Game won't start

[bydatz]

It happened like a couple of times where i delete pko then download it again because won't start. But this time pko's not working anymore, it says Game ready to start (this one happened to me a couple of times but i had to delete pko then reinstall it)....but this time game wont start anymore!

 

[Zankza]

Your post indicates you are having intermediate problems with launching client. Our launcher is heavily customized, It is very diligent as it performs many critical functions that invokes proper playing condition.

The very first thing you should do is try by doing a 'Version Check' this will ensure your launcher and client are the latest available offering, as older ones may not function properly or do not have capabilities to play.

1. Locate PirateKingOnlineLauncher.exe and execute as Administrator. Right-Click on PirateKingOnlineLauncher.exe and click "Run as Administrator". PirateKingOnlineLauncher.exe is located in main client folder, or you may have a short cut to PirateKingOnlineLauncher.exe on desktop.

2. After the client launcher is launched, Begin Version Check by clicking on button at top left corner, Where a drop menu will appear with choice of "Version Check" in the top of list.

3. The launcher will automatically quickly scan your client files and begin to download any missing or malformed client files.


At this point, If you are still unable to play, It means that you have a service or program that is actively blocking the connection such as firewall or anti-virus.

1. Unfortunately because there is too many anti-virus and firewall solutions there is no easy way of turning them off, You will need to contact your antivirus/firewall company to ask them how to remove/stop.

2. In very rare condition, You may have a ISP that does internet filtering which means you most likely cannot play because ISP do not remove or allow you to circumvent this filtering.

 

[bydatz]

im lvl46 now, ive worked so hard to get to that level, ive been playing since top1. Like is there any other way i can install it and play it again? everytime update reaches 70% there's a pop up "pirate king online has encountered a internal problem! pls send us your technical log containing support information. you need to visit our forum support centre and create topic w/ log details.

 

[Zankza]

Great, share us the log details.

 

[bydatz]

[2/8/2017 5:19:15 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)

 

[bydatz]

sent the entire log details. My apologies

[1/27/2017 10:51:00 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[1/27/2017 10:52:28 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[1/27/2017 11:07:04 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[1/29/2017 10:54:28 AM] :: threw an exception: Zero length of servers.xml =>
[1/30/2017 5:28:16 AM] :: threw an exception: Zero length of servers.xml =>
[1/30/2017 5:28:38 AM] :: threw an exception: Zero length of servers.xml =>
[1/30/2017 5:29:19 AM] :: threw an exception: Zero length of servers.xml =>
[2/8/2017 5:19:15 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 5:33:56 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 5:53:14 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 6:00:13 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 6:16:38 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 6:19:36 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)
[2/8/2017 6:39:34 AM] :: Boolean ReadHeader() threw an unhandled exception: Error GZIP header, first magic byte doesn't match => at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.ReadHeader()
at ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib.GZip.GZipInputStream.Read(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.CopyStream(Stream input, Stream output)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Helpers.PackerHelper.Unpack(String Source, String Destination)
at PirateKingOnlineLauncher.Workers.UpdaterWorker.DoUpdate(VerInfo UpdateList)

 

[bydatz]

and by the way i "im lvl46 now, ive worked so hard to get to that level, ive been playing since top1. " I make it sound like my life depended on it, but i just really love this game man. If you guys could help me how i can play this game back, i would really appreciate it.

 

[Zankza]

We know you are anxious to play, but as log points out the problem is that you have something that's actively inferring the downloads made by launcher, when launcher downloads the necessary files from update server, the file was changed during it's transport, which means you have some kind of anti-virus or anti-spyware that is blocking/transforming the downloads. Please uninstall your anti-virus/spyware and reboot your PC and try running launcher as administrator.