Avimimus Posted November 25, 2004 Posted November 25, 2004 I thought it would be a good idea to start a general thread for all questions and comments related to this (eg. release date, release method etc.).
Avimimus Posted November 25, 2004 Author Posted November 25, 2004 I get the first question! :oops: :roll: I feel very strongly about getting a CD copy as opposed to download for two reasons: 1. I want a hard copy for re-installing the software and to prove I purchased it! 2. I have a 56k modem. ;) Is there anything to prevent me from ordering the Russian version directly? What problems could this cause?
Avimimus Posted November 25, 2004 Author Posted November 25, 2004 I found another question. What is there to prevent ED from making a multi-language version? All that would seemingly need to be changed would be the menus and in flight overlays.
EscCtrl Posted November 25, 2004 Posted November 25, 2004 I found another question. What is there to prevent ED from making a multi-language version? All that would seemingly need to be changed would be the menus and in flight overlays. Thats more effort then you'd think. They'd have to employ proffesional linguists for the job to make sure its 100% accurate.
SimFan Posted November 26, 2004 Posted November 26, 2004 Means of payment... Will payment using a credit card be the only option to get v1.1 ? Will it not be possible to e.g. use PayPal or transfer money to an ED bank account or any other way ? LockON is IT ! AMD 3500+ - GF6800GT - 1GB RAM low tatency - MSI NEO2 PLatinum 20" BENQ S-IPS TFT 1600X1200 - 32 bit color
britgliderpilot Posted November 26, 2004 Posted November 26, 2004 I get the first question! :oops: :roll: I feel very strongly about getting a CD copy as opposed to download for two reasons: 1. I want a hard copy for re-installing the software and to prove I purchased it! 2. I have a 56k modem. ;) Is there anything to prevent me from ordering the Russian version directly? What problems could this cause? . . . . Have you got a friend with a CD-burner and broadband? There you go! The Russian copy would probably be in Russian . . . and it may not patch over your copy properly. But then if you buy the 1C distributed 2 CD set, then of course the original game will be included . . . . . start learning Russian :wink: I'm very interested to hear the details of the download procedure - it can be made to work, and it can be done without piracy . . . . . but as of yet ED haven't told us anything about their system. I do hope they've got a decent plan in the works . . . . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v121/britgliderpilot/BS2Britgliderpilot-1.jpg
Mimes Posted November 26, 2004 Posted November 26, 2004 I reckon ED should talk to Auran in Oz. Look what Auran has achieved with their Trainz franchise (very targeted software, just like Lockon). Kind regards, Mimes "Joined forum in 2004 but flying Flanker since 1995 :o)"
NECyclones Posted November 26, 2004 Posted November 26, 2004 I have a really slow inernet connection and the 1.1 download will been huge. Once i pay and start downloading, and if the download fails will i have to pay again? Or will the download be divided into smaller pieces so we can do one part one day the the second the next day? Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of ALL who threaten it. Land of the free...because of the brave. Marines don't die, they just go back to hell and regroup!
Avimimus Posted November 27, 2004 Author Posted November 27, 2004 I have a really slow inernet connection and the 1.1 download will been huge. Once i pay and start downloading, and if the download fails will i have to pay again? Or will the download be divided into smaller pieces so we can do one part one day the the second the next day? I like britgliderpilots solution to this. The other solution (depending on the server) might be to use a download manager (if you can find a version of Stardownloader before V1.51 it is completely free). It requires a co-operative server and files not easily corrupted but I have pulled down files larger then 200 megabytes with an unstable 56k modem relatively easily. I have also done similar feats with a 28.8k modem but it was a bit harder. It should be noted that it required downloading for more than ten straight hours.
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