Post-1.19 patch

[Nethog]

A possible solution to the "newbie-patch" problem, is for the installation program to ask the user if they want to check for a software update over the internet, and then automatically install the update. There could also be a button on the main startup screen to check for and install new patches, and perhaps even a program option that can be turned on to check for new patches on a user specified schedule (e.g. every 5th time SEIV is run).

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Nethog

[Nitram Draw]

I agree with Atrocities. I am no computer whiz but I can follow directions. As long as there are simple step by step installation instructions I can usually get something installed. Not being able to upgrade your game is frustrating especially when you keep reading how great it is with the patches installed.
Thankfully the modders on this board include easy to install instructions on their modifications.

[Nyx]

I agree with Nethog, a number of games have the option of installing the upgrades off the net automatically. All the Online games (StarCraft, EverQuest, Mankind, all the rest) run a Version check each time you log on to the servers. That's probably too much to ask, but adding an option to the TCP/IP connection window to check for latest update would be nice. Especially since the most important time is when you get an error because one of your opponents has a different Version number.

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