Tyrn

quote:Originally posted by vogelap: The BCM patch has been downloaded 575 times from FilePlanet at the time of this message. 80 since yesterday on my server.

quote:Originally posted by JAM3: I don't want to harp on all of this, and yes i could show numerous examples from the few posts I have read already about the general tone of hostility from the mods. It's not hostility per se (the most hostile posts can be found in the Private Messages thread) just blunt honesty. The tolerance of general n00bness goes way up in the Newbie Discussions area but in the other areas a higher level of competency is required and enforced.

quote:Originally posted by Gustavo: Ok, but Can I load a SC with my HAG, PAS2, CAV, APC1, ZX10, XP10 and etc...to be used by me and my marines on ground or even this weapons are there just for trade (comander career)? Nope, your assets are frozen as far as what you may use. Don't know whether that's slated to change in XP or BCO but that's the way it is in BCM. quote:Originally posted by Gustavo: And about the power switch, if I select a shield switch to the middle postition, what is going on? Are the shields recharging in a slow rate? If not,I'm going to select all switches to the minimum position to save power. That's it. Correct (AFAIK) just remember that doing something like that will get you killed if you forget to change your power allocation during a battle.

quote:Originally posted by AshSpear: Ok, this is a wee bit off topic, but could someone translate the phrase "anyone see a trailer?" My pilots say it constantly. I have no idea what it means. It basically means does anyone see another enemy (boggie) ship following me, my target or my escort target.

quote:Originally posted by Orthae: Um, is there something I should know here?????? I just could not resist poking a little fun at a SINner, there's nothing more nor less to it.

quote:Originally posted by Gustavo: Thank you guys, you have been helping me very much with my questions. But I still have two more. Here we go... 1 - I am using but I don't understand What is the pouporse of the power level switch (LOGISTIX/Power). Ok, I can use it to turn (lets say..) the shield system on and off, but, IF the switch is in the middle, What is really going on? Is it recharging in a slow rate or what? I don't know how it works. And I don't understand why the Solar Reactor (the first switch)DRAINS power from the amount of energy of the ship. Isn't it a source of power? How cay it drain energy so? Some systems only work under full power (launch bay) other systems work at a higher rate depending on the power feed. As to the Solar Reactor, the collection process requires a small amount of power...obviously quote:Originally posted by Gustavo: 2 - I'm about to drop my marines in a planet. I went to a station and I bougth a LOT of weapons, armors and ammo. Now, I don't know how to make my marines use them. How can I say to them that I want them using a BMP9, not a ZS10? How can I choose the type of armor they are going to wear? I bought a CAV and a APC2 too but I don't know how to drop them. What about my rocket lauchers? Did I spend money for nothing? Is it true that the FP weapons I can buy is just for my AE? I have a LOT of weapons and I can't use them, so....... You can't do it. Only first person careers have the ability to use different weapons and your marines are stuck with what they have. There is another thread (search for sniper) that deals with this subject. Thread moved. Keep n00b questions in this arena. [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Originally posted by Gallion: Listen up n00bs! See, I told you there'd be fireworks. Can't wait for the flame thrower to come back. Here's the prime reason why wishlist items are shark bait around here: No research on the part of the wisher and the result is a wish that is one of three things: impossible, laughable, or one that destroys gameplay. I'd write more, but I've more posts to read and a game that's begging to be played.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: From here on, apart from critical issues, the mp patch is the focus. Hurrah!

quote:Originally posted by JelloKing: i read the VCF and how you use old games at your own risk but i wish i could at least salvage something. Welcome to the nightmare

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: Tyrn has it up on his private server below. ftp://[email protected]/bcm/bcm1002.exe (7.2MB) Will post other mirrors as I get them. I have just, 19:10 -7 UTC, updated my server with the corrected patch. If you downloaded it before now, redownload it. Also, IE does not like to work with Cerberus for some reason I suggest using a true FTP client (even Windows command line FTP client) as you'll have better reliability.

quote:Originally posted by SmileyMan: Unfortunately, instead of the enormous craft slowing down to allow him to enter back through the airlock, it did not slow down. Instead, it simply smacked him in the face in a rather terminal way. Oh that was great, just great. Marvelous, stupendous. Note to self, avoid Droidans with odd deathwishes [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Originally posted by Simparadox: Actually, didn't SC say he was going to include wildlife and vegetation in the first expansion? Hence Future FeatureÔäó

quote:Originally posted by XenoZohar: [QB]Oh crap... Um, I have to ask, is a Warmonger a good ship for a Merc? I haven't tried it out in the game yet (finals week and all), and won't until tomorrow night or Saturday... I hope I'm not stuck with that one. "Stuck" as in I forgot to include the ship I wanted when I posted in the Indie forum registration post. Thanks and sorry if this is too off topic... Edit: What the heck? I can't even call up my profile anymore...someone working on the Fleet DB or something?[QB] Your ship assignment can be changed but until MP starts up it's rather moot either way. As to your profile being missing, look here. The SC has removed all UCV registrations as the database is restructured. The immortal words from Ursa Minor Beta DON'T PANIC seem appropriate.

quote:Originally posted by DREADA: My, my they are coming in thousands now... Well welcome aboard Stormshadow and Ashspear, and now if you'll just follow me (Taaac, why do I always get the crap jobs ) I'll just show to your quarters and get you to fill out a few forms - this way please... Sinners must earn their way....

quote:Originally posted by Oban: BOOBY TRAPPED !!! LOL I spent about 45 minutes restoring and trying to practice picking(tractoring) up an sos fighter and for the life of me the bugger kept blowing up. I thought it was my PTA's, I was also usually boarded shortly after, was this part of thier plan? Can they transport from their fighter into my ship as inturders? I assumed it was only capital ships that could do that.... sob's.. great AI by the way. Remember the lines in Star Wars Ben: A fighter that size couldn't get this deep into space on its own. Luke: It must have gotten lost, been part of a convoy or something. Although BCM fighters can indeed "get this deep into space on its own," you had better believe that more often than not it's "part of a convoy or something." It's that danged something that will haul you in for a beating every time.

quote:Originally posted by ooJAYoo: Just for the record, where can I find the following screen locations in the game... What is this...An Asteriod ? http://www.bc3000ad.com/pics/bcm/photo111.jpg Lovely trees, me want to see.. http://www.bc3000ad.com/pics/bcm/photo448.jpg This was spoke about well before the game emerged, but can trees be burnt or blown to pieces? Do some research on New America for the first one. I do believe that trees and such were thrown out for the time being. Knowing the SC though, look for them as a Future FeatureÔäó.

quote:Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: I don't generally release RC patches to the public. The only reason I released RC9 is because it contained fixes for fatal crashes. The public? Heck, RC patches often don't make it to the beta testers either. Patches are ready when they're ready, just like everything else around here.

Waiting for the fireworks, popcorn anyone? While I wait, might I just point out the following: [*]Wishlist items are very bad for your health, figuratively speaking. [*]Roam is strickly free flight, what you're describing is ACM/campaign mode. [*]You need to do a little research before asking such things, you'll do much better. THREAD MOVED [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Originally posted by Saint19: Hi, For some reason now my radar display no longer has the circular yellow radar pulse circle going through the radar scan. I've made sure its in ACTIVE and not PASSIVE mode. It doesn't make the beeping sound for every sweep nor does it display that pulse anymore. Does this happen when you are space bound? You'll only get radar pings planetside.

quote:Originally posted by Cmdr Nova: You know, it doesn't even have to be disabled or show an SOS for you to tow it for a reward.... Luck and be aware that such tactics will have definite detrimental effects on your support ships in MP.

quote:Originally posted by Brian1: I can't seem to find where it explains how to actually launch a probe. Can someone point me to the right spot or give me the directions, thank you. Go to the TACOPS computer and read PG 22-23 of the manual. [ 12-12-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Originally posted by Trescott: Well generally when I pay $50.00 for a game, I don's usually expect to then have to pay $6.00 per month to download the fixes for their bugs. What part of quote:Accessing FilePlanet's huge library of files requires a free GameSpy ID. made you think that you have to pay $6.00 per month to download anything? Ah, I see, you were confused by the private servers and didn't scroll the page down to see the public servers now did you. Sheesh. [ 12-12-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Manual Pg 71 Depending on the career, you will have access to several weapons and items. That indicates that not all careers can use all weapons/items and as this falls under the “The First Person Careers” I can fairly well guarantee that commanders only have access to the very basics. This is not Star Trek or some such, commanders are expected to command not go galavanting around while your CC floats aimlessly above. Heh, looks like we came down hard on that one! Must type faster! Don't worry too much Phantom, you really aren't being singled out here...too much. [ 12-12-2001: Message edited by: Tyrn ]

quote:Originally posted by Badgerius: Umm... Could they steal your AE? At one point I had a shuttle with AE x 2 in it and I was still on the bridge. The SC put a quick end to such silliness by warning the AI he'd replace them with clothes dryers if they didn't behave.

Intruder #1 "What's that in your pocket?" Intruder #2 "A solar panel."