How do I use patches?? Just read this doc young Jedi

General patch How To Documentation

I get a lot of emails on how to activate patches and what they do. In this documentation, I will give the steps on how to easily and effectively use them. There are 2 parts: Getting Started and Playing with Patches on the Zone.

If you need help for the MotS Phantom Menace skinpack, you can view the Readme HERE.

Getting Started

First of all, make sure you have the great patch utility called Patch Commander. Make sure you download version 4.0 from http://www.jediknight.net/commander/download/JKPatch_v40.exe
This program organizes patches and makes activation easy. It lets you use patches in single and multiplayer with ease.
After you install it, it will create a folder inside Jedi Knight called JKPATCH and a folder inside Mysteries of the Sith (MotS) called JKPATCH.
In patch terms, a GOB file is for Jedi Knight. A GOO file is for the addon MotS. Make sure to remember that so patches will work.
Now put any GOBs inside Jedi Knight/JKPATCH and GOOs inside MotS/JKPATCH.
When everything is in the right folder, look for the Patch Commander EXE file in the folder where you installed it to. (it is always good to create a shortcut somewhere for easy access) and cllik on it to start it up.
The patches will now show up in a list. There is a tab at the top called "Game" , so make sure you click on it to switch between JK and MotS.
When you get the right game, double click the patches you want and click on the button at the top called "Launch Jedi Knight or "Launch Mysteries of the Sith" to begin with your patches!!

Playing with patches on the Internet Gaming Zone:

The number one place to play Jedi Knight and MotS multiplayer is on the Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone located at http://www.zone.com. This site allows for easy and quick access to multiplayer Jedi Knight and MotS games. You may be asking: How do I use patches on the Internet Gaming Zone?? Its easy. Listen up young Jedi,

After you log into the Zone, you can either choose or join a game. Make sure you read the name of the room to find the room that has something you want to play.
Once you join or host in the room, talk with the other people in the room to see if they ALL have the exact same patches activated.
Note: Every person must have the same patches activated in order to work. If yours differs from the Host, it will not work and you will get a Checksum Error. That is why communication is key in the Chat room.
Before they or you host a game, start up Patch Commander and make sure the "Game" tab at the top is set for the game you are going to play.
Now activate only the patches that the Host is using. Make sure you pay attention to the name of the patch in the list to see if it is the right one(s)
This Next one is very important: when the desired patches are activated, go into the "Options" tab and select "Use Active Patches When Playing on the Internet Gaming Zone"
Now you can exit the Patch Commander program and return to the chat room and talk with the other players. When everyone is ready, the host can start the game.
The great thing about Patch Commander and multiplayer games is that it automatically takes effect with the activated patches when the Host launches the game. It will do that as long as you have the "Use Active Patches When Playing on the Internet Gaming Zone" activated before the host launches the game.

Whew!!! That was a long one. I hope this documentation was of help and makes the whole patching process alot easier. Its been great, but I have to go.

And remember this: May the patch be with you!!