Your .dll [cl_dlls\client.dll] differs
from the server's.
Host_Error: Disconnected
Nightfire error message when you have a different game version
to the server that you are trying to connect too.
Below are some Frequently asked questions about the Nightfire
1.1 Patch and also Information about it.
Client Use Check:
This table shows you which game version files work with each other if you change them about. You read it from the top of the table downwards. The number 1 in each box shows which files where used together. Server is for multiplayer and Play is for Single player games.
| Client 1.0 | Client 1.0 | Client 1.0 | Client 1.0 | Client 1.1 | Client 1.1 | Client 1.1 | Client 1.1 | ||
| Client 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Game 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Bond 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Client 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Game 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Bond 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| server | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| play | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Client 1.0
Constant Use Bond 1.0 to Host with Client 1.0
Client 1.1
All except Game 1.0 & Bond 1.1 with Client 1.1
1) Where can I download the patch to update Nightfire to version 1.1?
2) What does the Patch Fix?
3) Is it easy to install and uninstall?
4) If I don't update will I be able to join 1.1 servers?
5) If I do update will I be able to Join servers that are still using the 1.0 version of Nightfire?
6) Does it help with Lag and Lower my Ping?
7) Does it stop Cheating?
8) Can I still use my cheat patch?
9) Can I still use CMM Custom Mod Maker?
10) Does it stop the Wall hack?
11) Does it fix Pjumping (Power Jumping, Peter Jumping, Bunny Hopping)?
12) Should I put anything in My server name saying what version I am Running?
13) If i have CTF_Space _Station and or DM_Istanbul Installed already will it effect them?
14) I have lots of Mods, Maps, Skins .etc installed for Nightfire will it effect those?
15) I want to know every file that is installed with the Nightfire 1.1patch.
1) Where can I download the patch to update Nightfire to version 1.1?
Below is a list of sites that host the Nightfire 1.1 patch
EA's Official site (US Version)
3D Gamers (This has different country versions for English/Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Swedish)
File shack (UK Version)
2) What does the Patch Fix?
The patch fixes some bugs in both single and Multiplayer games. There are a lot of issues it does not fix though.
- Fixed AI bug where view height would be sometimes be at crouch level when animation was standing.
- Game would crash if Q-Specs were on between mission transitions, and some level transitions.
- Starting a multiplayer game after quitting a single player game with the Q-Specs on would carry over some of the vision mode.
- Created bond_ded.exe, which is a dedicated server only .exe with no CD check.
- The 18th server in a list of internet game servers couldn't be seen or scrolled to.
- Ammo count limited in US build (was fixed already for European builds).
- Exiting rocket mode before the rocket detonated would alter players view if they had been wearing the Q-Specs before firing the rocket.
- Made it easier to take photos of the girls in Austria party room.
- Fixed the jumping animation for players in multiplayer games.
- Removed "say" and "say_team" commands from single player game.
- Took explosion physics off subdued enemies at rest.
- Added the multiplayer Combat Training map Istanbul and CTF map Space Station.
3) Is it easy to install and uninstall?
Yes for Install. To install you just click on the .exe file that you downloaded and follow the on screen instructions.
The Install directory should be C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire (or where ever you have installed Nightfire version 1.0 too)
No for Uninstall. There is no Uninstall. Uninstalling Nightfire Completely will remove all the files though. If you want to restore the game files back to version 1.0 without having to go through the palaver of Uninstalling it all and reinstalling version 1.0 Original you can copy some files back over. This will restore Nightfire back to Version 1.0 and keep the 2 new maps and Nightfire GUI ('Graphical User Interface', the thing that you click to join a game and change settings etc).
1. Find these files and copy them (NOT CUT AND PASTE) to a safe place. i.e. make a new folder somewhere on your computer and call it 'Nightfire 1.1 files' and put them in there. This is a good place to make the new folder C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP, you will see why in a minute.
The files to find:
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\bond\cl_dlls\client.dll
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\bond\dlls\game.dll
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\engine.dll
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\Bond.exe
2. Go to this folder C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP and you will see at least 6 files in there. These are the 1.0 game files that where backed up when you installed the 1.1 patch. Each one must be copied back to the right folder on your PC.
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP\client.dll copy to C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\bond\cl_dlls\
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP\game.dll copy to C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\bond\dlls\
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP\engine.dll copy to C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP\Bond.exe copy to C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\
4) If I don't update will I be able to join 1.1 servers?
No. You need to update Nightfire to Version 1.1 to be able join servers that are running the 1.1 version of the game.
You should be able to see which version of the game is installed in the server name 1.0 or 1.1. Also if you join a server and get this error;
"Your .dll [cl_dlls\client.dll] differs from the server's.
Host_Error: Disconnected"
It means that the version you have on your PC is not the same as the Version of the Server you are trying to Join.
5) If I do update will I be able to Join servers that are still using the 1.0 version of Nightfire?
Yes. There still will be some servers running on Nightfire version 1.0 for players that don't want to Upgrade or want to play on version 1.0 for a different game play.
You will need to make a small change to join the servers or you will get this message;
" Your .dll [cl_dlls\client.dll] differs from the server's.
Host_Error: Disconnected"
It means that the version you have on your PC is not the same as the Version of the Server you are trying to Join.
The change you need to make is what is called 'changing clients' ('Switching Clients' or 'Swapping Clients'). The easiest way to do it is use NAT (Nightfire Admin Tool) which allows you switch clients back and forth as much as you want just by pressing a few buttons. You can also do it manually by following the instructions below.
1. Find this folder:
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\bond\cl_dlls
In it is a file called "client.dll".
2. Copy this to a safe location.
3. Then go here:
C:\Program Files\EA Games\Nightfire\BACKUP
In there is another "client.dll".
4. Copy this one to the ...\bond\cl_dlls folder.
When you apply the 1.1 upgrade Nightfire copies your old client.dll to the backup folder and replaces it with the new one. You can now play and host games so that everyone can join. All the updates that the 1.1 patch has done will not be affected. There is one side effect though, when you host a game, when a player jumps he will do what I call a "Monkey Jump". It's a bit annoying at first but you get use to it.
6) Does it help with Lag and Lower my Ping?
It's not listed in the Game Fixes, but many players have reported that their ping is lower and the servers are more stable when they play.
7) Does it stop Cheating?
No. There are no fixes in the 1.1 patch that fix cheating in Nightfire. To fix any cheating for hosting servers you need to install a cheat patch. You can download a Cheat patch for either version of Nightfire Here or other patches that stop individual weapons or power ups here (Click on Files) These are all 1.1 Version Fixes.
8) Can I still use my cheat patch?
Yes. You should do the following though.
If you have the Cheat blocking patch version 1.0 from this site you should uninstall that first, then Install Nightfire 1.1 Patch and finally install the Cheat blocking patch version 1.1 from here.
If you have installed a patch from another site and are not sure which one you have, the majority of them where Version 1.1 game.dll files which would work on either version of Nightfire, although in some of the files they are not listed as to what version they actually are. For these files you should Install the Nightfire 1.1 patch and then reinstall the cheat patch that you have.
If you are unsure which version you have? Install the 1.1 Patch and then Install a 1.1 cheat patch from Here or other patches that stop individual weapons or power ups here (Click on Files).
When the Nightfire 1.1 patch is installed it puts a new 'game.dll' file in your ...\Nightfire\bond\dlls folder, but will backup your old one to here ...\Nightfire\BACKUP\.
9) Can I still use CMM Custom Mod Maker?
Yes. CMM (Custom Mod maker by Lithium) still works if you Install the 1.1 patch.
10) Does it stop the Wall hack?
No. The Nightfire 1.1 patch does not fix this by installing it. Wall hack is silly anyway, use Q-specs to see through walls if you want too.
11) Does it fix Pjumping (Power Jumping, Peter Jumping, Bunny Hopping)?
No. Pjumping is achieved from an anomaly in the Nightfire game engine. The 1.1 patch does not fix Pjumping but it does fix the jumping animation for players in multiplayer games. If you like Pjumping this will be good for you, if you don't like Pjumping then you will find it worse. There will be still 1.0 Versions of Nightfire that you can play on, some of which have taken steps to reduce pjumping.
12) Should I put anything in My server name saying what version I am Running?
Yes please do. Something like v1.0 or v1.1 on the end of your server name will help players see which version of Nightfire you are running. There are server scripts and also server tools like Gamespy Arcade that show what version of Nightfire is running too. You can also tell whet version of Nightfire is running when you join a game. If you join a game and get this error;
" Your .dll [cl_dlls\client.dll] differs from the server's.
Host_Error: Disconnected"
It means that the version you have on your PC is not the same as the Version of the Server you are trying to Join. If you are using Nightfire v.1.0 Client then the server you are trying to connect too will be version 1.1 and if you are using the version 1.1 client, then the server is running on Nightfire version 1.0. See here about changing it.
13) If i have CTF_Space _Station and or DM_Istanbul Installed already will it effect them?
No. The 1.1 patch will just overwrite any of the Space Station or Istanbul files that you already have on your PC. If you uninstall the Maps individually though it will remove them.
14) I have lots of Mods, Maps, Skins .etc installed for Nightfire will it effect those?
There are lots of maps, mods and skins for Nightfire now and too many to list individually but this is a good guide.
Maps:
The Nightfire 1.1 patch will not effect any maps that you have installed apart from CTF_Space_Station and DM_istanbul or mods of these maps that have had Models or Graphics changed. These will be overwritten.
Skins:
The Nightfire 1.1 patch will not effect any skins that you have installed.
Mods:
The Nightfire 1.1 patch will effect mods that you have installed if the Mod has changed the GUI ('Graphical User Interface', the thing that you click to join a game and change settings etc) like the Half Life 2 Mod. It does not change any HUD (Heads Up Display, the health meter and weapon choice you see while playing) or any sounds.
15) I want to know every file that is installed with the Nightfire 1.1patch.
If you want to see every file that is installed with the 1.1 Patch you can download a list here.