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Offline Messiah

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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2009, 03:17:33 am »
All the help is greatly appreciated. the XP beta thingy is just about dled and then I'll set my virtualization up and get all that going.

Quick questions, I'm installing the mega upgrade right, I obviously don't need anything.

patch to 2552
Firesoul OP+ (both versions)
Mod chooser
EZ INI

is anything the installer installs have to do with TNG models? :D

I don't have to install ALL of the mod choosers right?
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2009, 03:22:37 am »
ACK..I dunno...I never DL'd the package..I do it old school...I'm only set up for OP+

IIRC..the TNG mod is included...

If not..the mod chooser does work good...you just set up another set up and make it TNG...

Then you can choose between them when you want...

Sorry I'm not more help bro...I can barely program a DVDr... :huh:
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2009, 03:30:55 am »
All you need to do is install OP, use my package for OP Enhancement Pack (make sure to follow instructions exactly and read thread for trouble shooting) and then install mod of your choice.. all you listed is already included.

All of the models are based on FASA and TMP.. no tng models..

TNG models will need to be installed manually from what ever source you decide to use.. make sure that you replace the model folder and rename  new model to match shiplist entries or you will not see models in game (this means renaming model folder and the .mod files exactly for the currently listed ship in the shiplist.txt..) do not add to the shiplist or ftrlist files as the game will fail crc checks upon entry into Dynaverse and Gamespy Arcade play.

Mod Chooser only backs up art graphics in your textures folder (weapon and shield effects), ship name files, shiplist and ftrlist files..

the slots allow for you to have the original game plus 4 different server mods.. I have the Mod Chooser setting up 2 of the extra slots.. the first one is OP + v4.0 for use on the server "The Forge".. all you need is the script pack (make sure to back up old scripts first) the second shiplist is a GSA Hardcore version of OP + v4.0 (Xenocorp Mod with Tugs and Freighters removed).. yo can cancel this one if you desire.. that will leave you 3 slots for different mods / servers ..

Mod Chooser will not back up models.

There are no TNG materials included in my package.

as for EZ INI.. this allows for additional settings to be adjusted for OP..

Here is a newer version than the one included in the package

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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2009, 03:44:54 am »
Ah ok..thank for the clarification...but when using mod chooser...he could install the TNG mod and keep it separate right? *scratches head*

ack....it frickin 4:45 am. here....

*rushes off to bed before the wife wakes up*
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2009, 04:05:30 am »
Oh... I would have to install Windows 7 RC before I can use virtualization... hrm... how is Windows 7 RC?
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2009, 10:32:54 am »
Wait a tick, you can install a game on the virtual XP?   This actually works, has anyone DONE this successfully?   
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2009, 03:14:43 pm »
Yes.. but the default Virtual Machine sets system memory for XP at 256 MB.. you must reset Virtual XP (right clicking and selecting Settings) berofe launching it to approx 1 to 2 GB for games to work correctly...

As for Windows 7 RC 1, it is very stable.. I have been using Windows 7 since March and the RC 1 for the last 2 weeks.. very stable and much improved over Vista..

as for Mod Chooser and Mods.. as I stated, you can put in a TNG mod if you choose to do so, however the Mod Chooser does not save models, so if a Mod installs and over-wrights models and the Model.siz file, then that could possibly introduce the modes size cheat due to different model sizes between mods.. wo that would be the only file you would have to swap manyally after using Mod Chooser.

I will be testing out Windows 7 and Virtual XP for Orion Pirates tonight.. will post back results. Virtual Xp integrates into Vista for hardware, as such, drivers are not needed like in previous versions of Virtual Machine and IIRC it should not limit video card memory to 8 MB.. I was running 32 bit color with all settings on high last night in Virtual XP.. so I think this issue is solved.. I just need to test Netowrking on Virtual Machine, but once that is done.. I think we should have a winner.
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #27 on: May 13, 2009, 03:36:06 pm »
Quote from: Cptn_Pestalence_XC on May 13, 2009, 03:14:43 pm

I will be testing out Windows 7 and Virtual XP for Orion Pirates tonight.. will post back results. Virtual Xp integrates into Vista for hardware, as such, drivers are not needed like in previous versions of Virtual Machine and IIRC it should not limit video card memory to 8 MB.. I was running 32 bit color with all settings on high last night in Virtual XP.. so I think this issue is solved.. I just need to test Netowrking on Virtual Machine, but once that is done.. I think we should have a winner.

the VM would require direct hardware access, I know VMware won't work.   be very interested in seeinf if this does.
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #28 on: May 13, 2009, 04:46:21 pm »
Well.. the game launches but is extremely slow.. the game doesn't like virtual CPU or Virtual GPU.. the game works.. but it is like playing in molasys.. let me do some research to see what can be done to improve processor speed and possibly graphic processing.. and maybe a bit better mouse integration.. but this is much improved over VM ware. Networking works properly. (no Dynaverse test so far)

so to Original Poster.. sorry.. currently the only Dynaverse solution until I can get more research done is still Dual Boot the system
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Re: Thinking of coming back to play...
« Reply #29 on: May 13, 2009, 05:01:35 pm »
d'oh... okay, okay. I'll patiently wait for your testing, haha. Hopefully the bugs can be worked out and I can hop back into this game.
*fingers crossed*
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