My CD really looks like crap

[Dis]

It has all these smudges. Is that from the CD running all the time? Anything I can do abou that?

[Falconius]

Re: My CD really looks like crap

Originally posted by Dissident
Anything I can do abou that?

Wash hands before playing.

[Dis]

err besides that.

My NWN cd is bad too. Too much run time I suppose. I just hope it keeps working.

[notyoueither]

Dissident, find a local computer guru/shop to make back ups of the disks for you.

[ChaotikVisions]

Or get a cd cleaning kit and keep your discs clean. And smudges can be caused by fingers/hands/leaving cd on something, etc... If theres dust on the tray the cd sits on, wipe it off. Other then that just not leaving it out and cleaning it now and then should work.

[Stuie]

When I found smudges all over my PTW disc, I went and showed it to my 4-year old without saying anything. He immediately said "Sorry Daddy!" in a somewhat frightened voice.

Then I had a word with my wife about leaving the disc out on the desk instead of putting it in a case (of course, that flimsy paper sleave isn't going to be much help, come to think of it).

All this so the kid could use some Sesame Street Music Maker game.... how dare they mess with my PTW!

[Willem]

Re: My CD really looks like crap

Originally posted by Dissident
It has all these smudges. Is that from the CD running all the time? Anything I can do abou that?

If you handle it properly you should never have that problem. Always grab it from the edges and never, ever touch the blank side. You can clean it easily with window cleaner, but always clean from the inside out, or at least across the CD not along it. That will minimize the chances of getting a scratch. And if you're not using it, put it back in the case, don't leave it lying around. They're only plastic, they can be damaged fairly easily.

[FNBrown]

Originally posted by notyoueither
Dissident, find a local computer guru/shop to make back ups of the disks for you.

Easier said than done. The copy protection on the PTW CD is pretty solid.

[Franses]

The CD is very easy to smudge even if you handle it with great care (which I generally do). Mine was with smudges in exactly 8 hours!!!

Well, if that was the worst........

[Sheik]

Easier said than done. The copy protection on the PTW CD is pretty solid.

Yes it is. Good for Firaxis! The original Civ3 CD had good protection too.

If you want to prevent the disk from getting ruined you should play with a No-CD Patch. I know some people don't like the idea but I don't think it is a problem if you own the game. Otherwise just buy a good jewel case for it.

Or get a cd cleaning kit and keep your discs clean.

I have heard these things sometimes don't really work, is that true?

[FNBrown]

Sheik, I think your post is probably gonna get Ming-ified...

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by FNBrown


Easier said than done. The copy protection on the PTW CD is pretty solid.

That's why i said guru or store.

Anything can be copied. Just have to have the right burner/software. Making back ups of program CDs is not illegal (where I am). I will not go into it further here, out of respect for the wishes of the owners of the forum.

[Dis]

there was some dust on the bottom of my tray. I cleaned that out. Well since it still works, I have to hope it continues to work

But I still miss the old days of civ2. Didn't need no stinkin' cd . could put in a music cd which was cool.

[Jaybe]

Originally posted by Dissident
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But I still miss the old days of civ2. Didn't need no stinkin' cd . could put in a music cd which was cool.

That's what mp3's are for. In my case, mp3's and iTunes on my iMac. If the bucks are available, an iPod (for PC) might be an option.

[Willem]

Originally posted by Dissident
there was some dust on the bottom of my tray. I cleaned that out. Well since it still works, I have to hope it continues to work

But I still miss the old days of civ2. Didn't need no stinkin' cd . could put in a music cd which was cool.

Get a second drive, they're dirt cheap these days.