Suffering exactly the same problem as Meek75 even reinstalled a second time still claims the internet is not connected and refuses to proceed - this is a Windows XP system.

Same problem
 

After install and running Realmworks it pops up a msgbox that says an active internet connection is required to complete the install.

.. and exits.


Nice useful update.

... and tried downgrading to previous version and now says my database is newer and cannot be used.

.. and exits.

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Another question about previous version install:

So I loaded an old copy of my database, now the previous version of realmworks runs, but says "Realmworks needs to update" Download it or continue working offline.

But the offline button is greyed out.

Why Lone Wolf Devs?

I'm running Windows 7

Same here. Bug report submitted earlier (as well as forum post that has yet to appear ). Perhaps server is down?

meek75, signalgk, bgrimm.. have you put in support tickets? The best way to get a response is to put in support tickets.. posting here is not guaranteed to be seen quickly, especially on a weekend.

Yes,

But I also chose to post here to voice my displeasure. And perhaps get public answer(s).

Same issue as meek75. Game day, sigh.

I'll take the liberty to answer on their behalf because I'm on the internets and this is what we do.

Because.

Because it's a complicated program.
Because the dev team is under a lot of pressure to produce due to a lot of us with unrealistic expectations.
Because bugs are always possible.
Because the sky on Expisillon-9 is lavendar.
Because the devs like to churn out broken updates. They are NE with strong chaotic tendencies due to the company's policy requiring worship of Tsathogga.
Because there are engine changes that are underway for Markets and Calendars and Exporting that aren't complete and may impact other functionality unintentionally.
Because the devs are human.
Because ooooooh shiny!
Because the devs like messing with self-important people on the internet that have a smug sense of entitlement.
Because it's a holiday weekend. Make love, not war.
Because the bug will probably be fixed before the holiday weekend is over because the devs are dedicated to making each and every one of us happy.

Because.

Your mileage may vary. Objects in mirror may be closer than they appear. I speak for no one, not even myself. This end up.

I put in a ticket too, but it said 3 days response time :( I really blame myself for even attempting the update today. This not the first time an update has broken me.

Exactly the same Problem as Meek75

Edit: I put in a ticket too, but after one Minute I try it again and the Launcher open and I can logged in!