I downloaded the file from FilePlanet, but it won't let me install it.  I t says that there is a prblem w/ the installer.  Downloading it again because my search engine said taht the file didn't exist.

Just wondering if anyone else is having the same problem

or if anyone knows how I can fix this

p.s. I have vista.lol

I have heard the fileplanet client is old or defective so try this one instead. http://www.gamershell.com/download_12979.shtml

Thats the one I downloaded.

Also since you have vista, in the config on the launcher disable the first four options in graphics, as they are unnessary options (these things are done through modern g-cards these days), and will cause your vista machine to crash randomly.

If you have any more issues, feel free to ask, and I will reply as quickly as I can.

Still having problems..

Tried the other client and it worked fine, and installation and patching went smoothly, but right after I logged in and it said attempting to connect to game server, a sign popped up saying that I had an incorrect client and need the latest client 5.22.8

Whats up with that?

Keep running the patcher, and run as administrator, it'll fix itself in a run or two. Didn't happen to me but did occur to a couple guildies.

I'm having the same problems also....all the downloads went off without any problems. But...it just won't patch and keeps telling me I need the latest version. Here's what I keep getting, and see all the errors:

Shadowbane Patcher version 0.5.9
(c) 2002 Wolfpack Studios, Inc..
All Rights Reserved.

Connection to 216.98.58.101:3360 has been established.
Connection to patch server successful.
Requesting packages: All CacheBig CacheSmall Win32
DONE QUEUEING -- starting download
Updating Config/CodeStringENGLISH.txt
Error renaming Config/CodeStringENGLISH.txt.new
Updating Config/Config.wpak
Error renaming Config/Config.wpak.new
Updating Config/DataStringENGLISH.txt
Error renaming Config/DataStringENGLISH.txt.new
Updating Config/EffectsENGLISH.txt
Error renaming Config/EffectsENGLISH.txt.new
Updating Config/Environment.wpak
Error renaming Config/Environment.wpak.new
Updating Config/ItemENGLISH.txt
Error renaming Config/ItemENGLISH.txt.new
Updating Config/Transitions.wpak
Error renaming Config/Transitions.wpak.new
Updating Config/WorldDescENGLISH.txt
Error renaming Config/WorldDescENGLISH.txt.new
Receiving Core.dll
Received compressed file: Core.dll
Error could not open compressed file Core.dll.new
Receiving DFEngine.dll
Error renaming DFEngine.dll.new
Updating Lore/VendorENGLISH.wpak
Error renaming Lore/VendorENGLISH.wpak.new
Updating Maps/AerynthIcons.wpak
Error renaming Maps/AerynthIcons.wpak.new
Updating Maps/DalgothIcons.wpak
Error renaming Maps/DalgothIcons.wpak.new
Updating Maps/VorringiaIcons.wpak
Error renaming Maps/VorringiaIcons.wpak.new
Receiving Math.dll
Received compressed file: Math.dll
Error deleting original Math.dll
Error renaming Math.dll.new
Updating Skins/Default.zip
Error renaming Skins/Default.zip.new
Updating Skins/Login.zip
Error renaming Skins/Login.zip.new
Updating Sound.dll
Error deleting original Sound.dll
Error renaming Sound.dll.new
Updating TreasureTables/GeneralItemTables.wpak
Error renaming TreasureTables/GeneralItemTables.wpak.new
Updating TreasureTables/ItemTables.wpak
Error renaming TreasureTables/ItemTables.wpak.new
Updating TreasureTables/ModTables.wpak
Error renaming TreasureTables/ModTables.wpak.new
Updating TreasureTables/ModTypeTables.wpak
Error renaming TreasureTables/ModTypeTables.wpak.new
Updating cache/CObjects.cache
Error renaming cache/CObjects.cache.new
Updating cache/CZone.cache
Error renaming cache/CZone.cache.new
Updating cache/Mesh.cache
Error renaming cache/Mesh.cache.new
Updating cache/Render.cache
Error renaming cache/Render.cache.new
Updating cache/Skeleton.cache
Error renaming cache/Skeleton.cache.new
Updating cache/Textures.cache
Error renaming cache/Textures.cache.new
Updating cache/Visual.cache
Error renaming cache/Visual.cache.new
Receiving sb.exe
Received compressed file: sb.exe
Error could not open compressed file sb.exe.new
Patching complete.

I've tried patching 5 times now and keep getting the same thing. Guess I'll keep messing with it and try to solve the problem.

Well, after fiddling with it somemore here's what I've got now.

Shadowbane Patcher version 0.5.9
(c) 2002 Wolfpack Studios, Inc..
All Rights Reserved.

Connection to 216.98.58.101:3360 has been established.
Connection to patch server successful.
Requesting packages: All CacheBig CacheSmall Win32
DONE QUEUEING -- starting download
Receiving Core.dll
Received compressed file: Core.dll
Error could not open compressed file Core.dll.new
Receiving sb.exe
Received compressed file: sb.exe
Error could not open compressed file sb.exe.new
Patching complete.

When I go to log in now, I get the sb.exe error.

I'm running a Intel Core 2 Quad Processor, 3072MB, 720GB Hard Drive, NVIDIA 8500GT, Vista OS....and I can run SWG, Everquest, Guild Wars, WoW with everything maxed (or at least close to it)...but I can't get this one to run.

Five hours of fiddling around with folders, changing security settings, etc....I think I'll hand back in my Rocket Scientist Degree.