POL > Check Files > FFXI option isn't available

[ayechonk]

I know this isn't a good time to try and setup a client with the SoA release, however this is my first attempt at setting up a DarkStar client. After I install the game and POL, I try to use the "Check Files" method of updating my game. The FFXI option isn't available. I only have POL and TM. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[kugans]

I'm actually doing the same thing but it's working here.

After doing the "existing member" part then logging in I get the usual POL menu.

[linkbean]

Did you apply the manual update?

[kjLotus]

the "pXI patch" either wasn't installed or wasn't installed properly - that's the step that lets you see FFXI in check files

i'd link you the step of the install guide, but... blue's wiki is down :\

[kugans]

I used this guide :
http://ffxifree.com/forum/showthread.ph ... Fantasy-XI

There's a link to the PIX files download in the step 3, if that is of any help.

[daiiawn]

For me, check files didnt appear until I did an update via the play button (using an active content ID). Once that had been done, FFXI then appears on check files for future use.

[ayechonk]

Thanks for the advice I'll check it when I have a chance. Does the manual method work as well? I know its not the supported method, but I don't want to be shut out for weeks because of SoA updates.

Again thanks for the help I'm looking forward to getting this up and working.

Edit: I tried it again and got it to work. I'm guessing I didn't update the p-xi folder before patching POL.

[ayechonk]

Another question -- what version number should that FFXI read to be able to be able to log into a Dark Star server?

[whasf]

RIght now the version that works is 30121205_4

[ayechonk]

Ok thanks. I think I had to update to SoA. My client hasn't crashed on the DS Classic Server yet. Thanks again.