Reply With QuoteIts not possible, its completely out of print. SMAX is now distributed by EA, except they're not selling it anymore. Now legit downloads either.
Where on Gods green earth can I buy and download this expansion off the internet? I am guessing a legitimate copy would solve my problems . Can anyone help me on this? I've just re-formatted my HD & have Norton Anti-Virus installed with auto-updates so I don't suspect any more virus threats. What I do suspect is JAVA runtime, Macromedia flash, " " Shockwave, DX8.0, and Yahoo IM. Possibly Norton AV itself. I am going to next uninstall much of this software.
Sincerely,
jwpeek
Last edited by maiasystemsltd; August 9, 2005 at 11:45.
Its not possible, its completely out of print. SMAX is now distributed by EA, except they're not selling it anymore. Now legit downloads either.
Hey Peoples,
It doesn't look good for my spot in this SMACX -"Who are the furlings?" game right now. If I could ask for just two more days (Friday Nite -EST USA) to resolve this conflict with my copy of SMACX and my PC I will let you know if I will remain here as Maia of the Angels or check out any 'SMAC only' PBeMs. I apologize for any time lost amongst you guys.
I've included the unplayed Maia 2109.zip.
-"maia"
Here guys....
Hey Guys,
It's official. I can't justify anymore time spent on this. My PC just won't accept my copies of "aliencrossfire". I am bowing out of this thread completely. My CD of SMAC works great and I will ask any of you at this time if they need any players in SMAC only threads. Again, any apologies in advance on this technical difficulty.
Regards,
"maia"
6 days is not a cause for replacement.
Suggestion: run the installer in compatibility modes.
maia: check your PM's
I gave you some other things to try.
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Well. I just checked my PMs. Replied by PM to PJay. Replied to Detrius via email provided. PJays link is 404 currently. But I just told him now.
I send most of my files via Yahoo IM and am looking into trying my Trillian software after it flaked out on me. The forum has responded kindly there and I've got to get back to them. My only hang-up is Trillians web-cam shortcomings. I'd rather use Yahoo IM. I informed Detrius that I d/l another copy of SMACX from bittorrent. 4-6 sources and still the same Xdfe53.dll problem. It's a .dll that's ( i'm deducing) commonly stored in the "my documents" folder of Win98SE (my OS).
Of which, I have a bona-fide $139.00 store bought disc...crooks. If anyone can tell me what these "compatability modes" ( mentioned in Senethros post) are, I will try again but don't aim to delay anymore turn tracking.
-'maia'
$139!!!!! I hope you live in Canada. I picked up alien crossfire for £20 off ebay and a re-release of smac for £5.99.
Compatibility modes are a feature of windows XP.
Senethro,
Let me re-phrase that. My copy of Win98SE op. sys. was over $100.
If you gave me an RPG/XBOX bundle then I'd pay that much for a game. hah!
-maia
Maia, one possibility that has arisen from similar issues occuring when installing on a friends comp is that your unzipping utility is out of date or maybe just crap. Try using winrar or ultimate zip (google for them) to unzip the aliencrossfire.
compatbibility modes:
in your explorer (when opening the game file) right click (instead of double left clicking) on the file, select properties, select compatibility, select "run in compatibility mode". try all possible settings, though i dont think any of these will work.
google for "winzip" download version 6.0 shareware (or higher?). google for "winrar", download newest version. try to unzip SMAC/X with these two newer version programs. might help.
Xdfe53.dll sounds like a windows problem.
that file is not part of SMAC/X, so i suppose its part of windows or one of your windows programs.
i know you already tried, but: close every single running program, above all: anti virus and firewall.
do you know how to deactivate the built-in windows firewall?
eventually, you should only see the system clock in the lower right corner of the windows start screen.
you dont necessarily have to delete these programs. just try to close them. if you dont know how, hit ctrl alt del select the tab processes then find names that could correspond to the program(s) youre looking to close. right click and end process.
worst thing that can happen is that you lock-up your windows and have to reset.
P.S. whom should i crush with you leaving?
did i say "crush"? well "befriend" of course :ahem
I sent an other PM, with the correct URL
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Hey folks,
Thanks for all of your support. I will need it very much in trying to get the larger, full-version of Alien Crossfire in harmony with my fickle PC.
But for now, PJays link saved the day and I am grateful for all the pitching in to get me out of the mud and back on the road!
-turn 2109 to Director PJay
In Gratitude,
maia
P.S. Let us know how it plays. Will you PJay?
2109 to Cardinal Detrius
no problems reported
everything is running completely smooth
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There's going to be a slight delay in my turn. I've moved to another city to start my Masters. I wanted to assemble my desk before I installed my computer, but since I have a neck injury right now, what I think I'll do is take my computer to my office, hook it up and then play the turn using my office's ethernet connection. I should have the turn ready by Friday.
Another problem that I encountered with my home computer. One of the clips that holds the CPU heatsink snapped off and the heatsink fell off. It's possibly been tumbling around hitting other components such as the video card and ram. I'm getting some guy in my physics department to test each component to see what's salvageable but I'm going to definately need to buy (or replace) parts for my computer. And I don't really have access to a WinXP machine so that I can install a copy and play from there.
Otay, Spanky. I'll be checking in from time to time. Honestly never had a problem like that before but will be looking to work musically from a laptop in the next 2 years. (apple). I've got a big aluminumunum heat-sink on mine. I have some support around that is going to get me at a base-line PC for @$200. Right now I am rattling the canyon-valley with my dinosaur cries.
-ttyl
'maia'
yahoo DOT com@smoke_henke_kelner
detrius, do you have any estimate about how long it will take you to get your computer back in shape ?
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Yes I do. Probably on Tuesday. I'm still here. Anyways, networking my computer shouldn't be a problem as I can use my university's network connection. I have ordered a new motherboard and a new CPU but I don't know how long that's going to take.
I'll ask a grad student of mine to see if I can install SMAX on his computer temporarily so I can play my turn. I apologize for the delay.
Coincidentally, that is when U.S. is back from Labor Day weekend. So I look to be out-doors alot but look forward to getting back to the game soon. We are mindful and prayerful of all the displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina here. Its too close to the historical Tsunami tragedy, just eight months ago.
-maia-
P.S. How do I change the horizontal length of my frame with this "boa" system?
-maia-
My parts are on backorder. I've asked for an ETA but I don't know it yet. If you want you can find a replacement for me. I'll still be here if you don't find a replacement by the time my parts come in.
If they answer with an ETA, post it here please...
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Uuuh, Detrius,
How is your neck injury? Is it getting better? You know, you can play this game on W98. I do. Any dinosaur will do. lol
-'maia'
Good news. I can play my turn!!!
Turn 2109 to Bearhugger. My neck injury healed within a week.
Anyways, I received my parts on Saturday and ended up installing a new motherboard and cpu by myself for the first time. I wanted to save on the labour costs. Took me the entire day, but everything is working now.
Detrius,
Thanks for keeping us filled in on your your "e-djustments" and look forward to playing with your new, ramped -up, uber heat-sink, hah!
Waiting for your turn at:
smoke_henke_kelner AT yahoo DOT com
Welcome back,
-maia
Detrius,
I haven't seen a turn in my email account. Is everything ok.?
It looks like things have been very slow around here but why not get things going for the entire AC forum, lol!
I'll PM Senethro and say hi. Meantime, drop us a line!
ttyl,
-maia
Maia, you could send an email to bearhugger to ask if he received the turn from Detrius...
(today it's exactly 1 month ago I've last seen a turn from this game...)
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