Yes, my RoP works perfectly from a separate folder, but I have been running it directly from that folder after patching (ie: not now using the Steam version, even though it is still installed). I have 1.04a but only 1.02 on Steam.
However, I noticed something interesting with PoN. After copying the file structure and directly updating the copied version, I opened the old Steam version to make a quick comparison and found it was now also updated, from 1.02 to 1.03 - interesting!
The additional PoN quickfix 1.03qf however, has applied to the separate version only.
By all means, if I can assist further, just let me know
