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popcorn2008

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Posted in: my game is bust
  popcorn2008
06-14-2006, 8:24 PM
#2
If worse comes to worse uninstall the game and reinstall. But first try removing all the mods from your game, just delete all the files you added....  [Read More]
Posted in: Anyone able to help me please?
  popcorn2008
06-03-2006, 8:24 PM
#13
I suppose you got it to work? Good I'm glad. By the way, next time instead of triple posting, using the Edit This button on the lower right hand corner of your post to add information. :D Glad to be of service!...  [Read More]
Posted in: Anyone able to help me please?
  popcorn2008
06-03-2006, 5:51 PM
#9
Hmmmm... sounds to me like your DVD drive isnt installed correctly. Do any other DVDs work in it? I've never ran into a problem like this before. Hopefully a more tech skilled person can help you out....  [Read More]
Posted in: Anyone able to help me please?
  popcorn2008
06-03-2006, 5:48 PM
#6
Okay then :D. I was hoping you were from either the UK or Germany as those are the only two countries with DVD versions. Try those steps, sounds to me like Autoplay was disabled on your computer. heres no option for "EaW CD DRIVE"? it is...  [Read More]
Posted in: Anyone able to help me please?
  popcorn2008
06-03-2006, 5:34 PM
#3
Are you talking about Empire at War? If so, what country are you in? Looks to be you bought a foreign version if your from the US. If you arent from the US than it should work. Try these steps: Go to Start -> Run Click Browse... In the Look In....  [Read More]
Posted in: Need a person whos good at computers
  popcorn2008
06-02-2006, 9:47 PM
#5
Thanks, that helps alot! EDIT: Is there a gaming difference between a AMDturion 64 and a AMD Sempron 3300 Yeap, a Turion is the better processor. The Sempron is the equivelent to the low end Intel Celeron chip. In other words, Sempron and Celeron a...  [Read More]
Posted in: What can these ships be?
  popcorn2008
06-01-2006, 6:54 PM
#14
Hmm... Im guessing they are fighters of some sort, though not sure what....  [Read More]
Posted in: Version Mismatch
  popcorn2008
05-27-2006, 7:34 PM
#2
Have you ever installed any mods? If so you will have to delete those. Go to your Empire at War directory and go to the GameData\Data folder. If a folder entitled XML is in there delete it. That should do it....  [Read More]
Posted in: 3-way campaigns?
  popcorn2008
05-26-2006, 12:28 AM
#12
how would skirmage work Basically add a new base location for the corrupt team. This is why maps are going to be bigger in size now....  [Read More]
Posted in: 3-way campaigns?
  popcorn2008
05-24-2006, 10:24 PM
#8
The devs said that it's possible in skirmish, but not conquest. It is a game engine limit, in other words it would have to be something changed for a sequel, sadly....  [Read More]
Posted in: Problem with making a custom map work
  popcorn2008
05-27-2006, 3:04 PM
#4
Make sure the map is set as Multiplayer and that it has at least two players. You can change this under file->map properties...  [Read More]
Posted in: LAN Saved Games
  popcorn2008
05-21-2006, 1:40 PM
#2
Same problem here... All I can say is that I got it to work after starting a new multiplayer lan campaign and then quitting. Then after quiting remake the game and the saves *might* appear. There's a one in ten chance :). But yes, I hope this is fix...  [Read More]
Posted in: Map Editor Tips, hints, questions here
  popcorn2008
05-20-2006, 2:28 PM
#70
Anyone know how to get a preview of your map to appear ingame? Instead of the blue default pic? I suppose Torpid would have to answer that as it is no where in any of the guides. I have a feeling it has to do with the HeightMap2D folder......  [Read More]
Posted in: Map Editor Tips, hints, questions here
  popcorn2008
05-17-2006, 6:41 PM
#27
everytime i load a land map i made every structure explodes... and yes i did the "Starting Object" thing. i cant find out why. please help? Are you talking about when you load it in the game or editor? It is normal behavior for this to hap...  [Read More]
Posted in: Map Editor Tips, hints, questions here
  popcorn2008
05-16-2006, 4:57 PM
#9
Me personally, I like it. Reminds me a lot of the Generals map editor so far. But, quick question for anyone, in an urban enviorment is there an easy way to make ramps? In other words a ramp to get from a high level to a low level? One tool that see...  [Read More]
Posted in: How to take a Tech Support Screenshot
  popcorn2008
05-15-2006, 4:17 PM
#1
It always helps when you have a technical problem to take a screenshot of the situation, but you may find yourself asking, "How do I do it?" Well follow these simple steps and you got yourself a useable screen! :D 1.) Get the screen to wh...  [Read More]
Posted in: Graphics Problem
  popcorn2008
05-15-2006, 4:10 PM
#3
If the problem persists please post a screenshot so we can better help the situation....  [Read More]
Posted in: NSA wiretaps?
  popcorn2008
05-19-2006, 5:57 PM
#22
It's sad to see people actually believe this is okay. A goverment shouldnt have to resort to spying on citizens. You give them this right and what do they want next? You have a right to not have your words spied on 24/7. And there have been instance...  [Read More]
Posted in: NSA wiretaps?
  popcorn2008
05-15-2006, 5:23 PM
#8
Opposed to... it's our right to have privacy....  [Read More]
Posted in: i have a serious problem with my game...HELP!
  popcorn2008
05-15-2006, 5:11 PM
#5
Screenshots always help out as well! Use PrntScrn on your keyboard to do so....  [Read More]
Posted in: FoC demo?
  popcorn2008
05-14-2006, 8:30 AM
#5
I highly doubt they would go through the troubles of putting a consumer demo together, considering we are getting this in the fall....  [Read More]
Posted in: Multiplayer
  popcorn2008
05-14-2006, 8:38 AM
#5
A random map generator would be better. Same planet names but the PC randomly draws up a map while the game is loading. That way people wont be able to learn strategys. I must admit I am guilty of having strategys. Yes, I do agree I always loved the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Critical features remain unanswered...(fill the list)
  popcorn2008
05-13-2006, 11:46 AM
#13
Yeah I dont get it then. Rebellion is not a RTS. WarCraft and StarCraft are. Real Time Strategy. Rebellion was a Turn based Strategy like Galactic Civs I&II or Civilations they are more likely to have diplomacy. People get confused because of Rom...  [Read More]
Posted in: Devs please reconsider
  popcorn2008
06-04-2006, 8:27 AM
#26
That might be true, but the mediums you mentioned above (Novel, Comic, RPG, etc.) are appropriate to develop characters and races, and a storyline. An RTS simply isn't. Now if this were a RPG, then things would be different because the characters wou...  [Read More]
Posted in: Death Star II
  popcorn2008
05-14-2006, 8:29 AM
#31
Don't worry guys, in the real game the SSD will not be that weak at all. At E3 the game is specifically toned down to keep the action going. In otherwords the SSD health is already lowered. If you look closely the hardpoints are already in the yellow...  [Read More]
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