• If You Have Troubles...

  PaulWantsToPlay 
  Registered User
  Posts: 24
  (8/18/01 6:14:14 am)

  I've played it almost to the end!!!!!

  • [You have to push ESC from time to time or the UP-arrow to skip over the missing movies. With spacebar or enter you get into the main menu where you can save and load saved games). It's quite simple: the movies which are missing are NOT fatal.

  • I discovered something else. You HAVE to copy the contents of map 'Scribble' to map 'Over' inside the 'Badmojo' -map. Those files are at the wrong place! Later I removed the map 'Scribble' and it appears it is not needed.

  • You also have to install an older version of QuickTime (version 2 I believe).

  • You also have to change the number of colors to 256, but the game indicates this.

  • You DON'T have to put the game in C:\badmojo, i put it in E:\badmojo and changed all relevant items in badmojo.ini (which i doubt must be copied to C:\windows); and boy, that worked fine.

  The atmosphere of this game is amazing. I can recommend it to everyone!

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• Windows Registry File

  Joan O Arc  
  Watchdog
  Posts: 2200
  (7/18/01 2:05:30 am)

  I downloaded this one for a look; it runs fine on my system.

  Not all the games here labeled "CD-rip" require FakeCD, but I do admire your initiative. You *don't* need it at all for B-Hunter.

  • First, be sure that you have unzipped the download with the directory structure intact-- the 4 files that are in the download .zip should be in a directory called bhunter.
    If you didn't unzip them to this directory, just create it and move the 4 files into it.

  • Then all you need do is run BHUNTER.REG so that the registry files will be written and those prompts for CD will no longer come up.

  I should note that after you take care of the above, and you start the game with Bhunter.exe, the game takes a Looong time to load up & initialize. Just be patient.

  I really don't like flight sims at all, but I did fly the Viper around shooting (but mostly crashing into things.)

  Hope this helps.

  Deb

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• Step by Step Installation

  Jefe Picaro 
  Registered User
  posts: 393
  (4/22/01 9:13:28 pm)

  Here is the step-by-step written in the README.TXT located into the MAKEBC3K.ZIP:

  1. After downloading all 10 files, run the MAKEBC3K.BAT which will build the BC3KD7C.ZIP file. The final file size should be 51,659,497 bytes.

     Verify that the zip file is ok BEFORE deleting the 10 files! Also, the building the files into one file requires that the files be in order on your hard drive. If they are not because you downloaded them in a different order, you need to copy them all to another directory.

  2. Once you have the zip file, create a sub-directory and unzip the file using -d option for Pkzip otherwise the sub-directories will NOT be created. If you are using a WIN95 unzip utility, be sure you set it to extract with the folders intact! You will NEED at LEAST 120 MB to install this software. Unzip this file into the same directory as well so that you have all files in the same directory. The BC3K.BAT file included in this file is required to run the game.

  3. Once you have unzipped the file, run SETUP.EXE and configure your sound card. If you are running under WIN95, you may crash your computer if you choose the auto-detect method. Be warned.

  4. Next, using a text editor such as Notepad or Wordpad, edit the BC3000AD.INI file and change the 'cd-rom=' and 'home=' parameters to match your install environment. For instance if you installed the game on your D: drive in the D:\BC3K sub-directory, you would change the lines to read as follows.

     cdrom=D
     home=D:\BC3K

     • ! There is no : (colon) after the drive letter on the cd-rom= line above

     • ! Do NOT use your actual cd-rom letter unless you have a cd-rom in the drive

     • ! Do NOT modify any other lines

     • ! You MUST save the file in ascii text format

  5. Once you've configured your sound card, you can start the game by either running the BC3K.BAT file or typing BC3000AD /d1 /n . Those two switches disable playback of the 50MB intro (not included) and cd-rom check. Later, if you are going to be using any other switches, i.e, for video settings (see below), you should add them to this file or on the commandline.

     A DEBUG.TXT file will be created and can get quite large. Remember to delete it every now and then before starting the game.

  6. Once the games starts, immediately go to CONFIG from the MAIN MENU and change any options you'd like. Read the manual BEFORE making any changes to the system. Most of all, do NOT enable the intro sequence or the game will crash!

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• Video Problems

  Jefe Picaro 
  Registered User
  posts: 393
  (4/22/01 9:13:28 pm)

  1. If after you install the game you get a General Protection Fault or a corrupted screen when it starts, you may have to configure BC3K to use your specific video card.

     Type BC3000AD /v? from your install directory to see the list of cards that BC3K supports in their native mode. If you card is not listed, you MUST locate and use a VESA driver. You can download SCI-TECH Display Doctor from www.scitechsoft.com. Some of the new cards entering the market have built in VESA 2.0 or 3.0 support so you may be able to run the VESA mode without need for an external VESA driver.

     If your card IS supported, start BC3K using the card's profile number by typing, BC3000AD /d1 /n /vn

     Where n is the number of your graphics card returned by /v?. For example, if your card uses the S3 chipset, you would type, BC3000AD /n /d1 /v21

  2. If your card is not supported in it's native mode, i.e, not listed when the /v? parameter is used, then you have to use VESA mode. Load the VESA driver for your card and then type BC3000AD /v1 to run in VESA mode. If your card has built in VESA support, you do NOT need to install VESA driver.

  3. You MUST add this parameter to the BC3K.BAT file if you end up using it.

  NOTE: BC3K will try to auto-detect your graphics card and will revert to VESA mode in most cases but considering the advances in graphics cards, it may fail on new cards. So, use the method described above. The performance using the cards native support is faster than VESA mode depending on the type of VESA support that the card has.

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BENEATH A STEEL SKY

• Codes

  Joan O Arc
  Tech Goddess
  posts: 247
  (3/5/02 13:40 pm)

  Apparently the version of Beneath A Steel Sky now up on HOTU is copy protected. Here's the codes you may need if the terminal asks for a block and area code:

  Amritah Cola Company: 704723
  Anchor Insurance: 520228
  Beaudin Beauty Salon: 293852
  Blayde�s Emporium: 293944
  Celestial Sandwich Sushi bar: 257303
  Cole Brothers Gathering: 113668
  Dreamtyme Imports: 127813
  Frank�s Fisheries: 492132
  Hammond�s Drug Store: 113322
  Hvengelmir Heating Company: 180400
  Keading Memorial Pipe Company: 520394
  Martell�s Wine & Winkle Bar: 127174
  Mudd�s meat by-products: 305662
  Nonesuch data system: 386253
  Peejays Bakery: 284764
  Richy�s Metal Heaven: 386651
  Security Services Social Club: 815931
  Sqwak Security Systems: 284291
  The Piermont foundation: 704417
  Ultars Eatery: 257925

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• Game Crashes

  Joan O Arc
  Tech Goddess
  (16 Mar 2002 18:39)

  Hi
  See you're new here. Welcome to HOTU!

  Yes, this is a known problem on some newer systems that usually occurs around the furnace screen. To prevent the game from crashing you need to TAP the scroll lock key once after you start playing. (Don't hold it down.)

  I *thought* we had this listed in the Tech Notes section on the review page, but I don't see it there now. hummm

  Hope this helps.
  Deb

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BIOFORGE

• Step by Step Installation

  Jefe Picaro  
  Registered User
  posts: 247
  (1/5/01 7:31:02 pm)

  MMHhhh, let's seeee...:
  
  

  1. First of all, did you renamed the ENDGAME.SHO into INTRO.SHO? I created an INTRO.SHO file and it ran nice! Think they are located in the /SHOW directory...
     

     TYPE: copy con intro.sho
     TYPE: [ENTER]
     TYPE: CTRL + Z (End of File mark)

     and you'll have the file created.

  2. Now open the INSTALL.OPT (take a look at it at the bottom). I installed the game in f carlos4\bioforge so you have to change the path of the first line for this where you installed the game. The others aren't important.

  3. Let's emulate the CD-DRIVE!
     Restart in dos mode (no matter if it's from a boot disk or from windous boot menu). And now just try the emulator program you used to:
     FAKECD CDEMU2 (*It worked fine for me!*) 0CD

     FAKECD and 0CD will work without DOS SUBST command. Just TYPE:
     

     0CD f:\carlos4\bioforge (*Well, the path where you installed it*)
     
     or
     
     FAKECD f:\carlos4\bioforge /L:k

     CDEMU2 will need the DOS SUBST command:
     

     TYPE: SUBST k: f:\carlos4\bioforge
     TYPE: CDEMU2 k: 

     where k: is the name of the unit you want to assign to the emulated CD (you can choose from a: to z: , which one do you like?)

  And that's all, just take a look at my INSTALL.OPT, and thanks for reading

  Dir=f:\carlos4\bioforge
  TempDir=.
  PlayDir=.\gamedat
  text=.\monitors\text.flx
  MsgPathE=.\script\Emessage.txt
  MsgPathF=.\script\Fmessage.txt
  MsgPathG=.\script\Gmessage.txt
  language=E (*Type here an F[rench] or a G[erman]. Translated texts*)
  KeyboardExt=E (*Type here an F[rench] or a G[erman]*)
  ScriptDir=.\script\*.*
  (*From here it's the SB configuration*)
  SOUND=ON
  SndPort=0x220
  SndIRQ=7
  SndDMA=1
  SndCardId=3
  MUSIC=ON
  MusicPort=0
  MusicCardId=4
  SPEED_FACTOR=2
  _TIMETEST=1
  subtitles=0
  SoundVol=90
  MusicVol=70
  GAMMA=60
  

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• FIPATH.DAT Error

  bill22� 
  Watchdog
  Posts: 1352
  (7/31/01 6:07:34 am)

  If, after using the tdujam installer, you receive the: "FIPATH.DAT is not in your BK directory" error. The games actual install program (not the one from tdujam) is supposed to create this file but it doesn't work on large hard drives.

  So try using the games install.exe program, if that doesn't work.... You will need to make it yourself.

  Open up Notepad and create a new file. (If it doesn't start with a new one by default). Type in...
  

  c:\BKnight\

  (I'm assuming you have installed the game to C:\BKNIGHT as it states in the "Technical Notes" section on the download page).

  and then "file" then "save". Type in...
  "fipath.dat" as the file name (with the quotes).

  Make sure it ends up in c:\bknight

  That should do it.
  Good Luck!

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• Game lockup at first battle scene

  Joan O Arc 
  Registered User
  posts: 870
  (1/11/01 12:55:47 am)

  Hi Reverendo
  Bumping your thread up is a good idea, and the best method if you find it's dropped down and you still need help. I downloaded Bloodstone (The Magic Candle 3 reference was intriguing) and the first time I tried running it I got the exact same result. Everything seemed fine, music played nicely, game seemed okay, but then- Lockup right as you begin battle.

  Here's what I did, hope it works for you: I ran the SETD.EXE program and checked to be sure the right sound card and IRQs were set. I do not know what the default setting was, apparently it was close, but not close enough for digital effects) when I chose my sound card and entered the correct settings it no longer locked up. I noticed that the first sound I heard when the game continued without lockup was the "grunt" of one of the players being hit: further evidence that maybe the sound card setting is the culprit. Anyway, if you haven't yet, it's worth a try...

  Also, I suppose you've discovered the "help" program, but if not, you can run HELP.BAT and it'll give you some information about memory requirements and stuff.

  Hope this helps.

  Deb

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• Install from Hard Disk

  Joan O Arc 
  Watchdog
  posts: 1800
  (5/21/01 3:51:14 pm)

  Hi
  

  I just downloaded UD's copy for a look and it installs/runs okay for me, but I didn't use the floppy method. Just unzipped all the zips to a temporary directory and ran 2install.exe. It did sit at 99% for 30 seconds or so, but did eventually finish the install. Played for a little while, tested save /restore. All seems well.
  I don't know if running the install from the Hard Drive instead of floppies would make a difference, but I suppose it's worth a try considering all you gone through so far. Hate to see you give up.

  schaetzle 
  Registered User
  posts: 12
  (5/21/01 10:09:25 pm)

  Thanks, Deb.
  Using your method of unzipping all the files into a directory of the HD worked fine! It is true that it sits a little on the 99%, but then finishes the installation.

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schaetzle 
Registered User
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Watchdog
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