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Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: NannerSlug on February 25, 2003, 12:59:50 pm

someone set us up the bomb!

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: Erik Bethke on February 25, 2003, 01:11:14 pm

A large component of the delay on the patch was this issue; Activision and Taldren were not able to develop a reliable test case that repeats this behavior - that is why you folks have it now.
-Erik

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: korus on February 25, 2003, 01:36:32 pm

Test update #2... Now I logged in a few mins ago, and at the moment there are 5 servers using the beta patch. Three of the servers I never logged into before said I had CD IN USE. How can a server I never logged into do this? Wierd guys definitely wierd. Will try again in a few hours to see how to shakes out.Sigh....This new patch is making me consider making that Apple Beer into hard apple beer...

Ciao...

Korus

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: ViperMaul on February 27, 2003, 02:34:42 pm

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Test update #2... Now I logged in a few mins ago, and at the moment there are 5 servers using the beta patch. Three of the servers I never logged into before said I had CD IN USE. How can a server I never logged into do this? Wierd guys definitely wierd. Will try again in a few hours to see how to shakes out.Sigh....This new patch is making me consider making that Apple Beer into hard apple beer... Ciao...

Korus

Try logging on to !GFL 4 Corners and play a couple of missions please.

Title: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: korus on February 25, 2003, 09:49:02 am

As you stated in another post you wanted modem users to test out the beta patch. So far I can connect, play missions against the AI, but the moment another player (human) joins or attacks I get kicked to the desktop. I was able to log back in and thank goodness no "CD In Use" error. But what's the deal with 1000 disrepute? I get penealized for getting kicked now? Or is that how its supposed to work... And before anyone says get DSL or cable I can't afford it... Anyways.... Erik? Thanks!

P.S. What happend to the beta server that was up late last nite? I like it.....

Korus

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: moosefoof on February 25, 2003, 10:12:37 am

This probably seems like a stupid question to you all knowing ones... but why couldn't modem play be tested before the release? - Maybe that?s why it?s a Beta patch?not properly tested??

Broadband isn?t enabled in my area (damn BT!) and so I?m limited to 56K also ? which doesn?t sound like much fun at the moment.

Finally ? not everyone has access to the internet in any form (too expensive), and so they can?t get any patch for their far too buggy original SFC3.

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: Gravy on February 25, 2003, 10:57:36 am

I replyed to eriks post before I saw these so I am posting it again for other dialups to see

hi just found out that the beta patch we've all been waiting for is finally here taa daa I was so excited. followed the link to activision to begin downloading the "fix" and lo and behold in the third pargraph it says do not download this if you are a dialup. I'm crushed almost at a loss for words which is highly unusual for an alabama chickenhauler. continuing it says the reason for this is that it will introduce lag. I got news for ya there is already lag. so, ok I realize that we dialups are a minority, some of us have no choice because we live in remote areas where a fast connection is just not available no matter how much we beg, threaten, or try to bribe the powers that be. we are out there I know because I have met a few besides myself so here are my questions for whomever can give a possible answer or other info,

are all dynaverse 3 gameservers going to be installing this patch?

when will this issue be fixed?

where can we dialups find support?

I know there are alot of dialups out there (remember when everybody was a dialup?) feel free to contact me at gravyofbama@aol.com maybe someone should start a webpage or domain just for the dialup issues.

if all the gameservers choose to install the patch I will have no other choice but to install it also and dam the consequences.

shame on me for not doing bug research on this game before I bought it, but I paid good money for it with the thought in mind that I would be able to play online with others.

I will wait patiently for a short time for the dialup patch and see which way the wind blows.

TH TH TH TH THATS ALL FOLKS

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: David Ferrell on February 25, 2003, 11:56:56 am

I was able to connect with a DSL user, using my lowly dial-up connection last
night (connection speed around 28.8). We didn't battle (I disengaged) as I had
(inadvertantly) violated LOS rules.

Thanks,

Dave

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: ghostcamel on February 25, 2003, 12:10:24 pm

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I was able to connect with a DSL user, using my lowly dial-up connection last
night (connection speed around 28.8). We didn't battle (I disengaged) as I had
(inadvertantly) violated LOS rules.

Thanks,

Dave

Oh man, i woulda had a great time goin up against you, LOS rules be DAMNED!

To the guy trolling about its Beta status, would u be happier if they called it a final patch and never said anything about the modem issues(and any others) and ended support right there? Jeez.

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: David Ferrell on February 25, 2003, 12:50:18 pm

The penality for dropping is *completely* an admin setting so expect
these numbers to change.

Thanks,

Dave

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: Rob Cole on February 25, 2003, 12:52:29 pm

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What you say?

Move Zig,Move!

Title: Re: Erik, about what you said on modems?
Post by: Rob Cole on February 25, 2003, 12:54:04 pm