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Posted in: clarification on the disconnect screen
  gswift
03-27-2006, 10:27 AM
#2
yeah, that's a mystery to me as well. And if you have 4 players and the host leaves, how can the other three keep playing after that screen goes away? Yes had that happen yesterday. It must be using some kind of shared hosting, and the 'host' isn't r...  [Read More]
Posted in: MP problem - No players in "Custom matches"!
  gswift
03-27-2006, 10:22 AM
#3
Sometimes I get that too. It helps for me to change rooms from 1v1 to another, hit refresh, then go back to 1v1 and refresh again. Sometimes I just have to log off and back on again though. Usually it works fine. Most of the time I see that after I'v...  [Read More]
Posted in: Computer Issuies
  gswift
03-23-2006, 9:18 AM
#3
Another possibilitly is that some program you're using (like a game) is changing the resolution and then not changing it back when it exits. I've see Rome:Total War do this once or twice, for example. To fix that, I changed my windows screen resoluti...  [Read More]
Posted in: modifications caused serious system crash/failure
  gswift
03-22-2006, 10:32 AM
#4
Cool. Glad to hear that you've got it fixed. You're really lucky about the virus thing. My girlfriend uses my machine, and she's not entirely computer litterate, so I have to have threat protection and limited-user windows account for her. She doesn'...  [Read More]
Posted in: modifications caused serious system crash/failure
  gswift
03-21-2006, 9:19 PM
#2
Maybe you've got a virus, or a corrupt video driver. Try re-installing your video driver, make sure the refresh rate is compatible with your monitor, and see if you can get to one of the free online virus scans, like Panda. Here's a link to the panda...  [Read More]
Posted in: exception error coming on more frequent
  gswift
03-20-2006, 10:25 AM
#3
I don't think it's your system causing this. I've also seen a change in the performance of multiplayer lately. There's even a new message that pops up sometimes while trying to quickmatch. I don't remember what it says. It seems that something has be...  [Read More]
Posted in: Fighting against Ion Cannons
  gswift
03-15-2006, 4:33 PM
#7
Yeah, I'm up against this situation in my current game. The loser AI must have more than one ion cannon, because the recharge time is so short. The first thing I'm doing is waiting back on my side of the front line, to make him come to me. I built a...  [Read More]
Posted in: Fighting against Ion Cannons
  gswift
03-15-2006, 1:59 PM
#5
I've found that bringing Vader and Boba helps, because they don't get targeted by the Ion. (not sure if they are immune) The same goes for magna cannon. Bring in the falcon and Katarn. The hero ships are powerfull enough to turn the tide. Also, the A...  [Read More]
Posted in: Death Squad
  gswift
03-27-2006, 2:24 PM
#3
New Link for The clan http://imperial-order.winnerforum.net The registration will not accept my e-mail addres: garyswift@everestkc.net...  [Read More]
Posted in: Forum Question
  gswift
03-02-2006, 5:48 PM
#3
So it's just the little + by the name at the bottom when they're online. Thanks guys, I wouldn't have noticed that right away. Maybe the buddy/block list page should offer an explanation. I don't remember seeing anything. Another question: Will the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Forum Question
  gswift
03-02-2006, 4:40 PM
#1
I hope this is the right place to post this question. What is the purpose of the buddy list? I tried adding someone to my list, but I don't see any special reaction from the site. I was hoping to find a way to easily locate new posts by someone. (wi...  [Read More]
Posted in: What's up with those enormous save files??
  gswift
03-01-2006, 3:45 PM
#7
I literally just walked away and watched TV until I heard the little *beep* signaling that the save was done. It's crazy. Hmmm, maybe we need to start a thread about things to do while waiting for the game to save. Example: dust behind your monitor...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mon Calamari and Kashyykx
  gswift
03-07-2006, 10:34 AM
#11
haard, that's a good idea. using one frigate with shield boost to draw fire, I'll try that in multiplayer. In single player campaign games I don't EVER buy fighters. They are not needed against the AI, and the AI seems to give priority to destroying...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mon Calamari and Kashyykx
  gswift
03-01-2006, 2:48 PM
#5
I'd agree with almost everything Amidala said. I'd also add this: Anti-fighter corvettes tend to target better when you let them do it themselves. Just keep them near your larger ships and leave them alone unless you're in trouble. They will target...  [Read More]
Posted in: Need help on Empire Mission
  gswift
03-07-2006, 10:39 AM
#8
I think you're going to have more luck after the next patch. There are bugs that make some of the mini-missions bomb out, and then you can't end the game. :( I haven't found or read about any work-arounds for this besides starting the campaign over a...  [Read More]
Posted in: Need help on Empire Mission
  gswift
03-01-2006, 6:57 PM
#6
This isn't the first time I've heard about mini-missions not working right. I've had trouble with some when I let a bunch of time expire before completing them, or completed them out of order. I've only been able to complete the 'take boba fette to h...  [Read More]
Posted in: Sensors and sight ranges
  gswift
03-01-2006, 5:07 PM
#7
Which thread was it, and I'll move it there? This looks like the place: http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=161497...  [Read More]
Posted in: Look what happens when some ppl get owned byt tha AI
  gswift
02-28-2006, 1:53 PM
#9
I find these kind of videos to be dubious. How many times have you set up a camera just to record yourself playing a game? I call staged! Ditto that. Those things usually turn out to be part of a local TV comercial or something, and the audio is r...  [Read More]
Posted in: Why no 1.02 people online
  gswift
03-02-2006, 4:44 PM
#5
I thought the game would just tell you if you had the need for an update and would download it for you right then and there if you choose so players could not forget to go to the website and look? Yeah, that's what mine did, and I wasn't even playin...  [Read More]
Posted in: Mouse trouble in battle screens.
  gswift
03-01-2006, 4:30 PM
#10
I finally fixed my issues, by switching to another system... I wonder if that would help with MY issues. ...the personal ones. hehe Funny about the hardware mouse button. I thought you saw my post above that said where it was, so I assumed that you...  [Read More]
Posted in: Multiplayer Spamming, Flaming, etc. Online administrators??
  gswift
03-13-2006, 8:07 PM
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The only thing that's worse than the spamming, flaming, and downright mental poop in the game lobby is when you get hooked up with one of those clowns in a game. I went into the arena profiles and gave a very negative feedback response the the offend...  [Read More]
Posted in: Ideas for attacking Polus?
  gswift
03-15-2006, 2:19 PM
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The weapon that the civilians are using is called "Pyngani_Carbonite_Gun" in the XML files, so I think it's a freezing effect rather than an ion effect. That's why it works on the troopers. Maulers, troopers, and bombing runs worked well fo...  [Read More]
Posted in: favorite non star wars movies
  gswift
02-28-2006, 3:17 PM
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Ditto on Office Space, King Arthur, and Red October. One of my favorite little-known sleepers: Reign of Fire. Favorite classic: Forbidden Planet (1956) ...WAY ahead of it's time, and better FX than some of the junk produced today. Here's a tip for...  [Read More]
Posted in: White screen at the main menu!
  gswift
03-14-2006, 12:41 PM
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This is just a wild guess, so it probably won't work, but it's worth a try: -Try changing your windows resolution, refresh rate, and color depth. Try a few different combinations of settings. -Make sure you're not running any pop-up blockers, or vi...  [Read More]
Posted in: Post your pic... South Park Style!
  gswift
03-17-2006, 8:14 PM
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That's totally cool. This is even what I'm wearing right now, and my exact hair and beard! Just need a beer in my other hand and it would be complete. http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/5593/garysouthpark2ad.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.ph...  [Read More]
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