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Offline Nemesis

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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2011, 07:45:06 pm »
Quote from: Magnum357 on July 13, 2011, 04:42:24 pm
I wonder if I'm getting too old to play this stuff anymore.  Does anyone agree with this logic or not?

I really hate the "you're too old" stuff.  Do you still enjoy it?  If yes then who cares how old you are?  If not then it really doesn't matter how old or young you are.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2011, 08:22:03 pm »
Quote from: marstone on July 16, 2011, 02:09:42 am
Quote from: Kreeargh on July 16, 2011, 01:43:09 am
Any thoughts yet ??  ;D I still could use sfc1 and sfcop if for give or sale??  :)

You can pick up SFC OP from Dynaverse at the store.  Might as well, pick up a copy of EAW also as everyone will need a copy of that.
There is store here didn't know that?Where is it?
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #22 on: July 19, 2011, 09:14:20 pm »
Quote from: Age on July 19, 2011, 08:22:03 pm
Quote from: marstone on July 16, 2011, 02:09:42 am
Quote from: Kreeargh on July 16, 2011, 01:43:09 am
Any thoughts yet ??  ;D I still could use sfc1 and sfcop if for give or sale??  :)


You can pick up SFC OP from Dynaverse at the store.  Might as well, pick up a copy of EAW also as everyone will need a copy of that.

There is store here didn't know that?Where is it?


in the bar under the title on the main page.  Go almost all the way to the right.  It says Market.
http://www.dynaverse.net/market/

It has digital downloads for EAW and OP for about a 6 dollar donation.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2011, 02:12:14 am »
Does Interplay receive and funds from this as it is their game?
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2011, 04:10:00 am »
No.  One reason is the download is a cookie for doing a donation.  Other reasons too, but I am not the legal guy or in the know of the behind the scenes workings. 

It is nice to know we can get a copy of EAW someplace and when it is needed in the future you will know where to get one if you don't already own a copy.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2011, 02:24:31 pm »
ALL of the SFC games work for me on Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I haven't crashed, or anything similar. What issues are you gents speaking of?

Also, don't get rid of your copies of a hard to find game. Especially one that still has such a great community. Someday you might find yourself feeling nostalgic.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2011, 02:34:11 pm »
Quote from: WG Exodus on July 20, 2011, 02:24:31 pm
ALL of the SFC games work for me on Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I haven't crashed, or anything similar. What issues are you gents speaking of?

Also, don't get rid of your copies of a hard to find game. Especially one that still has such a great community. Someday you might find yourself feeling nostalgic.

The games run under windows 7 and vista, but using the Dynaverse doesn't.  it lags out.  So you can't use that multi-player part, but single player works.  (I don't know if the other multi-player parts work or not or if they give problem).

But the Dynaverse is looking for a comeback soon for windows 7 and vista users.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #27 on: July 21, 2011, 11:33:41 am »
Quote from: marstone on July 20, 2011, 02:34:11 pm
Quote from: WG Exodus on July 20, 2011, 02:24:31 pm
ALL of the SFC games work for me on Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I haven't crashed, or anything similar. What issues are you gents speaking of?

Also, don't get rid of your copies of a hard to find game. Especially one that still has such a great community. Someday you might find yourself feeling nostalgic.

The games run under windows 7 and vista, but using the Dynaverse doesn't.  it lags out.  So you can't use that multi-player part, but single player works.  (I don't know if the other multi-player parts work or not or if they give problem).

But the Dynaverse is looking for a comeback soon for windows 7 and vista users.

im able to play multi player on GSA. i havent tried the dynaverse since... since... god. its been a long time. =/
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #28 on: July 21, 2011, 02:04:53 pm »
I wasn't sure of the GSA, but the Dyna is broken on the SFC versions that are out there right now  (tho I do think SFC3 works but I don't play that one so can't say for sure).  You can get in, but it takes many minutes to do an update of the map and things like that, so it doesn't work as you can't be insinc with others.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #29 on: July 26, 2011, 03:56:07 pm »
For now, I'll keep the copies I have (was thinking about selling them) but playing games multiplayer isn't the same like it was on GSA.  The "new" GSA doesn't seem to work well with XP (the computer i'm using) and I'm not sure about game ranger.  Besides, I can't play faster then speed 4 setting.  This is why I'm not sure if I should even bother playing SFC anymore, just a big hassel. 
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #30 on: July 28, 2011, 02:08:15 am »

 You don't stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing.

 Im close to 50 and still going strong.
I have been gaming since Pong, and will continue, untill im not able to anymore, or dead.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #31 on: July 28, 2011, 12:22:24 pm »
42 here and I enjoy playing with my sons!! :) Now if your getting grief from the other half then that's another story! lol You will just have to find a compromised between the 2 of you...mine was called divorce! LOL   :dance:
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #32 on: July 28, 2011, 03:39:38 pm »
well, I kinda feel too old to play these games.  I'm single and can't seem to find a date.  I've tried a few online dating sites (man, some of them rip off your money) and I have got to a few bars to try to pick up chicks (might try again soon) but my luck has been "0".  So I feel kinda to old, at least you guys can play with your kids, I got no kids or a GF to play this game with.  :( 

It also don't help that I'm unemployed at this time.  Trying to find work, but its tough.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #33 on: July 28, 2011, 06:37:15 pm »
Quote from: marstone on July 20, 2011, 04:10:00 am
No.  One reason is the download is a cookie for doing a donation.  Other reasons too, but I am not the legal guy or in the know of the behind the scenes workings. 

It is nice to know we can get a copy of EAW someplace and when it is needed in the future you will know where to get one if you don't already own a copy.
What other sites can do this or does this site have Interplays approval?What about the licensing?
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #34 on: July 28, 2011, 08:44:40 pm »
Age, discuss this with Frey in private. Send him an e-mail or PM. We know what we are doing and are in the legal clear. No other sites can do this.
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #35 on: July 28, 2011, 08:54:49 pm »
Huh? 
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #36 on: July 29, 2011, 12:31:13 am »
Quote from: Magnum357 on July 28, 2011, 03:39:38 pm
well, I kinda feel too old to play these games.  I'm single and can't seem to find a date.  I've tried a few online dating sites (man, some of them rip off your money) and I have got to a few bars to try to pick up chicks (might try again soon) but my luck has been "0".  So I feel kinda to old, at least you guys can play with your kids, I got no kids or a GF to play this game with.  :( 

It also don't help that I'm unemployed at this time.  Trying to find work, but its tough.

Ouch.  Sounds like life's got you on a down spell... :(

Look.  I remember what you did.  Surprised that a person with your talents hasn't found something yet, but, then again, I know the economy sucks right now...  Have you considered a change in scenery?

On an aside - maybe closer to topic actually - I've always played this game (and many others) with one rule in mind - everything in moderation.  I fondly recall writing many a late-night strategy post while waiting for my youngest to wake up for her midnight snack, so that I could give wifey a break.  Which is why I suck at PvP - avoided all the battles and went off on anti-AI runs so that I could care for the family.  Still have issues devoting large blocks of time to games without a pause option (essentially most multiplayer stuff) because I frequently have to be ready to drop at a moment's notice to care for the clan.  When life pays you back for all the torture it's putting you through now, you can rejoin the gang here and throw down with a match or two...

Here's hoping that the gang can get SFC and Win 7 happy together.  Kids will kill me if I commandeer one of their computers that still have XP on them... :P
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #37 on: August 04, 2011, 04:50:27 pm »
Never give up your software.  Find someplace to keep it safe. 

As for being too old???? ha.  I'm 55 and SFC isn't the only game I play. 
actually got to play with the grandson last weekend.  What a kick.   8)
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #38 on: August 04, 2011, 04:54:35 pm »
Quote from: Zenback on August 04, 2011, 04:50:27 pm
Never give up your software.  Find someplace to keep it safe. 

As for being too old???? ha.  I'm 55 and SFC isn't the only game I play. 
actually got to play with the grandson last weekend.  What a kick.   8)

now THAT is what I'm talking about! F'yeah!
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Re: Should I give up my SFC software?
« Reply #39 on: September 06, 2011, 11:19:32 pm »
Quote from: Age on July 28, 2011, 06:37:15 pm
Quote from: marstone on July 20, 2011, 04:10:00 am
No.  One reason is the download is a cookie for doing a donation.  Other reasons too, but I am not the legal guy or in the know of the behind the scenes workings. 

It is nice to know we can get a copy of EAW someplace and when it is needed in the future you will know where to get one if you don't already own a copy.
What other sites can do this or does this site have Interplays approval?What about the licensing?
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Age, Interplay has nothing to do with EAW / OP. We're the only site that can do this as we own the rights to EAW / OP.

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