"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
11/14/2016 at 23:29 • Filed to: None
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"wiffleballtony" (wiffleballtony)
11/14/2016 at 23:29 • Filed to: None | 1
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At the risk of sounding hipster, I wanted to go back and play Rainbow Six 3. Game won’t even start. After much research its, because Windows 10 blocks old DRM. Tangos win.
Sam
> wiffleballtony
11/14/2016 at 23:38 |
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But pirates! Pirates are evil (except not really, and they probably wouldn’t buy the game anyways so it isn’t a lost sale), so we need to punish legitimate users too!
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wiffleballtony
> Sam
11/14/2016 at 23:42 |
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scoob
> wiffleballtony
11/14/2016 at 23:48 |
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Man, one day, Rainbow Six Siege will look like this.
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Sam
> wiffleballtony
11/14/2016 at 23:48 |
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The funny thing is, I bet a pirated copy of RS3 will work.
facw
> Sam
11/15/2016 at 00:07 |
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Yep sounds like the issue is just with Safedisk/Securom so even a no-CD patch should let it run.
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Sam
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 00:10 |
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As facw said in reply to me -
Yep sounds like the issue is just with Safedisk/Securom so even a no-CD patch should let it run.
So you don’t even have to wear the puffy shirt.
bhtooefr
> facw
11/15/2016 at 00:16 |
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And Microsoft blocked that particular DRM scheme because it’s basically a rootkit, which is a form of malware itself.
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facw
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 00:16 |
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It’s a good move by Microsoft, and at least one that can be easily dealt with with a no-patch (would have been nice if publishers released these anyone after the initial sales period, but Beyond Egosoft, I can’t think of any who did).
The fun flaw breaking old games that comes to my mind is the fact that even into the early 2000s I think, LucasArts was releasing games with a 16-bit installer program, which then couldn’t run on 64-bit Windows (x86-64 only preserves 16-bit compatibility in 32-bit mode). Then again I remember more modern games like Fallout 3 and Darkstar One not running on 64-bit Windows because of their shitty DRM.
RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 03:45 |
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Steam version? Those usually have the kinks worked out for modern OSes.
10 bucks is a bit steep but wait for a humble bundle or sale or something
Illegitimus Prime
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 04:51 |
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I love this game man. The best tactical shooter of all time next to SWAT 4 IMO. Strangely, I think download versions still work. Let me see if I can dig up my other copy for you.
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Illegitimus Prime
> Illegitimus Prime
11/15/2016 at 07:53 |
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Well, Direct2Drive/gamefly need to get their shit together. Once they do I might be able to just float you my copy. All the sudden I have “no purchased games” when I log into D2D.... but I do on gamefly which then directs me back to D2D.
(It wasn’t on steam back when I bought it on D2D)
Dave the car guy , still here
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 08:37 |
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It kills me that all my old rally games won’t run on Win10. I must have 7 of thise and about 5 version of Need for Speed that are gathering dust. Thinking about reviving one of my old PC just for old games.
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wiffleballtony
> scoob
11/15/2016 at 08:48 |
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If only.
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wiffleballtony
> facw
11/15/2016 at 08:49 |
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That’s what I’m gonna have to do. Now to brave the seedy underbelly of the Internet.
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wiffleballtony
> bhtooefr
11/15/2016 at 08:50 |
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It certainly is sadware indeed.
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wiffleballtony
> Illegitimus Prime
11/15/2016 at 08:50 |
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That would be so bomb. Athena Sword refuses to even install. lol
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wiffleballtony
> facw
11/15/2016 at 08:52 |
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My favorite DRM was the limited number installs. Who needs to install a game more than 3 times.
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wiffleballtony
> RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire
11/15/2016 at 08:53 |
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Unfortunately no. Mine is the CD version, pressed before Steam was even a thing.
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facw
> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 08:58 |
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Surprisingly, it seems Game Copy World still exists (how long has it been since I last had to go looking for no-cds?) http://www.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_raven_shield.shtml
No idea if it is serving up terrible malware these days, virus scan engaged I guess...
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> wiffleballtony
11/15/2016 at 09:48 |
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thanks O-Trump-a
julienjj
> wiffleballtony
11/17/2016 at 23:54 |
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The best way to play these oldies is virtualization. In no time you can setup an XP machine running in your computer using virtual PC or VMware player/workstation (my favorite). Now the virtualization is so good it can use your graphic card as well.
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Illegitimus Prime
> wiffleballtony
11/18/2016 at 08:02 |
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So on the bright side, I have the key but on the not so bright side, Direct2drive no longer has a download link for the client and I’m not sure where to find it for you :(
If you can find a download for the direct2drive Raven Shield, I can toss you a key that should activate it.
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wiffleballtony
> Illegitimus Prime
11/18/2016 at 08:26 |
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No worries dude. I got it working with a no cd crack. Yarrrr
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wiffleballtony
> julienjj
11/18/2016 at 08:27 |
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That’s probably the best long term solution. Found a No CD crack in the mean time.