pbem help

[Hunter]

I have just got a new pc with windows xp on it.. but I can't get my turns to open properly.. any suggestions? it said it didn't know what program to open it with.. I have tried ctp but still won't open properly

[Gavrushka]

It is the file association Hunter! I had the same problem... obviously put your file directory structure in - the command (under windows explorer - view options file types) CSG is D:\SIERRA\ctp_program\ctp\civctp.exe -l"%1 - and the action is obviously open if you have to set it up

[faded glory]

Sierra? The hell?


You mean Activision/CTP/etc/etc/whatnot/lookfor.exe

[Hunter]

hmm ok.. the game is opening now.. but it doesn't carry on and open the turn

[blackice]

Did you apply all the patches? You would need Keygens senario patch for all to work.

[Hunter]

have put on patches 1.2 and 1.21

[Gavrushka]

The new version of CTP has new file names.... I know someone else has problem with as servers.dat had new name.... I suggest you try to create a PBEM yourself, and see if turns you create work - then you will narrow it down a bit at least..

[Hunter]

still not working.. I tried that gavrushka but still no luck...bugger

[Fraze]

I can't help you with your problem except to say I'm running XP and everything works OK, so it's not the OS that is your problem.

[Gavrushka]

Originally posted by faded glory
Sierra? The hell?


You mean Activision/CTP/etc/etc/whatnot/lookfor.exe

Holy Sh*T thats wierd..... you are right... that was a cut and paste from my file association - BUT it is obviously in activision...

Hunter, I still have not got a full understanding of what the problem is.... You can now double click on a turn and it loads CTP but not the turn..... THEN you don't have the association quite right, - the association is telling it to open CTP but not passing the turn into the program..... Can someone else please (with a win 2000) go into explorer, and check out what their file association says.... It really has to be that.... TRUST ME!! - The problem is I am Win95, so there will be differences.

[Fraze]

I have
C:\Program Files\Activision\Civilization-Call To Power\ctp_program\CTP\CivCTP.exe -l"%1"

Seems to be some kind of switches after the exe

[Gavrushka]

Ah...in 95 there was no double quote at the end.... I am sure it will be vital for parsing - Lets just hope it works

NOTE You must cut the section that applies and paste it into association that first character is not a 1 (one ) or I ( letter I) - I don't even have it on my keyboard! (russian keyboard)

I wonder is cyrillic posts on this site??

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[Gavrushka]

I guess not.....

[Hunter]

hmm tried frazes one too but it keeps telling me it is an invalid file name.. but it should be working..

[blackice]

Ummm last but not least in the instructions is to play or at least start a senario. Ie set one up one your computer, play a round or two then save it. It works for me. IE hit the email game tab then type in kl;jb;sagjsd or what ever for the email address play a round save it and you are in...