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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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 Posted: Feb 01, 2004 01:08 Post subject: Something to add to "Instaling and Configuring Dark For |
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...I found something that should probably be added to that file that we direct 50% of all newcomers to.
After copying the files from the CD to the HD, remove the "read only" tag from the file LOCAL.MSG. If you don't DF will fail to start, claiming "Unable to load LOCAL.MSG".
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Darth Oosha
Trandoshan
Joined: 24 Sep 2003
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This allows you to play it without running the installer and without having the CD in the drive?
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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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Darth Oosha
Trandoshan
Joined: 24 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Mar 03, 2004 18:40 Post subject: |
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.me increases post count
Literally patch, or do you just need to put the file there?
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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2004 21:08 Post subject: |
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Scape Goat, you updated the article, but didn't add what I said! The problems of forgetting that step is across all Windows platforms!
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The MAZZTer
Death Star
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Apr 27, 2004 23:01 Post subject: |
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I have something to add as well. When using VDMSound, if you experience SFX playing too fast ingame, choose a "wave" device in the VDMS shortcut file instead of a "DirectSound" drvice for adlib. This should fix the speed, although I now experience minor hiccups in the music, it's more preferable.
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Scape Goat
Dark Trooper Phase 2
Joined: 23 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2004 16:39 Post subject: |
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OK, I pasted the bit about local.msg into the article. Let me know if there's a problem.
If anyone wants to add something else; type up exactly what you want added and let me know where to insert it.
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Nottheking
Kell Dragon
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Apr 28, 2004 18:42 Post subject: |
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Thanks. I recall many people asking about the problem addressed by that little line...
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The MAZZTer
Death Star
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
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| Posted: Apr 29, 2004 19:10 Post subject: |
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After "Check "Try to reduce CPU usage" and push the slider some amount to the left. (Experimentation may be necessary)." put "If the sound effects and voices play too quickly in-game, under the Adlib tab, select a "WAVE" device, and not a DirectSound device. This should fix the sound, although the music may have a couple quirks in it now, it should be preferable to the quick sfx.
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