Mars but it does not seem to show in the Launcher. I was able to activate the products in the forum but even a refresh or two of the launcher does not seem to access that I own the game.
Would be great to have access to it via the Launcher!
question on the Paradox Launcher on Linux - I have recently bought the GOG version of Surviving Mars but it does not seem to show in the Launcher. I was able to activate the products in the forum but even a refresh or two of the launcher does not seem to access that I own the game.
Would be great to have access to it via the Launcher!
Paradox has a chance right now, with the current EPIC/STEAM war to get it's footing in a good place. Build a solid, easy to use launcher and then allow customers to buy direct from you. As an example, I cannot believe I am saying this, look at UPlay.
Uplay has a minimal social media function but excels at supporting their gamers. Those achievements that Steam is so proud of have real value on Uplay with the Achievements and even sometimes just game play rewarding you in a point system that has a real value. The points you earn can be used to buy in game items and even allow for a discount on purchasing a game. This is a tangible and real reward for customers and for loyalty. Something the other platforms are not offering.
By making your launcher have a real value to gamers, something above STEAM or EPIC (like Uplay has done) you will convince gamers to ignore that bigger stores and buy direct. You can do this also with sales, having special order deals that are only available on your store. This direction would be financially of benefit as well, you will not have to pay ANY of the profits to the store fronts.
I am one of those people that have had enough of the big etailers that just take the money and give nothing of value. I have already moved all my Uplay purchases off of Steam and will do so with Paradox once you get your launcher fixed.
Uplay has a minimal social media function but excels at supporting their gamers. Those achievements that Steam is so proud of have real value on Uplay with the Achievements and even sometimes just game play rewarding you in a point system that has a real value. The points you earn can be used to buy in game items and even allow for a discount on purchasing a game. This is a tangible and real reward for customers and for loyalty. Something the other platforms are not offering.
By making your launcher have a real value to gamers, something above STEAM or EPIC (like Uplay has done) you will convince gamers to ignore that bigger stores and buy direct. You can do this also with sales, having special order deals that are only available on your store. This direction would be financially of benefit as well, you will not have to pay ANY of the profits to the store fronts.
I am one of those people that have had enough of the big etailers that just take the money and give nothing of value. I have already moved all my Uplay purchases off of Steam and will do so with Paradox once you get your launcher fixed.