Gallion

hehehe...glad to have been able to help. So dont be surprised if the Corsair drops in on ye. Always needs parts and my hyperdrive engines need to be cleaned anyway TTFN

LOL Whisper, Ye killed me with that one [rp] There be a fallacy in ye stated premise. Corsairs do not style themselves as pirates. There be a tad bit of difference between a Corsair and a Pirate. Corsairs carry a legal writ from sponsoring government (in this case Galcom) the legalizes non-standard tactics used by them. Pirates are criminals. In the future leader of the pea-shooter drivers, do not confuse this minor issue [/rp] BTW - Corsairs do not drive pea-shooters. We save their arses and ferry them. This is why Fighter Command was created anyway TTFN ------------------ Commander Gallion GCV Graf Spee *1st Squadron, *Corsair Wing Stationed, *Starbase Cerberus "Run Silent, Run Deep" ICQ# 29486270, EST (GMT-5) =Wraith Fleet= Second in Command, Wraith Fleet Bushi of the Dragon Council Dang - can't spell either [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-20-2000).]

Launch a shuttle and give it orders to TOW Diplomat1. After SH has Dip1 in tractor, give SH orders to escort BC - careful in Arima though. Things get hairly at the Xylan JP. TTFN

quote:...in about 2 months we'll settle this hog dern right! This has been my premise from the get go. There be only one way to settle this issue. So as not to offend anyone..... [rp] Each has their own take on which is the way to go or would be the victor in such an entanglement; Fighter v. BC. There is no wrong answer or tactic for this debate. To stir the worms more and to give ye pa-shooter drivers some assistance, It will take quite a feat of coordination and pea-shooter driver discipline for their Fighters to prevail over a single BC. Sixteen (16) players is the limit for BCM with ine serving as the host. 'Net lag may be a factor for some pea-shooter drivers, so invest in a decent connection; cable, xDSL, etc. If the fifteen (15) pea-shooter drivers can manage to maintain some semblence of discipline during this deconstruction process, they just may have a snow ball's chance in defeating a single BC (with no escort) in combat. Fifteen pea-shooters that manage to fire 5-10 Vagrants at the same time just might manage to cause enough damage on the BC to win - their prize would be the pleasurable experience of watching the BC deconstruct. IOW the pea-shooter driver's first strike will be the most important strike. After that the confusion of battle will kick in and most will go maverick seeking their own fame and glory, only to fall victum to their own deconstruction process. The key to win here pea-shooter drivers is not to allow the BC or me a chance to splinter your attack organization. Blades hit the mark pea-shooter drivers. As Mr. Smith so kindly informed me about the difference between AI and Human control vessels - there be a big difference between them; hear that kids? What combat one knows about and is familiar with in BC3K can basically be flushed into any number of sewage systems. TTFN all ye pea-shooters [/rp] P.S. BTW, check the Insurgent pages. It seems our debate has some of them worried. Don't know why myself, I'm just having fun [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-19-2000).]

There is no story line, like ACM, in Free Flight except what ever you do. Study the Galactic and Sector Maps. All but three (3) FLX, SNV JPs are on the map(s) located in the manual appendix. Use HSD when you can to Map all those unknown Jump Points. TTFN

Ye has to get real bloody close w/ BC to Dip to tractor. Most times I bump it some w/o major damge to either vessel. Tractor will lock onto target (any target) once it is w/in .25km. Which is squat for a shuttle craft but real tight for a BC. Keep trying and remember the VTOL controls also. There are more available axis of movement than left, right forward, and reverse; up and down. VTOL controls work in space also though response is sluggish. TTFN

Well ShoHashi, in theory using Gamport v. USB should bot be a problem. However, I was able to replicate the same woes the ye have been experiencing. I disconnected my Sidewinder from USB, connected to Gameport on sound card, SB Live1! Platinum, and rebooted me overbooted system - thats the Voodoo5 fer ye. Anyway, went the calibration mode via control panel and in game . Wow, bloody hat went all over the place. Was seeing everywhere and nowhere at once. Went on a hunch, disconnected from Gameport and rebooted after attaching back to me USB hub strategically located on me cluttered desk. Recalibrated Sidewinder in game and works like a charm. Check control panel and Sidewinder came up Sidewinder USB version vice plain old Sidewinder. Hat works as advertised and what not, just like my old Thrustmaster does/did - still around here somewhere I think. Anyway the fix or fixes are this: Connect Sidewinder to USB port or USB Hub via adapter that MS supplied within originally packaging. This is going on the assumption that one was offered else ye will have to find one somewhere. Go to the Game controller software panel and map or program a profile for BC3K. See panel instructions and what not fer exact details. THere is a record and macro function available. Final option - continue as ye are now.I am having no problems what so ever using the Sidewinder Precision Pro (USB). Hat works like a charm along with several button configurations. As to me Voodoo5 problems, yep ShoHashi - you are having better luck than I there I am thuroughly perplexed with it. Through it all I have become rather fond of my little Voodoo doll and have scrapped me 3d Prophet DDR-DVI for it. The V5 rocks over the 3d Prophet (first generation GeForce 256 card). But that is a different story that belongs else where. I hope that this helps ye and those suffering the same problem with the SW-P Pro joystick. TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-19-2000).]

Ye has to calibrate the Hat on joystick also during Config. You running USB or connected to MIDI/Gameport...?

There be a big difference between a war and a battle Mr. Smith. In a battle one weapons system or platform can prevail on its own. In a war coordinated efforts amongst different weapons systems and platforms is essential; i.e. BCs and Fighters. No single entity can win a war. USAF learned that the hard way during the Gulf War back in '90, then again last year in Kosavo. Sorta blew their bubble some (sorry Ron). No matter what any say, the Ultimate Weapon will always be the Infantry - the Queen of battle TTFN pea-shooter drivers

My latest results in my v5 struggle. Zipped and sent savegame profile to Rattler, he loaded the savegame in 3dFx mode and it ran perfectly. My search for v5 DOS Glide info is resulting into an act of futility. IOW getting nowhere fast. Cruising some of the 3dFx newsgroups didn't help or brighten my outlook either. I will take a break from this for a day or two. Need to get my focus and get out of the tunnel vission syndrome I seem to be in. Ideas to this v5 monkey from any and all are welcomed. TTFN and again thanks to all. [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-18-2000).]

quote:1) Gallion's BC vs. Peashooters This is all I will need The wait begins. Practice pea-shooter drivers, ya'll will need it. TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-18-2000).]

yep, energy consumption has changed dramatically since v1.x days. Sell some stuff before ye launch and buy more Radine. Use Rattler's scavenger hunting (search the forum for this Tip) technique to generate some income. TTFN

Thank ye Rattler ShoHashi - yep I have the same gizmo that ye has the MS Sidewinder Precision Pro Joystick and it be a working with no problemo what so ever. I am going to assume that ye are using a Sidewinder profile setup for BC and have it connected to a USB port somewhere (back of computer or on an USB Hub). I do not use one and just run the thing in BC joystick default mode. Go back the Game Controller Software for Sidewinder and deactivate any active profile that is selected. While there checkout Sidewinder Control Center just to check joystick status within Winblows. Select Properties and everything should come up hunky dory. Start BC and go to Config. Select Thrustmaster for joystick, Calibrate, etc. - ye know the routine. The Sidewinder can be connected to computer either with USB or via the soundcard's or computer's Gameport/MIDI port. I connected mine via USB and have not had any lick of troubles. If this does work then ye can go back into the Game Controller Software and reapply previous profile or make ye one. TTFN and good luck [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-18-2000).]

Latest and greatest efforts to solve this thing Reset v5 adapter card setting refresh rate to 60hz - no cure. Cycled v5 adapter card setting refresh rates from 60-100hz - no cure. Reinstalled v5 software to include DirectX 7.0a - not related to Glide operation but I had a wild one after research various sites and thought this would make a difference. DirectX seems to be key to v5 operation it seems even though this failed to cure me eye-candy wows. Went thru various 3Dfx Environment Settings SC posted without any luck. Rattler assisted me with the info search (thanks) and found some useful sites along with other goodies, even a decent glide wrapper for nVidia v-cards No haven't tried that app. Here is the latest Environmental Variable settings I could find on the net. At least this one is dated 1999 If any knows of any other site(s) please let me know. Anyway, as I was watching the screen flickering I noticed something. I could see the screen click from 2d Menu mode (after selecting Restore) and change to 3d mode of in-game. This is where everything hangs up at, trying to sync up or something like that. Tried to lower v5 card clock rate from 166mhz to 100mhz and it did not like that one bit. Imagine that, a card that doesn't like to run slower than default speed. Taking a break and will tackle this monkey again after dawn's early light. Thanks SC and Rattler. TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-18-2000).]

Thanks SC. Tried settings as stated in URL ye provided and environmental settings too. Driver install was no problem. Took a while to clean system and registry up though before doing clean install of 3dFx stuff. Selecting Continue at Main Menu works w/ no problem in 3dFx mode. Selecting Restore at Main Menu in 3dFx mode still results on the hanging BSoD. Found old hardcopy of 3dFx Environmental Settings laying about. Still searching for the cure to this phenomenon. Nothing from 3dFx support yet. More details when available. TTFN

yadda, yadda, yadda - all smack with nothin' to back it up with ... been there and done that, made the t-shirt whilst ye was still in diapers Mr. Smith. Bring on ye pea-shooters. I will show you what a pig B.A.C. can do I am really looking forward to this deconstruction process, salivating in the process I might add TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-17-2000).]

hehehe...gotta luv this smack As to training - I am sure that once BCM is released that ye'll will have gotten together to fine tune the pea-shooter tatics and what not. So I will claify my previous post: Date/time will coordinated and then the fun will begin. This should be within a reasonable amount of time (TBD) after BCM release. Which should give all ample opportunity to learn the game and strategem As to the Hyena v. Water Buffalo analogy - keep thinking that way and deconstruction will be quick I disagree with your PTA assessment Whisper. I have my own bag of tricks up me sleeve. And yes - I be looking forward to deconstructing our esteemed FC too. This excerise will also be a Fleet Training excercise - annotate your unit training calendars accordingly people. TTFN ------------------ Commander Gallion GCV Graf Spee *1st Squadron, *Corsair Wing Stationed, *Starbase Cerberus "Run Silent, Run Deep" ICQ# 29486270, EST (GMT-5) =Wraith Fleet= Second in Command, Wraith Fleet Bushi of the Dragon Council

Never was good at the recruiting department, ah well And may Lady Luck always shine on ye ar.... TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-17-2000).]

Thanks for your reply SC. My quasi-search came up nill. Ron gave me some ideas to try (thanks). Zipped e-mail to 3dFx support and awaiting reply. Will continue this endeavor on the morrow. I will get to the root of this evil one way or another. Will advise latest crashes or fix when avail. Open to any ideas or what not that any may have. TTFN [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-17-2000).]

Yep, will take sometime though.

quote:The card is probably going out of synch during a screen update. Yep, this be the problem. Which is isolated to the v-card/driver and not BC3K itself - knew that. Game runs fine in non-3dFx mode. I tried the 3dFx drivers on D/L page just to make sure. Nothing wrong with the game just me v-card. Checked and configed BIOS IAW v5 idiot guide had several anomallies there. Nothing in autoexec.bat or config.sys referencing v5 stuff. Checked various win98 inin files and found nothing htere either. Searching web for 3dFx Voodoo parameter setting - aka bc3k3dfx.bat stuff. My thinking is that I am overlooking something simple. Just need to find out how to get v5 2d/3d sync to match up with dos programs.

Well Captain Pavel B, First I must say welcome to our nightmare Second - Yes ye can join any fleet that will take ye. How about becomming an officially sanctioned government pirate? ------------------ Commander Gallion GCV Graf Spee *1st Squadron, *Corsair Wing Stationed, *Starbase Cerberus "Run Silent, Run Deep" ICQ# 29486270, EST (GMT-5) =Wraith Fleet= Second in Command, Wraith Fleet Bushi of the Dragon Council

Completed doing the complete uninstall/reinstall of BC and V5 drivers plus some more tinkering with the bc3k3dfx.bat settings. Same smack - black screen of death. Tried all 3dfx drivers avail at download area and recieved cannot init card error message. This is a pisser to me but hey, I am just exercising my interest (ye hear that Blades ) TTFN and still searching for the fix [This message has been edited by Gallion (edited 06-16-2000).]

Starting this thread to move the Fighter v. BC (B.A.C) debate from Join Fighter Command thread. No need to pollute recruitment efforts with the pea-shooter v. B.A.C. debate. Sorry about that Whisper. As I stated before, I will take any and all pea-shooter drivers on once BCM is released. There will be no train-up period for any involved. Just date and time of this death match. Come one, come all, I will desconstruct ye all with my B.A.C. Idle boast - nope. Just a fact of life. I am aware of the differences between NPC AI and Human control fighters, etc. So load up ye pea-shooters with Vagrants and want-not all ye pea-shooter drivers and practice ye techniques - ye all need it TTFN ------------------ Commander Gallion GCV Graf Spee *1st Squadron, *Corsair Wing Stationed, *Starbase Cerberus "Run Silent, Run Deep" ICQ# 29486270, EST (GMT-5) =Wraith Fleet= Second in Command, Wraith Fleet Bushi of the Dragon Council

Welcome to our nightmare BL. Now it be time to pick a fleet TTFN ------------------ Commander Gallion GCV Graf Spee *1st Squadron, *Corsair Wing Stationed, *Starbase Cerberus "Run Silent, Run Deep" ICQ# 29486270, EST (GMT-5) =Wraith Fleet= Second in Command, Wraith Fleet Bushi of the Dragon Council